Issue 1, Volume 2 - MAY 2007

The Merry Month of May!

It has been pretty humid lately, especially in the afternoons. These past days, we've had late afternoon drizzles and as the rain comes often, you just know that summer is almost over. The heat, however, does not stop Filipinos from celebrating the events that signal the end of the summer season. Yes, even with the weird weather, you will still see neighborhood streets lined with banderitas, signifying a fiesta is soon to happen... the manangs would also be seen preparing the grand fiesta feasts in groups (Filipinos sure love to cook together!)... Barangays are seen planning their annual Santacruzans, and some families rush off to catch the last waves of summer by hitting the nearby beaches. Ahh yes! the merry month of May!

Choose Your Adventure!

An adventure of many flavors begin only from Clara Ole Spaghetti Sauces! Treat your family to a new adventure with these six delicious Clara Ole Spaghetti Sauces — Three Cheese, Bacon & Cheese, Onion & Garlic, Italian Style, Sweet Style and Mushroom. Get your pasta pots out and try these exciting flavors now! Available at all leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide!

Also catch Clara Ole's new commercial airing over ETC 2nd Avenue! Let the adventure begin!

Exciting New Picks @ Burgoo

Try these new menu offerings at Burgoo - American Bar and Restaurant, brought to you in cooperation with your favorite SYSU brands (but of course!):

Grilled Steak and Shrimps Kebabs
Combination of USDA meat, cubed and seasoned with special blend of herbs and spices, and skewered freshest jumbo shrimps, grilled to perfection. Comes with mashed potato and stir-fried fresh button mushrooms, red and green bell peppers; served with TABASCO® Chipotle sauce.

Poached Chilean Seabass
250g. of fresh Chilean Seabass seasoned and poached, served with fresh mixed lettuce, red cabbage and carrots in rasberry vinaigrette and a scoop of mashed potato; best seasoned with TABASCO® Chipotle sauce.

Finish up your meal with this exciting dessert from Smucker's...



Or try these exciting new Iced Tea flavors made from Stassen Teas!

Let's not forget this month's serving of Fiesta Fare Recipes!

For food-lovers everywhere, a Fiesta is a terrific excuse for a party featuring your favorite appetizers, dishes, desserts, drinks and more. Try this month's featured recipes and celebrate! Click on the images to save your favorite recipes!

Breakfast/ Starter
This zingy breakfast dish is the perfect starter to a busy Fiesta day!

Fiesta Paella with a Twist!
Tired of having the usual paella? Try substituting your rice with pasta instead and come up with this exciting new version to the old Fiesta favorite!

I See Seafood!
Surprise your guests with this delightful seafood pasta dish!

Or go traditional and whip up this "westernized" noodle dish.

Dessert
Try these easy-to-make fruity muffins. Perfect also as an afternoon or evening tummy-filler, for those unexpected Fiesta visitors.

Thirst-quenchers
Beat the heat with these cool drink from Stassen Tea!



Exclusive Online Promo!!!

Join The Gourmet Blog's exclusive online contest and get to win a special gift pack from Clara Ole!


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Don't forget to send your Name, Address, Contact Numbers, Email Addresses, Age and Birthday when you email your entries. Promo ends on June 14, 2007. Good luck!