April 22, 2013

Earth Day 2013 is the subject of Monday's Google doodle across the world



Google today celebrates Earth Day with an animated doodle.

Earth Day 2013 doodle released by Google features a landscape and a static sun with a featured button inset inside. 

Clicked on the doodle's button, the sun starts moving and gradually sets in the west. As the sun sets, the moon rises in the glittering sky and it can be seen in different phases while moving across the sky.

Earth Day is observed every year on April 22 to create awareness among the masses on environmental issues.Events are held across the world to sensitize people about the need to protect our environment




This Monday's google doodle also features the cycle of seasons - spring, summer, autumn and winter. This shows the cycle of seasons represented with the rising and falling Sun and Moon in an animated Google doodle. This is Google's 13th Earth Day doodle, with each year the doodles getting more elaborate. For Earth day doodles click https://www.google.com.ph/.

April 21, 2013

La Galerie by Atelier 317

Atelier 317 

“Atelier” – as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is an artist’s or designer studio or workroom, or simply a workshop. Atelier 317 is a place of creative creation, where people can grow closer together over some amazing comfort food, with a unique worldly spin executed with quality ingredients.

La Galerie is a chameleonic space. Equipped with a full working open kitchen with top of the line Elba appliances, large, bright white walls, and two massive wooden tables – the airy space is meant for creation and collaboration. It is perfect for special dinners with bespoke menus, cooking classes and demos, food photography shoots or just simply having a culinary and entertainment space to call your own.

Open to all who wish to use it, La Galerie can host up to 16 people seated comfortably and 20 for a cocktail set up. You may wish to do your own cooking, bring in your own chef, order from downstairs, have us create your own menu or simply use it as a function room. It will also be home to several pop-up kitchens and collaborations with other chefs in the near future. We will be holding regular cooking classes twice a week starting April, conducted by Stephanie Zubiri for savory cooking and Carmela Villegas for pastry and baking. 

More excitingly, La Galerie will also be an Art Gallery. True to its name, they will have art exhibits every other month, focusing on young upcoming artists.

The first exhibit will be in the first half of April featuring the works of Risa Recio, inspired by the dishes at Atelier 317. Her abstract paintings, photographs and installations reflect the vibrant colors of the serving platters and ingredients used in our restaurant.

The first Pop-up Kitchen with Chef Him Uy de Baron of Nomama Ramen from April 29 to May 5. He will be creating a special menu so people in Makati can enjoy his famous ramens and some new Korean inspired dishes.

Meet the Instructors 
Stephanie Zubiri 
Stephanie Zubiri loves to eat and hence loves to cook. And above all love to share her passion with friends and family. Before owning a restaurant or a catering business, she originally started by holding cooking classes in her home kitchen in Alabang. She also used to teach in the original Palm Village location of Atelier 317 every Tuesdays and every Mondays for kids at the Chinese International School Manila. She currently animates regular cooking demos for Mc Cormick, Tefal and Breville. In love with world cuisine she always incorporates her travels to her food and her cooking classes always have a historical spin to it. Because what most people don’t know is she’s a history and geography nerd with Bachelor’s degree in History and Geography from the Sorbonne. 
Pastry chef Carmela Villegas
Pastry chef Carmela Villegas lived in paris for 7 years and received her training from a provence based Boulangerie-Patisserie. As a Filipina she always had a sweet tooth and a passion for desserts and upon returning to Manila she created her own bakeshop called Casa San Luis pastries. She successfully created her style inspired from her travels and she defines her pastries as "Comfort Food Desserts with a twist". She wants to share her passion for desserts with everyone and show that baking is fun and accessible to anyone. She will show you that the steps for creating desserts rich in flavor can be simple and easy. 

Pierre Angeli Addison
Pierre Angeli Addison is a CIA graduate and has worked in kitchens in both New York & Philadelphia. It was through culinary school where she found her true passion in wine. After pursuing an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, she earned her certification as a sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers based in the US and the Wines & Spirits Education Trust based in the UK. She is currently taking her Diploma studies in wine, in pursuit of becoming a Master of Wine (MW) in the future. 

ELBA Italy’s Finest is one of the biggest names in Cooking Appliances today. It prides itself in its continuous promise of Italian Excellence in gas ranges, built-in cooktops, ovens and range hoods. In a competitive and volatile environment, ELBA makes it a point to constantly provide for top quality cooking appliances that make every kitchen an enjoyable experience of luxury and function at a sensible price. 

Cooking Classes with Stephanie Zubiri of Atelier 317 

Learn easy and creative recipes from around the world adapted to cooking at home. These demo classes last three hours but are packed with 3-5 recipes, useful tips and interesting historical and nutritional snippets to add a story behind each dish. Classes are intimate, up to 16 people maximum and very interactive, where students are invited to help and ask questions. After each class, sit down and enjoy the food or take home some leftovers! Classes are P1500/person/class Tuesdays 1pm – 4pm 

French Home Cooking 1 - April 16 

Classic Onion Soup 
Ratatouille 
Stuffed Roasted Tomatoes and Bell Peppers 
Simplified Gratin Dauphinoise 
Mango Clafoutis 

Classic Italian 1 - April 23 

Easy Antipasti (Principles of Antipasti) 
Pasta Caccio e Pepe
Pollo in Stemperata 
Creamy Polenta 
Affogato

Modern Filipino Favorites - April 30 

Crisp Chicken Fillets with Balsamic Orange Adobo Reduction 
Gourmet Cheese Pimiento Quesadillas 
Lamb and Chorizo Arroz a la Cubana (with Brown Rice) 
Zucchini, Lemon and Tuyo Spaghettini 
Mango Tiramisu 

Easy Wine Pairings – May 7 (P2500.00 because of the wines) 

Lemon Chicken Kebabs with Moroccan Herb Sauce (Sauvignon Blanc) 
Grilled Calamari and Chorizo with Cannellini Beans (Riesling or Pinot Noir) 
Seared Steak with Mushroom Pan Sauce (Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon) 
Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce (Rose) 
Spice-Stewed Pears with Gorgonzola (Dessert Wine) 

Curry Me Crazy – May 14 

Basic curry techniques and principles 
Chicken Korma 
Maldivian Tuna Curry 
Sri Lankan Beet Root Curry 
Fried Eggplant Raita 
Cardamom Basmati 

Easy Vietnamese – May 21

Pho Ga 
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Strips 
Vietnamese Prawn Curry 
Steamed and Grilled Lemongrass and Lime Chicken Skewers 

Baking Classes with Carmela Villegas of Casa San Luis 

Who doesn’t love the smell of butter and vanilla wafting through the house? Beyond the recipes, more importantly learn the secret techniques that the cookbooks don’t teach. The classes run for 3 hours and are interactive so you can also ask on the spot questions. The kid’s classes are designed to encourage creativity and are more hands on. The adult classes tackle more sophisticated but still approachable recipes. Classes are P1500/person/class Thursdays 1pm – 4pm 

French Tea Time Classics Part One – April 18

Financiers 
Madeleines 
Cream Puffs 

French Tea Time Classic Part Two – April 25 

Eclairs 
Biscuits 
Cannelés 

Chocolate Lovers – May 2 

Flourless Chocolate Cake 
Nutella Crème Brulée 
Tiramisu Revisité 

American Classics Part One: The Cupcake Lab 

Kid’s Class: choose your base and decorate your own cupcakes. – May 9 

Rainbow Cupcake
Nutella Cupcake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcake

Adults: sophisticated recipes for the kid at heart. – May 16 

Banana-Rhum Cupcake
Ginger Rose Cupcake
Chocolate Cupcake with Bailey's Frosting
Vanilla cupcake with a Lemon Frosting 

American Classics Part Two: Cookies and Bars 

Adult’s Class : classic favorites – May 23 

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
Rocky Road Cookie
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich
Revel Bar 

Cookies for kids: limit to 12 – May 30 

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
Decorate your own Sugar Cookie
Ice Cream Sandwich 

Wine Wednesdays with Pierre Angeli Addison 

A great way to get through the week ! Learn about wine in a fun and approachable manner with theme centered classes. Expand your palate and taste up to 6 wines per class. Perfect for all levels as the 2 hour classes are intimate and adaptive. Beginners can learn the basics without being overwhelmed and the more experienced winos can discover new wines that are readily available local market. 

Think Pink ! – May 8 

This rosé primer will take you on a tour of the various ways rosé is made all over the world. From the old world to the new, from an array of styles and techniques winemakers use to the wide range of flavor profiles each wine will evoke, the casual get together will make you want to sip rosé all year long. 

French Wines made Friendly – May 22 

The common misconception is that French wines are too expensive or sophisticated. Allow us to show that it is not the case by painting a easy to understand map of the different wines in France and exploring some amazing value for money finds available in the local market.

Rental rates starts at P10,000.00 consumable for 3 hours.
For more information on rates and programs visit 
or via telephone: 02-3580987; 09178308393.
Or download the schedule in the website: www.epicurusinc.ph/atelier-317.aspx

Atelier 317 
Palm Rock Building 
6060 Palma corner Osias Street, Poblacion, Makati 
(from Rockwell drive, turn right into Palma street after Ateneo and BDO) 
02-3580987; 0917-8308393 
www.epicurusinc.ph (still being updated) 
Facebook: Atelier 317 - Twitter: atelier317 - Instagram: atelier317

April 20, 2013

Weekday Buffet Bonanza at Market Cafe

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila’s interactive restaurant, the Market Cafe offers its most exciting buffet price offer until June 30, 2013.

Treat your family and friends with a spectacular spread of epicurean delights from Monday to Thursday, feast on a wide selection of freshly cooked Western, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Filipino cuisines and enjoy a special price of PHP990 net per person for lunch and P1099 net per person for dinner inclusive of free-flowing soft drinks and local beer.

Featured dishes include an abundant choice of appetizers, hearty salads, premium cuts of lamb and beef, fresh or baked oysters, salmon, oven-baked pizzas, pastas, sushi and sashimi, freshly made tempura and a sinful selection of homemade ice cream and desserts.
Take advantage availing this offer and satisfy your family and friends cravings with this buffet extravaganza that assures a memorable indulgence.



For more information, please call the Food and Beverage Reservations Centre on +63 2 247 8666 or make your booking online by visiting manila.casino.hyatt.com. 
Alternatively, e-mail cath.mn@hyatt.com.


April 19, 2013

Bantamweight Bibiano Fernandes gears up for his May 31st bout

From the slums of Brazil and the isolated jungles of the Amazon to the bright lights of Manila.

As ONE FC star and top Bantamweight Bibiano Fernandes gears up for his May 31st bout, he recalls his arduous journey to finally get to where he is today. 
Fernandes grew up in the slums of Manaus, Brazil. Left to fend for himself after the passing of his mother, a young Fernandes scavenged for food in the Northern Brazilian city, living on leftovers and begging for food. He even spent several years living off the land in the Amazon Jungle. Fernandes revealed that he does not think about those young times, although when pressed, he added that his childhood probably developed his never-say-die attitude. 

He returned to Manaus after a few years. Without a home and with nobody to turn to, a teenage Bibiano began cleaning houses and wash cars in exchange for food. There was a Jiu-Jitsu school in the neighborhood and he was mesmerized by what he saw. One of the students at the school became his friend and volunteered to pay a month’s fee for him to train. “He asked me if I wanted to train and I immediately said yes.” A month after rolling and tapping out veterans with years of experience, the coach asked him if he will like to compete in an upcoming tournament. Bibiano explained he had no money to pay neither the monthly fees nor the entry fee for the competition. Bibiano explained, “The coach simply said ‘Bibiano you come everyday and clean the gym’” and allowed him to train for free. 

That began a whirlwind career for Fernandes which has seen him win gold in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA multiple times. Now with an impressive record of 13-3, he will look to add to his list of accolades by becoming interim ONE FC Bantamweight World Champion when he takes on Japanese veteran Koetsu Okazaki. 
Having fought in Japanese promotions for most of his career, Fernandes is very aware of the skills of his opponent Okazaki. When quizzed about what he makes of his opponent, Bibiano simply replied “A fight is a fight. I respect all my opponents and take each fight seriously. But I don’t have to prepare a special way for any opponent. If I fight my fight, I am confident that I will win.” 
For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com
and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA
and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA

About ONE Fighting Championship™ 
Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ (http://www.onefc.com) is Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization. ONE Fighting Championship™ hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Fighting Championship™ has partnered with STAR Sports, the number one leader in sports content, for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans across 70+ countries in Asia.

Let's Draw a Safer World for our Wildlife at the WWF Doodle Day!









Draw a safer world for our wildlife at the WWF Doodle Day on April 21, 2013 (Sunday) 10 AM to 5 PM to be held at Shangri-La Plaza Grand Atrium.

REGISTRATION SITES:

-3rd Level (near Cole Haan), Shangri-La Plaza Mall
-17th Floor, 88 Corporate Center, Valero corner Sedeño Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City
-Big Chill branches: Enterprise Tower, RCBC Plaza, Greenbelt (Makati), Tektite Towers (Ortigas), Promenade (Greenhills), and TriNoMa (Quezon City)

Registration Fee of  Php 300.00  (Doodle Kit, Loot bag, Access to activity booths)

Proceeds of the WWF Doodle Day will support WWF-Philippines' local endangered species conservation.

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