Revolutionary Book on Modern Philippine Style Fine Dining Underway
Expressions of Interest Now Being Accepted
by David Rea
Through a chance encounter at a talent contest in Sydney, I met Marx Canoy for the third time and casually asked him, knowing that he was a chef, if it was possible to make Filipino food look presentable in the same way as Japanese and French cuisine. He said it was! But it was only later when I saw his food pictures that not only was it possible but the presentation could probably even surpass those other examples.
Thus, the idea for a new book on this subject has been hatched!
Expressions of interest from potential sponsors and advertisers, individuals and concerned groups are now being accepted to fund the publication of this revolutionary book about modern Philippine style fine dining.
The book is co-authored by Marx Canoy, currently the talented Sous Chef at Vibe Hotel's Rushcutter's Bay branch in Sydney and Maria Rea, journalist, food writer and columnist for Ang Kalatas Australia. The two are presently finishing their manuscript being prepared and edited by Ms. Rea. It aims to present dishes and foods using traditional Philippine recipes and cooking methods the modern way- dishes which are not just tasty but visually appealing and healthy using freshly sourced ingredients from the locale, specifically those readily available in Sydney as both authors are based in this city.
The book is expected to be published in the middle of next year, in time for the Philippine Independence Day celebrations as they dedicate their work to their Motherland, the Philippines which has emerged from its struggles as a long colonised nation to a democratic island full of promise as its global citizens shine and still look to their roots for inspiration. This sentiment is shared both by Mr. Canoy and Ms.Rea who both have great interest in fine food and Filipino food which they believe can be both.
While they are full of flavour most of the time, it has been often said that Filipino dishes are unattractive, unhealthy and
unappetising. The book debunks this belief and will tantalise the most conservative Filipino cook or chef as it transcends boundaries- using basic Filipino cuisine but fusing other types of cooking in some preparation methods and presentation. Ordinary Filipinos are also the main target readers of this book so they will take pride in sharing their cuisine to the world.
If one goes to a typical food court in a shopping centre in any suburb or city in Sydney alone, Filipino restaurants or take away shops are not generally part of the mainstream society being patronised by the locals. They are often based in areas usually frequented by the Filipino Australians like those in Main Street in Blacktown or other suburbs in this city with a growing number of Filipino residents like Doonside, Mt. Druitt, Rooty Hill, etc. A few are near train stations in St.Mary's and other suburbs mostly west of the greater Sydney region as far as Campbelltown and Liverpool. A few are Filipino restaurants are in Northern Sydney like in Dee Why or near the city of Sydney.
The dishes Canoy and Rea have come out with are those at par with other international cuisines like typical western cooking or popular Asian foods which are already enjoying worldwide support. With their book, the two authors are passionate to share their tested dishes which they have already been serving to their consumers, friends and relatives. Ms Rea who has travelled to Europe, United States of America, Canada, Middle East and many other Asia Pacific countries mostly via luxury cruising is optimistic that their book will be well received not only by ordinary Filipinos but many food lovers!
Mr. Canoy has also worked as chef for the famed Sofitel Hotel group of companies with one of its restaurants being given the coveted two Michelin stars. He also serves as Events Chef at ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park and accepts catering jobs for private parties.
For more details and how to be a part of this exciting project, please contact marierea@tpg.com.au
Ang Kalatas Australia headed by Millie Phillips has promised to support this exciting and valuable project.
FOCAL POINTS by Marie Rea A space for my passions and interests- my family, charity organisation, travels, etc.. I am so grateful to live a blissful life in Sydney that I wish the same for all of you anywhere you are! Stick around, share and experience life as I live it! Cheers! Life is what we make it and I am proud to say, I'm living my dream and so can you!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Support Filipino GLobal Marathon Runner With A Mission
Support Cesar Guarin Global Runner With a Mission
by Marie Rea
The first Filipino ultra marathon runner, Cesar Guarin and his Global Run team need your support!
Cesar, a fine arts graduate of the University of the Philippines in Diliman(UPD) is here on the 5th leg of his “Global Run” to raise funds for the street children back in his native country. Majority of the proceeds of his run will go specifically to their
Batang Pangarap (Childhood Dreams ) project which consists of a Sports Development Program to prepare t needy children for a better future.
He revealed his lifelong dream of running around the world and that “any goal can be achieved when one truly believes.” He added that he is finally able to see the fruition of his mission as his family of four kids, one of whom is a girl are all grown ups now and though he missed them he must embark on fulfilling this passion. He also confided to this writer that his physician wife had been working as a nurse in Canada and that the longest time he had not been with his family was about three months.
But he is determined to be the first Asian to finish a run around the globe to cover about 30, 000 kilometres crossing 37 countries in 548 running days. This is an awesome feat if achieved, a testimony to great human endurance and courage which Cesar truly possesses. There have been only three people who have accomplished global marathons- a Danish, a British and a Swedish 55 year old woman according to Joon Malicse a member of Cesar's Global Run team.
He was the special guest at the UP Alumni Association of Australia -New South Wales' (UPAAA-NSW)annual Christmas party and elections at the Retreat Room of St. Mary's Band Club last 12th of November 2011. He and his Global run team which also included George Tan, expressed their utmost “gratitude to the Overseas Filipinos and migrants in the host countries they have been to and especially the generosity they have shown particularly the Australian and Filipino community.”
He just arrived from his Melbourne to Canberra run and hoped to cover Brisbane from Sydney.
Cesar , speaking to the people gathered at the event including newly commissioned Consul Marford Angeles of the Philippine Consulate in Sydney said that he had always been inspired by the OFWs and Filipino migrants everywhere.
That's why Cesar said, when asked why he was doing the Global Run even by strangers he meet during his journeys, he always tell them it is his “tribute to the Global Filipinos who have been resilient and strong in facing challenges” and his way of communicating and meeting with them to express his appreciation for their help to the needy in the Philippines.”
He added that the Global Run has seen him cover the Philippines, United States of America, Europe and Canada in the past. For the next several years he expect to continue the other phases of the run in the following: Europe - England-Sweden, Finland-Moscow, Austria-Greece, Egypt-Jordan, Japan-Korea, India-Myanmar, Thailand- Singapore and Brunei-Philippines.
His group's Sports Development Program hopes to instil discipline, courage, confidence and other values that will prepare the street children as responsible citizens in the future and not become a burden to society.
Their globalrun.org websiteoutlines some ways one can help:
Be a Global Run Volunteer. They need help in organising logistics for accommodation, meals, transport, welcome and send off, courtesy calls and visits to local town and government officials.
Donate. Most funds received go to the Sports Development Program which manages all resources to help the needy street kids in the Philippines.
Sponsor Global Run. Businesses are encouraged to be sponsors as it will be a mutual arrangement. Excellent connection and visibility will be achieved by a business group who sponsors a Global Run in their local area and at the same time be able to be involved in a unique endeavour that will help Filipinos in general.
The Philippine Community Council of New South Wales helped facilitate Cesar and his team's appearance at the UPAAA event.
The Global Run team will be in Australia until the 8th of December 2011.
by Marie Rea
The first Filipino ultra marathon runner, Cesar Guarin and his Global Run team need your support!
Cesar, a fine arts graduate of the University of the Philippines in Diliman(UPD) is here on the 5th leg of his “Global Run” to raise funds for the street children back in his native country. Majority of the proceeds of his run will go specifically to their
Batang Pangarap (Childhood Dreams ) project which consists of a Sports Development Program to prepare t needy children for a better future.
He revealed his lifelong dream of running around the world and that “any goal can be achieved when one truly believes.” He added that he is finally able to see the fruition of his mission as his family of four kids, one of whom is a girl are all grown ups now and though he missed them he must embark on fulfilling this passion. He also confided to this writer that his physician wife had been working as a nurse in Canada and that the longest time he had not been with his family was about three months.
But he is determined to be the first Asian to finish a run around the globe to cover about 30, 000 kilometres crossing 37 countries in 548 running days. This is an awesome feat if achieved, a testimony to great human endurance and courage which Cesar truly possesses. There have been only three people who have accomplished global marathons- a Danish, a British and a Swedish 55 year old woman according to Joon Malicse a member of Cesar's Global Run team.
He was the special guest at the UP Alumni Association of Australia -New South Wales' (UPAAA-NSW)annual Christmas party and elections at the Retreat Room of St. Mary's Band Club last 12th of November 2011. He and his Global run team which also included George Tan, expressed their utmost “gratitude to the Overseas Filipinos and migrants in the host countries they have been to and especially the generosity they have shown particularly the Australian and Filipino community.”
He just arrived from his Melbourne to Canberra run and hoped to cover Brisbane from Sydney.
Cesar , speaking to the people gathered at the event including newly commissioned Consul Marford Angeles of the Philippine Consulate in Sydney said that he had always been inspired by the OFWs and Filipino migrants everywhere.
That's why Cesar said, when asked why he was doing the Global Run even by strangers he meet during his journeys, he always tell them it is his “tribute to the Global Filipinos who have been resilient and strong in facing challenges” and his way of communicating and meeting with them to express his appreciation for their help to the needy in the Philippines.”
He added that the Global Run has seen him cover the Philippines, United States of America, Europe and Canada in the past. For the next several years he expect to continue the other phases of the run in the following: Europe - England-Sweden, Finland-Moscow, Austria-Greece, Egypt-Jordan, Japan-Korea, India-Myanmar, Thailand- Singapore and Brunei-Philippines.
His group's Sports Development Program hopes to instil discipline, courage, confidence and other values that will prepare the street children as responsible citizens in the future and not become a burden to society.
Their globalrun.org websiteoutlines some ways one can help:
Be a Global Run Volunteer. They need help in organising logistics for accommodation, meals, transport, welcome and send off, courtesy calls and visits to local town and government officials.
Donate. Most funds received go to the Sports Development Program which manages all resources to help the needy street kids in the Philippines.
Sponsor Global Run. Businesses are encouraged to be sponsors as it will be a mutual arrangement. Excellent connection and visibility will be achieved by a business group who sponsors a Global Run in their local area and at the same time be able to be involved in a unique endeavour that will help Filipinos in general.
The Philippine Community Council of New South Wales helped facilitate Cesar and his team's appearance at the UPAAA event.
The Global Run team will be in Australia until the 8th of December 2011.
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