A load of Christmas Cravings

MANILA, Philippines - Christmas is all about good food, made more delicious when eaten in the company of family and friends. Make this season memorable by helping yourself to a generous sampling of Cravings’ Yuletide packages and bringing them to your family table or parties this Christmas.

“This year, Cravings is not only bringing its well-established signature of reputable service, sumptuous food selection, stylish venues and well-trained serving staff. We are also offering a new lineup of dishes and treats that will surely make your events unforgettable as you celebrate the season,” says Badjie Guerrero-Trinidad, CEO of The Cravings Group. “Trust us and our world-class chefs to bring unique flavor to your Christmas dinners.” One can avail of their Cravings-to-go party and events package (12 to 15 or more people) or family package (six to eight persons).

For starters, they have Chicken Tandoori with Pita and Cravings Classic Ceasar Salad to whet their appetite, followed by flavorful pasta dishes like truffled mushroom fettucine, pasta paella and baked four-cheese lasagna.

Family gatherings and parties are sure to relish the various flavors of Cravings’ Christmas entrees through any of these dishes. Those who love fish will enjoy confit of fish in olive oil and baked fish au gratin, while those craving for beef dishes will surely want a share of lengua con champignon, beef with mushroom sauce or beef and tongue pie. Those who enjoy chicken can have chicken cordon bleu, chicken galantine or chicken relleno. Larger gatherings can have their generous share of Cravings’ Old English glazed ham with roasted potato wedges (good for 20) or roast turkey with chorizo and chestnut filling (good for 30).

Finish off with a generous serving of Cravings cakes and sweets. You might not want to miss out on their Twix cheesecake, which was recognized as one of the best desserts of 2011. If you have tried their various offerings of premium cakes all year round, this year they are also showcasing new holiday cakes like white chocolate caramel, eggnog cheesecake with caramel rum sauce, and bread like rum buttercake with streussel bundt, apple cinnamon loaf and banana chocolate chunk loaf. Aside from their delicious pastries and breads, they also have Christmas bar boxes of six and 12, with choices from Choco Revel, butterscotch, fudgy walnut brownies, chocolate honey-oatmeal and peanut macadamia.

You can give your family and friends a selection of different deli offerings to bring home the Cravings’ flavor to their kitchens and dinner tables. Try the pasta sauces that come in pomodoro, bolognese and puttanesca flavors, or put an essence into your dishes with their signature flavored oils and salad dressings. Dip those breads in delicious dips that come in malunggay paté, Boursin, liver paté, pomodoro, pineapple jam with chili and basil pesto dip flavors.

For more information, call Cravings Catering and Events at 433-4998; to plan a Cravings Christmas party or visit any of the following branches: Katipunan, QC (426-6681/ 426-6567), Shangri-La Plaza Mall (635-6087/ 88), Fraser Place, Makati (815-4269/ 71), Tomas Morato, QC (426-9736), Festival Mall, Alabang (850-4437) and Oceana Restaurant, SM Mall of Asia Complex (556-3195).