In line with this year’s theme, “Ugaliing magtanim, sapat na nutrisyon aanihin!” The National Nutrition Council Region XI has chosen Wynward Garden Bistro as the launching venue for it offers a garden-to-kitchen organic food-eating experience. The event was conducted on July 2, 2018 and participated by members of the Regional Nutrition Committee composed of Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) representing their offices, NGOs, and local media groups.
The launch started with a welcome address by Dr. Maria Teresa L. Ungson, the Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator of the National Nutrition Council XI discussing the benefits of having a home food garden in every household that aside from supplying our body’s daily need for nutrition, it is also economical. One of the highlights of the launch was the live cooking demo (Chicken Pesto Pasta) by Chef Rodelio Carmelo F. Dalisay, lifestyle chef, Professor, and the propietor of Wynward Garden Bistro. He demonstrated the right method of cooking vegetable dish and gave tips on how to maximize the ingredients available around the bistro followed by a ceremonial toast with an organic cocktail (Lemon grass-ginger juice) also prepared by Chef Melo. Everyone was encouraged to be a part of the Council’s mission of promulgating good and proper nutrition, and participants signed on the wall of the Pledge of Commitment.
Wynward Garden Bistro is proud to support the growing trend of Filipinos wanting to have a healthy lifestyle, more are being selective in eating healthy food by preferring naturally or organically grown food. It is located at Dalisay Compound, Bajada, Davao City.