Wazzup Pilipinas!?
The Farm at San Benito hosted a special two-night dinner series prepared by unconventional cookbook author and Le Cordon Bleu Paris alum Simran Savlani, who took over the kitchen of The Farm at San Benito’s iconic ALIVE! Restaurant, and served a stunning seven-course vegan-vegetarian dinner last September 1-2, 2022.
The Farm brought out their signature flare, with gorgeous natural tablescapes inspired by the colors of Savlani’s “A Spark of Madness,” an Asian-Vegetarian cookbook she authored with 116 recipes covering regions from Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Seoul, Singapore, and beyond.
The dinner was attended by a flurry of traveling foodies, wellness enthusiasts, and media personalities, and was even graced by FIBA World Cup Gilas Pilipinas star Scottie Thompson, who was at The Farm following the national team’s decisive victory against Saudi Arabia.
The Farm brought out their signature flare, with gorgeous natural tablescapes inspired by the colors of Savlani’s “A Spark of Madness,” an Asian-Vegetarian cookbook she authored with 116 recipes covering regions from Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Seoul, Singapore, and beyond.
The dinner was attended by a flurry of traveling foodies, wellness enthusiasts, and media personalities, and was even graced by FIBA World Cup Gilas Pilipinas star Scottie Thompson, who was at The Farm following the national team’s decisive victory against Saudi Arabia.
Notorious for not following recipes while melding a wealth of cuisines, flavors, and ingredients, Savlani dazzled the crowd with a feast comprised of her signature A Mad Gin, Scallion Pinwheels, Soba Salad, Gochugaru Spiced Corn Ribs, Sheet-Pan Baked Tofu, Curd Rice, Macau Café Portugese Curry, Cointreau Spiked Clafoutis, and
Simcello.
The Farm’s resident sound healer LJ Navera, played live soul-enriching music to complement Savlani’s colorful and flavorful dishes.
Social media was ablaze with posts and stories from happy diners who had the opportunity to interact with Savlani herself during the event. One diner reported amazement at not feeling bloated after finishing all seven courses, 6-time PBA Champion Thompson posted his plates finished, while a couple mentioned A Mad Dinner was the perfect way to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.
Food and travel vlogger Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet posted an immersive reel describing the dinner as the “Best vegetarian tasting menu we tried,” and that he “didn’t realize vegetarian food can taste this good!”
Diaz recommends Savlani’s Curd Rice and Gochugaru Spiced Corn Ribs with Chimichurri as his personal favorites.
Savlani also made “A Spark of Madness” and her signature line of “Spark Sauces” available for purchase at The Farm, with the cookbook retailing for PHP 2,600 and the sauces retailing at PHP 2,900.
The cookbook contains all of the recipes in “A Mad Dinner,” making it possible to recreate this unique dining experience at home.
Savlani has launched a series of restaurants across Asia and Africa, using her philosophy of making dishes three-dimensional; bringing together elements of sugar, spice, and salt to create memorable culinary experiences.
The dinner was done in collaboration with The Farm’s Vegan Vegetarian restaurants ALIVE and PRANA, an Ayurveda Restaurant serving Indian-Vegetarian cuisine driven by the which mission of providing life-giving energy through food; directly in line with Savlani’s foolproof and flavorful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free range of dishes.
THE FARM AT SAN BENITO
#119 Brgy. Tipacan, Lipa City, Batangas 4217, Philippines
www.thefarmatsanbenito.com
ABOUT THE FARM
The Farm at San Benito, a multi-awarded, eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort located in Lipa, Batangas, only 90-minutes’ drive from Manila Airport, Philippines, rests on 51 hectares of lush green jungle, with a stunning view of Mt. Malarayat, and a powerful life-giving energy radiating within the property. The Farm has been honored with over 80 prestigious international awards including “Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World” from SENSES Germany which made its mark as one of the leading medical wellness destinations in the world.
Celebrating 20 years of holistic health, The Farm offers science-based, evidence-guided and results driven approach to optimal well-being. Programs are designed to address and treat chronic illnesses and lifestyle diseases, naturally and holistically. The Farm’s medically-supervised programs are Immune Support, Post-COVID Recovery, Holistic Detox Cleansing, Radiation Detox, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention, Heart Health, Holistic Cancer Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Yoga & Raw Food Retreat, Sleep Induction, Post-Natal Care, Fertility, Hormone Regulation, Smoking Cessation, and Beauty & Longevity are carefully planned and conducted by internationally trained integrative medical doctors and licensed health professionals.
The Farm has also proudly remained COVID-free, as a result of its world-class safety protocols, on-site testing center, and the sanitation of all rooms and facilities with Sanivir Smoke, proven by international laboratories to effectively eliminate all types of virus including coronavirus on surfaces and in the air. The Farm is also the first in the country to use the BetterAir solution that disperses environmental probiotics in all enclosed spaces to create a clean, pathogen and allergen free healthy indoor environment
With only 60 exclusive suites and villas, a well-maintained property, world-class service, and the Filipinos' nurturing touch, The Farm offers guests an unparalleled life transformative healing holiday.
Savlani has launched a series of restaurants across Asia and Africa, using her philosophy of making dishes three-dimensional; bringing together elements of sugar, spice, and salt to create memorable culinary experiences.
The dinner was done in collaboration with The Farm’s Vegan Vegetarian restaurants ALIVE and PRANA, an Ayurveda Restaurant serving Indian-Vegetarian cuisine driven by the which mission of providing life-giving energy through food; directly in line with Savlani’s foolproof and flavorful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free range of dishes.
THE FARM AT SAN BENITO
#119 Brgy. Tipacan, Lipa City, Batangas 4217, Philippines
www.thefarmatsanbenito.com
ABOUT THE FARM
The Farm at San Benito, a multi-awarded, eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort located in Lipa, Batangas, only 90-minutes’ drive from Manila Airport, Philippines, rests on 51 hectares of lush green jungle, with a stunning view of Mt. Malarayat, and a powerful life-giving energy radiating within the property. The Farm has been honored with over 80 prestigious international awards including “Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World” from SENSES Germany which made its mark as one of the leading medical wellness destinations in the world.
Celebrating 20 years of holistic health, The Farm offers science-based, evidence-guided and results driven approach to optimal well-being. Programs are designed to address and treat chronic illnesses and lifestyle diseases, naturally and holistically. The Farm’s medically-supervised programs are Immune Support, Post-COVID Recovery, Holistic Detox Cleansing, Radiation Detox, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention, Heart Health, Holistic Cancer Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Yoga & Raw Food Retreat, Sleep Induction, Post-Natal Care, Fertility, Hormone Regulation, Smoking Cessation, and Beauty & Longevity are carefully planned and conducted by internationally trained integrative medical doctors and licensed health professionals.
The Farm has also proudly remained COVID-free, as a result of its world-class safety protocols, on-site testing center, and the sanitation of all rooms and facilities with Sanivir Smoke, proven by international laboratories to effectively eliminate all types of virus including coronavirus on surfaces and in the air. The Farm is also the first in the country to use the BetterAir solution that disperses environmental probiotics in all enclosed spaces to create a clean, pathogen and allergen free healthy indoor environment
With only 60 exclusive suites and villas, a well-maintained property, world-class service, and the Filipinos' nurturing touch, The Farm offers guests an unparalleled life transformative healing holiday.
ABOUT CG HOSPITALITY
CG Hospitality, the hospitality wing of CG Corp Global has a proud history of successful joint ventures in the hospitality sector with esteemed partners and owns some of the most iconic assets globally with some of the leading hospitality brands over two decades such as Taj, Taj Safari, Vivanta, Jetwing, Radisson, Ekho, Fairmont and its own brands The Zinc, The Fern, Summit, The Farm and so on. CG Hospitality portfolio comprises over 142 hotels & resorts in 12 countries and 101 destinations with over 8,272 keys. By 2025, the portfolio is expected to grow to over 200 hotels and 10,000 keys.
ABOUT A SPARK OF MADNESS
A Spark of Madness is an Asian Vegetarian cookbook with 116 recipes covering regions from Thailand to Taiwan, Indonesia to India, Seoul to Singapore and beyond. Whilst some recipes are classics and stay true to their cultural origins, others have experienced “A Spark of Madness.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & SPARK GIRL
Instagram: @asparkofmadness
Simran Savlani is not your typically trained chef, nor is she a food writer. Funnily enough, she is notorious for not following recipes, yet the kitchen is her canvas, and the recipes in her book are developed through years of following her passion. A Restaurant Management graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Simran is adept at melding cuisines, flavours, and ingredients, and has launched restaurants across Asia and even Africa. When whipping up a dish, her aim is to make it three-dimensional, bringing together elements of sugar, spice and salt to give you the perfect bite. You can always find her smiling whilst digging into a bowl of noodles at your neighbourhood dai pai dong. www.asparkofmadness.co
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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