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ABUELO RUM and Luis Garizábalo meet in Panamanian Gala

Published January 30, 2014 | By Patricia McCausland






ABUELO RUM 
and 

Luis  Garizábalo 

meet in Panamanian Gala  

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Two artisanal products came together in a GALA event. Thanks to the ABUELO Rum Company, we were able to make an amazing rum tasting that included a NAPOLEON RUM, 15 years ages, not yet in the Market.  
We had a VARELA RUM TASTING event, with the most global group of people. Aged from Millenials to Baby Boomers. From far away places like India, France and the Americas it was as perfect as we wished it was.

Thanks to Luis Garizábalo, we had the option of tasting the four rums in glass as well as in wooden containers as is traditionally used in the Colombian Caribbean hometown of mine, Barranquilla.
It is amazing how Colombian artisans can make almost anything you want, perfectly.
With time and patience they work magic with their hands. Love keeps them doing their favorite pieces. They are small, sometimes overlooked but this one time they made a very special occasion one of high glamour the perfect moment.

The delicious Panamanian Rums we tasted were the following. We include the Abuelo 7 years, with which we prepared ABUELO LIBRE, the newest in rum drinks inPanama.

Three rum curators from RON ABUELO, from VARELA Rums in Panama gave the initial taste and aromas they configure in production.


ABUELO 7 años:
Aroma: intenso, aromas complejos, madera mediana, frutas secas (dátiles y uva pasa)
Sabor: muy suave, balance entre madera, sabores tostados y frutosos.
ABUELO 7 years
Aroma: intense woody and fruity notes. (dates and raisins) 
Palate: Very smooth,  balance between wood, toasted  fruity flavors

ABUELO 12 años:
Aroma: mucha complejidad, notas dulces-vaillinosas y especies
Sabor: balance máximo entre notas frutales, añejas, dulces y muy largo acabado.
ABUELO 12 years
Aroma: Complex, sweet vanilla notes, spices
Palate: Perfect balance between fruity, mellow fruit, somewhat sweet and long lasting back taste of aged rum.

ABUELO CENTURIA:
Aroma: notas complejas y acarameladas, alta madera y leve tostado
Sabor: largo acabado, sabor semi-dulce y maderoso.

ABUELO CENTURIA:
Aroma: caramel, highly woody and light toasted nose
Sabor: very long mouth feel and after taste, semi-sweet and woody

ABUELO NAPOLEON, is part of a new 15 YEARS finish Collection RUM, soon to be out in the market. Brown rum distilled from molasses. Aged 15 Cognac barrels flown in from France. New to the market in 2014, this 15 year old rum is the latest rum bottled under the Abuelo label. Almond, buttery notes with complex tannic flavors are amazing and new to the RUM palates. 

NAPOLEÓN:
Nose:  Aromas of new leather, buttery and dry notes
Palate:  Slight almond and complex tannic flavors


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My daughter´s wedding food by Cuquita Arias in Panamá

Published January 27, 2014 | By Patricia McCausland

Hello again from Pachi the Colombian Cook 

This time I write about the wonderful woman who was able to read my mind and create with me the most spectacular sit down dinner for my daughter´s wedding.

We met twice for conversation and details of what I wanted and came up with the following menus. One for the sit down dinner and another for the late night partiers. 
The latter a completely Latin pulled beef and guandú rice with plantains.Soon I will post those pictures too, since I haven´t got them yet. 

Thanks to Chef Cuquita Arias de Calvo  and the Bristol Hotel for a perfect job that showed all the love placed into each and every plate. 

Last but not least an amazing wedding and sweet concoction set, decorated with real orchids over a matte frosting. Simple and beautiful.

Pachi

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DR CLYDE METHOD and PACHI

Published December 22, 2013 | By Patricia McCausland
As you are well aware, the world is desperately struggling to loose weight and keep it off. 


Dr. Clyde and I are creating an invaluable nutrition resource so our readers can raise their metabolic rate and loose weight for life.
Our plan is the much-needed solution for all busy people battling with weight loss. With clear guidance on putting meals together to drive metabolism and on cooking techniques to get the most out of every minute in the kitchen, readers are expected to see just how simple the science and the culinary arts can be. Detailed yet straightforward explanations on the role of protein, fats and carbs, as well as recipes, tables and charts will be lifesaving tools forever.


Follow us! The project is divided in two parts, the science by DR CLYDE and the hands-on cooking guide by PACHI. 
  
Dr. Clyde Wilson, PhD                                               Patricia McCausland, CCP


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PACHIs first self-sustainable cafeteria

Published December 22, 2013 | By Patricia McCausland
Run by FUNCOIMPRA a first TIENDA or miniature food store that will make a feeding the children a reality. 
No need to ask for funds any more, the Tienda will make the cafeteria SELF SUSTAINABLE!

TE INVITAMOS A LA GRAN INAUGURACION DE NUESTRO KIOSCO AUTOSOSTENIBLE EN CABO VERDE.
LUGRAR: VIA FRANGIPANI (CABO VERDE), VIERNES 06 DE DICIEMBRE 2013.
HORA: 1:00P.M.  
VEN Y UNETE A  ESTE HERMOSO PROYECTO QUE CAMBIARA LA CALIDAD DE VIDA DE NUESTROS NIÑOS “EL FUTURO DE PANAMA”.
 LA FORMULA PERFECTA:
0 COMEDORES VACIOS + KIOSCOS AUSTOSOSTENIBLES =   0HAMBRE +  FUTURO.
CONTACTANOS  AL: (507) 2292544, MOVIL: 69515698. (Lic.: LUISA MCDONALD.).
CONFIRMAR   ASISTENCIA?   TE ESPERAMOS!!!!
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Patricia McCausland-Gallo is a nutritionist, pastry chef, teacher, and food writer born in the Caribbean town of Barranquilla, Colombia. She has a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Louisiana State University, attended a School for Retort Operations, and completed courses of instruction prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration.