Strong Moms: Raw Food Preparation #43

May 7, 2016 No comments Article

Happy Mother’s Day to all mommies out there!  A few years ago, I never schedule anyting on Mother’s Day.  My mom passed away in 2009 and since then, Mother’s Day has never been a happy day for me.  But I know deep in my heart that at some point, I need to start accepting projects/events on Mom’s Day and start celebrating the beauty of moms – mine or others – once again.

Then came the invitation from Vitamix Philippines to join them at the Strong Moms event.

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I’m glad I said yes!  I will always love being surrounded by moms and I wish someday to be a mom too.

Strong Moms– Raw Food Preparation Class #43.  May 7, 2016 at Glorietta 3 Activity Center, Makati City, Philippines.

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13th Philippine Food Expo: Raw Food Preparation #42

May 6, 2016 No comments Article

Half of the year is almost over and I’m happy to have been given another chance to present the beauty of a raw food lifestyle at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City (the first one was at the 1st Philippine Environment Summit).  There were several highlights of the day.  One is when my 6 year old grand niece assisted me during the raw food demo.  A few months ago, she said that she does not want to be on a stage to give a talk.  But this day, she was more excited than I am to be there on stage in front of so many people!

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Second of course is the opportunity to once again work with Moulinex Philippines.  The demo served as a mini launch of my baby: the FIT + FAB Guide.  Yey, finally my own book and my own launch!  And this time too, the event was co-presented by Cook magazine.

Third, as always is meeting new people.  I loved how they were so interested in raw food and they wanted to know more!  We ended up doing a one and a half hour demo and talk instead of just an hour.

All in all, it was another fun day.  I know I am where I am supposed to be.

13th Philippine Food Expo– Raw Food Preparation Class #42.  May 6, 2016 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines.

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1st Philippine Environment Summit

February 9, 2016 No comments Article

When I started teaching raw food classes, I didn’t see myself becoming an advocate of raw food.  I just wanted to teach and move away from being an advocate.  It felt too tiring at that time working for an environmental health NGO and always trying to convince people why environmental health is important.  But I guess the experiences we have in our lives are placed there for us to do more and more and more.

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So after teaching for a few years, I was invited to give a talk on the benefits of a raw vegan lifestyle.  With me as speakers were Tessa Cerbolles of the Food and Drug Administration, Rachel Arguelles who talked about back to basics on food, and Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, formerly with the Department of Health and one of the biggest advocate of natural, healthy lifestyle.  It was such a privilege to be there and again I know I am at the right place.

1st Philippine Environment Summit, February 9 to 11, 2016 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines.

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FIT + FAB kitchen test and photoshoot

February 5, 2016 No comments Article

So it’s finally happening.  My 2nd project with Moulinex Philippines is a book on how to be Fit + Fab.  Will post more details soon.

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Fit + Fab kitchen text and photoshoot, February 4, 2016 at Moulinex office, Pasig City, Philippines.

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WINGS-Philippines 2016 Launch Extravaganza

January 13, 2016 No comments Article

So it’s 2016!  To start the year, I joined the WINGS (Women International Network Giving Support)-Philippines 2016 Launch Extravaganza to sell some raw food goodies.  With me were other members of the Compassionate Conscious Choices: Jaq and Jertie of Jertie’s Kitchen (for vegan and gluten-free food), Lakapati and Alvin of The Real Happy Cow (for vegan cheeses), and Pam of Iba Di Ba (accessories).

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The event was attended by women entrepreneurs.  Strong, empowered women graced the event to share their stories of trials and triumphs.

A good way to start the year.

WINGS-Philippines 2016 Launch Extravaganza, January 16, 2016 at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City, Philippines.

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