In honour of Mother’s Day, Spiral celebrates Filipina women and showcases their traditional craftsmanship in a journey through time featuring enduring customs and heirloom cuisine from Friday 9th of May to Sunday 11th of May 2014. I, together with some of my fellow SoMoms, and media people witnessed the preview of Spiral’s magnifique celebration for all mothers.
Sparkly welcome treat.
I witnessed live demonstrations of women artisans of Luzon featuring Abel Iloco weaver from Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
Lovely woven fabrics.
Ryan Madamba creations made from traditional cotton woven fabrics.
Model Chanel wearing a Ryan Madamba dress.
Edita Aguinaldo-Dacuycuy, was awarder in 2011 as the most outstanding commercial crop farmer by the Philippine government presented cookies, wine, and other products using dragon fruit. Did you know dragon fruit is rich in fiber and contains high levels of vitamin C, calcium and phosphorous. What started as a search for the cure of Edita’s daughter, Kate’s cerebral palsy evolved to the first organic dragon fruit plantain in the Nothern Philippines. She started growing these dragon fruits from her garden and now she has started the REFMAD Farms, located in Paayas Village, Burgos, Ilocos Norte.
The woman embroider from Burdang Taal of Taal, Batangas who embroideres the official formal Filipino national costume, the Barong Tagoalog of Bergamo.
Bergamo, a brand synonymous to well-crafter, high-quality, and personalised men’s wear.
S.C. Vizcarra presented bags, baskets and furniture made of natural materials hand-woven, hand-made by artisans. Segundina Cornejo Vizcarra founded the company in 1925, providing exceptional hand-made products in Manila start with piña and trousseaus then progressing to woven bags and accessories. Today, they also use other natural materials such as wicker, chair cane, water hyacinth, bangkwang, lupis sourced from all over the Philippines combined with leather or microfiber.
Governor Imee Marcos of Ilocos Norte graced the intimate event.
Adam Laker of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The artisans together with Gov. Imee Marcos.
SoMoms with Gov. Imee Marcos.
After showcasing the artisanal crafts, we learned about the Mother’s Day featured dishes prepared by the Sofitel chefs in honour of their mothers.
Here’s Chef Caleb Han, who is also the Poolside Restaurant Maanger with his special dishes.
“Daetongbap” Cooked Rice In Bamboo Case
“Jeonbokjuk” Rice Porridge With Abalone
Bossam Pork Meat Tofu Kimchi
Chef Eric Costille, the Exective Chef of Spiral has also prepared his specialties based from his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother’s recipes such as the Classic Ratatouille.
Execute Chinese Chef, Mok Chee Wah’s Homage to Moms dish.
Alsatian Baeckeoffe
Rougail Saucisse by Tanguy Gras, Spiral Manager.
Romeon Malate, Thai Chef and Filipino by blood prepared Fish In Coconut Cream Wrapped in Banana Leaf.
Grilled Eggplant with Green Mango Salad
Chef Bettina Arguelles, French Chef with a Spanish and Filipino lineage offers Beef Morcon and King Prawn Gambas Al Ajillo.
Japanese Chef, Hiromi Yonekawa special dish- Hot Pot Style “Udon Suki” Beef with Vegetables.
Hongkong Style Rainbow Sashimi Ceviche Jelly Sauce
There were also different kinds of pies made by Spiral’s pastry chefs.
Grandma’s Apple Tart
Filipino Pastry Chef, Edgar Butawan made cakes using his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother’s recipes.
Mango Shortcake
Filipino-Chinese Chocolatier, Tweet Obsequio created pretty chocolates that I’m sure all mothers would love.
Peanut Clutch Bag Praline, Chocolate Lipstick and Eye Liner.
Durian Stiletto Praline
The chefs of Spiral.
After the brief presentation, we had lunch at Spiral. I wasn’t able to take much photos of the food as I was busy munching and talking! Heehee.
Desserts!
After the hearty lunch, we witnessed Larry Pagsanjan, resident botanical specialist demonstrate essential designer blooms in a workshop just for us guests.
We didn’t miss the opportunity to learn how to arrange flowers ourselves.
A Mother’s Day Legacy at Spiral is happening from today May 9 to Saturday May 17, 2014. Witness the live demonstrations of female artisans, weavers, barong embroiderers and chefs prepare local culinary favorites. Savor the secret recipes of the Spiral Master Chefs as they give you a taste of the recipes of the three generations of mothers in their families. Resident botanical specialist, Larry Pagsanjan and team will conduct designer blooms workshop on May 10, dinner and May 11, brunch. A Mother’s Legacy Fashion Show on May 13, Tuesday, pays tribute to inspirational women as Spiral celebrates Mother’s Day, featuring designer Ryan Madamba.
Thank you so much Sofitel for having the SoMoms during the launch. We were filled with Spirals’ delicious food and we had fun learning about the traditional craftsmanship of the women of Luzon.
Spiral’s Mother’s Day Brunch is from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Rate is set at Php 3,550++ for adults and Php 1,500++ for kids. Dinner rate is set at Php 2,550++ for adults and Php 1,300++ for kids. While A Mother’s Legacy Fashion Show at Spiral dinner is set at Php2,550++ for adults and Php 1,300++ for kids.Kids 4 years old and below are free. Spiral patrons will get a chance to win prizes from Jewelmer, L’Oreal Paris and Estée Lauder (A Mother’s Legacy Fashion Show).
For reservations and inquiries, please call (02) 832-6988 or (02) 551-5555 ext. 6988.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Hello!
Thank you so much for this beautiful page! I am relocating to Phils from Australia this year and Ilocos Norte is one place I want to visit.
Your photographs are wonderful and capture the subjects so well.
Best wishes
Fred Boulton