Aileen Anastacio

Did you know she wanted to be a fashion designer?

Aileen Anastacio
38, TV host (QTV's My Favorite Recipes and True Confections), cookbook writer, owner C’est Si Bon Corporation, mother to Sabrina

"I tagged along with my sister in a cooking class in Quezon City. I was around six then. I got interested but it was really my sister who cooked the whole time until we grew up. Then in college, I started experimenting because I had free time. My best friend Marivic and I would make brownies then bring it to school. After class, we would bake something. I went to the States after that then I took more classes and I got so interested that I decided to apply in a cooking school. In a funny twist of fate, I became a chef while my sister became a businesswoman."

Culinary pedigree: California Culinary Academy, and short culinary arts courses in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Italy

First cooking gig: La Nouvelle Patisserie in San Francisco. I handled the tarts and pastries; the fresh fruit tarts and all the muffins. Plus the deli. I handled the sandwiches.

If not a chef, I would have been: a fashion designer. I wanted to go to Fashion Institute of Technology but I cannot really draw.

Dining room décor: Tropical

After work hangout: Home

What made you decide to open a restaurant? Passion for food and pastries. (She owns Goodies 'n Sweets.)

What’s your favorite dessert? Banoffee. I like the texture of the banana with the chocolate.

Fave resto: Here in Manila, I like Sala and Sala Bistro. The food has been consistent. It’s fresh and not too oily.

Cake or ice cream? Cakes because it has more varieity than ice cream.

Pantry must-haves: Milk and butter. Milk to start your day. Butter to spread something on bread. Also for whenever I have to bake something.

Favorite childhood food memory: I remember eating spaghetti and meatballs with my dad in this restaurant at the Italian Village near our house in QC; they supposedly had the best Italian food then. When my dad didn’t want to eat at home, we’d eat there.

Last meal on earth: I want osso buco and lobster. With polenta. That's comfort food for me.

• carla Jul 13 2010 @ 08:10pm Report Abuse

     

  hi ms aileen,i love watching your show and i always get a copy of yummy mag.ive tried some of your recipes and they always get thumbs up in our family.. good thing i made them right..my sister lately ask if we could make fruit cake to give away to relatives and friends this Christmas, i would be glad if you could share a recipe or two since i don't have one.. thank you mucho!!!
• Chari Jun 09 2010 @ 06:08pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi! How can I get in touch with chef Aileen? Does she have an email address where I can send her a personal message? :) Thanks!
• Chari Jun 09 2010 @ 06:07pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi! How can I get in touch with chef Aileen? Does she have an email address where I can send her a personal message? :) Thanks!
• lily Wee Apr 17 2010 @ 01:07am Report Abuse

     

  hi! I always like your recipes. I bought your cook book Home Cafe. I like it. Pictures in the cookbook looks very delicious. Ask ko lang where to buy flavored liqueur and flavored syrup? keep it up the good work. tnx
• Cecil Jan 30 2010 @ 07:27pm Report Abuse

     

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• Cecil Jan 30 2010 @ 07:27pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi Chef Aileen, i miss your show on QTV My Favorite Recipe, buti na lang i can still catch you every Sunday on True Confections. Keep it up...
• angelo Jan 22 2010 @ 09:17am Report Abuse

     

  Hey guys, Aileen has a cookbook coming out this February. Here's a sneak peek of the making of "Home Cafe." (http://www.yummy.ph/Blogs-and-finds/angelo-comsti/details/447).
  
  There are events lined up in connection with the book. And there's a big chance you get to be a part of it. Watch out for further announcements in the coming days.
• Edith Matito Jan 21 2010 @ 11:05pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi ms. Aileen, Like them i also miss you on QTV's my favorite recipes, I have tried some of the recipe that you featured on the show and my kids love them. One time i would like to visit your Goodies n Sweets so i can taste something you made. Where is located? anyways take care and more power!
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• jon Jan 21 2010 @ 07:40pm Report Abuse

     

  this article forgot to ask where she discovered the fountain of youth? that must have been a typo saying she's 38...i mean, she's very beautiful, can whipped up anything in the kitchen, including, desserts, and still maintain a lovely youthful look...some really has it all...*sigh*
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• dhors Jan 14 2010 @ 01:53am Report Abuse

     

  I super miss Aileen in My favorite Recipe in QTV 11. I love her the way she host than the recent host now. Hope she gets back in that cooking show. I'm waiting. :)
• jonggay Jan 12 2010 @ 11:50am Report Abuse

     

  i agree, ms. aileen looks natural in her gig in QTV. oo nga, i wonder why she's out of the show. akala ko temporary lang. please bring her back.
• peach Jan 12 2010 @ 11:47am Report Abuse

     

  i like miss aileen sa Qtv's my fave receipes bettern na the new host. i hope she will host the show again.
• Angelo Dec 02 2009 @ 11:05am Report Abuse

     

  We at Yummy also love chef Aileen as much as you guys do. Her book, The Flavored Cup, has been out in the market since, I think, early this year. Watch out for another one of her books by the end of the year. Here's a clue on what it's about: sweets and drinks. Will notify all of you guys when it's available in the market already. Thanks.
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• larise Dec 01 2009 @ 11:23pm Report Abuse

     

  hi chef aileen.. i really love all your shows.. keep up the goodwork!
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• charo dojoles Dec 01 2009 @ 07:07pm Report Abuse

     

  chef aileen, is yourbook The flavored cup already out?
• benjie Nov 29 2009 @ 01:35pm Report Abuse

     

  hellow chef aileen....
  
  i always watch your show...
  
  plss send me more recipe that easy to make....
• NANCY T. YAP Nov 24 2009 @ 01:26pm Report Abuse

     

  Hello Miss Aileen, I always watching your shows. I like so much kasi ur so smart and u really teachES us one by one. Miss Aileen, I tried some of your recipes, its really delicious and my family loved it so much... Miss Aileen, do you have cooking school, if meron please email me your school address. I loved all your foods. Im so excited everyday to wait your time to be aired. Thank you miss Aileen, and more foods and recipes to come. take care and GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY...
• TINTIN Nov 20 2009 @ 10:09pm Report Abuse

     

  hi ms. aileen!
• hanna christina fulleros Nov 20 2009 @ 05:17pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi Aileen!Good luck sa show mo lagi kong pinapanood.
• Joy Balanon Nov 20 2009 @ 11:14am Report Abuse

     

  Hi Ms. Aileen!I really like you and your show I learn a lot from you, that's why i always make sure to have a copy of yummy mag every month.I always try to make your recipe at home and its really a click not only for me but for my family as well......Thanks!!!
• Joy Balanon Nov 20 2009 @ 11:13am Report Abuse

     

  Hi Ms. Aileen!I really like you and your show I learn a lot from you, that's why i always make sure to have a copy of yummy mag every month.I always try to make your recipe at home and its really a click not only for me but for my family as well......Thanks!!!
• AILEEN CO Nov 19 2009 @ 03:33pm Report Abuse

     

  BYE SEE YA ON TV
• AILEEN CO Nov 19 2009 @ 03:32pm Report Abuse

     

  CONGRATULATIONS,TO YOUR MANY MANY PROJECTS AND SHOWS ON ABS CBN
• AILEEN CO Nov 19 2009 @ 03:31pm Report Abuse

     

  CONGRATULATIONS,TO YOUR MANY MANY PROJECTS AND SHOWS ON TV!
• AILEEN CO Nov 19 2009 @ 03:31pm Report Abuse

     

  CONGRATULATIONS,TO YOUR MANY MANY PROJECTS AND SHOWS ON TV!
• Margot Friis Nov 19 2009 @ 02:37pm Report Abuse

     

  Hi Aileen,
  Congratulations on your continued success! I recently went to Paris and had Laduree and I thought of you! I am enjoying your blogs. Thank you for sharing.
  Regards, Tita Margot