My US Potato Board (USPB) Potato Safari 3 Experience in Davao City

While everyone was busy with their holiday preparations last December 2015, I, together with other Manila food bloggers, flew to Davao City to join the Potato Safari 3, coordinated by the US Potato Board (USPB), the organization who handles the promotion and marketing for US Potatoes across the globe.

United States Potato Board (USPB) Potato Safari 3

 

About US Potatoes

The third of the Potato Safari began with the Global Marketing Manager of USPB, Susan Weller, giving us a brief and informative introduction to US Potatoes.

Susan Weller Global Marketing Manager of USPB

The potato is an integral ingredient used in cuisines all over the world. It is so versatile that it can be used in appetizers, soups, main entrées, or even desserts. But do you know what the world’s favorite way to eat potatoes? Of course, as French fries!

The most important thing I learned from Susan was that it’s NOT true that fresh local potatoes are superior over frozen potatoes in terms of quality and nutritional content. Frozen US Potatoes are, in fact, a whole lot better because they meet strict FDA and USDA specifications—a reason why they have become the top choice of renowned chefs all over the world.

US Frozen Pototoes from USPB

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Cook with the Masters : A Lee Kum Kee Weekend Cooking Festival

Here’s a weekend cooking festival you wouldn’t want to miss – Lee Kum Kee’s Cook with the Masters happening this Saturday and Sunday at the Grand Atrium, Level 2, Shangri-la Plaza.

They are inviting bloggers to experience this cooking festival where Chef Eugene Raymundo and Chef Sandy Daza show off their cooking expertise.

If you’d like to be part of this event, sign up through the form below. Then, wait for an invite or confirmation. 🙂

(sign-up form after the jump) Sign-ups are closed.