Mother’s Day Treat from Shopwise

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Recently, a fun-filled cooking and wine-tasting- educational advance Mother’s Day treat to customers, and mommy bloggers hosted by Shopwise held at Alabang Branch, Festival Mall.

Last May 12, 2018 was an afternoon of fun-filled as Shopwise showcased activities much to the mother’s delight, like Cooking Lessons, Wine 101 and Wine Show.

Cooking Lesson 

The first activity was the cooking lesson by Chef Jee Mingoa, a seasoned Chef of Alchemy Bar and Bistro. He is expert in French Western and Mediterranean cuisine. He shared to us dishes using wines -  Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato and Creamy Beef Paprikash.

Creamy Beef Paprikash

Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato

Procedure:

• Season the fish fillet with salt and pepper.
• Dredge fish on both sides and shake off excess.
• Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
• Place the fish in the pan and cook until lightly browned on both sides.
• Plate the fish on hot dinner plate.
• Place the pan over moderate heat.
• Add butter.
• Add onions, garlic and capers. Saute until soft.
• Add wine and reduce.
• Add the cherry on top of the fish and serve with lemon wedge.

Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato

Wine Show

Joseph Apostol, Philippines Wine Flairing president spiced up the gathering with his wine flairing talent tossing around as much as 4 bottles to some tunes and fast beats.

Joseph presents some wine recipes including ‘Blossoming Mom‘ with ‘The Family Trentham‘ wine and Mamita el Mojito using Cranswick Lakefield, Citrus Sunshine and more. 

Blossoming Mom with The Family Trentham

 Wine Lesson 101 

The Wine Lesson 101 with Mr. Mattia Mauri, hailing from Italy and a wine expert that started  learning about wine right after school in Europe this year to further develop his skills and knowledge. His specialty are Italian and Australian win and he represents a certain number of Australian wines being sold at Shopwise among which the top selling Beach Hut, Chain of Fire and Lakefield brands.

Wine 101 presentation by Mattia Mauri featuring wines from Australia – specifically the Beach Hut, Chain of Fire, and Lakefield brands.

It was an awesome cooking and wine tasting afternoon from Shopwise, thanks and Happy Mother's Day to all! 

Golden Fiesta kicks off ‘Heart Healthy Camp’ at Nuvali on Nov. 11

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Bringing its advocacy of health and fitness closer to more Filipinos, Golden Fiesta, the Philippines’ leading cooking oil brand, is holding the first leg of the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at Solenad 1 in Nuvali, Laguna, on Saturday, November 11.

The free-admission fitness camp is expected to gather—in a single venue—not just scores of fitness enthusiasts but legions of young professionals who want to be heart-healthy by jump-starting a fitness regimen.

Participants can choose from an assortment of fitness routines and activities that are categorized into beginner, intermediate, and advance levels to suit their varying fitness requirements. They can also listen to and engage in “Heart Talks” to be administered by licensed Nutritionist-Dietician and fitness specialist Fia Batua.

Apart from the workout activities, a live cooking demo and food sampling using heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil by NutriAsia will be conducted by Pinoy celebrity chef and fitness buff Jose Sarasola. Participants will learn how to prepare simple, heart-healthy meals like Golden Fiesta Lettuce Salad with Guyabano Vinaigrette, Golden Fiesta Bangus Back Fillet and Adobo Kangkong Duo, and Golden Fiesta Japanese Chicken Katsu in Curry Sauce.

Golden Fiesta Canola Oil is a rich source of the cholesterol-reducing phytosterols, an all-natural plant extract that can reduce your body’s cholesterol level by as much as 15 percent. Scientific studies and trials show that consumption of two grams of phytosterols per day has the potential of diminishing one’s risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Interested participants may sign up at the registration area at Solenad 1-Flex Lot, Nuvali on Nov. 11 as early as 6 a.m. They will get a free test to check their current fitness status using Golden Fiesta’s Karada machines before proceeding to a warm-up session. They will also be given a special event passport that will be stamped after finishing each fitness activity. The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at Nuvali will run until 11 a.m.

According to Carl Constantino, category marketing manager at NutriAsia, the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp is the brand’s way of reaching out to Filipino consumers, encouraging them to be more mindful of their food choices and to maintain an active lifestyle despite tight schedules.

“We are encouraging everyone, particularly residents of Laguna and nearby cities and municipalities, to drop by Nuvali, the first destination of our Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp, on Nov. 11,” Constantino said. 

“They must explore this opportunity to learn and enjoy new fitness techniques from fitness experts and enthusiasts—all for free. At the same time, our camp participants can pick up useful tips from nutrition and fitness experts and learn how to cook their favorite fried dishes—plus new dishes that they can try at home—using heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil.” 

After the Nuvali leg, the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp will proceed to Track 30th at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig on November 26 (Sunday) and to Eton Centris Walk in Quezon City on December 3 (Sunday). The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp is coming soon to a venue near you, so make sure to check out Golden Fiesta’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFiestaPH/ https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFiestaPH/ for updates on upcoming legs

Golden Fiesta by NutriAsia, the country’s number one cooking oil brand, is available in leading supermarkets nationwide. NutriAsia is a powerhouse of beloved, timeless, and iconic Filipino food brands, including Datu Puti, UFC, Silver Swan, Papa, Jufran, Mafran Mang Tomas, and Golden Fiesta.

Experience easier home cooking with Beko Induction Hob’s IndyFlex+TM Technology

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Cooking multiple dishes like a pro is not as hard as you think!

Even if you are a good cook, preparing a big feast for your loved ones has always been a challenge. Every so often, your cooking skills are not enough to get all your favorite home cooked dishes done easily; more so, if the appliances you have in your kitchen has limited capabilities. Fortunately, cooking multiple dishes all at once like a pro is now made easier as long as you have the right cooking appliance.

Beko, one of the largest home appliance brands in Europe, brings a line-up of cookers that will enable any homemaker to cook multiple dishes like a pro. And among the new breed of cooking appliance, the induction hob is arguably, the most popular among young moms.

According to Dyeun Zapanta, Sales and Marketing Head of Beko Philippines, this type of cooker is the best choice for cooking enthusiasts since it is quicker and cheaper to use.

One key factor that makes induction hobs different is the use of copper coil magnets. Electricity passes through these coils to create electromagnetic energy to generate heat. With this technology, the induction hob is capable of heating only the contents of your pan instead of warming the entire cooking surface. Thus, cooking your dish is made faster, manageable, and energy efficient.

Beko also makes induction hobs even more useful, especially when cooking many dishes. With its latest IndyFlex+™ technology, Beko Induction Hobs feature an expanded cooking surface that allows users to cook with any size and number of pans they like.

Unlike any other cookers, the Beko hobs utilize eight independent coils that are managed through digital buttons, which are used to split the cooking area into separate cooking zones. You can also recombine and manage each of these independent cooking zones to suit the size of the pot you are using.

With this breakthrough technology, you can now enjoy cooking for up to three times more dishes all at the same time, as compared to regular hobs and gas cookers.

Zapanta further said, “Today’s ideal cookers combine all the necessary features that the customers need. Beko induction hobs, as well as our other cooker offerings, are equipped with all the latest innovations and functions to make every cooking time hassle-free and a truly enjoyable experience.”

Strengthening its local presence in the country, Beko Philippines continues to penetrate the Filipino market. Since 2015, the company already doubled its distribution in SM Appliance Center, as well as tripled its sales through an enhanced and domineering product line that continuously meets the demands of the consumers.

To know more about Beko and Beko Philippines, like the Beko Philippines fan page (@BekoPH) or visit their website at www.beko.ph.

      

For cooking passionate and all, here's why La Germania is the ideal kitchen helper

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Cooking has always been my passion,  and eating too. A passion for food involves a love of cooking, experimenting with food and recipes and coming up with tasty dishes. When I was a little girl I loved to cook, spending hours in the kitchen with my father, mostly because my mother does the marketing but my father did the cooking. Learning delicious traditional recipes, using authentic, seasonal, fresh ingredients and preparing everything from scratch.

Cooking is potentially one of the most relaxing and creative household tasks. For both experienced and first-time home cooks, preparing meals whether for themselves, their families or friends is even more pleasurable if they’re equipped with kitchen appliances that are well made and dependable.

La Germania is one of the ideal kitchen helper recommended by many people I know. Celebrity chefs and restaurateur Chef Rolando Laudico and Chef Jackie Laudico shared to us that they used La Germania when they started their catering business 17 years ago and up to now.

Ask any chef, home cook or food connoisseur and they will most likely say that the most important and indispensable item in their kitchen is the range oven or stove since is where their culinary magic really takes place. 

Even novice cooks can attest that using a reliable stove or range that produces consistent heat or flame can do wonders to one’s cooking.

The cooking demo by Chef Lau and Chef Jackie, they show some of Chef Laudico Guevarras menu using the latest La Germania gas range and the mounted microwave Combi-Oven. “What I love about La Germania is that it doesn’t breakdown a lot. So it is saving me a lot of time and money,” says Chef Lau.

La Germania, the preferred household brand of professional chefs, home cooks and foodies, has an array of cookers and ovens that suit the demands of all kinds of culinary needs. Its wide assortment of products from its five-gas burner range ovens to single burner tabletop gas and electric stoves can also fit any budding cook’s budget. 

Chef Rolando Laudico  and Chef Jacke Laudico 

TV show host Suzi Entrata - Abrera , Chef Rolando Laudico 

and Chef Jacke Laudico 

Three (3) kinds of Mango Salad with Mesclun Greens, drizzled with Dijon Bagoong Vinaigrette topped with Garlic Shrimp 

Roast Angus Beef Kare Kare and Grilled Gindara served on Paella Rice 

Suman Panna Cotta Rice Cake with Latik and Fresh Mangoes

Trio of appetizers : Sisig Baskets, Tuna Kilawin Sppons and Palabok Roll 

Pork Sinigang with Taro Puree wrapped in Petchay

La Germania products have been meticulously engineered to be tough enough to withstand the constant grind of the modern Filipino kitchen.

Manufactured locally by General Heat Corporation under the trademark La Germania, by virtue of a licensing agreement between Bertazzoni SPA of Italy, La Germania stoves, range ovens, range hoods, cookers and accessories are prized by families and professional kitchens for their longevity, mileage, superior quality and performance. It is also distributed in the Philippines alongside its sister brands Bertazzoni La Germania and Bertazzoni.

Celebrate the art of cooking and have a more delightful time preparing meals for loved ones and friends by using kitchen appliances like La Germania that can make your task easier.

 La Germania is available in Kitchen Gallery showrooms and all appliance centers nationwide.

Midea Gas Ranges: Surprisingly withstanding the test of Filipino-style cooking

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Everytime traditional holidays approaching on the calendar, we start planning. Inviting friends, involve the kids, and create your own lasting memories. Whenever Filipinos are preparing for a big celebration, whether it is for birthdays, fiestas or family reunions, the kitchen sure gets so busy with all the cooking that needs to be done. All hands are on deck as all available chopping boards are brought out and batches of ingredients go through knives before getting them in the pots. While some ingredients are boiled or steamed before they are combined with the other ingredients to complete the dish, there are some that gets the heat treatment by frying, grilling, or roasting. This is how Filipinos do their feasts as one big community or one big family, helping each other, and then finally bonding over the dishes that they labored for.

A lot of kitchen appliances get battered every time there is a big feast coming up, especially the gas stoves and ranges, because they catch all the mess from pots dripping with sauces that usually get caked on the surfaces. This could rust the body or some other parts of the stove and eventually affect its performance and eventually cause it to become unusable. 

The world’s leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, Midea understands the nature of how serious Filipinos are when it comes to cooking meals for their feasts. The varied culinary influences the country got from the Chinese, Malay, Spanish and other contemporary cuisines has kept the Filipinos’ passion for cooking burning bright, as some age-old traditions are being passed down, rediscovered, and reinvented by the younger generation.

Younger families who trace their roots from far-flung provinces are bringing in their family’s tradition to their very own homes, where there might be not enough open space for a fire pit for roasting and grilling, or those big and heavy gas ranges that could fire up a big wok and take in enough volume of food enough for a good portion of the family clan or barangay. Luckily, these young generations of families could still continue to enjoy and pass on further their family’s great recipes with Midea’s newest lineup of gas ranges that are specially designed to surprisingly withstand the test of Filipino cooking. 

They have three models, two of which has an oven volume of 58L, while the other has a bigger one with 65L, each of which could accommodate 4 pans and pots cooking simultaneously. These sizes are more than enough to take in big batches of liempo or fish to grill, or a big slab of pork belly, rolled into a porchetta stuffed with tanglad and other ingredients that makes a lechon flavorful.

The 65L model has its own thermostat, which makes it easier for any home chef to control the temperature in the oven and serve only the best home-cooked Pinoy favorites. It could even function as a rotisserie, so that it could cook any kind of meat evenly and perfectly. And with its tempered glass lid, monitoring your culinary specialty with the gas range door closed is a breeze. While all of the models are using SBT burners to make every cooking experience safe, the 65L model even has a flame failure device to keep gas from building up within the appliance. These features do not only assure the safety of everyone and getting every family member involved and to bond in the kitchen, they also enable Midea’s gas ranges to be handed down to the next generation. 

Cooking in large volumes and very frequently could lead to a burnout, with gas tanks running out of fumes to keep you going. One of the 58L models has a hot plate where it uses electricity to heat up the pans and allows you to cook. This could be helpful in keeping the whole kitchen running, even if it is just one stove cooking and everyone is taking a quick break to wait for an LPG refill or replenishment. After everything is done and everyone in the family, friends, or guests are satisfied with the feast, cleaning up the Midea’s gas ranges is absolutely friendly because its body is made out of tough stainless steel.

Midea is also confident in giving their customers a 2-year warranty on parts and labor along with a 5-year warranty on burners. This could only mean that Midea’s lineup of gas ranges are there to stay in the kitchen for a very long time, dealing with more hard core cooking, Filipino-style for the years to come. With that much time, another younger generation of family members will be ready to take on the family tradition and hopefully pass on the cooking torch as well. 

For more information on Midea’s products check out their website at http://midea.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.

Get a Hurom Slow Juicer Crow about your Health This Year of the Rooster!

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Setting realistic goals after holidays, thinking of ways to stay fit and healthy is the best. After the feasting, you have resolved to kick start the year on a healthy note for yourself and your loved ones after the season of indulgences, it’s the time to work it and work out. 

It’s time to apply a full court press…of slow juicing. Hurom is the perfect companion for this endeavor.

For the challenges and to follow through your resolutions for this year, you need stamina, but daily stress and challenges doesn’t necessarily make it easy to be in the pink of health. Forget about fad diets and easy fixes, Hurom encourages you to achieve your best health by adapting a healthy lifestyle along with healthy juicing. 

It’s a good idea to start drinking delicious, healthy juices to complement your exercise programs whether you’re a just a beginner, into more advanced training, or even if your form of exercise is just a walk around the subdivision. 

Hurom juices are different because not only are they fresh and delicious but full of live digestive enzymes that help break down food for easier digestion. This is pure juice extract with no additives and preservatives, unlike commercial juices that need it to extend shelf life. Whether your goal is weight loss, detox, or just always having the freshest juices at your disposal, Hurom’s versatility will help you with your goal.

Hurom Slow Juicers are the product of 40 years or research and development. The difference is in the squeeze. Normal juicers with high-speed blades shred fruits and vegetables, which damage the natural enzymes of the plant, but Hurom has the patented slow juice technology that presses the juice and keeps the taste and nutrition as close to its most natural state. You can even see the difference in the color. Hurom juices retain their natural color, and a microscopic inspection of the juice shows that the fruits have kept their cellular structure. Hurom Slow Juicers are made of materials like ultem, tritan, and stainless steel, some of which are used to build spaceships. They also come with a long lasting AC motor. 

Hurom juicers produce a higher yield of juice. They want you to get every last squeeze of healthy, unprocessed juice that you can consume immediately or keep for 72 hours.

Here are 2016 New Hurom H-AA Series

Dark Grey 

White 

Rose Gold

Ferrari Red 

Black Gold 

Versatility is also something Hurom has taken a lot into consideration. It’s easy to juice luscious fruits, but even crisp greens like kale and spinach are juiced to their maximum with a Hurom Slow Juicer. They also make superior nut milks such as almond, which needs high performing juicing. Asians tend have a higher degree of lactose intolerance in their systems, which makes this a really handy tool for those who need milk substitutes, or indeed just because nut milks in themselves just taste delicious. 

With a Hurom juicer, you can confidently pick and choose from a wide range of ingredients. You can also make smoothies, ice-cream and sorbets, using the freshest and healthiest ingredients.

Safety in juicing is something Hurom has gone to great lengths to ensure. Hurom juicers are 100% BPA free and come without any blades or sharp parts, making it safe even for children to use. Over a million customers in more than 70 countries make juice with a Hurom juicer, making Hurom the global leader. The word Hurom actually comes from “human”, while “ii-rom” is the Korean word for benefit, so the Hurom was created with the vision of benefiting humans. And what could be a finer embodiment of this vision than the means to achieve the healthiest self you can possibly be. Squeeze a fresh one today!

2016 New Hurom H-AA Series Slow Juicers are available in Abenson, Anson Link, Duty Free, Gourdo’s, Rustan’s, Landmark, Royal Duty Free, S&R, SM Appliance, SM Home, True Value, and Western Appliances. 

To learn more about Hurom Slow Juicers, visit the official website at www.hurom.com and follow us on our social media accounts: 

(Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/huromphofficial

(Twitter & Instagram) @HuromPHofficial. 

You may contact directly to hotlines (+632) 926-8038 / (+632) 926-8009.

3rd SEASON OF FOOD HERO SET TO RAISE THE BAR IN 2016! : Be the next food host on Asian Food Channel and Food Network Asia!

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Asian Food Channel and Food Network’s hunt for the next food host is expected to draw fierce competition across Asia-Pacific.  Now looking for a great host with a passion for food and travel, who also has outstanding skills in the kitchen.

The digitally-enabled competition expects to surpass past seasons’ participation numbers and increase engagement among food lovers in the region

Food Hero is a digitally-enabled campaign by Asian Food Channel and Food Network Asia to looking for talent that is passionate about food and travel, and aspire to be on television! Interested participants can download the Food Hero mobile app from either the App Store (on Apple) and Google Play (on Android) to submit their entries for selection. All you need to do is to shoot a 3-minute video of yourself either cooking or introducing a dish and upload it onto the Food Hero mobile app. Submissions close August 21. Share your food story today! 

The search for the region’s best home cook and host kicks off in Asia as Food Hero returns in its third season. Building upon the momentum and success from previous seasons, the digitally-enabled competition will look to crown one winner who will go on to host his or her own Asian Food Channel and/or Food Network programme. 

“As the leader in lifestyle programming with two dedicated regional channels focused on food, we are always looking to grow our pool of on-air and digital talent. Continuing the Food Hero competition is not only a great platform to uncover fresh talent, it is also a great way for our viewers to connect over the common passion point around the love for food,” said Carl Zuzarte, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production at Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific.

Food Hero 2016 – 5 Simple Steps to Participate! 

1- Interested participants can download the Food Hero mobile app from either App Store (on Apple) or Google Play (on Android).  

2- After downloading, participants will be prompted to register their information to sign in. 

3- The mobile app provides instructional videos and tips on how to shoot and submit a winning entry. Participants can also draw inspiration from various recipes from past contestants and watch previous Food Hero winners share their food story.  

4- Participants can record their entry that best demonstrates their cooking and hosting skills.  

5- They can then upload their video entry and also view submissions by other participants. 

Upon closing of competition on 21st August (three months period to submit entries), a panel comprising of production and creative experts will evaluate the entries based on the participant’s personality, on-screen appeal and their creativity in producing original and engaging content. Top entries will be shortlisted to participate in a series of culinary and travel-related challenges to better evaluate them in ‘live’ scenarios. 

Last year, Ili Sulaiman from Malaysia and Debbie Wong from Hong Kong overcame fierce competition and was crowned Food Hero 2015 champions, joining the likes of TV hosts Sarah Benjamin (Singapore) and Michele Lean (Malaysia) who won the first edition of the competition. 

“The moment I realized I wanted to make a career out of food was probably when I saw Martin Yan on TV and I remember thinking that’s exactly what I want to be. Someone who’s passionate about food and sharing their food story with the world,” said Wong, who has since hosted a number of Food Network productions like Food Wars Asia Season 2 and Kitchen Quickies.

“I took part the first time around and I didn’t get through but being the winner for Food Hero last year has opened many doors for me and given me the confidence to host my own shows and better run my own establishment,” said Sulaiman who owns ‘DISH by Ili’, a food delivery service providing wholesome and nutritious meals in Malaysia.

Starting today, interested participants can visit www.foodhero.asia and sign up for the Food Hero mailing list to receive the latest updates and exclusive content leading up to the competition.

www.asianfoodchannel.com 

www.facebook.com/asianfoodchannel

www.foodnetworkasia.com 

www.facebook.com/foodnetworkasia

Solane invites moms to take Cuisinera Challenge

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Solane, a leading brand of cooking gas, invites moms to take the exciting Cuisinera Challenge: 2015 Mommy Edition! Be part of the challenge that proves great Filipino family food is not solely found in restaurants offered by chefs but is authentically found at home.

Happening this July, Cuisinera Challenge is a cook-off where contestants are tasked to prepare an original recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes. Serving as the program adviser is Nancy Reyes-Lumen, Filipino food promoter, culinary researcher and food journalist. 

The winner will take home P30,000, a one-year supply of Solane LPG and eight 11-kg Solane refill gift certificates. The second and third place winner will be awarded P10,000 and P5,000 respectively. The remaining final participants will receive a Solane gift pack: Solane USBs, branded aprons and collectible mugs.

Solane’s Cuisinera Challenge is open to a Filipina mommy (22-50 years old) who lives in Metro Manila and Greater Manila Area: Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga. She shouldn’t have credentials in professional cooking and is not practicing chef duties in any establishment. 

To join, interested parties must send an original 30-minute recipe with the name of the dish, ingredients (in metric measure), procedure, photos of the dish with at least three angles of perspective, a short description, why they chose to do the dish, and from whom did they learn to cook the dish on short bond paper. On a separate page, contestants should include a short biography along with their name, a recent photo and contact details. 

The criteria for judging are recipe logic and correctness (40%), quality of answers in the essay questions and mandatory information (30%), quality of photos (20%), and completeness of documents or requirements (10%).

Mail your entries in a short brown envelope labeled “Cuisinera Challenge 2015” to Isla LPG Corporation, 14/F Citibank Center, 8741 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City from June 10, 2015 to July 13, 2015.

Twenty entries will be picked for the cook-off round on July 31, 2015 at an event venue to be announced soon.

For more information, visit www.solane.com.ph or text +63918 887 5555.

Midea’s new wave of cooking redefines culinary adventures

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Midea, known as one of the world’s largest producer of consumer appliances, its latest kitchen appliance line answers food preparation woes with all-new kitchen range.

Charles Zhang - Deputy General Manager Phillip Trapaga - General Manager Guest Chef Rob Pengson Joeben Gamatero II - Marketing Director and Jerry Zhao

A New Wave of Cooking aims to solve the food-preparation woes of Filipino households, to change the way you do things around the kitchen. 

With the lifestyles of modern homemakers changing at a fast pace, lengthy and tedious meal preparations have become quite a challenge for champions of the household. In the kitchen, it is no longer just about how food is prepared—more importantly, it is about how fast and easy the task can be done. 

Phillip Trapaga General Manager of Concepcion Midea Inc Philippines speaks at the launch of their New Wave of Cooking kichen appliance line.

During the product launch event, Phillip Trapaga, General Manager of Midea Philippines shared that 

“while meal preparation appears to be such a mundane part of our daily tasks, it actually has considerable weight in our way of life because it affects how we manage our time and, more importantly, our health and well being.”

According to Trapaga, there are three essential factors that are considered when cooking: meal preparation, nutritional value, and cost. “Midea’s new kitchen range presents solutions for each of these,” he added.

A special guest during the event, Celebrity Chef Rob Pengson shared some insights about his ideal kitchen. He said, “A handy kitchen is composed of appliances that provide the best-tasting meals without compromising energy efficiency and affordability.”

Guest Chef Rob Pengson performs a live kitchen demonstration using Midea's latest line of kitchen appliances titled A New Wave of Cooking which aims.

“Most of the time, nutrition and affordability are sacrificed in favor of easier food preparation. But cooking is really more of an art. Once you’ve found the right tools, you can pretty much create whatever masterpiece you want without sacrificing quality. It is all about investing in the right kitchen partners,” he said.

Included in Midea’s newest kitchen line are the microwave oven, induction cooker, multi-cooker, rice cooker, and kettles.

Microwave meals for us low as P1

Leading Midea’s kitchen range is its all-new microwave ovens, which let people cook basic meals for as low as P1. These appliances save on electrical consumption, as it is twice as fast as a regular stove—making it friendlier to electricity bills.

“People often have misconceptions about microwave ovens—claiming that they blow-up electricity bills. But it is all about the quality and efficiency of your appliances,” Chef Rob Pengson said. 

“Actually, you can cook using the microwave. In fact, microwaves can prepare meals that are just as nutritious (or even more) as the ones we prepare the traditional way,” he attested.

Midea’s microwave ovens are perfect for quick and easy-to-cook recipes that do not compromise nutritional value. Trapaga described, “Using our microwaves, you can get 10 percent less fat on your meals compared to frying. At the same time, they can prepare basic meals in as quick as 90 seconds.” 

Midea microwaves also come with sleek silver-mirror finishes that can smarten the aesthetics of any kitchen.

Faster cooking time, lesser cost

The Midea induction cooker prepares food twice as fast compared to regular electrical stoves. In fact, it is equipped with double-coil technology that saves 37 percent on electrical consumption. 

“With rising energy prices, electrical efficiency is a top priority of our kitchen line,” explained Trapaga.

Efficient brewing

Coffee and tea are breakfast staples for the Filipino. For this, Midea has a line of kettles, which save-up to 33 percent on power consumption, while heating twice as fast as regular kettles. 

The smart way to cook rice

Another innovative product from the brand is its rice cooker. This product is equipped with smart sensors that automatically measure the ideal cooking time you need to get the perfect rice, no matter how much water you put.

 “As you know, Filipinos have an unbreakable affinity with rice. What makes our rice cooker special is that it makes the grains bigger—making your rice more delicious,” Trapaga remarked.

Multiple-modes for cooking flexibility

 

One of Midea’s most promising appliances is the multi-cooker, which has 19 functions, 12 cooking modes, and 7 auxiliary functions that give modern homemakers the flexibility they need to prepare meals. 

“As the manager of a household, you should never compromise when it comes to cooking. Whether it be your schedule, health, or budget, you can get the best by having the right kitchen appliances to help you,” Trapaga finished.