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Sep 14 2008

Plugging Photos Du Monde & the French Raclette lunch in Pampanga

Photos Du Monde is the official photographer of my sister’s wedding in Paris.  Tita Chato who is a Filipina and married to french photographer Stephane own it and are both based in Paris with their French-Filipino goodlooking teenage son Nicola.  My family also stayed at their place in Paris during our last days in Europe.

Tita Chato visits the Philippines as often as she can, and she invited us to have lunch at her mansion in Pampanga.  The entire house is designed by Manny Castro, the same person who designed the sala of our Quezon City residence.

The mansion is located in Lakeshore, with the view of Mt. Arayat.  Her house also has murals of Arc De Triomphe and Invalides.

Nina and Vince arrived late when they fetched me for lunch.  We were all very hungry when we arrived for lunch.  As starter, is the favorite of Stephane  Similar to a thin crust pizza, only that they’re sliced in long rectangular shapes and wrap the veggies with it.  It is my favorite.  Delicious!

And the main course, is the Raclette.What is Raclette?

This cheese is traditionally melted (a half wheel is placed in a fireplace, then the melted top surface is continuously scraped off) and layered atop boiled potatoes, pickles, fresh vegetables and sliced meats.  Source: http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/prodview.aspx?prod=175&productid=175&channelid=BIZRA

The result after cooking…

And for dessert, is cheesecake, sprinkled with nuts and lemon sauce.

Thank you Tita Chato and family!  Thank you for your hospitality and for giving us a taste of french gastronomic experience that we direly miss

With us in the picture are Tita Chato with her mom and sisters, ABSCBN producer Karen with husband and kids, Vince, Chap and me.

Tita Chato Vivas opened a branch in Pampanga of Photos Du Monde:
FDI Mexico Pampanga (Photos Du Monde Corp.)Panipuan, Mexico, Pampanga 0917-8047486 / 0917-8060423

As sample, here are my sister’s wedding photos by Photos Du Monde:
http://naomicorpuz.multiply.com/photos/album/86/My_Sisters_Wedding_in_Paris_Part_1
http://naomicorpuz.multiply.com/photos/album/93/My_Sisters_Wedding_in_Paris_Part_II
http://naomicorpuz.multiply.com/photos/album/94/My_Sisters_Church_Wedding_Part_III
http://naomicorpuz.multiply.com/photos/album/96/My_Sisters_Wedding_in_Paris_-_HEADSHOTS_Part_4
http://naomicorpuz.multiply.com/photos/album/97/My_Sisters_Wedding_in_Paris_-_RECEPTION_Part_5

2 Responses to “Plugging Photos Du Monde & the French Raclette lunch in Pampanga”

1.   # dion 20 Oct 2008 at 9:33 pm

   naomz, ikaw kumuha nito lahat? you’re really a very talented photographer! ang galing! nakakagutom! at nakakaengganyo ang place!

   di

2.   # naomicorpuzon 20 Oct 2008 at 9:43 pm

   yep. thanks!

   except the last picture ofcourse (bec I am in the pic… hehe); it was the maid who took it na

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