I always fancied learning international cuisine, particularly Spanish cuisine and just last week, I was thrilled to have become part of Doña Elena’s “Taste of Spain” Spanish Cooking Class, held at the New World Manila Bay Hotel. The event was hosted by the beautiful Ms. Bianca King, who’s also a cook, health food enthusiast and part owner of the Runner’s Kitchen.
The participants were divided into 4 groups and were assigned our own cooking stations. Armed with our aprons, recipe book, pans and cooking utensils, we set sail to our Spanish cooking journey.
First on the menu was Paella Mixta. I have always wanted to cook Paella on my own, but I always get intimidated by its seemingly complicated cooking process. It was indeed a perfect chance for me to experience cooking Paella while being coached by no less than New World Manila Bay Hotel’s Executive Chef James Williams. The Paella took over an to cook. This dish definitely requires patience and timing. It isn’t merely cooking…it’s a labor of love.
While the Paella was cooking, we squeezed in the Gazpacho and Sangria. Gazpacho is basically a soup made of blended ripe tomatoes, cucumber, garlic and other spices and served chilled.
After the cooking session, all the participants were gathered for a quick awarding ceremony, where we were awarded our certificates and posed for photo op.
After the awarding, we headed to the luncheon room so we can finally savor the dishes, we ourselves lovingly prepared.
There’s really nothing better than a home cooked meal, where you get to personally pick the ingredients that go into it. And with Doña Elena products in your kitchen, it’s a guarantee you’ll always come up with a healthy and delicious meal for your family.
Hats off to Doña Elena for hosting the event. It was definitely a filling and fulfilling experience. Aside from our satisfied tummies, we took home with us a lot of new learning in the cooking department and new recipes to add to our repertoire. I feel like I’ve already gained the confidence to re-create the Paella Mixta at home!
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