MAD ABOUT MC CORMICK 2014

The recently held "Mad About Mc Cormick 2014" last April 5, 2014 at the Bonifacio High Streets was such an afternoon of good food, fun and fantastic people and a great music as evening approaches. The event started as Chef Nap Sol presented his signature dishes, one of which is the "Hush Puppies". I was sorry I arrived late on the event so I wasn't able to witness how Chef Nap did his dish. Together with him on the stage was Joey as his protege. After Chef Nap presented and demonstrated his dishes, there was a musical intermission while all of us were enjoying the food sponsored by the food partners from Stella/Rocketroom. For 100 pesos, you will be able to enjoy savoury food from the food partners, unlimited tea from Mc Cormick and lotsa food samples from different Mc Cormick products. 

After the intermission, Ukulele Philippines Ensembles took the center stage and showcased their skills in playing the UKULELE and even tried to spread a virus to encourage people to play the UKULELE and I think they have succeeded in me because I am convinced to learn and play it soon. Short after their performance, Ms Nina Daza Puyat Editor in -chief of Appetite Magazine took the kitchen and presented to us her very own dishes, her Tomato Salsa and Chicken and Shitake Mushrooms Quesadillas. I was drooling while watching and the same time smelling her dishes. The audience were able to get the taste when it was distributed.  

Remember Daryl Shy, of Voice of the Philippines? He was there to render his country song cover and his voice was truly Voice of the Philippines. I was mesmerized while listening to him. After the fantastic performance, here comes the Kitchen Goddess herself, Ms Sabrina Artadi as she demonstrated her signature fast, easy and "Mc Cormicky" dishes. 

The fun part of this event was the contest for "Selfie that Foodie" with which  participants must send in their photos with Mc Cormick logo as their backdrop and upload it via Instagram. Winners were selected every after show intermission. Prizes includes, some kitchen appliance for the generous sponsors and a Mc Cormick food package.  

There was Rookie Game Segment, where in pairs of Mom and child or Dad and child will do their version of what Sabrina Artadi has presented. And the winner goes to Dad and daughter tandem who presented the dish in a different twist call the Mamon Mountain with Bacon and Chocolate Syrup, such a genius Dad and child tandem.

More over, this was the most important and kilig factor ever for me. It was a great music by none other than the Wolfgang vocalist, Basti Artadi!!!(kilig) he happens to be my old time crush during college and imagine, I only got the chance to see him (after 23 years)in person, live and in flesh through this event from Mc Cormick . I really sat on the first row of the audience so I will be able to get a near and perfect photo of him. And not only that, I never let that night end without me having a photo with him and her lovely sister Sabrina. My day was complete as I enjoyed, good food, great performances and fantastic music from Basti. Some of the songs he rendered during the event: Message in a bottle-originally from "The Police", No woman No Cry-Bob Marley and "Come Together". 

Announcement for the winners of Android phones were also called and I don't mind if I didn't win, I got photo souvenir from Basti and that was all that matters :)

Here are some of the photos during the event:

PRE- LAUNCH OF THE COOKING INA'S KITCHEN BOOK 1 - MY FIRST 100 BLOGS (E-BOOK)

I took pride on this event as I had my pre launch of the very first e-cook book that I wrote entitled Cooking Ina's Kitchen Book 1 "My first 100 blogs" held last March 30, 2014 at Starmall Las Pinas.I would like to thank the whole Administrative Department for giving me the opportunity to have my pre launch during the conclusion of the Women's Month Celebration. It was a fun packed event as we gave tribute to all women. Here is the introduction on the said event:

Women’s month are now starting to become relatively commercialized in our country. We have seen a lot of advertisements on TV, social network and the internet which tells us what to buy, how to celebrate or why we should do so. Yet do we really understand why we need to commemorate, to give honor and to celebrate the Women’s Month? One word that best describes it is “Women Empowerment”. For today’s special event dedicated to all of us women, we would like to welcome everyone to Cook, Eat and be Healthy and the pre–launch of Cooking Ina’s Kitchen E-book, My First 100 Blogs. 

I also made the opening remarks to officially start the celebration and here it goes:

Good afternoon. I would like to thank everyone for coming today to be part of our celebration entitled, Cook, Eat and Be Healthy and the pre-launching of my e-book Cooking Ina’s Kitchen Book 1, The Beginning of my Cooking Journey, My First 100 Blogs. Let me tell you again why we are all gather here, for one, to celebrate the Women’s month by teaching you how to Cook Healthy, Eat Healthy Food and Live a Healthy Lifestyle. Also, I would like to promote my e-book again entitled Cooking Ina’s Kitchen Book 1, The Beginning of my Cooking Journey, My First 100 Blogs, now published and being sold via Amazon.com. This book is all about good food, healthy cooking and nutritious ingredients written in a straight forward, simple and easy to understand recipes. It is the collection of all the recipes that I blogged and compiled into one e-book. So for all of you guys who have been following my blogs on my blogsite, you can purchase if you want to have your own electronic copy. And now, I am currently raising funds to have my paperbook printed and published. So for those of you who are interested to become my generous sponsors, I am offering a great deal with you, please coordinate with me after the show. Again, let me thank you once again for coming over. We just want you to sit back and relax, enjoy and have fun. 

This blog may have been overdue as my plate is full lately but I would like to take this opportunity to give my heartfelt gratitude to those who helped and supported me to make the show possible and a success. First of all, to our LORD Jesus Christ for the all the blessings that HE has been pouring upon me. Blessing of wisdom and knowledge to do my writing career, skills and ability for my cooking business, family and friends to have inspiration and to make my life easier. To this kind of life that HE prepared for me, it may have been hard and difficult, with challenges and struggles here and there, with pain and sufferings every now and then, I thank him in my journey and on every step of the way, HE is always on my side to love and protect me endlessly.
To my very supportive driver, dishwasher and hubby-Junjun,I cant imagine my life without you. To my children, my baby in heaven and my number 1 fan, Lawrence, I know you are so happy now and very proud of your momma. To Princess, my constant companion, shopping buddy, my worst enemy and my bestfriend.  My parents and siblings and their family. My souls sister, Mae, Chie,Rose,Ate Alma, Ate Leah, Deng. My highschool buddies, Mich, Rej and Solita. To all my family and relatives who attended, thank you very much. To my We Worx.com event specialistfamily, Ms Joannaliza Vocalan and Nina Vocalan, thank you for the support. To my sponsors, Joel of Royal Prestige, Shabby Florist and Beauty Chic and to other generous sponsors, thank you very much. To Starmall Las Pinas for giving us the opportunity to share our knowledge and for concluding the Women's Month  Celebration. Here is the closing remarks during the event.

        I.            Closing Remarks:

As we end this event for the Women’s Month Celebration, may I impart to you some important matter that I would like every woman in this gathering to make a stand.  We have a voice that should be heard, we have a body that should be taken care of and we have a mind that we need to use in order to encourage and empower other women out there. Be bold, be brave and stay sexy! Good night everyone and thanks for joining us on our show for tonight. I will see you again for the launching of the paper back of Cooking Ina’s Kitchen Book 1.  Good Night!

I want to share some of the photos during the event. Hope you enjoy it!