The Pastry Alliance of the Philippines team won a gold and several bronzes in various categories in the recently concluded Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) and Asian Pastry Cup (APC) 2010 competitions in Singapore.
Competing in what is the most awaited culinary event in the region, the team reaped awards alongside teams from Australia, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan.
Peachy Juban of Shortcrust and DLS-CSB’s entry, A-Flutter, a crowd favorite, won gold for its paper-thin hand-painted sugar butterflies, a modern and fresh take on classic ideas.
Jackie Ang-Po of Fleur-de-Lys and True Confections’ hard work and dedication paid off when she got a bronze in the very competitive Plated Desserts, where only four were awarded among 30 entries.
Jacqueline Laudico of Bistro Filipino also won bronze with Chocolate Pralines.
Penk Ching of Pastry Bin also got a bronze with Spring Blossoms, a cake of an intricately fashioned cherry blossom tree and Chinese lanterns.
PAP’s mix of professionals, students and entrepreneurs was also popular among Singaporeans who cheered for the Filipino contingent. Their support for the Asian Pastry Cup trio of Arnel Paris (Sofitel Philippine Plaza), Amador Mendoza (Bellevue Hotel) and Martha Ebro (Global Culinary Academy) had organizers and even judges smiling.
PAP heads Buddy Trinidad, James Antolin and Penk Ching also attended the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)-certifying judging course to strengthen the Alliance’s representations in similar events in the future.
The FHA/APC is indeed a big step toward the Alliance’s goal of landing the Pinoy talent in the global arena.
Photos courtesy of the Philippine Star
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