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June 2015
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Lifestyle / Entertainment
Tribute to Tom Thomson of the Group of Seven
O Canada It is Winter Time
Photos by Bert Morelos
Artist Rod Pedralba.
Featured Artist: Rod Pedralba
VANCOUVER SOCIAL CORNER
By Bert Morelos
Rod Pedralba was born in Southern
Philippines and was trained as an
architectural draftsman prior to coming to
Vancouver in 1974 as a landed immigrant.
He pursued his passion for painting
when he met his Mentor, SYM Sofronio Y
Mendoza a renowned Filipino Canadian
Artist. His other influence includes Robert
Bateman, Harris Ching, The Group of
Seven, 19th and 20th Century Masters.
Rod has mastered the use of variety of
mediums such as: acrylic, oil, watercolor
and pastel. He started painting with a
blend of realistic and impressionistic styles.
His recent works has evolved into
a modern vision characterized by a
harmonious pattern of shapes creating a
unique form of Cubism. Rod's dynamic,
imaginative expression and composition,
creates a distinct touch of vibrant
complementary and analogous colours. As
a predominant "Nature Artist", he logically
and rhythmically transformed these images
into works of art.
His subject matter comprises of wildlife,
landscapes and human interest. His
wildlife subject was the category in which
he won two major awards sponsored by
the Western Art Circle. It was the Picture
of The Year Award and Best of The Show
Award 86/87.
Rod is a member of the prestigious
Dimasalang III International Group of
Artists in Vancouver which was formed by
their Leader, SYM Sofronio Y. Mendoza.
Dimasalang III International Group of
Artist is currently having an exhibit at the
Surrey Art Gallery which was opened to the
public May 2 and will wind up July 4, 2015.
Tribute to SYM Mendoza
Palengke
Food
Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken
EASY & DELICIOUS
By Tota Mendez
If you are a lover of heat and have not
heard of Sriracha then you don't know what
your missing!
This flavourful hot sauce is now a
household name and as a matter of fact,
Sriracha is coming out with Sriracha
flavoured snacks because of it's popularity.
This dish is so easy to make during a week
night.
Great pairings with a nice cold Pilsner
to wash it down. If you feel like going one
step further, this dish will also go well with
Coconut Rice and steamed vegetables.
It is truly a delicious and tasty meal.
A bit of warning though, if you're not in to
the heat cut down the hot ingredients in
half. Enjoy!
Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken.
Photo by Tota Mendez
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha paste
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
Directions:
1. Cut the chicken thighs in to bite size
pieces, set aside.
2. Combine the rest of ingredients, except
oil, onions and garlic. Mix well with the
chicken.
3. Marinate meat for at least 1 hour or at
least overnight for that burst of flavour!
4. Heat pan to medium or medium high
heat, add oil. Saute onions and garlic and
fry chicken until lightly browned.
5. Serve with steamed rice and your
favourite veggies.