We, Oliver and Joel of Sizzling Fillo Restaurant would like to invite you to please watch our very first production, a Comedy Concert on Saturday, 26 November at 6:30 pm at Blacktown RSL Club, 2nd Avenue, Blacktown.

This is a not-to-be-missed show as it surely is an entertaining and quality show as we feature top comedians all the way from our country, the Philippines! Featuring Ms Kakai Bautista and the impersonators of the Divas, Ms Regine Velasquez, Ms Kuh Ledesma, Ms Szasza Padilla and Ms Pops Fernandez!

Thank you very much for your patronage and see you there!

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They will also be dining in at Sizzling Fillo Restaurant on Friday 25 Nov at 7pm. Tickets are at $55 inclusive of a silver ticket to the show and a 3 course menu here in the restaurant.

MANILA, Philippines – An organic coconut water drink once named by Health magazine as “America’s healthiest beverage” is proudly made in the Philippines.

Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo told ABS-CBN News that O.N.E. organic coconut water is manufactured in the Philippines but is sold in export markets such as the US.

The product was praised as an example of how the Philippines’ coconut product exports can be packaged in an attractive way for the foreign export markets.

O.N.E. organic coconut water is made with coconuts from the Philippines and packaged in shiny blue Tetra Pak cartons. The stylish but eco-friendly Tetra Pak packaging allows the coconut water to remain fresh and can be stored for months without refrigeration.

According to its website, the coconut water drink is a product of O.N.E. One Natural Experience, an all-natural beverage company founded by Brazilian businessman Rodrigo Veloso. He launched the company in Los Angeles, and introduced O.N.E. organic coconut water at Whole Food Markets in 2006.

The drink quickly became the number one alternative beverage sold in the supermarket chain’s outlets in southern California.

The website said Health magazine even named the drink as “America’s healthiest beverage” for providing enhanced hydration, essential nutrition and all five essential electrolytes (calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and sodium).

A dozen 11-oz O.N.E. coconut drinks is being sold for $21 on Amazon.com.

Coconut products are one of the Philippines’ top exports.

As of June 2011, the Department of Trade and Industry reported a 14.9% decline in exports of coconut products year-on-year mainly due to supply restrictions.

However, year-to-date sales improved by 48% because of improvements in exports of higher value-added products such as coconut oil and desiccated coconut.

In contrast, lower value-added products such as copra and copra meal or cake declined by 43% and 19% respectively.

“These data reflect the path of coconut sector towards moving up more export products in the value chain as contained in the Philippine Export Development Plan 2011-2013,” the DTI said.

Sinampalukang Manok Ingredients:

1 kilo chicken; cut into serving pieces
1 onion; sliced
2 tomatoes; sliced
1/2 cup string beans; cut 2″ length
4 cloves garlic; crushed
1 root ginger; crushed
2 cup tamarind tops and flowers
5 cups water
Fish sauce or salt to taste / Cooking oil

Sinampalukang Manok Cooking Instructions:

Wrap the tamarind tops and flowers in a cheesecloth; tie both ends together.

In a casserole, sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and tomatoes. Add chicken and saute until chicken turns light brown. Pour enough water, then add the wrapped tamarind tops and flowers. Bring to a boil and simmer. Add the vegetable. Strain and squeeze the cheesecloth, then remove from the casserole. Season with fish sauce according to taste. Cook until done. Serve hot!

Cooking Tip:

Always dry chicken well with paper towels before placing into hot frying pan so it won’t stick.

You may add vegetables of your choice like radish, spinach, eggplant, and other leafy vegetables.

Tinolang Manok or Nilagang Manok (Chicken Ginger Stew with Vegetables) recipe is the filipino food dish that I was planning to cook when I arrived here in Canada. Tinolang manok recipe is a filipino food that is easy to cook but during that time, I don’t know where to buy filipino ingredients specially papaya, sayote, chili leaves or malunggay and I thought that I couldn’t cook filipino food dishes anymore.

But as I got familiar to places here, I’ve notice that cooking in Canada is not that difficult, as I have taught before. We even travel for an hour from our place just to buy filipino food ingredients. These filipino food ingredients are usually sold in Asian stores but some are not that often displayed. So, looking for a substitute is my next best option. Like this tinolang manok recipe, when I went to my favorite Asian store, the frozen malunggay or the chili leaves that I notice before are not there to be found, so I just used the spinach because they are abundant and it was recommended by a friend of mine.

Cooking away from your native country is challenging but enjoyable, especially when you are with your love ones. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces (or any choice cuts of your liking like thighs, drumsticks or wings)
• 1 thumb-sized fresh ginger root, cut into strips
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)
• salt, to taste
• 4 to 5 cups water (or rice water – 2nd washing)
• 2 to 3 sayote (chayote squash), quartered (or green, unripe papaya or potatoes)
• 1 cup sili (chili) leaves or malunggay or substitute 1/2 lb. spinach
• vegetable oil

Cooking Procedures :

1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions, stir-fry until softened and translucent.
2. Add chicken cuts. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken colors slightly. Season with patis and salt.
3. Pour in water (or rice water, if using). Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer until chicken is half-done. Add in chayote (or papaya or potatoes, if using). Continue simmering until chicken and vegetable are tender. Correct seasonings and then addsili leaves or malunggay or substitute. Stir to combine until well blended. Remove from heat.
4. Let stand for a few minutes to cook the green vegetables. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

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With special guest, Australia’s Got Talent Winners Performing Live!! Justice Crew! with Filipino International guest  artist. Billy Crawford, and Tuesday Vargas. Proudly supported by local talents Jessica Dias, Tyler Gonzales, Daniel Ross, Jacqui Torres, Ann – Maree  and let us not forget the main even the coronation night of the Miss Philippines Australia proudly hosted by Beauty and the Geek’s Michelle Smith! Oct 10 2010 at the Farfield showground. There will be lots of yummy Filipino food and crazy activities for everyone.. Now on its 22nd year and going strong.. this star studded event will most likely be the best event the NSW Filipino community has organized. For more information check their website.www.pasc.org.au