Chefs on Parade 2011: Ultimate Asian Showdown

Here's an event that all culinary professionals, students and enthusiasts in the Philippines are waiting for. Culinary Professionals and students are ecstatic that CHEFS ON PARADE is back. The Chefs on Parade event this year will take on the theme: ULTIMATE ASIAN SHOWDOWN. It is evident that the culinary industry is constantly evolving and the Chefs in the Philippines will not be left behind. It is aimed towards showcasing skills and talents of globally competitive culinary experts as well as to showcase equally global products and services of the Hotel and Restaurant Industry in the Philippines.

CHEFS ON PARADE is an event organized by the 58 year old HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. It has been organized by the association since the early 1970’s. Now on its 27th run, it is Asia’s longest running culinary competition which gathers thousands of culinary professionals and students from the Philippines and the rest of Asia for an exciting gastronomic event that has become a wellspring of talented and creative culinary experts. 

COP 2011 is a uniquely focused 3-day festival of competitions, tastings and celebrity chef appearances. It will be held on February 10, 11 and 12, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center, Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines. 

Click the links for the Event Program: 

Larry J. Cruz Award

COP 2011 Exhibit - TRADENET

Culinary Journey

Free Cooking Demos

Free Workshops

Chef’s Treat

COP Cocktails

Schedule of Events

Why I Love Pizza Ovens

I love eating pizza. It is one of my favorite meals. Some even believed pizza to be a complete meal. It contains dairy (cheese), vegetables (tomatoes), carbohydrates (crust), proteins (meat) and fats (oil). It fills you up, it is delicious and is well-loved by children. Who wouldn’t enjoy the stringy mozzarella cheese, juicy meat toppings, rich tomatoes and crispy outside but chewy inside pizza crust? A pizza however would not be sumptuous if it is not hot and fresh from the oven. The pizza oven can spell the difference between a good and a great pizza. It can be a clinching factor between a mediocre dinner and a delectable and satisfying feast. Having an outdoor pizza oven in your backyard or patio will allow your family and guests enjoy that fresh and oven-baked homemade pizza.

I prefer homemade pizzas over those sold at fast-food restaurants and diners. Some pizzerias can’t really give you the exact taste and style of cooking the way you want your pizza to be. Nothing beats food prepared and cooked at home. With a pizza oven, anyone can be a gourmet pizza chef right in his home. It is not only a great way to impress your spouse, family members and friends with your home-style cooking but also a fulfilling way to show your affection for your loved ones. You could also bake, grill and roast other dishes with your pizza oven making it a great investment.

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