MARGARITA FORES
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental misplaced an distinctive daughter and a staunch advocate of Negrense delicacies and heritage with the demise of chef and restaurateur Margarita “Gaita” Forés.
Forés, a member of the Araneta clan of Bago Metropolis, Negros Occidental, handed away in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Feb. 11. She was 65.
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Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson on Friday, Feb. 14 mentioned Fores was a culinary genius who was “a steadfast supporter of our farmers, natural agriculture, and the Negros Gradual Meals motion.”
Her presence, significantly on the annual Negros Commerce Truthful, might be deeply missed, he mentioned.
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“(Fores’) culinary mastery not solely honored our wealthy heritage but in addition repeatedly elevated and innovated not solely the Filipino delicacies, but in addition the Negrense delicacies, serving to make Negros Occidental and Negros Island one of many nation’s premier meals locations,” Lacson mentioned.
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The governor mentioned Fores’ unwavering ardour and dedication to her craft will stay an inspiration to us all.
The Affiliation of Negros Producers (ANP), in a Fb submit, mentioned Fores had a deep connection to Negrense delicacies, shaping the way in which it was celebrated and shared.
“Her ardour for native substances, dedication to elevating Filipino flavors, and generosity in mentoring others leaves an enduring affect on the culinary world,” ANP mentioned.
Fores additionally continued to supply substances from Negros’ MSMEs, recognizing and championing excellence wherever she discovered it.
“She was all the time looking out for nice meals, not simply to take pleasure in, however to protect, maintain, and go on,” the ANP mentioned.
The ANP additionally mentioned Fores’ assist for the Negros Commerce Truthful went past presence, “she championed native produce, honored Negrense farmers, and labored alongside fellow cooks to introduce our delicacies to a wider viewers.”
“By her involvement, she helped form how Negrense culinary heritage was introduced, each at house and past,” ANP mentioned
“She used her affect and voice to open doorways for others, guaranteeing that native artisans, farmers, and cooks had a spot on the desk,” it added.
Forés had mentioned her love for meals started throughout her childhood days in Negros.
In addition they all the time had meals from Negros on their tables in Manila, she mentioned.
“It was a giant a part of my upbringing, it actually influenced my love for meals,” Fores mentioned.
Bago Mayor Nicholas Yulo lauded Fores for her contributions to the culinary worlds.
“We’ll bear in mind Gaita as a trailblazing lady who, regardless of her accomplishments in life and her hectic schedules, by no means forgot her hometown of Bago,” Yulo mentioned.
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Fores was the daughter of Raul Forés and María Lourdes Araneta, and the granddaughter of Negrense businessman Jesus Amado Araneta.
