Cooking Fashionistas Episode 2: Ham and Hang

Hey foodies!

       Sorry we haven't been able to produce this episode on schedule. We realized we had to plan and organize things better. So now, we hope you guys will like this and the following episodes even more. For this episode, we went French. I taught Issa how to make Croque Monsieur and she taught made me a frame accessory organizer which was just the thing I needed (though it's not like I have truckloads of accessories; I'm kinda OC so I love organizing things as much as possible). I was mind blown with her idea even when we were still planning it. It was something so simple yet so fascinating! I'm sure you girls will love this, too! 

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        So, here's the recipe and know-hows for the Croque Monsieur (I'd rather type it than say, thank you). It's actually a pan-fried ham and cheese sandwich. We did both single and double layer versions. :D

CROQUE MONSIEUR

Ingredients:

4    pcs            slice bread (we used wheat bread)
1    small bar   Quickmelt cheese (or Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, gruyere)
2    pcs            King's Cooked Ham, cut in quarters
4    tbsp           Mayonnaise 
1    tbsp           butter
1    tbsp           cooking oil (we used canola)
1    large          egg
2    tbsp           fresh milk


Procedure:

1. Slather the mayo on the bread and place the cheese, ham and cheese again. Repeat order for the second layer.

2. Add milk to the egg. Carefully dip all sides of the sandwich in the egg and milk mixture.

3. Heat oil in a pan and add butter over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and flip to other side after 5 mins. Careful not to burn each side.

4. You can finish the sandwich in your oven for the cheese to melt or you can just eat it after cooking in the pan. The cheese will eventually melt anyway. Easy as pie! :)



          Now, you can head on to Issa's blog for the deets on the accessory organizer. She's a genius, I tell ya! I'm excited for you! GO! NOW! :D


          Big big thanks to FMJ & Co. for producing this vid with us. It was great working with you guys. You should check out more of their videos on their youtube channel: http://youtube.com/FMJCO. Like and Subscribe! :D

'Til the next episode! Hope you guys liked this one! If you did, please like, subscribe and share! Thanks! :D

Pass the Plate Indeed

        Yummy Magazine's first visit to Cebu was definitely a success! It was an inspiring and educational afternoon at the Ayala Activity Center where guest chefs Katherine Jao (food stylist and contributor, Yummy) and Dianne dela Cruz (Knorr resident chef) demonstrated five easy and delicious recipes. 

       Registration was free for all and the event was packed as soon as it started. Phoebe Kay Fernandez was the host and engaged the audience in an entertaining fashion as she gave out the trivia for the raffle prizes from Knorr and Unilever.  

host: Phoebe Kay Fernandez

       Chef Dianne dela Cruz came out first and did three recipes -- Moringga-Squash Cream Soup, Binalot na Tilapia sa Pechay (Sinanglay) and, Cream Dory Fillets with Sofrito. I love that she gave food safety tips along with technique tips. And of course, all the dishes were delish! :D 

Moringga-Squash Cream Soup

Binalot na Tilapia sa Pechay (Sinanglay)

Cream Dory Fillets with Sofrito

        Chef Katherine Jao was next and she made Mexican dishes -- Mexican Tortilla Soup and Barbeque Chicken and Veggie Quesadilla. Both were awesome, too! The flavors exploded in the mouth. Loved it! 

 

Mexican Tortilla Soup

Barbeque Chicken and Veggie Quesadilla

      I certainly enjoyed that afternoon as I was refreshed of cooking basics and learned new recipes. The best part was getting to taste almost all (because we weren't given a sample of one dish) the dishes. I guess that's why the event was called "Pass the Plate". I'm sure everyone learned a thing or two from the adorable chefs as well.

        This was my first time to actually attend a cooking demo at Ayala and I made it memorable by having a photo with the pretty chefs, Chef Katherine Jao and Chef Dianne dela Cruz. I also met one of the cool Manila-based bloggers I know (online) -- Frances Ang of frannywanny.com!

This is the only photo I have of frannywanny (second from right) :(

Chef Katherine Jao, Babe for Food and, Chef Dianne dela Cruz

           I've read Yummy since I was in high school (which isn't so long ago, mind you) and I think you should too! It's a great way to learn new and easy recipes and know what's hot in the culinary world of the Philippines. It's how I got acquainted with most of the amazing local chefs and find inspiration. 

     Congratulations on your first visit, Yummy! Hope to see you again soon! :D

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Yummy in Cebu: Pass the Plate

         Yummy magazine, the top food magazine in the Philippines, comes to Cebu with Knorr for a cooking demo this Saturday! Guest chefs are Chef Katherine Jao, contributor of Yummy, and Knorr chefs!

      I'm excited for this because I want to watch Chef Katherine Jao working it. I only know about her because she is part of the team of the kick ass food blog, pepper.ph, as a food stylist and recipe developer.  

       There will also be a special raffle to win over P2,500 worth of prizes from Knorr and Yummy! To join, just bring a copy of the latest issue of Yummy and at least P50 of Knorr products. 

      Come check out the action on Nov. 24, Saturday at the Ayala Activity Center, 3-5 p.m. See you there! :D

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