Book Reviews
By Goldweene Quetulio

Food Tour
A Culinary Journal by Claude Tayag
Published by Anvil Publishing, Inc.

The multi-talented Claude Tayag has once again created another masterpiece. But this time, it does not come in the form of a painting, sculpture, or fine piece of furniture. As an accomplished cook and a renowned foodie, Tayag has come up with a book all about his passion for fine food. Food Tour is a compilation of his articles from his regular Thursday column in the Philippine Star. His writing is witty, humorous and always informative. Reading every page makes one feel like one is indeed on a culinary journey with him and his darleng and wife, Mary Anne. From his hometown in Pampanga, home to the country’s most sumptuous cuisine, Tayag also describes the various dishes he has eaten and the people he has dined with in different parts of the Philippines like Binondo, Cavite, Ilocos, Baguio, Iloilo and Palawan. In Food Fests, he regales readers with his trips to various festivals and cultural events that highlight our local cuisine. Readers will surely be tempted to plan a trip to the provinces, whether Pampanga, Quezon or Aurora. Tayag also travels beyond our borders to sample exotic gastronomic fare and go on foreign culinary adventures in the chapter, Asia and Beyond. He also shares some of his favorite food finds, the best restaurants, bars, and eateries around the country in Food Joints. Food Musings features his musings on Filipino cuisine and other food-related topics. If the book were not engrossing enough, Tayag fills every chapter with his whimsical illustrations, and as a special treat, many of his favorite recipes too. Find all these in Food Tour, a book that is certainly worth savoring every single page!