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March 15, 2013 · 10:44 AM

Gluten-free bread update + cookies!

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Before I dabbled in the gluten-free bread baking arts, I had no idea that Pinoys would crave this stuff. More and more people are experiencing the benefits of the gluten-free lifestyle or are trying to heal whatever health problems they have holistically through diet. I’m thrilled to help out in any way I can – if my obsession with alternative (and vegan) cooking and baking can support people’s health goals, well and good.

Enter: gluten-free bread. Two establishments are currently carrying my bread: Edgy Veggy Cafe in Kapitolyo, Pasig and Corner Tree Cafe on Jupiter St, Makati. Edgy Veggy delivers to select cities in Metro Manila – see my previous blog post on the bread for more details. You can also pick up from Corner Tree Cafe in Makati.

And, if you frequent the southern Metro Manila areas, I carry my own bread too! Send me a message 0917-894-5086. This is perfect if you desire freshly baked bread straight from the source (Alabang). P130 per loaf.

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December 4, 2012 · 3:29 PM

Schedule of December classes

Last month of the year – don’t miss out on holiday-appropriate cooking and baking classes!

Indulge your chocolate addiction once more in CHOCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS class on the 5th (Wednesday). Win your friends and family to a plant-based noche buena spread in COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS on the 8th (Saturday). Learn how to make thoughtful, homemade gifts in HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS on the 12th (Wednesday). And you don’t want to miss the last class for the year on the 15th (Saturday) as we go on Christmas break til January – HAVE YOUR CHEESECAKE AND EAT IT, TOO.

Come one, come all!

General information on classes here.

Cancellation policy on classes here.

Photos of past cooking classes here.

*(October and November class photos aren’t up yet but do check Facebook !)

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November 5, 2012 · 6:25 PM

Schedule of November classes

Get geared for the holidays with more fantastic, holistic cooking classes coming your way!

Learn how to cook to fight inflammation on the 7th (Saturday). Indulge in your chocolate addiction on the 14th (Wednesday). Discover creative ways to cooking with nuts / adding nuts to your diet on the 28th (Wednesday).

Watch out for another “Cancer fighting cooking” demo, lecture, and dinner on the 29th (Thursday) in Alabang!

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General information on classes here.

Cancellation policy on classes here.

Photos of past cooking classes here.

 

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October 1, 2012 · 2:28 AM

October schedule of classes

We’ve got an action-packed schedule of classes for this special month!

Experience plant-based Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines at their finest on the 6th, Saturday and 10th, Wednesday.

Learn creative ways to cook quinoa, a superfood grain from South America on the 18th, Thursday.

Beat inflammation (and even reverse it) through food on the 23rd, Tuesday.

Chocolate gets the royal treatment on the 24th, Wednesday.

Go gaga over shrooms (and learn why they are sooo good for us) on the 27th, Saturday.

And finally, get bodaciously barbecued on the 31st, Wednesday.

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General information on classes here.

Cancellation policy on classes here.

Photos of past cooking classes here.

*Watch out for a special cancer-fighting cooking demonstration and benefit dinner in Edgy Veggy Cafe in Pasig on the 16th, Tuesday, in partnership with Edgy Veggy, I Can Serve Foundation, and Ministry of Mushrooms‘s Shrooms Go Pink breast cancer awareness project.

**Also watch out for a benefit brunch for PAWS‘ special needs animals in Alabang on the 20th, Saturday.

 

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April 26, 2012 · 7:31 PM

In the kitchen: summer cooking classes for kids – first 2 weeks

Today marks the fourth cooking / baking class I’m holding this summer for kids. I’m having a blast sharing my passion for healthy, plant-based cooking to kids who aren’t vegetarian and aren’t necessarily big fans of vegetables. My goal is to get them to learn knife skills, cook with herbs and spices, and play around with unconventional ingredients such as beans, cashews, tofu, and homemade vegetarian sausages. It warms my heart to see them enjoy veggie meatballs, whole wheat pizzas, and lentils!

Four things I’ve learned so far:

  1. Kids will eat healthfully if you let them prep and cook food right from the start.
  2. You can’t impose your love for vegetables on them but you can tell them to try something unusual at least once before they decide they don’t like it.
  3. Kids will respect you if you treat and talk to them like adults (it also helps if you have a fat cat chilling in the garden begging for tummy rubs). One of my fears while preparing for these classes was that I might lose my cool. Back in my elementary school days, there definitely were occasions when my whole class would push our teachers’ buttons. We took pride in it, too. No button pushing in Cucina Revolucion, though. So far, so good!
  4. You won’t feel old until you spend time with people half or a third of your age.

True story:

6-year old kid from pasta class: “How old are you?”

Me: “How old do I look like?”

Kid: “38?”

Me: “WHAT!!”

Anyway.

I’d like to share some class photos with you. These classes make Kitchen Revolution truly feel like a revolution. Next week I have 11 kids for Mexican class and I cannot wait!

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September 28, 2011 · 10:27 PM

Overdue post on Kid-friendly food and Chocolate dessert classes

Schedule for cooking classes this October is uuuuuup, wahooooo!!!

For more photos + explanations, do check out the Facebook photo albums: Kid-friendly food here and Dessert mayhem: Choose life. Choose chocolate. here.

Kid-friendly food – 6th of August, 2011

Dessert mayhem: Choose life. Choose chocolate. – 10th of September, 2011

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September 5, 2011 · 5:40 PM

Back and ready to rumble: Awesome September

Hello Manila! I just got back from vacation last Saturday. It was a good break but I’m ready to get over jetlag without depending on a sleep aid pill and get back into the groove of work.

Heads up!

1. Coming up this Saturday the 10th: Dessert Mayhem: Choose life. Choose chocolate. 10am to 2pm.

This was supposed to be held on the 13th of August but got postponed. Catch it this Saturday!

It’s going to be a chocolate explosion! And no, this is in no way referencing RH politics. Ten points to those who can figure out my inspiration for naming this class (hint: a Ewan McGregor film).

I am revisiting a childhood treat with winter is coming chocolate popsicles. Class gets classier with death by dark chocolate truffles while you had me at chocolate chunk cookies proves that you can have chocolate and be vegan, too. Get seduced with more darkness with the only chocolate cake you need.

2. Next Saturday the 17th: A Taste of Africa. 10am to 2pm, menu to be determined!

3. Things I owe

  • Something exciting a-comin’ in the last weekend of September. Über special, it deserves its own blog post. (edited to add: check out the blog post here!)
  • Quezon City class review
  • Kid friendly food class review
  • October class schedule
  • Interesting food finds during my holiday

Sign up for chocolate class this Saturday, whoop whoop!

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July 29, 2011 · 8:35 AM

August classes in your face

Get ready for some awesome cookin’ this August!

Kid-friendly Food

On the 6th, I’m bringing back this class which was supposed to happen a month ago but got canceled due to the rains.

Get your chickpea croquettes on with this tasty tasty vegan rendition. We’ll also cook up supernatural ketchup from scratch – none of that Red Lake 40 thank you very much. I’d especially like to mention the tofu meatballs on whole wheat fussilli with stealth tomato sauce because the meatballs might just change your life. Or your kid’s life. And to make veggies extra tasty, we’ll mix up spiced veggies with white bean dip the kiddies will actually want to eat. Another dip for dessert too – dessert hummus (with dippers)! Yes, it is possible, and hummus makes the world go round.

Dessert Mayhem: Choose life. Choose Chocolate.

On the 13th, it’s going to be a chocolate explosion! And no, this is in no way referencing RH politics. Ten points to those who can figure out my inspiration for naming this class!

I am revisiting a childhood treat with winter is coming chocolate popsicles. Class gets classier with death by dark chocolate truffles while you had me at chocolate chunk cookies proves that you can have chocolate and be vegan, too. Get seduced with more darkness with the only chocolate cake you need. And yes people, vegan much ado about fondue is completely possible, and it is completely wonderful.

After these, class will be back in session in September.

Sign up sign up! Do check out general information on classes here and cancellation policy here :)


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