What's Cookin' with AHA?

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Sole Vin Blanc
Jumbo Prawn with crusted Pistachio Breast
Chicken Aragula Lumpia Salad with Coriander Chili Vinaigrette. 

Pancake
Whole Wheat Bread

Pound Cake

English Muffin

Bagoong Rice

Blackened Fish over Angel Hair Pasta

Paella

Carnitas

Sichuan Eggplant

Potato Fritata

Golden Cupcakes

Ostrich Bourguignon

Grilled Chicken Packet

Mango Trifle

Omelette

Minestone Soup
Pansit Bam-i 

HAPPY TUMMY

     We started our Happy Tummy-Hawaiian BBQ stall at Midnight Mercato on September 9, 2011 with a starting menu of BBQ chicken, rice, macaroni and our famous SPAM Musibi. 

     Off the bat we knew that the SPAM Musibi was going to sell. The challenge was to get people to try something they never tried before. I knew that my food is good but one thing lacking on us were decorations and gimmicks. 

     As new vendors, we were still unsure on how many portions we are going to sell. We aimed high for the first weekend. And we brought more than we expected.

     Our location that night was next to two big sellers. Since the stalls are just small, the line over flowed and  our view was blocked but the second day was better. We put more decorations that caught the attention of the visitors.

      This 2-week experience has been amazing. Being a business-minded person, I really enjoy doing things like this. I am planning to continue this venture until mid next year as this will be a great source of income.

      I am very thankful for the opportunity to showcase my talent at Midnight Mercato. This has been my dream for many years now. Now the opportunity is here, I will not give up until I hit it big!

FUTURE CHEFS SPEAK OUT

Maxine Averion

Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts 3

"The training is awesome! They discipline the students very well. All the chef instructors give inspiration to the students. I can say that they really give their best to train us. AHA chefs will be my guide for my future."

 

 

Elaine Gil

Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts 3

 

"Being disciplined and prepared in everything you do are just two of the things that AHA taught us. These things are the important as these will help us develop confidence and succeed in the industry. Also, being able to work harmoniously with others and working as a team is given great importance in AHA."

 

Jose Hermoso

Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts 3

 

" AHA, it is literally my second home. The people here are very dedicated to what they do and they ensure that we learn from the best. I found a second family here and I am so thankful that I enrolled in this school. I really would not be the same if I enrolled in another school."

Raezelle Sabillena

Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts 3

" Studying in AHA is fun! You will always be motivated and there are a lot of things you will learn. I really enjoy studying here because AHA has activities for the students. This school is like my second family."

Arian Kazemi

Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts 3

 

" Before I started here in AHA, I had no idea about cooking but when I started studying, I slowly noticed my growth in the kitchen. I grew more than just a cook. My personality grew as well. My future now is brighter, because of all the great opportunities facing me. As the future Executive Chef of our restaurant (Persia Grill), the discipline instilled in me by AHA will surely guarantee my success!"

               

 AHA Brings Home the Bacon

AHA Philippines joined the 17th Thailand’s International Culinary Cup by the Thai Chef’s Association on
13-16 September 2011 at Bangkok, Thailand.

David Laumond, bronze for Pizza Free Style

Royceleth Lopez, bronze for Duck Free Style Cooking

The entire Culinary Team

AHA Philiipines Offers a New Course!

             AHA Philippines offers a new course for October 2011 class--Bachelor's Degree in International Culinary Management. 

             For more information, please call, 892-7372 or 218-4334.

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US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. Graces AHA Philippines' 2010 Foundation Day Celebration

            AHA Philippines celebrated its 4th Foundation Day on July 29, 2010. The said event was attended by AHA USA President Cindy Reiman and US Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas Jr.
           

Left: Ms. CIndy Reiman, AHA USA, President; Right: Chef Reginald Jame, AHAAlumnus

 Opening Remark by Chef Gene Cordova, 

President and Managing Partner AHA Philippines

Short Message by Cindi Reiman, 

President, American Hospitality Academy, USA 

Message from Ambassador Harry Thomas

cooking demonstration by AHA Alumnus, Chef Reginald James with US Ambassador Harry Thomas

 

Tour around the campus

Tour around the campus

US Ambassador Harry Thomas mesmerized by the elegance of Upper East Restaurant

Jazz Ensemble from the UP College of Music

Awarding of Honorary Chef (a surprise to the Ambassador, if possible where he will be 

     donned with an AHA Chef Uniform and a Toque

Photo opportunity with Dr. Corazon Gatchalian, Chef Gene Cordova, Ms. Cindy Reiman and ______ (L-R)

Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun

            AHA Philippines, through its academic partnership with the APICIUS Culinary Institute of Florence, is now providing its students with INTERNATIONAL CULINARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING in Italy! To learn authentic Eurepean cooking and experience restaurant training from leading Italian restuarants, AHA students will have the option to cross-enroll in the following courses:

Cooking of Italy, France and Germany cuisines

Summer Italian Gastronomy Course

International Internship in Italian Restaurants

           AHA students will also experience authentic Italian and European cooking from Italian master chefs and explore the real Mercato Centrale, Chiantoi wineries, gelato makers, countless osteria, trattoria and pizzeria!

Click the link below to see AHA student's Italian experience on April 18-May 6, 2011.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67501098@N02/?saved=1

Journey of Seasoned Great Chefs

             American Hospitality Academy Philippines celebrated its Commencement Exercise on 2 April 2011 at Makati Shangrila Hotel with ___ graduates.

Chef Gene Cordova, AHA Philippines President graced the event with inspirational speech

Chef Mike Ty, American Culinary Federation President gave a heart-warming talk

AHA Philippines honors ACF President

Diploma distribution with Dr. Corazon Gatchalian, AHA School Administrator (left most) and Chef Gene Cordov, AHA President (right most)

Photo op with ACF President

Throwing of toque

AHA invades Thailand

           
            On 15-18 September 2010, AHA Culinary team joined the Thailand's International Culinary Cup held at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Bangkok, Thailand. Also included in the TICC 2010 programme were specific contests testing culinary skill in categories including modern Thai cuisine cooking, fusion free style cooking, pasta free style cooking and seafood free style cooking.

AHA also participated on a 4-day Thai Cookery Course at Suan Dusit International Culinary School.

 Miko Anonas preparing his dish

Anonas and Nuñez preparing their dish

Anonas posed with hi winning dish

Awards night

Konrad Nuñez posed with his bronze medal--Pasta Free Style Cooking Contest

AHA World Class Master Chef Series Presents Chef Michael Ty

            In connection with American Hospitality Academy (AHA) Philippines' Master Chef Series Program,* raised the bar again as it brought to the country the Filipino-American Chef Michael Ty**, president of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)***.

            Assisted by the Be Like Mike current winner Trisha Le Blanc, Chef Mike presented a cooking demonstration featuring three sumptuous dishes — Maine lobster corn dog dipped with whole grain aioli, chicken arugula ginger lumpia salad, and jumbo prawn with crusted pistachio chicken breast.

2011 Featured Master Chef Mike Ty poses for AHA Philippines

Cooking Demonstration

Chek Mike preparing the batter

Cooking Demonstration

Cooking Demonstration

Cooking Demonstration

Preparation of his dish

Chef Mike preparing the jumbo prawn with crusted pistachio chicken breast

Chicken arugula ginger lumpia salad

Jumbo prawn with crusted pistachio chicken breast

Master Chef Mike Ty with AHA Philippines President Chef Gene

*Master chefs who have graced the kitchen laboratories of the Philippines include Chef Susina Jooste of South Africa; Chef Hubertus Cramer of Germany; Chef Micheal Caffrey of London; and celebrity Chef Toba Garrett of New York.  

**Chef Mike,born of Chinese parents in Manila, spent his childhood in the Philippines before immigrating to the US. He is the executive chef and food director of Caesar Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In 2009, he was elected president of the prestigious American Culinary Federation.

***ACF is the only body in the US that grants certification to culinary  schools worldwide. AHA Philippines has the distinction of being granted a 5-year certification not normally given to schools outside of the US. 

 

MASTER CHEF TOBA GARRETT IN MANILA

You don't have to be in New York to learn from the Master Pastry Chef and cake Designer Toba Garrett!

            AHA Philippines brought again most sought-after pastry master-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York and author of numerous books on pastry and cake design, Master Chef Toba  in Manila for a series of courses on Cake Decorating, Upscale Cupcakes, Creative Cookies and Christmas Designs from August 25-27, 2009 at AHA Philippines.
            With only limited slots, pastry enthusiasts were encouraged to attend this very rare opportunity to experience and learn techniques only from MASTER CHEF TOBA**!

10-day Master Cake Decorating

Chef Toba Garrett demonstrating the different kinds of icing designs

Master Chef Toba discussing the techniques on Cake Decorating

AHA students applying what they have learned from the seminar

Cake Decorating: Petal Dusting

Cake Decorating: Gumpaste Floral Decorating

Cake Design Number 1

Cake Design Number 2

Cake Design Number 3

Chef Toba Judging the cakes baked and designed by AHA students

Photo opportunity with Chef Toba and Chef Gene

3-Day Creative Cookies and Christmas Design

Chef Toba demonstrating delectable and exquisite cookie designs

Cookie Art Number 1

Cookie Art Number2

3-Day Upscale Cupcakes 

Chef Toba on Cupcake Decorating

Cupcake Decorating using Royal Icing and Buttercream Icing

Cupcake designs using marzipan fruits, modeling chocolates, ganache and royal icing

Photo op after the seminar

 

**Chef Toba Garrett is one of the world's foremost artists and educators in the field of cake decorating and design. For 30 years, she has studied and mastered this intricate art. She has won more than dozen interational gold and silver medals as well as countless diplomas and felicitations, including the trophy of Les Commandarie et Patissiers de la Province de Quebec and the 14-karat-gold-medal-of-honor from Le Societe Culinaire Philanthropique de New York-grand prize for pastry.