For so long, factions in Ayala Alabang Village have been locked in legal battles regarding the use of additional gates in the village to decongest traffic.

 

In the spirit of Christmas, the Zonta Club of Alabang and Ayala Alabang Village Association have cooked up its first Adobo Festival. It will be held on Dec. 10 and 11 at Zonta Ayala Carnivale Bazaar in Cuenca. The cookfest will be judged by celebrity chefs Glenda Barretto, owner of Via Mare; Chele Gonzalez; and adobo queen Nancy Reyes-Lumen.

 

“Showcasing adobo in a village-wide cooking contest is a great first step toward camaraderie and friendly competition. By sharing their heirloom recipes or super modern formula, villagers can bond together, foster unity and have fun in a way that is distinctly Filipino,” said Kathleen Liechtenstein, head of the Adobo Festival committee and founding president of the Zonta Club of Alabang.

 

The grand prize is P25,000. Recipes can be either traditional or experimental. The only required ingredients are vinegar and garlic. In the interest of healthy living, no MSG, chemicals, artificial flavoring or meat from endangered animals will be allowed in the recipes.

 

“Over the past 40 years, Ayala Alabang Village has evolved from a tight-knit circle of a few hundred families to a vast community of over 5,000 households. What better way to strengthen ties in this vibrant neighborhood than with food?” said the press statement.