The Global Filipino Icon Awards 2024
Emerging Global Icon 2024 On May 17, 2024, Chef Nouel Catis was honored as the Emerging Global Icon 2024 at The Global Filipino Icon Awards, a prestigious recognition celebrating his influence as a visionary Filipino chef whose innovative creations and entrepreneurial ventures have made a global impact. From crafting multi-million-dollar dessert sensations to redefining the […]
The Global Filipino Magazine: Nouel C. Omamalin
From pastry chef to CEO: Filipino in UAE redefining success in the culinary world In the fast-paced and competitive culinary industry, few stories are as inspiring as that of Nouel C. Omamalin, the CEO and Founder of Nifty Chef Consultancy and Bakehouse. From his humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming a prominent figure in […]
What’s On: Taste dishes from 15 of Dubai’s top chefs at Reform this weekend
Pull out your stretchy pants. Reform Social & Grill is hosting a moveable feast on Saturday December 5, as 15 of the city’s top chefs come together for an exclusive cookoff. Following the launch of The Best Of Dubai: A Dining Experience, by Flavel Monteiro, this culinary showcase will celebrate Dubai’s homegrown foodie talent. […]
Illustrado Life: Cuisinero – Taste the Philippines: an all new cookbook that celebrates Filipino cuisine
All new cookbook “Cuisinero – Taste the Philippines” celebrates global Filipino cuisine by purveyors from Dubai to California Award-winning author Flavel Monteiro teams up with Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer Keesa Ocampo and two of the Middle East’s finest Filipino chefs, Nouel Omamalin and John Buenaventura. Read the full article here.
The Global Carinderia: “Cuisinero: Taste the Philippines”
Co-authored by food writer Flavel Monteiro and ABS-CBN director and writer Keesa Ocampo, “Cuisinero” features recipes from two leading Filipino chefs of the Gulf region, John Buenaventura and Nouel Omamalin. (Full disclosure: I worked with Keesa on the planning committee for the Filipino Food Movement’s Savor Filipino Summit.) The book opens with no less than […]
The Global Carinderia: Blond Chocolate Biko by Chef Nouel Omamalin
Chef Nouel Omamalin says his favorite recipes in “Cuisinero: Taste of the Philippines” are his takes on biko, both because biko “brings back so many memories” and because it got him to the semifinals at the 2018 Valrhona Chocolate Chef Competition in France. Biko also happens to be one of my favorite Filipino sweets — […]
Positively Filipino: The Happy Home Cook: Blond Biko
Biko, or rice pudding, whether steamed or boiled, comes in many different forms. Its quality and success depend largely on the method of cooking used and the type of glutinous rice. Taking this a notch up with my love of chocolate, I used Valrhona Dulcey chocolate as a base flavor. Dulcey chocolate provides the nuance […]
The National: A modern take on Filipino food: how to make yam madeleines and lengua salpicao
A new e-book, Cuisinero – Taste the Philippines, was released last week and acts as an ode to the country’s diverse cuisine. Spearheaded by author and Dubai resident Flavel Monteiro and co-authored by Keesa Ocampo, an Emmy Award-winning director, writer and producer, the book contains sweet and savoury recipes that put a new twist on Filipino ingredients. The two chefs […]
Hotelier Middle East: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island chef features in Filipino cookbook raising money for charity
Acclaimed Filipino chef John Buenaventura has partnered with award-winning author Flavel Monteiro to launch Cuisinero – Taste The Philippines, a cookbook raising money for the Filipino Food Movement. Recently appointed executive chef for Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Buenaventura and Filipino pastry chef Nouel Omamalin, aka The Nifty Chef, created 100 recipes between them for […]
Caterer Middle East: UAE-based chefs launch Filipino cookbook to raise money for charity
Acclaimed Filipino chef John Buenaventura has partnered with award-winning author Flavel Monteiro to launch Cuisinero – Taste The Philippines, a cookbook which will raise money for the Filipino Food Movement. Recently appointed executive chef for Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Buenaventura and Filipino pastry chef Nouel Omamalin, The Nifty Chef, created 100 recipes between them […]