Snowbirds Living in the Philippines : My Attempt to the Art of Food Presentation at Home

Thursday, March 18, 2021

My Attempt to the Art of Food Presentation at Home

In my last posting the other day, I discussed the basics of food presentation. Today is my attempt to practice the art of plating. My attempt is limited to my not owning several sizes/types of plates and other condiments and tools available only in five star restaurants..

Baked Salmon in Aluminum Foil versus Grilled Salmon also in Aluminum Foil

My grilled salmon is dryer but tastier. I loved the baked salmon because of the butter-lemon sauce at the bottom of the foil. Served the salmon with white steam rice along with my cucumber salad in Italian dressing creation.

My creation of Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Pepperoni and Pickled Beets

The Plate is too small!

Feast your Eyes First, then your Stomach

Attempt of A Mexican Restaurant on Food Styling for Delivery Services

Carrot flowers and greenery (Spinach) on my Chile Relleno and Steak Taco Orders

Meanwhile enjoy this video about Filipino Food in the Eyes of Non-Filipinos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKOvlIcRMAo

Here are three videos about Plating and Food Styling

Meanwhile, enjoy this most recent photo of my inside orchids

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Joys of Retirement

I have been retired from USFDA since 2002. At first, I feel I have lost my identity as an individual or have lost my contribution to society. However, within a few weeks all these feelings were gone. It started when my wife and I started baby sitting one of our grandchildren. As some economics professor states: "Your children are your capital investments, but your grandchildren are your profits. That is why you love your grandchildren more than your children". I really agree with the statement. Retirement also gives you lots of time to do things you like to do, such as your hobbies and of course travel. In my case, I turned my hobby of gardening and landscaping into a small business in the Philippines. This endeavor was planned about five years before 2002. That year my wife and I started construction of our retirement home in Boac, Marinduque , Philippines. The next year we built a beach house, followed by a Conference Hall two years later. Needless to say, planning and executing the landscaping was a challenge and very enjoyable. With the help of local labor, I not only enjoy the time gardening and landscaping, but also help improved the economic situation of the province by providing work and jobs to the local residents. With plenty of time, I have engaged into two specific activities as follows: First, I created a website for my small business. By trial and error, I created and design the website, www.chateaudumer.com I have never been a computer nerd or expert. But with plenty of time and patience, the fruits of my labor could be enjoyed if you visit the website above. The second activity, I have not done before was to utilize on-line activities, such as shopping, paying bills ( save you stamps) and playing computer games in the Internet. I really enjoyed playing duplicate bridge on line. You play with players all over the world and can chat in between games. But be careful, you are not spending too much time in the computer. It is very addictive. With a lots of time, my wife and I devoted more time on our favorite humanitarian project. For the last 15 years, we have been involved with medical mission to the province of Marinduque. For details please visit the website: www.marinduqueinternational.org As a summary, the joy one gets on retirement is very specific for an individual. Some enjoy their free time by learning new activities, getting involved with humanitarian projects or spending more time with their grandchildren. Others hate it, since they missed their former jobs and co-workers. Others with no children still enjoy retirement by traveling, turning their hobbies into business or more community involvement. Of course those that retire and hate it, is believe to die earlier than those that enjoy their retirement years. So, plan your retirement as early as you can. The happier you are on retirement, the longer you will live.