Comments on: Farm to Table…

By: Catherine Posas

Catherine Posas — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:25:40 +0000

Dizon Farms grows many of the lettuces and exotic vegetables that you find in the supermarkets.

By: Marichu

Marichu — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:46:29 +0000

Chef Molly: I’ve been to something called Kannawidan in Vigan, Ilocos Sur and I’ve seen a couple of different black rice varieties (not jasmine, though). They were grown in places in Ilocos Sur I wouldn’t be able to point to on a map. I guess what I’m trying to say is, go to trade shows in the provinces and you’ll find all of these great stuff. They have everything from regional furnitures to ampalaya ice cream. Try it!

By: Nacho

Nacho — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:11:13 +0000

MM you are welcome at the farm any time, if you give me a couple of days notice to move my schedule around to make sure I am there, it would be better. But you can just drop by any time, it would only be a 5 minute detour from your regular route to Batangas.
Chef Molly, thank you for the interest, we already supply many of the better known Hotels and Restaurants in Metro Manila with the help of a few posts from MM. I focus on Tomatoes and Bell Peppers, this is 98% of what I grow in my greenhouses.
Myra, i really will try growing them I just need the seeds.
My purpose in joining a farmers market is as a venue to sell my experiments, I grow more than a few different veggies around the outside of our greenhouses. I cannot sell these to my regular clients as I grow very small quantities and cannot assure continuity of supply. As well as selling off my normal range of products when I have an over supply.

By: terrey

terrey — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:22:05 +0000

i learn so much by just reading the comments! thanks to all!

By: Isa

Isa — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:57:53 +0000

@ebba blue: I’m surprised you have to send red or brown rice home pa! Even SM has that available, I cannot say for sure if they are local but it is definitely available. If you go to other supermarkets like Landmark or Metro the option are even better. I just saw some red sticky rice at Metro in Alabang.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:39:38 +0000

The phrase “farm to table” is getting a backlash doesn’t stem from diners being bored of the ingredients that’s in season. It is because the phrase in itself is often misleading. Tracing food from farm to table isn’t as easy as it sounds and with many restaurants and food sources claiming the mantra it’s often “smoke and mirrors” as Wylie Dufresne puts it. With so many people claiming it, it’s actually lost it’s meaning.

By: shiko-chan

shiko-chan — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:40:12 +0000

thanks again Myra_P! you understood me right, Makati is a bit far for someone without private transportation such as myself ;) but yes, i would do that once i get a good opportunity! their website had me craving! and very reasonable prices too! :9

By: myra_p

myra_p — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:42:16 +0000

Shiko, good idea, just get one person to share with you! BUT, if you are ever in Makati, you can personally drop by their offices and choose your own produce in individual portions. The organic mesclun box is enough for 2 hearty salads, and I recommend their new product, all-natural canadian bacon :)

By: shiko-chan

shiko-chan — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:20:59 +0000

Dear Myra_P, I can’t thank you enough for letting me know. :) Looking through their website now and it’s all so good!! Unfortunately, even their “Regular” size box (3-4 kg) is too much for my limited time and energy and appetite :( Up to 2kg would probably be best for me not to waste anything.

Anybody want to share? Haha. I live in the Ortigas area ;)

By: myra_p

myra_p — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:24:34 +0000

Hey shiko-chan, fresh, organic produce in “personal” portions is available daily at Down To Earth. Their office is on Pasay Road. Call to check what’s available, 0916-335-6363.