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10/31/2026
A wedding menu must balance pacing, dietary needs, and flavor progression. This guide explains how to decide on a three-course meal, with ways to taste and personalize your menu. A Filipino wedding celebration is never complete without a feast that...
10/27/2026
A feasible wedding catering plan balances your budget, guest needs, menu preferences, and venue requirements. Your catering choices shape the guest experience and help create a reception that feels personal and welcoming. With over 30 years of experience serving diverse...
10/24/2026
Explore classic hors d’oeuvres, comforting bites, and interactive food stations that add elegance and warmth while giving guests opportunities to connect at your wedding reception. Learn how Juan Carlo’s culinary expertise and personalized catering services bring your wedding menu and...
12/21/2015
What is the history of French fries? The early beginnings of French fries was sometime during the 1550s, when potatoes were brought back to Spain by Spanish forces, who originally found the vegetable in Colombia. From there, the Spanish papas...
12/16/2015
How and when was sliced bread invented? The first bread slicing machine was made by Otto Rohwedder. The first prototype was made in 1912 but the first commercially functional version was made in 1928. Chillicothe Baking Company was the first...
12/15/2015
What are the 8 table etiquette myths that you need to know? Not putting your elbows on the table is actually done in order to avoid any glass from spilling. Pinkies are extended when drinking tea not as a sign...
12/12/2015
What are simple icing recipes that you can use for your homemade pastries? Buttercream Icing Marshmallow Icing Cream Cheese Icing Confectioner’s Sugar Icing Chocolate Frosting Peanut Butter Frosting When it comes to wedding catering, what is the piece-de-resistance of the...
12/09/2015
What are the guilty pleasure foods that are actually good for you? Dark Chocolate Popcorn Pork Rind Beef Jerky Cheese Chinese Food Ice Cream. Red Meat Waffles Red wine Several celebrities tied the knot this year – through magazine and...
12/07/2015
What is the history of ketchup? Asia has played a huge part in the history of ketchup, for it was in China where the first ketchup recipe began. It started as a blend of pickled fish and spices called kôe-chiap...
11/29/2015
What are some of the most popular Filipino food festivals? Lechons are the most loved festival food of all time, and what better way to enjoy this event is to join the townspeople of Batangas and Iligan as they celebrate...
11/25/2015
What are the common food-related superstitions in Filipino Culture? Dropping utensils means someone will be coming in for a visit. When your neighbor gives you food, do not wash the plate since it also washes away the ‘blessings’ given. Do...
11/23/2015
What are the ways to become a better cook? Keep Cooking and Keep Learning Be Adventurous in what you want Equip yourself properly with the right equipment Be Generous with your Servings at the right time Wash what needs to...
11/20/2015
What are 8 easy vegetables to grow in your backyard? 1. Tomato is a common salad ingredient that only requires little attention in growing and is still easily cultivated. 2. A vegetarian's favorite, carrots, easily grows from seeds and with...
11/17/2015
How is cheese made? The first step in preparing cheese is pasteurizing the milk. Good bacteria is added in that would help it coalesce. Coagulant is included in the mix to help the milk fuse. The “clumps of cheese will...
11/16/2015
What are the keys in mastering sushi etiquette? Call ahead of time to make a reservation and inform the chef of any food allergies you have. If you have a reservation, then you must show up. Prepare cash in...