It seems the promdis are no longer ashamed to be called a promdi. While it used to have negative connotations, probinsyanos nowadays are no longer afraid of the label and are proud of their roots. And thanks to the Promdi Chef, the whole world will be acquainted with our delectable cuisine.
I happen to discover The Promdi Chef while channel surfing. It’s a cooking show at TV5 hosted by Chef Juan Miguel “Jomi” Gaston with a special guest every week. For people of Bacolod, the name is very familiar. Chef Jomi is the man behind Cafe Uma and Trattoria Uma. Follow the adventure of Chef Jomi as he takes you on a cultural journey to different provinces in the Visayas and feature their delectable cuisine.
Filipinos eat at least five meals a day so I think that is enough proof that we love to eat. It is during a meal that a family has intimate conversations, share stories and bond with each other. No wonder we have so many fiestas. I think it’s just an excuse to celebrate and eat.
The Promdi Chef draws attention to the simple life in the province and the food that we grew up with. He goes to the different nooks and crannies of a place where they still prepare authentic Pinoy dishes. It’s really a smorgasbord. Imagine how many different cuisine there are in the 7,107 islands of the Philippines!
I just have one warning though. If you intend to watch the Promdi Chef, have your midnight snack with you. I guarantee, you’ll get hungry.
Here are some video appetizers.
PROMDI CHEF (large format) from fiona borres on Vimeo.
