BRB: Working

Started working as a pastry cook last week, and it’s been really tiring but fun. Interestingly enough, there are so many similarities between working in a professional kitchen and playing on a football team. I’ll elaborate some other time, but for now, this space will be more quiet than usual (as if I’ve been postingContinue reading “BRB: Working”

East and West Brunch on May 1, 2016

  For my second pop-up brunch collaboration for this year, I’ve created Apple Suman, combining the Filipino traditional treat with New York’s official fruit.  I’ve teamed up once again with Jappy Afzelius and Mikki Buñag to create a seven-course tasting menu with an “East and West” theme. It’s happening May 1, Sunday at 103 1st Avenue, NewContinue reading “East and West Brunch on May 1, 2016”

Fishball craving

  Fishball.  In the Philippines, this is a street food staple, sold through carts or stalls everywhere.  When I was in college, there was a cart right outside my building which sold it together with other deep-fried treats. The carts have tall jars of sauces, usually a trio of spicy vinegar, sweet soy, and spicyContinue reading “Fishball craving”