What to expect at the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival
6:31:00 AMDon't know how to cook but would love to create great tasting dishes at home? No worries because meal recipe mixes are readily available in every supermarket. You just have to use the best and I'm quite sure that you'll agree when I say McCormick has the best products may it be condiments or mixes.
Last May 28, 2017, I had the privilege to be part of the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival held at the BGC Amphitheater wherein I got the chance to taste 4 amazingly crafted dishes made by 4 well-known chefs in the Philippines. Through this experience, I can honestly say that the end products, which were cooked with the use of different McCormick meal recipe mixes, are absolutely delicious.
Prior to entering the venue, I was given a pass that I have to surrender to each booth as I receive the chefs' samplers. It was quite hot and there were lots of attendees but it was fun as we get to interact with the chefs while we wait for the food that they were preparing.
1. Chef Mikel Zaguirre (Locavore)
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| Chicken Kare-Kare Kushiyaki with green mango and bagoong pico de gallo |
2. Chef AJ Reyes
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| Cajun Shrimp and Corn using McCormick Curry Extension |
3. Chef Francis Lim
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| Yello Curry Rice with Fried Chicken and Coconut Gravy Sauce using McCormick Curry Extension |
I love curry and chicken so this dish is something very easy to enjoy. Rice, which everyone's been looking for during meals, was also served.
4. Chef Patrick Go
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| Sloppy Joe Bao using McCormick Taco Mix |
At first, I thought that I wouldn't like this bao because it seems dry and too thick. But once I took a bit on the Sloppy Joe Bao, it was actually very addictive. I love the juicy and flavorful meat as well as the bao which is very fluffy and easy to chew. No wonder that their booth has long lines all throughout the event proper.
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| photo grabbed from Ms. Leo My |
What I also love about food festivals like this is that you get to discover upcoming food stalls/brands and it was nice that they also used McCormick products on their offerings. Here are some of the stalls that participated during the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival 2017.
Despite the heat and the long lines, I had so much fun tasting the Chefs' samplers created using McCormick Meal Recipe Mixes. I would like to thank ms Leo My for the invite and I can't wait to be part of the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival 2018!
10 comments
We use McCormick at home so this is really cool. They make dishes a lot more flavorful. I hope they have a similar event in the north.
ReplyDeleteWow the food looks yummy. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat friend chicken dish looks delicious! I usually like to make my own meals from scratch, but I do find pre-mixed products handy when I don't have much time on my hands. I love a good food festival too!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun event. I'm intrigued on that Chicken Kare-Kare Kushiyaki with green mango and bagoong pico de gallo dish. Was it good?
ReplyDeleteLoving this MCCORMICK FLAVOR NATION FESTIVAL. The ambiance looks really and as well as the food. So awesome pics.
ReplyDeleteThe dishes presented were something I've never seen or heard of before. They do look delicious. However, I think I'd be moving over to get some roast beef or smoked ribs. Sure looked like a nice event to attend.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is this! I love that the festival highlights all the great ways to use their products! We have been using them for years! XO
ReplyDeleteAnna || alilyloveaffair.com
i wish we could have similar type of events here. It's nice to have a chance to taste different flavours which you coild laso try at home. We have here in Budapest some kind of food festivals but I don't really find them that attractive.
ReplyDeleteBeen a long time Mccormick user in my kitchen. I don't think there's any competition when it comes to spices.
ReplyDeleteMcCormick had come a long way! Its sauces, dips and spices has been a staple in our home for decades.
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