tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67051399829824934072024-03-14T00:13:54.018+08:00Far Skyes EnterpriseCoffee, Tea, By ME!!!Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-64778346329541298572014-08-06T11:06:00.000+08:002014-08-06T11:07:57.624+08:00Latte Art For Everybody<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"What goes around comes around." Such is the cycle of life, so I'm spreading the gift of caffeinated knowledge to my 9-year old this early without constraints. He may not drink my favorite elixir yet, but at last early on he gets to appreciate my happy passion.<br />
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This serves as a motivational blog post as well to all coffee lovers scouring the world-wide-web for leads, techniques and tutorials on "latte art" (from rosettas to basic hearts) in order to "belong" and be part of a cult or "ELITE" group. I'm saying this out loud through my blog that this is Basic Fallacy! Love for Coffee is for anyone and everyone.<br />
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Likewise, Latte Art is for all, not just the expert baristas, coffee geeks or coffee snobs. The milk foam on top of your cup serves as your canvass. Imagination is infinite - SIMPLY LET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOW...<br />
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Happy Crafting!Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-15182746603363658082014-06-01T14:51:00.001+08:002014-06-02T16:08:31.325+08:00Philippine Tea & Coffee Alert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pardon the long absence dear readers as I took a much needed R&R, away from this maddening Philippine coffee & tea industry.<br />
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So what did I miss? To keep abreast I spent a whole afternoon chatting with close allies from the industry: an active coffee roaster GM, a cafe owner from the south, a milk tea giant, and an equipment supplier. Sorry, no photos since this is a no holds barred chat-fest. Here's our conclusion:<br />
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1) Among the BIG roasters, still no once could match the quality, technique/style and work/business ethic of "Retired Coffee Guru" who has long sailed into the sunset, happy with his invigorated psyche! We all envy your current state, and wish we could all jump into the "retired" bandwagon soon.<br />
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2) 3rd Wave Coffee is at its peak, despite claims of a decline in the US. Well, we are almost-aways 6 months to a year behind world beverage trends, so it's safe to say that we'll see them (more of them) still for a long period of time.<br />
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Just a small request to those in the 3rd wave brouhaha - "Brownie Points" to the latte art, but don't forget to extract good espresso shots too. The overall drink is rated not only in presentation, but taste as well.<br />
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3) Small-batch/micro roasters pride themselves with Product QUALITY and ACCOUNTABILITY. They do not resort to DOUBLE-STANDARDS by boasting HACCP or ISO accreditation, yet cower into possessing them once a customer complains about quality issues. No wonder micro roasters are able to collectively swing tons of monthly volume away from the Big Guys.<br />
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4) Snooty Tea Salons are struggling, but Milk Tea Shops are here to stay. Nope, it's not a fad! Despite a slow-down as far as hype is concerned they have etched themselves in our beverage culture, just like the never ending Air Supply concert in our country.<br />
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To cap off our animated discussion, our caffeinated group vowed to meet again before the year ends. As a parting shot, we all agreed: "Money May Be The Desired End, But Passion Is Still The Key To One's Success!"<br />
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It's the season for Trade Shows once again, and for the last 20 years I've been a loyal attendee and exhibitor. Over the years, the fee to exhibit has skyrocketed big time, thus each and every minute count in order to maximize the hefty cash you cough out for the 3-4 day event.<br />
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On the funny side, I, together with some friends who are regular exhibitors as well, gathered a handful of <b>S.M.B.</b> (yup, "<i><b>Style Mo Bulok</b></i>") tactics of both attendees and exhibitors alike. Happy reading!<br />
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1) Attending trade shows even if you don't have a company to represent. In short, you are representing yourself (fake calling card et all) in getting first dibs from all the trade show freebies you can get your sneaky hands into. These include - food & beverage sampling (with take-home to boot), give-aways (pens, notepads, keychains, etc), brochures, plastic bags (yup SUPOT!). Yes, "You got it all, FOR YOU!"<br />
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2) My company serves beverages: coffee and juice products to be exact. We have espresso machines and juice dispensers containing the items we promote. Every year a few "select" attendees would bring their own cup and/or mug and help themselves to our stuff (without asking permission) like they're in a buffet or drink-all-you-can. A round of applause to an elderly man in his late 60's, who drank to his heart's content, getting brain freeze on his 2nd LARGE cup. After being escorted to the clinic, I never saw him again... What a "chilling" way to go - RIP gramps!<br />
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3) K.I.A. (know it all) Prospects who visit your booth, asks a rhetoric yet answers it himself/herself. We call this muscle flexing, or defense mech that he/she is smart - unconsciously knowing that "smart-ass" is the better adjective.<br />
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4) Competitors who befriend you and HANG OUT (TAMBAY) in your booth for a good 1-2 hours per trade show day (either one-time big time or installment basis). Chatting about non-sense stuff and sweet nothings, while his prying eyes make side-glances on the stuff you sell, your price points, your sales pitch, and checks out who visits your booth so he/she can swindle them when they make the round to his/her booth.<br />
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An annex to this is when competitors befriend the booth beside you and hang out there in order to check on you. S.M.B. to you S.O.B.!<br />
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As the old saying goes, keep your friends close, your enemies closer - BY SPYING ON THEM! Shame shame! Bigger does not necessarily mean better.<br />
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5) Competitors who befriend you and bring their clients and/or foreign principals to your booth. I mean, what's the big idea when all you can talk about is how HOT HOT Manila weather or the horrendous traffic he/she/they are experiencing.<br />
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Let's take this a notch higher, at times my competitors with foreign principals in tow would come to my booth without minding me. They look at my stuff displayed, talk in a hush hush tone, and take photos of it discretely or vulgarly. Low and behold, they have a similar item to sell in 2-3 months time. Tsk tsk!<br />
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Im sure you have your own stories to share - either from an exhibitor's standpoint or as a trade show delegate (legit or otherwise). Whoever you may be, simply mind your manners, or better yet - M.Y.O.B. Mind your own business! <br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-26088097245492582122014-02-27T14:55:00.000+08:002014-02-28T07:08:23.141+08:00Far Skyes Enterprise Announcement!!!<b></b><br />
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Far Skyes Enterprise</b> formally announces our independence from any form of alliance with any entity in the Philippine Food and Beverage Industry, co-terminus with the retirement of our long-time ally Mr. Robert Francisco.<br />
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Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-56726318696474264472014-02-06T15:20:00.000+08:002014-02-06T20:11:15.310+08:00House-Hubby Diary 1: Pests<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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House-Husband Diary #1:<br />
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So we finally caught the tiny little mouse, stuck in the Baygon fly paper trap we neatly set with Italian parmesan cheese as enticement (a.k.a. BAIT). Classy huh? As far back as I can recall my disdain for the "nippy kind" is intense. Fear became hatred, or that's how I coped to outgrow it.<br />
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No idea where the hell(hole) it came from! Since the day we moved into our humble abode in 2003 this is the first of its sort, so we made it extra special for our unwanted pest, oops i mean "guest." A little something extra to remember us by. Or a classy meal before you go, just like a last cigarette puff before you get executed!<br />
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Hopefully other uninvited "guests" would learn from this and won't follow its example. We are, after all, just protecting our turf before we get infected by the bubonic plague. NIP it in the bud as they say. Haha, sorry had to insert that word-play! Been itching since the first paragraph... My Blog My Rules right???<br />
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But then again, animal instinct dictates otherwise... A rat would always be a rat according to my concerned friends! Oh well, might just invest in a Pest Control company or a pet cat? Hmmm... Let's see whose patience is longer. "MAPECON nalang ang talo" (The loser is the sour PUSS)!<br />
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Smile everyone, the weekend is almost here!<br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-90439381879839445832014-02-03T17:41:00.000+08:002014-11-09T12:54:35.719+08:00The Trojan Horse - A Philippine Coffee Industry Alert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Philippine Coffee Industry Alert:<br />
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It's sad how a coffee roasting company with rock-solid foundation could crumble down in less than a year since a new owner took over. And mind you the acquisition price is a hefty-sum!<br />
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Immediately, customers noticed a change for the WORSE in the quality of beans (taste, aroma and uniformity of size), consistency of blends/roasts, AND the company's image has gone from reputable and classy to "bakya" (cheap).<br />
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Like a plague hitting a town, their old allies left in haste, refusing to be associated with their unscrupulous ways. And so the merry-go-round begins, as new partnerships are formed among those who scampered to a better relationship. This year's trade shows will definitely be an exciting one!<br />
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Some words of wisdom as the Year Of The Horse gallops in:<br />
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1) Respect your elders<br />
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2) Be true to your word (have integrity)<br />
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3) Focus on your core competence. Don't be a jack of all trades, master of none<br />
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4) Be nice to the people you meet on the way up, so they'll reciprocate it to you as you spiral down to the abyss<br />
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5) Money is not an end in itself. You may be loaded with cash, but imagination and true friends can never be bought<br />
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These are basic rules your parents should have taught you...<br />
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Oh and as a fitting tribute to the HORSE Year, take a cue from the famous Trojan Horse story - your friend is your worse enemy! So behave-behave!!!<br />
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Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!!!<br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-86667139308726098772014-01-02T22:42:00.000+08:002014-01-02T22:43:19.203+08:00Mr. C's Premium Syrups & Cocktail Mixers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Proudly manufactured in Seattle, WA, this syrup line spells "Quality Make" with no less than 12% fruit puree infused in pure cane sugar. More reason to toast life's simple joys, <b><i>MR. C's</i></b> is the perfect base for smoothies, fruit-inspired drinks, cocktails, mocktails and many more. The possibilities are endless... So what are you waiting for? <b><i>Let your CREATIVE JUICES flow!!!</i></b></div>
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The perks of having a well-traveled and generous (ahem) sister-in-law is being able to sample first-hand most of her destination foodie finds. On her recent vacation from Portland, Oregon, lucky me was given (among others) a bag of <b>Beaumont Blend</b> from <b>Ristretto Roasters</b>. It's been quite a while since I did a coffee review, so allow me to share this one with you.<br />
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<b>Beaumont Blend</b> is a special seasonal roast that has full body, low acidity, and tasting notes of <i>Baker's Chocolate, Clove and Dried Cherry</i>. Straightforward and robust, yet surprisingly complex! An ode to <b>Ristretto Roasters</b>' opening its first minuscule roasting facility and cafe in the <i>Beaumont</i> neighborhood at NE 42nd & Fremont, Portland Oregon in 2005. Since then, it paved the way for the full "flowering" (pun intended) of the roasting scene in the Rose City.<br />
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In 2009, <b>Ristretto</b> opened its second branch in North Portland, this time imbibing a sexier-hip appeal, yet still maintaining it's well-known warm and welcoming (not snobbish) ambiance. The road still looks "rosy" for the them, thereby benefiting its loyal followers!<br />
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Best served as straight espresso, or brewed in a French press to unleash its full flavors. Happy sipping!<br />
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So what exactly is <b><i>THE FAR SKYES WAY</i></b>? Since business commenced way back in 1995 we've witnessed how beverage trends arose, evolved and subsided. Disheartening as it may seem, that's how the law of economics work, and businessmen have no choice but to adapt to the changing times to stay afloat. Shape up or be shipped out!<br />
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At <b>Far Skyes</b> we keep things uncomplicated, from the way we conduct meetings & presentations, to the way we do day-to-day business. We treat each and every client equally, with utmost importance, sometimes taking them too seriously to a fault. <br />
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Our globally sourced products speak for themselves as far as taste, quality, functionality and form are concerned.<br />
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Best of all, our beverage training is stripped down to its basic essentials. The signature drinks we concoct are not laced with fancy latte art, sugar-coated with unnecessary add-ons, or prepared with dancing and/or flaring on the side. <b><i>We simply make Damn Good Drinks, PERIOD!!!</i></b><br />
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Proudly manufactured in The Netherlands, <b><i>Bravilor Bonamat</i></b> unleashed its <b><i>ESPRECIOUS</i></b> espresso machine on Philippine shore, just in time for the annual <b>Asia Food Expo</b> (AFEX).<br />
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Triple-tag-teaming with Robert Francisco of Boyd's<b>, </b>(Bravilor's exclusive importer/distributor) and <b>Far Skyes Enterprise</b>, <b>Esprecious</b> showcased why it is a comprehensive yet compact machine with a conveniently (read SMART) arranged touch screen.<br />
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Installation is a cinch! Simply set/program the desired variety (Cappuccino, Long Black, Latte, Cafe Creme, Cafe Mocha, etc.) and strength, then fill the chambers with the ingredients (coffee beans, sweetener, cocoa powder, frappe base, etc.) based on the menu you created, select your favorite backlight color (FUN!), then watch away with glee as your selected beverage is prepared.<br />
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Brewing caffeinated and creamy goodies soon. Watch out for it in your favorite cafe, hotel chain, airport lounge and/or anything and everything coffee.<br />
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Easy as 1-2-3 don't you agree???!!!Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-51435748169463315372013-09-05T00:04:00.002+08:002013-09-05T00:31:46.444+08:00Chukar - The Cherry Bomb!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All giddy when we received this gift ("<i>PASALUBONG</i>") from a visiting friend from KENT, WA. It's a reacquaintance of sorts after love at first bite more than 2 years ago, when we first feasted our palette on <b>CHUKAR CHERRIES</b> at Seattle's world-famous <b>Pike Place Market</b>. <br />
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Mind you, these are NOT the "over the hill" Valentine's Day staple of syrupy sweet chocolate cherry-filled candies; or worse, raisins covered in compound (read: INFERIOR) chocolate mass produced by your leading candy maker.<br />
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Think REAL CHERRIES romantically embraced in anything and everything chocolate with twist and turns beyond one's flavor imagination - <i>Chipotle Cherries, Cabernet Cherries, Pinot Noir Cherries, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles</i>, the list goes on and on...<br />
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I'm often asked what my take is on the whole <i>ALAMID COFFEE </i>hype. To be honest, I HAVEN'T TRIED IT, for a simple reason which I will reveal at the end of this post. Today is the perfect day to discuss this topic, as I sit down on a rainy Monday morning with <i><b>Philippine Coffee Guru</b></i> <b><i>Mr. Robert Francisco</i></b> to discuss our amalgamated plans for the upcoming <b>Asia Food Expo</b> from September 11-14, as well as other stuff (the weather, married life, parenthood, nanny blues, coffee industry gossip, etc.). In his award-winning book <b><i>A COFFEE JOURNAL</i></b>, Robert devoted a whole chapter regarding this touchy (smelly even) subject.<br />
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To those hiding under a rock these past few years, Alamid coffee is the most expensive coffee in the world, derived from the droppings of the wild civet cat. The process is long, tedious and thorough: The undigested beans from their poop, uhm droppings i mean are picked up from the forest floor, washed, cleaned, peeled off from their parchment, roasted, and ultimately consumed.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: ABeeZee, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 24px;"></span><br />
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To quote Robert verbatim: "<i>Some claim Alamid coffee has a distinct flavor or texture that regular coffee does not have. Well, they can always speak for themselves. I have tried and tasted Alamid coffee and I have to say that for me, it is no big wow</i>."<br />
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Furthermore, Robert explains: "<i>The 'exotic' nature of the Alamid coffee creates a demand from the curious, and effectively commands a very high price, causing a chain reaction among farmers, hunters, and pickers, enticing them to be as innovative (greedy) as the can possibly be. Unfortunately, there are those who have perhaps become too innovative in the trade, and the civet cats are the ones already paying for it. Of course, if supply does not meet demand, pretty sure it will be adulterated</i>."<br />
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Case closed, thanks but not thanks! Oh, and as a final note, a wise man by the name of <i style="font-weight: bold;">Fr. Louis Papilla, S.J. </i>(my high school guidance councilor) taught me well that "<i><b>A WISE DOG NEVER EATS ITS OWN DUNG!</b></i>" Taking a cue from this statement, what more if a human being eats the poop of a cat??? Food for thought - pun intended!<br />
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Time certainly flies and we're posting another successful WOFEX Show performance. For the "Nth" time, <b>BOYD'S</b> <b>Coffee</b> and <b>Far Skyes Enterprise</b> combined forces to showcase their signature <i>Caffeinated & Creamy Experience</i> that's never equaled! Two companies with one common vision simply stated...<br />
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This year was made extra "syrupy sweet" with the arrival of <b>Eagle Beverage's</b> (owner of the <i>STASERO</i> brand from Seattle, WA) boss Ms. Aisha Kabani, to lend a hand and reiterate her unconditional support to us. Ten solid years and counting, we're truly filled with gratitude and it makes us prouder to represent your brand!<br />
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A significant year for BOYD's Coffee as well, with the owner's firm commitment to continue doing what he does best - Trailblazing! New machines, new concepts, reinvigorated passion for the Coffee Industry!<br />
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A bigger and better show next year? MOST DEFINITELY! Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-56717342510600521752013-07-29T23:53:00.000+08:002013-08-20T21:44:55.619+08:00The Eagle Has Landed! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Family-Owned Companies United By A Common Vision<br />
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Welcome to the Philippines <b>Ms. Aisha Kabani</b>, proud owner of <b>EAGLE BEVERAGE</b>, manufacturer of the <b><i>STASERO</i></b> brand - from Syrups, to Sauces and More! Aisha's first week-long visit coincides with the upcoming WOFEX event from July 31 to August 3, 2013, where she will extend her full support to their Philippine partner <b>Far Skyes Enterprise. </b><br />
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First things first though, as proper GRATITUDE must be extended to those responsible for literally and figuratively stamping <b>STASERO</b> in the Philippine Map:<br />
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An early morning courtesy call was made to <b>BOYD'S COFFEE PHILIPPINES </b>President<b> <i>ROBERT FRANCISCO</i></b>, long time ally of <b>Far Skyes Enterprise</b>, and staunch supporter of the <b>STASERO</b> brand. Once again, "Thank You" Robert for your endless generosity and unconditional friendship through thick and thin!<br />
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Last but not the least was a visit to the very first <b>SERENITEA</b> branch in San Juan, where Big Boss <b><i>JULIET HERRERA</i></b> treated us to a sumptuous feast of anything and everything that made it a byword in the country's beverage Pop Culture. Growing old together never felt better. Countless appreciation for trusting our humble company and the brands we represent since the beginning!<br />
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Here's to more frequent visits in the years to come! Bigger and Better things await...<br />
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<b><i>SOPHIE'S MOM</i></b> - The charming little bake shop that elicited a gazillion ooohs and aaahs with its award-winning <i>Red Velvet Cupcake</i> opens it's doors on a sunshiny venture today, with the inauguration of a full service Cafe in McKinley Hills, Taguig City.<br />
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Expect the usual cozy feel, fortified with the addition of new savory dishes AND Designer Drinks that would truly be a plus to Sophie's Mom's wonderful reputation!<br />
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Don't let me spoil the big surprise, drive down and experience the latest toast of the town first-hand. Best wishes Tonette, TJ, Jody and Dicky for giving us a fresh <i>HAPPY PLACE</i> to hang around!<br />
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<b><i>Sophie's Mom</i></b> - Ground Floor, Tuscany Private Estates<br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-25658859343753264712013-06-16T22:28:00.001+08:002013-07-03T12:31:46.588+08:00Father's Day Shout-Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I read something proverbial (Solomonic even) that "<i><b>when a child is born, a father is born as well</b></i>." Such is the cycle of life, and one without the other simply cannot be.<br />
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A year short of a decade and I'm still humbled on a daily basis that my psyche is fully charged and I am complete! Today my schedule is packed with celebrations, and all my social media accounts are packed with greetings and Father's Day cheers.<br />
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Allow me to give a shout out to the MAN I've made proud, who taught me that money and power are not ends in itself. For teaching me to almost always choose the rainbow over the pot of gold. Best of all for Instilling in us that <i>Family Comes First</i>! Leadership By Example At Its Best. Happy Father's Day Papa!<br />
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Thanks to my Graduate School partner-in-crime <i>Patrick Ng Yat Lung</i>, a Hong Kong (HK) native in his late 40's and still an eligible bachelor, for sharing this modern day "HK Dating 101" trivia.<br />
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The fun part of traveling is immersing one's self in the host country - discovering about their ways and means, bad words included. Although HK is a place I frequent as far back as I can recall, it's good to discover that there's always something new to learn - particularly in the interesting realm of Dating.<br />
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At present, the HK Coffee Culture is gaining popularity among the youth in a rapid manner, to which "coffee" (synonymous to "post or after dinner") has become part of the dating ritual. Case in point that when a couple go out, they culminate the night with a visit to a coffee joint for a caffein fix and/or dessert (ergo the name behind HK's popular chain <b><i>Honeymoon Dessert</i></b>). And typical of all forms of culture, some are maintained and some are revised (for the better?!): The (gentle) man still foots the dinner bill, AND the woman pays for the "coffee". But wait, here's where it gets tricky - a disinterested Gal' will make no move whatsoever to pay her due, leaving the guy in a double whammy - <i><b>No Money No Honey(moon)!</b></i><br />
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Yup, who would have thought that a post dinner cafe visit is now a strong barometer of a relationship's future, whether there's a spark of hope or otherwise. Happy dating to all my single friends! Cheers Pat!<br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-73916607219913583342013-06-01T17:02:00.001+08:002013-07-04T08:15:46.958+08:00HAI Coffee Dripper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to our growing family *HAI COFFEE DRIPPER*. This cute and clever caffein brewer combines the best features of a drip machine and a French press at a fraction of the price and storage size, making it a must-have in every cafe, household and/or office pantry.<br />
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Drip brewing is a time tested extraction method which involves pouring (HOT) water over ground coffee contained in a (PAPER or CLOTH) filter, resulting in a full-bodied drink free of oils and sediments.<br />
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Here is a simple step-by-step Drip Brewing procedure recommended by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). Happy Brewing!<br />
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Step 1: Choose your desired mug/cup. Place Hai Coffee Dripper on top of it. Place paper filter (#2 size) into the dripper.<br />
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Step 2: Select your desired ground coffee (freshly ground, DRIP grind is best), 8 grams coffee per 6-ounce cup is the best proportion.<br />
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Step 3: SLOWLY add the HOT water. Wait 3-4 minutes, stirring once in between the process to ensure a homogeneous mixture.<br />
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Step 4: Serve and enjoy!!!<br />
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With the surge of Coffee Houses specializing in single origin shots, this is the perfect go-to method that is cost effective, and gives proper justice to the end result. So what are you waiting for?<br />
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READY... SET... BREW!!!!Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-7046524973221874832013-05-06T16:52:00.003+08:002013-05-06T16:54:00.354+08:00Salzburg Cerveceria Barcelona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"<i><b>Beer is synonymous to HAPPINESS!</b></i>" This is the mantra of <b><i>SALZBURG CERVECERIA</i></b> which was love at first bite for us, so much so that we had to do a repeat during our 6 days stay in Barcelona, Spain.<br />
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I guess we simply reached our saturation point in the fertile land of tapas and paellas, thus this joint was a welcome respite for us - untypical choice yet proper given the moment.<br />
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Vast selection of gourmet sausages (chistorra, schublig, chorizo, etc), toppings and add-ons by permutation (caramelized onions, olives, quezo-balsamico dressing, etc), excellent for a weary traveller and perfect for a sausage geek!<br />
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And what's a <i><b>Cerveceria</b></i> without quality beer? <b><i>Salzburg</i></b> also boasts of a vast selection, but proudly recommends <b><i>Estrella Damm</i></b> fresh from the tap, self-pouring and metered (measured per milliliter, or per ML). Superb quality, proudly C.A.T.A.L.A.N.!!!<br />
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Accidental discovery turned memorable foodie find! Hmmmm, could this be a premonition of our next travel destination?<br />
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"<i>1-hour waiting time, no table!</i>" These negative words greeted us by a snobbish yet good looking <i>Maitre D'</i> (Oliver, if I recall correctly) when we arrived at 12:15pm on a busy Monday. Hmmmm, do we move on or patiently wait? We opted for the latter as <b>Le Comptoir du Relais</b>, a small bistro by world-renowned <b><i>Chef Yves Camdeborde</i></b> that seats only 20, was highly recommended by friends, and almost always appears on the "must visit" Paris eating haunts of foodies (the name literally translates as "<i>the artists' bar</i>", which makes apt sense since the restaurant is located in Paris' theater district). Case closed, we're eating here no matter what!<br />
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As an opening salvo, we opted for the <i>Escargots de Bourgogne</i>, or wild snails from Burgundy sauteed in garlic butter and minced parsley. Like an itch that need to be scratched, we just had to sample what the fuzz is all about. Tasty!<br />
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A trip to Paris, France wouldn't be complete without sampling some of the best <b><i>C</i></b><i><b>hocolate Chaud</b></i> in the city. Not the instant or quick fix kinda stuff, but the authentic one made from scratch - <i><b>premium chocolate block melted and doused with cream and/or milk, sugar cubes optional.</b></i><br />
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But no thanks to the uncooperative April weather which slowed down our movement (not to mention several failed attempts from Chaud "posers"), we chanced upon <i><b>MICHEL CLUIZEL</b></i> at 4:45pm on our last day in Paris, <i>Saint-Honore</i> to be precise.<br />
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Spreading chocoholic smiles since 1948, they are at present one of the rare chocolate makers in the world to process cacao beans themselves in their own <b><i>ateliers</i></b> (an artist's workroom, as defined by Webster).<span id="goog_1394688161"></span><br />
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Feast your senses on multiple platters and bowls of truffles, milk and dark chocolate-covered nuts, chocolate-covered fruits in season, chocolate bars, French macarons, pralines, ganaches, etc. Name it, they have it - Anything and everything CHOCOLATE, all single-origin ranging from 65-70 percent cocoa content.<br />
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Once we're done ogling at all the chocolate porn, we got back on track and sampled what we really came there for - <i><b>Chocolate Chaud</b></i>! I watched intently as the counter lady dropped a generous amount (morsels) of their premium chocolate in a paper cup, then slowly doused it with hot cream/milk mixture dispensed from a churning beverage warmer.<br />
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Our verdict - <i style="font-weight: bold;">we struck LIQUID (Chocolate) GOLD! </i>My initial sip, everything seemed to switch to slow motion. Mind you that the liquid elixir is a notch below searing, but it was perfect to combat the 10 degrees Celsius experienced that day. The beverage is quite thick with a playful viscosity and mouthfeel, best of all the flavor is robust. No short cuts here definitely!<br />
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<br />Far Skyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540016706974767547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6705139982982493407.post-44505380016838173362013-04-17T11:48:00.002+08:002013-04-17T12:59:21.544+08:00Counting My Blessings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel for the hundreds of lives affected by yesterday's <b>Boston Marathon</b> bombing. Whether it's a sick coordinated prank or an act of terrorism, it leaves a stigma to the whole world that America (the whole world even) is as vulnerable as any other country. Safety is always uncertain.<br />
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There's something about "<i><b>Bean Town</b></i>" that makes it close to my heart! It's the first US State on my wish list immediately upon getting (after 3 denials) my US Visa; I'm a BIG <b><i>Celtics</i></b> fan since birth (thanks to my brother Fred), and my ultimate dream is to be able to send Kiddo to a University in Boston either for college or post graduate studies. <br />
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Rewind to January 2013 as we were planning our annual summer getaway. All roads point to the US (Boston in particular) as the annual <b>Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)</b> was to be held there. Oh and as an added bonus, two days after the SCAA, the Boston Marathon was to be staged - COOL! And as an icing to the cake, there will be a Celtics-Pacers NBA game scheduled in TD Garden a day after the marathon - PERFECT!<br />
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For some strange twist of fate, in February I learned that my In-Laws were headed to Europe - Spain and France to be exact, same time as the SCAA Show. I couldn't trace back as to why or how I decided to join them at the 11th hour, but someway-somehow it felt "proper" to be with them in another continent. In a nutshell I opted for the less obvious choice...<br />
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Fast forward to today, I am thankful as I write this post in the comfy confines of my abode. Friends who attended the SCAA and stayed a few days after to hobnob or take-in "Bean Town's" beauty were either stranded or severely inconvenienced due to the senseless bombing; and the Celtics-Pacers NBA game was cancelled for security reasons - SAD!<br />
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With full confidence I am cheering for Boston's resiliency, to immediately rebound from this bump. The good always wins. See you soon "Bean Town!"<br />
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This picture stamped a HUGE smile on my face! What a perfect send-off present as I embark on the land of paellas and bull fighting.<br />
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My fave donut shop <b><i>GAVINO'S</i></b> did it once again, this time scoring a beverage touch-down with the launching of their <b><i>Calpis Sodas -</i></b> A refreshing fruity-yogurt-based drink with just the right amount of fizz. Choose among the four meticulously tested flavors: Strawberry, Honey Dew, Green Apple, and Bubblegum. Three... (make that FOUR) CHEERS to health drinks! Undoubtedly an apt way of beating the summer heat.<br />
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If a picture paints a thousand superlatives then consider the one above as such! <i><b>SERENITEA</b></i> (yup, all caps and extra "sinkers" for this beloved brand) is the undisputed god of all milk teas, as evident to their claim to fame:<br />
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The end masterpiece ensures freshness and full flavor - cup, after cup, after cup, with no bitter aftertaste as a result of tannin release, a common NO-NO of competitors who soak their teas for hours in large vat, dispenser or container.<br />
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After a properly extracted tea espresso shot, signature flavors and sinkers (optional) are incorporated to give it that OOMPH it is well-known for. Consumers and competitors alike are aware that the undisputed "Milk Tea god" does not scrimp on quality. What matters for <i><b>SERENITEA</b></i> is a highly satisfied consumer who will keep patronizing the brand and the yummy drinks they churn out. Many happy returns!<br />
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24 branches and counTEAng, both locally and abroad! Need I say more???<br />
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Cupping Sessions are definitely more fun when executed with good company! For over a decade I've always longed for that call from Master Roaster, "Bean Hunter", Cupping Extraordinaire <b><i>Robert Francisco</i></b> to come over for a SIP, SLURP and SPIT of his latest find both locally and abroad. Mind you this is non-profit and is purely for the love of the bean we all worship!<br />
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Feast your eyes as the "magic" happens in less than 20 minutes, depending on the bean grade, and the overall result you wish to achieve whether it be light, medium or dark roast. Once the beans are roasted to its desired specificatioins it is up to Robert's seasoned sensory evaluation methods to give full justice to the end product.<br />
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2) Smell the coffee. Best done closing your eyes to devote full concentration on the brew you are about to partake.<br />
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3) Taste/SLURP away. Suck as loudly as possible to make sure that the coffee is aerated and distributed across your entire palate. Take note of flavor hints during the initial, mid and pre-spitting/swallowing. This is where you decide if it is good or bad, and which sample suits your palate.<br />
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Till our next tasting session! Thank You Robert for always sharing your knowledge on coffee and everything related to it from farm to cup. Just proves time and again, you've BEAN THERE, BEAN THAT!<br />
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