MANILA -- Do you want to be a food blogger?
This year’s Power of the Pen workshop, which will happen on February 13 at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, promises to discuss different topics on food writing — from writing from a historical perspective to tips on making food writing relevant during the digital age, among others.
Historian Felice Sta. Maria will talk about historical facts for food writing, while Singaporean author Bryan Koh, whose book "Milk Pigs and Violet Gold" tackled Filipino cuisine, will share the process of researching for a book on food from the challenges to his experiences.
Author Cecilia Brainard, meanwhile, will discuss how to turn one's love for food into essays and reviews, taking snippets from her experience in writing and editing books, including the award-winning anthology "A La Carte: Food and Fiction."
Chef Gene Gonzalez’s session will deal with his own transitioning from chef-owner of Café Ysabel to chef instructor to cookbook author ("Cocina Sulipena") to a food editor and writer.
Finally, the duo of Amy Uy and Jenny Orillios will tackle the secrets of collaborative writing, taking their experience from writing the book "Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit and Bakery Traditions."
For aspiring food writers aiming to transform their passion for food into words, tickets for Power of the Pen workshop are at P7,000 for adults and P3,000 for students. Tickets include a buffet lunch, workshop materials, as well as a certificate of participation.
As a special Valentine’s Day treat, Power of the Pen is offering a buy two tickets and get one free seat until February 5. For more information, email info@stramaeventsinc.com
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
