Indian Chef Haim Ali Khan is presenting his childhood’s favourite dish “Egg Biryani”. Biryani is a typical rice dish from India and most of the varieties come from Hyddrabad where he comes from. Chef Halim relates “As per the tradition of a Muslim family, my mother, Habetun, always emphasized on the food prepared on special occassions like Eid, Ramadan, weddings, etc. For our family she used to cook this on weekends, especially on my school holidays. She makes the dish unique by her masterful use of garam masala with basmati rice, egg and ghee which also makes it very nutritious and flavourful rather than heavy or rich. I have fond memories of my Mom preparing this for our extended family gatherings”.
Japaense Chef Hiroaki Yamaguchi is preparing “Nikujaga” a Japanese beef stew considered by the Japanese as comfort food. This is because it evokes a strong feeling of nostalgia with memories of their mothers making it for them. Nikujaga has potatoes, thin beef slices, onions, ginger, dashi soup stock, sugar, sake and sesame oil. As the saying goes “ofukuro no aji” meaning “mothers flavor”. Japanese is my favorite cuisine so I’m definitely going back for this!
Goat caldereta is what Chef de Partie and Filipino Chef Jojo Babierra recalls as one of the signature dishes passed to him by her mother, Consuelo. At a very young age, Chef Jojo was already exposed to the kitchen with his mother who used to own a small restaurant in Lucban that serves authentic Filipino dishes. Goat Caldereta reminds him a lot of his childhood and is one of his comfort foods. The dish reflects her mother’s dedication and precision in cooking.
Chef Tweet Obsequio, Master Chocolatier fresh from winning the Gold medal and Lassiette Dor Trophy for pralines during the recently concluded Chefs on Parade, will be preparing Jasmine praline which is a dark chocolate infused with Jasmine Tea. Jasmine tea has always been served to Chef Tweet growing up by her Mom Rose, who is Filipino-Chinese. Her mom always told her that drinking Jasmin tea is a beauty secret in her family passed on from China – it’s a good anti-oxidant, good for slimming, and reduces fat and cholesterol absorption. The Jasmine scent reminds her of her home. Now we’ve got chocolate fans, dark chocolate fans & tea fans around here don’t we?
Let’s not forget the Dads too – with Tabacalera Cigars and some Johnnie Walkers.
Manila based deisgner Pia Gladys Perey recently showcased her first solo show at The Style Fashion Week at The Vibiana in Los Angeles, California. The PGP ready-to-wear line has been in various fashion shows abroad since 2007. Pia’s design aesthetics are highly influenced by the classic Grecian drapes mixed with romantic glamour that captures the spirit of the modern woman. Synonymous to sexy elegance for the modern goddess, PGP is the go-to label for glamorous frocks with a romantic flair. Sensual folds and dramatic drapes define the PGP woman, where curves of every kind are celebrated and made beautiful where it’s needed.
PGP has been worn by Hollywood A-lists like Angelina Jolie, Gabrielle Union, The Office’s Kate Flannery, and Nadine Ellis. It is also favoured by stars like Kim Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Eva Longoria, and Camille Belle. The line is currently being sold in Sydney, Queensland, Perth, Adelaide, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, New York, Florida, Texas, Lousiana, and California.
Pia’s main inspiration for her Homage to Mom Holiday – Summer collection is ageless fashion : embracing the elegance and shape of a woman at any age, whether you’re young or matured , you will feel confident in PGP.
