Who, what, ware

MANILA, Philippines – Now, who’s this certified hottie in the kitchen and what are these beauties he’s tinkering with? Why, it’s chef Rob Pengson, CEO/president of Global Culinary and Hospitality Academy, and the kitchen beauties are the high-quality cookware and food containers from the TupperChef Culinary Series of the world-famous and trusted Tupperware brand.

For those familiar with Tupperware parties, when was the last time you attended — or even hosted — one? Now, Tupperware parties are happening at home and online. Of course, there’s nothing like having it at home for what’s a Tupperware party without the requisite fun fare like barbecue and those assorted goodies that are passed around, along with the juiciest bits of the latest gossip in town?

Today’s talk of the town is the TupperChef Culinary Series which is, indeed, a showsTupper. This premium cookware boasts quality construction for superior performance, durability, and lasting enjoyment so you can probably hand it down to your children and even your grandchildren. It’s composed of stockpot, wok, open nonstick fry pan, and sauté pan. Exactly what you need in these frying, er, trying times. With its elegant design and superb construction, the cookware line is specially designed for professionals as well as for those who just love to cook.

Just like QTV 11’s Chef To Go’s Rob Pengson who cooks for a living and lives to cook. “Cooking for me is more than a job, it’s a passion,” confesses the 29-year-old chef who grew up amid the aroma of good food cooking in the kitchen of his mother, the former Cristina Heras of Bacolod.

In 1999, Rob went to San Francisco to study at the California Culinary Academy and pursue a burning dream. He came home in 2001 and now teaches at the Global Culinary and Hospitality Academy in Ortigas, along with eight other chef instructors.

This “chef to go” is a guy you’d probably like to bring home to your mother, but sorry, ladies, the guy is taken. Rob met Sunshine Puey in the kitchen during a charity event. Yes, Sunshine is also a chef. They got married only recently. But no, two cooks don’t spoil the broth in the Pengson household.

And with TupperChef, cooking for the Pengsons is a wok of art — and simply pan-tastic! “I will only endorse something I actually use or believe in,” asserts Rob. “I grew up with Tupperware. I love its professional construction — it’s great for home and office use. The wok works perfectly for stir-fried dishes. TupperChef works with any cooking technology. More, it uses less energy — the only thing it heats up is the bottom of the pan. It looks modern and comes in different sizes for all kinds of cooking. There’s even a measuring gauge inside.”

So, what is chef Rob cooking?

It’s probably his favorite pochero with saba or grilled eggplant made into achara. Or something soul-good like chicken and vegetable soup or a power-packed baked mac.

To complement these kitchen must-haves are Tupperware’s airtight containers that are tailor-made for your refrigerator and won’t eat up space: Fridgemates for your fridge and Freezemates for your freezer. Real keepers, these Fridgemates and Freezemates keep food fresh while helping you win the war versus bacteria.

Always tops in terms of innovation, Tupperware has also launched its Stak N Stor collection, fridge food containers that feature airtight seals to keep food fresh and built-in handles for easy handling. And have you heard about the TupperZoo tumblers that are zoo-fun for kids and guarantee spill-free handling anywhere they go? Or the CrystalWave collection — versatile containers for storing, microwave-reheating, and serving food with an innovative vent system that releases steam and prevents messy splatters? Or the Luncheon Plates — the durable, reusable, and environment-friendly alternative to paper plates?

Who, what, ware? You’re probably looking forward to your next pan-tabulous Tupperware party, aren’t you?

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