Meet Chef Day: I’m Theodore Day Salonga-a culinary consultant and founder of MonDay Chefs, a restaurant owner, and food writer (co-author of The Malunggay Book). I love to eat and I love to cook. But sometimes what I love most is when someone else cooks. And when that person tempts my palate with sumptuous creations, I am inspired to eat more, to cook more and to dine more. Cooking is 25% technique + 25% Ingredients + 50% Inspiration.
Hometown: Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Current Place of Residence: Makati City
Website: Chef by Day
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Myositis - a rare muscle disease, affecting 2 in 5 million people. It did not stop me from cooking and living a life of my dreams. Placing my heart in every dish I create, I have reached my inner strength beyond my own limitations, proving my disability has not won. I am a Pinoy on a mission: to cook, eat and celebrate life!
What inspires you to make adobo or Filipino food?
My roots - My family inspired me to cook and be who and what I am now. My childhood memories fuels my cooking and developing recipes.
What makes your adobo special?
My adobo is a Tagalog Adobo - I grew up in Laguna (South of Manila) and instead of the dark colored adobo, my adobo is yellow in color and has a different spike on it.
Editor's note: "Dilaw" is tumeric which lends the lovely yellow color to Chef Day's adobo.
To get Chef Day's recipe for Adobong Dilaw click here!
Adobong Dilaw can also be found at Chef Salonga's restaurant
Aurora's Heritage Cuisine in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Adobong Dilaw can also be found at Chef Salonga's restaurant
Aurora's Heritage Cuisine in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
I've traveled a lot and been to different places, but I still go home to my own food. Filipino food comforts me. Every time I eat Filipino food creates a special memory. It is a regular during family summer picnics.
Where do you think Filipino food will go in the next few years?
Pinoy food will be the "Next Big Thing"
Aside from adobo, name a Filipino food that everyone should try at least once!
Sinigang
If you can share your adobo or any Filipino food with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?
Princess Diana
Chef Day Salonga is:
Founder & Consultant for
Chef & Owner at Tapeo in Taguig City
Chef & Owner at Ted's Kitchen in Laguna
Chef & Owner Aurora's Heritage Cuisine
in Santa Cruz, Laguna
(Editor's note: busy gentleman!)
in Santa Cruz, Laguna
(Editor's note: busy gentleman!)
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