Featured Blogs

Explore great visions and ideas from our latest blogs. Get inspired for culinary experiences, event planning, and more.

03/31/2025

7 Reasons Why La Castellana Is The Perfect Venue For Your Event

Why is La Castellana the perfect venue for your event? Accessible within and nearby places in Manila Features a courtyard and a ballroom Provides open garden space Offers open-air temperature regulation Delivers lights and sound system...

03/24/2025

Catering Trends in the Philippines: Exciting Innovations for Unforgettable Events

What are some of the popular catering trends in the Philippines this year? Sustainable and eco-friendly catering Health-conscious choices Customized and interactive food stations Fusion cuisine Tasting menus and smaller plates Luxur...

03/17/2025

Accommodating Dietary Restrictions in Catering: A Guide to Inclusive Event Planning

How can you accommodate dietary restrictions for your catered event? Gather guest dietary preferences in advance Work closely with your caterer Offer a diverse menu Label menu items clearly Be mindful of cross-contamination Overvi...

07/27/2016

Appropriate Giveaways for Corporate Parties

What are appropriate giveaways for corporate parties? Stemless Champagne Flutes/Wine Glasses Bottle Stoppers Paperweights Flash Drives Stress Balls Corporate events are ones that are to be wildly celebrated with a hint of professi...

07/22/2016

The Do’s and Dont’s For A Beach Wedding

What are the do’s and don’ts of planning a beach wedding? Do’s Set the perfect theme Wear sunblock and insect repellent Check legal matters Ensure comfort and privacy for everyone Don’ts Rent weak furniture Plan a ...

07/15/2016

Unconventional Wedding Cakes

What are examples of unconventional weddings cakes? Doughnuts Cupcakes Dessert Shots Cinnamon Rolls Pies Cake Pops Besides the bride and groom, the wedding cake is undeniably the star of the wedding reception. Many guests look ...

07/07/2016

Hors D’ouevres For Your Wedding

What are good hors d’ouevres for my wedding? Cherry Tomato, Basil, and Feta Skewers Build Your Own Taco Deviled Eggs Caprese Skewers Spicv Pepper Snacks Little Lobster Rolls Manchego Crackers Black Pepper Gougeres with Pan...

06/29/2016

It’s So Corny: All About the Corn

What do I need to know about corn? Corn is part of the grass family of food and it is one of the most readily available foods in the world today. It originated from the Aztec and Mayan Indians in Mexico and Central America, who domesticated i...

06/22/2016

6 Dishes You Can Make with Five Ingredients or Less

What particular dishes can you make with just five ingredients – or less? Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups Tomato Cheese Toasts Easy Italian Chicken Flourless Nutella Cake A Smoked Salmon and Pea Frittata Peanut Butter Doughnut Aft...

06/08/2016

11 Classic Dessert Ideas for Parties

What are the classic dessert ideas for a party? Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Cake Apple Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies Carrot Cake Caramel Mousse and Citrus Parfait Matcha Mousse Cake Crème Brûlée Salt...

06/05/2016

Salad Galore! The 4 Common Types of Salad

Vegetables are an essential part of anyone’s diet. In fact, an entire menu and method of preparation for vegetables was developed using vegetables as the main ingredients. These are called salads. An extremely versatile meal, salads are appropriat...

05/27/2016

Good Morning, Good Taho!

[caption id="attachment_2043" align="aligncenter" width="675"] Image from MyStyleRecipe.net[/caption] What is Taho? It is a refreshing and tasty snack that is usually enjoyed during breakfast in the Philippines. It is made of tofu, arnibal (...

05/20/2016

MRE: History of Rations

What is the history of rations? The first rations appeared in ancient times when Roman soldiers were given two pounds of bread per day which came with olive oil, meat, and wine The armies during this time mainly relied on barrels upon barrels o...

05/14/2016

In Case of Emergency: Survival Cooking Tips

What do I prepare myself for survival cooking? Bring tools and know how to use them. Know the area’s topography and nearby points of convenience. Practice always. Bring rations always and learn how to ration your food. Be aware o...

05/10/2016

The Cutting Edge: Understanding the Different Cutting Styles

[caption id="attachment_2027" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Benjamin Faust[/caption] What are the different cuts that a chef must know? The Julienne The Brunoise The Batonette The Chiffonade The Baton The Small Dice ...

1 … 27 28 29 30 31 … 36