{"id":5500,"date":"2025-10-08T05:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T05:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/?p=5500"},"modified":"2025-10-08T06:45:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T06:45:52","slug":"from-trends-to-tasting-tastesetters-takes-the-stage-at-ccas-tikim-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/?p=5500","title":{"rendered":"From Trends to Tasting: TasteSetters\u00ae Takes the Stage at CCA\u2019s Tikim Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

What if you could taste tomorrow\u2019s trends today? Last October 3\u20134 at the Brittany Hotel, BGC, TasteSetters\u00ae made that happen with their participation in the CCA Tikim Weekend. The team captivated with a flavorful one-two punch: a presentation of the Taste Trends 2026\u20132027 video (insert hyperlink here), followed by a live cooking demo led by Chef Avery Manaloto with commentary from Ms. Sandy Cu. Together, they presented key culinary directions and upcoming waves that will shape the near future of cuisine, while showcasing the efficiency, creativity, and reliability of the TasteSetters\u00ae Brand product line.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In frame: <\/span>Ms. Sandy Cu and Chef Avery Manaloto<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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True to its mission of supporting startups and small food businesses, TasteSetters\u00ae used the event to champion education and accessibility in the culinary field. The team highlighted their free workshops and community-driven programs designed to help entrepreneurs and aspiring chefs build confidence, innovate, and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the cooking demo, the TasteSetters\u00ae team served up two dishes that celebrated regional flavors through modern execution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The first, Chicken Pastil with Inasal Rice, brought Ilonggo warmth to the plate. Made with day-old rice tossed in Clara Ol\u00e9 Inasal Marinade, it demonstrated how the product can go beyond grilling and function as a flavorful sauce base. The chicken was elevated with TasteSetters\u00ae Brand Soy-Based Savory Paste, liquid seasoning, bay leaf, and a touch of salt and pepper. Ms. Sandy highlighted the ability of the pate to deliver a rich, smoky \u201cwok hei\u201d flavor that\u2019s easy to achieve even without access to a hefty wok.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In frame: <\/span>Chicken Pastil with Inasal Rice<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Next came the Palabok Pasta, a creative twist on the Filipino classic that replaced traditional palabok noodles with fettucine. Topped with Clara Ol\u00e9 Pasta Negra Sauce (made with real squid) and TasteSetters\u00ae Brand Crab & Shrimp Flavor Savory Sauce, it offered aligue-inspired flavor in minutes. These sauces, stable at room temperature for up to six months after opening, were highlighted for their practicality and cost-efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In frame: <\/span>Palabok Pasta<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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When asked whether using ready-made sauces might limit creativity and make dishes taste identical, Ms. Sandy Cu responded with a confident smile, \u201cThink of our products as blank canvases \u2014 made for your own signature touch. So chefs can add or choose how they cook their dishes, we just provide a delicious base.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beyond the demo, attendees visited the TasteSetters\u00ae booth, where they sampled and purchased products firsthand. Through every dish, product, and insight shared, TasteSetters\u00ae reaffirmed its role as a partner in culinary innovation, inspiring entrepreneurs to experiment, scale up, and serve food that pushes the Filipino culinary scene forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIn frame: <\/span>The SYSU Food Hub Store booth at Tikim Weekend Food Market<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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What if you could taste tomorrow\u2019s trends today? Last October 3\u20134 at the Brittany Hotel, BGC, TasteSetters\u00ae made that happen with their participation in the CCA Tikim Weekend. The team captivated with a flavorful one-two punch: a presentation of the Taste Trends 2026\u20132027 video (insert hyperlink here), followed by a live cooking demo led by…<\/p>\n

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