Celebrating Jolen's First Birthday, mom & dad picked a Minion themed dessert table and cake.
BA-NA-NA Cake!
One in a Minion!
A variety of cupcakes in chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet.
Mom & the birthday boy.
The happy family!
Banana shaped shortbread cookies.
In case you were wondering where the idea of southeast Asian flavored tamales started popping-up, it was at an Underground Market, officially named, Los Angeles Underground Market.
We would meet up at different locations each month. The organizer, Michaela wanted only unique food items, so when dessert was originally mentioned, it was a pass. When the idea of tamales with a southeast Asian flavor was mentioned, she was all for it!
Take a look at our first pop-up with LA Underground Market.
We will be popping up at Café Demitasse in Little Tokyo’s Weller Court for the next few Tuesdays! Come by for a taste!
Every week we will feature different TamaLĀs.
Let us know which one is your favorite.
In a beautiful garden wedding overlooking the valley below, Andrey and Phil exchanged their vows amongst their family and friends in a ceremony at the Palos Verdes Country Club.
With peach and gold hues, we created some elegant bejeweled like desserts for the couple.
Orange marmalade shortbread cookies.
Golden cake pops in red velvet and chocolate.
Mini cheesecake bites with gold leaf.
Photos by Melissa Altarejos
Friday, June 30th from 3-10PM, we will be popping up at Café Demitasse in West Hollywood. We will be serving some of our seasonal desserts such as Key Lime Pie, Blueberry Ube Tart, and much more. Come by for some signature coffee and sweets!
Blueberry Ube Tart
APIOPA, Asian and Pacific Islander Obesity Prevention Allianceis hosting an annual farm to table dinner and fundraiser. This fundraiser is bringing together all supporters to enjoy a night of delicious Asian cuisine and craft beer tastings in support of APIOPA's integral work in the Asian and Pacific Islander Community. All proceeds from the event directly help low income families to afford healthy food and provide skill building and leadership workshops for the farmers.
Look for cupcakes from our bakeshop, featuring the APIOPA logo in red velvet, vanilla, and pandan flavors.
This event is to be held at Special Service for Groups 905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90021.
6:00-8:30PM
apiopa.org/ftc
Facebook: APIOPA
#apiopa #sustainapiopa
There's a new something to do every first thursday night of the month. If you're hungry and it's not quite friday yet, but you just wanna hang out, Chinatown is where it's at. Yes, the old Chinatown downtown. It isn't the quite the same town that martial artists used to practice at, or where Lindsay Lohan's Freaky Friday took place, but there's something else new in town.
Small businesses like AMBoy, a new filipino fast food restaurant by Eggslut chef/owner Alvin Cailan, Chego!, by Kogi Truck chef/owner, Roy Choi, Endorffein Coffee, and Scoops Ice Cream are just some of the new small businesses in Far East Plaza on Broadway. Every First Thursday of the month, they are showcasing their food for visitors and passers by. As well, there are also vendor stands along the halls selling Hainan Chicken and Rice by Chef Johnny Lee and TamaLAs by our own Chef Anne Altarejos. Every month we will be serving a different set of tamales. This month we served our new Beef Curry TamaLA and our Spicy Coconut Shrimp TamaLA.
So, come visit, eat, and listen to some crazy Karaoke as your entertainment!
Images by John Yaw
Agnes came up to me amidst the chaotic crowd at Next Day Better's event downtown and asked me if we could meet up for an interview for her blog, Backyard Destinations. Her blog is about places she's been and people she's met along her way. We met up early one morning for a question and answer session which turned into getting to know each other, a tamale tasting, and a discussion about different cultural foods: BACKYARD DESTINATIONS
In the back of an unsuspecting warehouse space/hair salon and fashion studio last Saturday, August 8th, we had the opportunity to join other Filipino Chefs at NextDayBetter LA's Filipino Tastemakers Event. Next Day Better's purpose is to amplify Filipino culture through food, art, and social do gooding.
A stage was set and lights were dimmed for a packed audience at The Well LA, featuring speakers Chef Alvin Cailan of Eggslut and Ramen Champ, as well as Justin Garrido, founder of Social Products, featuring organic rice from the Philippines.
Panelists were Charles Olalia, Chef/Owner of A'postrophe and Chef/Partner of Ricebar in DTLA, Chefs Chad and Chase Valencia of LASA Restaurant Pop-Up, Business Owner Kristine dela Cruz of Créme Caramel LA, Paleo Gourmand and Blogger, Kathleen Reyes of TheCavery.com, and panel moderator Style Ambassador and DJ, Samantha Dueñas.
Social Products founder Justin Garrido discussed his importation of organic mountain rice, picked in the Cotabato region of the Philippines and of how he made his discovery of what he wanted to do while he was vacationing in the Philippines. Eggslut and Ramen Champ Chef/Owner Alvin Cailan told us of the story of how he grew up as a latchkey kid, the influences of breakfast made by his father, and how he had developed the idea for Eggslut. He gave some good advice about starting your own business, which came down to just going for your dream, taking that chance and diving in head first as he went and purchased his first Eggslut food truck. Panelists discussed the importance of the Filipino food movement and how they started their own entrepreneurial journeys as well.
Outside in the courtyard were food vendors alongside Let's Eat It All Up's tamales. We featured our spicy coconut shrimp, pork adobo, and chipotle chicken tamales. Next to us was Justin Garrido's imported rice from Mindanao, and next to him was Charle's Olalia's mango mousse cups from A'postrophe. Créme Caramel and Park's Finest BBQ were also vendors. Park's Finest served up some of their pulled pork and famous bibingka cornbread while Créme Caramel brought out a sweet ending with dessert.
Images by John Yaw
On a late December evening in Pasadena, California, Michael & Christina had their first toast as husband and wife. They had a garden wedding in the afternoon at the Westin and the reception was held indoors to shield everyone from the wintery cold weather. Desserts by Let's Eat It All Up included green tea créme brûlée, a light green pistachio cake, green almond tartlets, heart-shaped shortbread cookies, mini macarons, grasshopper bars, & Scotch kisses. The couple chose a lacy design and fresh flowers for their four-tier cake created by Cake Boss Monica.
