A gastronomic adventure took place at SM City Davao last April 6 to 8, 2017. Flavor Fusion: A Taste of Davao Summer, a food market that showcased the best cuisines the region has to offer, and summer seasonal bounty was held at the Annex Event Center. It featured a food market and cooking demonstration, as well as free tasting.
Participants of the Summer festival were Fresh Ko, Pan de Ice Cream ni Saling”, Lemonwood Café Cabin(Gourmet Ensaymada), Gelato on the Road (Dreamy Dairy-Free Gelato), Green Bounty (Organic Pasta Sauces & Salad Dressing), Milky Cakes and Sweets, FRO of Saging Republik, Gathie’s by Saging Republik and SM Supermarket.
The rustic feel ambiance attracted a lot of people. Each one of them was eager to get their hands on their favorite summer treats, like Ensaymada, fresh fruits, fresh milk, vegetable-based ice cream and more.
Aside from the booths, Flavor Fusion also featured I-Chef’s (Institute of International Culinary & Hospitality Entrepreneurship Chef Rene John “RJ” Sta.Ana Custodio, Young Chefs Toru Quinanola, and Fe Belmar Rodrigo and Celebrity Chef Sharwin Tee (Lifestyle Network’s Curiosity Got the Chef) in a special cooking demonstration. He shared culinary tips and tricks always pointing out that cooking should be a fun and interesting experience.
Among the featured dishes were “Pan Fried Chicken Supreme with Mango Chili Sauce”, Mango Crepe, Cucumber Lemonade, Star Apple Cream Puff with Caramelized Sugar”, “Matcha Melon Summer Blast”, “Steamed Prawns in Veloute Sauce Garnished with Dried Fruits and Fresh Kiwi”.