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Showing posts with label breakfast magazine. Show all posts

Breakfast Magazine: My Review and a Mini Giveaway!

Breakfast Magazine is just a new bi-monthly food and lifestyle magazine by AKME Publishing Group. I've been following this magazine since its first issue.  And, each copy was a wonderful read.



Browsing Through
Breakfast Magazine for adapts a new approach in terms of food magazine.  Unlike other magazines, Breakfast Magazine offers recipes only from the experts which includes Chef Sau Del Rosario, Chef Sandralyn Hataway, Chef Junjun De Ocampo and Chef Tatung.  I like the way they relay their recipes by telling the readers first of their inspiration.  It invites us to understand and feel how passionate they are about the food they create.  Plus, the recipes are easy to follow with tips and technique too.  Breakfast Magazine also has Bloggers Section where fellow foodie bloggers impart their food knowledge.


You may wonder what's the lifestyle part of the magazine.  Well, it shares insights and background of celebrity foodies and people who are influential in the food industry.  It gives the readers an idea of who they are and what made them deserve their accomplishments.  As someone who sees myself as entering entrepreneurship someday, I am also fascinated with the success stories of those who have successfully penetrated the food industry.  


Last but not the least, it features food products and places.  As a foodie, I am fond of discovering new places to eat at and Breakfast Magazine gives me a visual and well-written hint.  

Breakfast Magazine Mini Giveaway
To share with you the wonderful experience I had with Breakfast Magazine, my dear friend Sumi and I have prepared this mini giveaway.


Get a chance to win FREE copies of the April to May and June to July issues:


(4) Winners of Breakfast Magazine April to May and June to July
(2) Winners of Breakfast Magazine April to May and 5 Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolates



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The giveaway raffle will run from today until June 23, 11:59PM. The winners will be chosen via Random Picker and will be announced on June 25.


And, the winners are...


Congratulations to the winners!  We will email you for details.  Enjoy reading while munching hihi. =D
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Breakfast Magazine: My Review and a Mini Giveaway!

Casa San Pablo: Coconut Culinary Tour and Cooking San Pablo Laguna Native Dishes

When Breakfast Magazine invited the Breakfast Club for a day trip at Casa San Pablo, we Tsinoy Foodies got so excited!  We woke up early and eager like pre-schoolers on a field trip.  We left at Mc Do Vito Cruz at around 7:00 a.m. and arrived at the Casa San Pablo gates at around 9:30 a.m.  

casa san pablo
casa san pablo
As we parked, the first thing that we caught sight on is their Lower Swimming Pool.  There were signs all over the place so you know where to go.  You can start by heading unto the Front Desk. Since Casa San Pablo is a bed and breakfast, there are a lot of houses and rooms for rent.  Each house and room is unique on its own.  I don't know about you but we Tsinoy Foodies always check for clean restrooms with a shower heater when looking for a place to stay and they have them. =D

 Kulinarya Tour
The Coconut Culinary Tour began with an informative sit down session with An Alcantara as she shared the history of coconut plants.
coconut tour
Coconut Tour
We were then walked across the parcel of a coconut plantation where we were shown the types and products of a coconut.  Some of us also tried to grate the coconut.  It was an awesome experience!
Casa San Pablo Native Cooking School
Casa San Pablo Native Cooking School
After learning about the coconut, it is now time to apply them into cooking.  We proceeded to the Casa San Pablo Native Cooking School where there is a typical San Pablo Cooking area, a utensils area and an ingredients table.  There were also photos of previous students who were happily cooking.

 Cooking
After we were divided into 3 groups and handed our recipe cards, we watched the cooking demo so we know what to do.  We were assigned to cook three San Pablo Laguna native dishes: Adobong Manok sa Gata, Kulawo and Pinaltok.  (Comment if you want me to post the recipes as well)  

Adobong Manok sa Gata
adobong manok sa gata
Unlike the traditional Filipino adobo, the Adobong Manok sa Gata does not make use of soy sauce (toyo in Filipino).  All groups were able to cook this successfully and enjoyed its delicious flavors.

 Kulawo
Kulawo
I loved the Kulawo the most among the three dishes.  It had a savory and smokey flavor contrasted by the onions. 

 Pinaltok
Pinaltok
The Pinaltok which means to toss in their native language is similar to our Filipino ginataan.  All groups were able to make this with ease.  

 Group Picture
Group 1 in Blue, Group 2 in Yellow and Group 3 in Red with Boots and An Alcantra as Overseers
All of us had so much fun!  After cooking, we ate everything we made as we watched a special presentation of our culinary tour made by the Alcantaras.  All groups were great students because all our dishes were delicious!  
lechon
Lechon
In addition to our cooked meals, we also enjoyed their Lechon and Sotanghon Soup.

Merienda
buko pie
Buko Pie
Buko Pie
hot asado pandesal
Hot Asado Pandesal
We also enjoyed our Buko Pie and Hot Asado Pandesal for Merienda.

 Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Casa San Pablo offers a great new experience as you immerse on the San Pablo Laguna culture and nature.  They place is not only for families and friends but for corporate meetings and team buildings as well.  They have a reliable electricity and WiFi.  The room is cozy with a rustic feel.  The rest rooms are clean and equipped with shower heaters.  Check their website for their different packages depending on your preference.  I find their pricing to be reasonable.  Based on our experience, I'd recommend an overnight package for a holistic experience.  We found our day trip to be a bit tiring rather than relaxation.  

Casa San Pablo
Business Address
Barrio San Roque, 
San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines
Business Hours 24 Hours
Payment Options Cash Deposit
Service Charge
10
Budget/Person
350-3,000
Free WiFi Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks None
Contact (02) 211-2132 or (0917)812-6687
Other  Email:info@casasanpablo.com  Website | Facebook Fan Page
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Brew-Kus: The Bev-Wich Shop in Makati

After our healthy lunch at Sugarleaf (see previous entry), we were invite to Brew-Kus for the Breakfast Magazine's Breakfast Club.  We were happily greeted by the Breakfast Magazine crew upon arrival.  We also had an advance preview of their second edition.  It was a perfect timing too because I finished the first issue already (my mom is now reading the recipes therein=p).

brew-kus
Brew-Kus was not made to sound like "Brutus". =p  Brew-Kus actually stands for two words: 
  • Brew
  • Cuisine - They removed the i out of cuisine and replace "C" with "K"
brew-kus


brew-kus
Brew-Kus offers a cozy and serene ambiance.  It's the perfect place to chill.  The place is mainly divided into three parts.  The first part has a coffee shop set-up, the second part is for casual dining and the third part is for fine dinning.  


Food


Finger Bites
crisp ravioli
♥ Crisp Mushroom Ravioli (180 php)
I'm a huge fan of ravioli because I just love surprises!  I always find it exciting to bite through the shell of a ravioli and unleash its fillings.  But, I've never tried a deep fried crispy ravioli so it was double the thrill for me to try it out! =D 


The Crisp Mushroom Ravioli is a mix of diced shitake mushrooms and cream cheese enveloped in a between two wanton wrappers and fried until golden brown.  I loved it!  The crispiness was followed by the pleasing texture of diced mushrooms.  It was fun to munch and it was really tasty even without the dip.


Gourmet Sandwiches
grilled veg & mozzarella
♥ Grilled Veg & Mozzarella (250 php)
The Grilled Veg & Mozzarella is an open sandwich topped with pesto basted shitake mushrooms,  grilled eggplants, tomatoes and zucchini and melted mozzarella cheese.  It is served with a coleslaw.  Being a veggie lover, I just couldn't get enough of this!


shrimply loaded
♥ Shrimply Loaded (250 php)
The Shrimply Loaded is a sandwich filled with generous amount of shrimps sauteed in garlic, asparagus and mix of lettuces covered in a rich cream and parmesan.  This is so good that I think this should be marked as highly recommended in the menu along with the others. =D


Specialty Pastas
wild mushroom
Wild Mushroom (250 php)
The Wild Mushroom is a medley of diced shitake and button mushrooms and proscuitto drowning in a cream based sauce and premium truffle oil.   Initially, I enjoyed the Wild Mushroom.   But, during my latter bites, I felt that the truffle oil is too overwhelming for my sensitive taste buds.  Perhaps, it had too much truffle oil because when the Wild Mushroom was served,  all my foodie companions immediately detected the scent of it prior to tasting.


Beer Battered Fish and Chips
beer battered fish and chipsbeer battered fish and chips
Chef Shiela demonstrated to us how to make battered fish and chips.  The secret it to have a dropping consistency that is not too thick.  Upon tasting the product of her recipe, we all agreed that the coating is nicely thin and crisp.  


Beverage
english tea latte
English Tea Latte Large (90 php)
I ordered my English Tea Latte with 25% sugar and nata de coco as toppings.  It was pretty good!  It's pretty competitive compared to other milk tea brands.  


brew kus tea
Assam Tea Latte and Lychee True Tea
Here's what my friends had.  They both liked it too.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Brew-Kus is a great place to munch and chill at the same time.  Their dishes are delicious!  They also have a wide range of reasonably priced beverages that are worth coming back for.  I wonder what I should try next? ;D

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating Brew-Kus Menu
Ambiance ★★★★ Finger Bites | Soups, Salads and Omelletes |
Gourmet Sandwiches |
Pastas | Rice Specialties |
French Toasts and Extras
Taste ★★★★
Service ★★★
Price ★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended 
Brew-Kus 
Business Address
Unit G-02, 139 Corporate Center,
139 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, 
Makati, Metro Manila
Business Hours 8am-9pm
Payment Options   Cash
Service Charge

Budget/Person
80-300
Free WiFi No
Contact (02) 856-7656
Other  Email: info@brewkus.com.ph Website | Facebook Fan Page
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Brew-Kus: The Bev-Wich Shop in Makati
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