Foodies behold, the
long wait is over. The search for great tasting spreads that go perfect with
breads and other food items now ends here since El Mateo is out to conquer each
discriminating palate.
I admit, I am a
sucker for spreads since I love almost all types of bread. Glad to be invited
to an extraordinary tasting event a few weeks ago for El Mateo Deli at Café Bene
in Makati City.
When you found the one…. El
Mateo Spreads are awesomely good!
So delighted that
El Mateo Spreads have many variants aside from their original and first ever
chili based spread called Chilicioso that comes in Chili Mango (what? yes you
heard right), Special Chili and the delectable Chili Shitake Mushroom.
Chilicioso can be compared to popular local food sambal of Indonesia and
Malaysia. But wait there’s more!
At the El Mateo
tasting event, exciting new variants of flavorful spreads were introduced.
These are- Wild Berries with Chia Seeds, Salmon Pate, Creamy Cheese and Pesto.
All are yummy.
About El Mateo
Through the
collaboration of couple Ella Valdez and Jen Alambra, El Mateo was
conceptualized. The former draws from her background in food and manufacturing
while the latter specializes in architecture and design. The brand name, El
Mateo, comes from the names of Ella
Valdez and her son, Matthew.
Armed with years in
the food industry, Ella specializes in coffee production helping local coffee
shops and local farmers. On the other hand, Jen has a degree in Architecture
and is into design. Passionate about quality food, the couple thought of coming
up with a food line that supports local agriculture as well as provide quality
food items to the consumers.
El Mateo perfected
their initial chili paste product called Chilicioso along with their coffee and
later expanded to other food items. The inspiration for El Mateo’s initial
products, a line of chili-based spreads and dips in resealable jars, came from
a 2-hectare chili farm in Porac, Pampanga, which she manages together with her
partner.
As of the moment,
you can inquire and order via El Mateo Facebook or grab
some jars from The Earth Kitchen located at White Plains, QC.
El Mateo Product Description and Price
Pastries
Assorted
Butterscotch Php 135.00/ pack
Rich chewy dessert
bar with assorted flavours to choose from:
Cashew,
Mango, Green Mango, Coffee with Walnuts,. White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate
Biscotti Php
110.00/pack
Crispy twice baked
dessert best paired with coffee or tea.
Flavor:
Dark chocolate with almond; Cranberry with walnut, Christmas (limited time
only)
Shelf Life: 6
months
Spreads
Cheese Pesto
Php135.00/110gms
Blended creamy
cheese with fresh basil herbs and spices. Ideal spread for crackers, sour dough
bagels, and other baked dishes.
Mixed Berries Chia Php110.00/125gms
Combination of
sweet ripe raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and chia seeds. Ideal for
breakfast pancakes and hot toasts.
Chilicioso Php180.00/125gms
Freshly picked,
organically grown chili with spices and herbs. Ideal ingredient for hot spicy
soup, meat and seafood dishes, and can also be used as a dimsum sauce.
Shelf Life: 3
months
Coffee (Whole beans and ground)
100% Arabica Php
125.00/ 110gms
Carefully
handpicked Philippine Arabica coffee from the high altitude farms on the
mountains of Benguet. This brew is medium bodied and is best paired with
ensaymada and other light pastries.
Blend Php
85.00/110gms
A special blend of
Phlippine Arabica and Robusta coffee that gives a flavourful rich aroma and
taste. Coffee is best paired with dessert and suitable for people who prefer a
full bodied cuppa every morning.
Shelf Life: Whole
beans: 1 year Ground: 2 weeks
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