Hanoi - Lots of pictures - the place, the people and the FOOD (editing soon)

My birthday dinner at Green Tangerine. A French Bistro in the old section of Hanoi

Bangalore, India

Barcelona in Singapore

Reverse progression - a yummy dessert.

Savory veal meatball stew

Bev and Oscar - my patrons

Fois gras and pigeon - stuffed up goose and a little urban bird

Chef Santomaria at work.

Thanks to the generous invite from friends Bev and Oscar Postma, I experienced a culinary delight for lunch today. Famous Spanish chef Santi Santamaria and a team from of chefs and sommiliers from his 2 and 3 Michelein star restaurants in Spain are doing a gig at the St. Regis here in Singapore this week. The special a...lmuerzo con mucho vino made this gray day very bright. we had the Catalan menu featuring fois gras, pigeon, Costa Brava fish, Ecudella and a fresh fruity dessert. The spanish cava, white and two reds where superb.A double esspresso got me ready to go back to the office after the 2 1/2 hour lunch. Muy Bien y muchos gracias a mi amigos Oscar y Bev!

Is He Back?

I have fallen to Facebook, a new job, a new condo and too many things on my plate. But in light of some of my less rechno friends, family members and just plain blog fans, I will try to resurrect this humble journal.

Here is the last 12 months in a nutshell.

Found out I was leaving my job, decided to stay in Asia, negotiated package, left old job, started to look for new job, enjoyed hiatus, ate, drank, ate some more, had checkup, found I needed to have my colon removed, studied up on the options, had some job interviews, got a part time gig consulting, consulted, had brother for a visit, went to Bangkok, interviewed some more, got job offer (almost didn't), had colon removed, recovered, started work, worked, moved to new condo, went to HK a few times, settling in to work, fashion not food, going on first US biz trip....

Ok, are we all up to date now?

I will try pictures next time!!!!!

Ciao

Lambusan, San Remigio, Cebu Project

The rice, in giant sacks, sits in Myrna's Mom's living room. Nephew James hides behind the bags.

Myrna's Dad starts to work as James continues to "help".

Dad and sister Tessie start to weigh out the rice portions

James continues to add value to the process

Kraft products delivered. The sorting process begins. This time James and his brother Ramram help out. "One for me...one for the kids"

Tang, Cheeze Whiz, Oreo...Oh My!

The crowd gathers at the front door on the 24th, eager to get their booty.

Parents and kids anxiously await their call

The banner looks great, even wit a few errors. The kids are happy.

The drawing book was a hit. This little boydrew the saddest picture. Life without enough food is not easy.

Others drew pictures of their town.

Many of the adults fish locally of the Dads are seamen, gone on cargo ships 6 months at a crack.

Another happy rural scene

Great shot of the local fishing boats.

One little girl drew her dream home.

Astro Boy to the rescue

A thanks to all the donors from Myrna and family - Mom, Dad, Myrna, Joey, Dadad, Tessie, RamRam, Steven, Noel, Ann, Sophia, Noelani, Liza, Joven, Gingging, Romie, Raymont, Jay, Trisha and Lanz

And of course the well known Lambusanian, Clarc Kent Topal!

I'll be Back!

Job changes, travel and other general tumult have caused me to be very remiss about updating this blog. I have also gotten onto Facebook and have posted a lot there. I will try to update this site soon though so hang in there. In the meantime, get on Facebook and add me as a friend!
Tod