A big banner was flying atop the Cebu Convention Center.
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Culinary Regional Trials,
July 19, 20XX
Sponsored by Culinary Organization of the Philippines
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Three days more, and the competition would begin. She had been traveling with Clarence while learning from different cooks in the places they went to. It was a worthwhile experience. However, the chefs were too polite to her as she was regarded as the boss' girlfriend, which was frustrating for her. She wished they would be honest with her in every way. Good thing, the lover boy was always there, guiding and teaching her about what he saw needed improvement.