September 2018 - Gan Teck Kar Investments Pte Ltd

Posted on September 19, 2018October 6, 2021 by Emy Tan — Leave a comment

Senior Chef Workshop 2018

Senior Chef Workshop 2018 with U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

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September 19, 2018

Discovered over 8000 years ago, it is possibly one of the few foods on this earth that is remarkably varied in styles and textures, complex in flavours and aroma, yet primarily made of 3 simple ingredients: milk, enzymes and salt. If you haven’t figured it straightaway, you’re probably from a different planet, now say “Cheese” multiple times ’til Daisy, the cow, comes home.

With the resurgence of specialty cheese in the gastronomic landscape, it is imperative to feed the growing food trend in Asia, and we’ve concluded that America is at the forefront of innovation despite its relatively young but distinguished provenance in artisan cheese-making.

Partnering with the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), an independent membership organization that represents the global trade interests of U.S. dairy producers, to host a one-day cheese workshop on 17th Sept, presented by Guest Chef Sandro Fablo and USDEC Consultant Chef, Vindex Tengker; we were delighted to be a returning official sponsor for Lavazza Coffee & Food for Friends’ cheeses like cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack and mozzarella in different formats from sliced, shredded to block, that gave many of the invited trade partners and chefs to savour popular melting cheeses for dishes like nachos, burgers, pizza, baked pasta and rice which are perennial favourites among the local diners in Singapore.

The pièce de résistance was a special 4-course luncheon menu designed by Sandro, who had helmed the kitchens of prestigious restaurant and luxury hotels around the world, replete the guests with each dish cooked with unique cheeses, one of it being a crispy Cannelloni filled with BellaVitano’s (Wisconsin) cheese soaked in Merlot. To build on the theme of creative applications of specialty U.S cheeses, Vindex, a celebrated chef and cookbook author, conducted a workshop on the various usage of farmstead cheeses to the passionate audiences from different culinary backgrounds.

The positive responses from the participants is a testament to the many successful initiatives organized by the USDEC, and we will continue to champion our love for U.S. cheeses to everyone!

More about U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

The U.S. Dairy Export Council builds on collaborative industry partnerships with processors, trading companies and others to increase global demand for U.S. dairy products. Since USDEC was founded in 1995 by Dairy Management Inc., membership has grown to more than 120 members including Vella, Belgioioso, Point Reyes, Rogue Creamery, Jasper Hill Farm to name a few.

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Posted on September 13, 2018October 19, 2021 by Emy Tan — Leave a comment

Mexico Independence Day 2018

Mexico Independence Day!

September 13, 2018

A collaboration between La Costena and The Embassy of Mexico in Singapore, we’redelighted to be involved with the country’s 208th Independence Day to celebrate all things Mexican, and the scrummy food was indeed one of the highlights of the evening. As the custodian of La Costeña brand in Singapore and Malaysia, it was only befitting for us to support the annual festival by contributing ingredients such as sliced jalapeno, Mexican salsa, refried black beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, and green tomatillo for the homecooked dishes that were lovingly prepared and served by The Embassy.

Guests, business partners and government officials were treated to a feast of authentic Mexican dishes like chicken mole Poblano – a rich dark sauce made with no less than 20 ingredients including chilli peppers, spices, and chocolate to counteract the spiciness, it was certainly a party in the mouth to say the least! Other highlights include a traditional ceremony officiated by the Ambassador, Mr. Nathan Wolf, whose rousing speech and cheer stirred the patriotic spirit amongst the 300 guests at Sentosa Island resort.

We continue to welcome the Mexican community in Singapore with opened arms and look forward to fruitful ties with the nation who brought tacos, nachos, guacamole, burrito, enchiladas, quesadillas to our table, “Å“Viva Mexico, Viva La Independencia!”