Sunshine Chefs

Ralph Degala

Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement (APIFM)

Chef Ralph Degala, helped bring Filipino cuisine to the forefront on season 9 of Masterchef and is continuing to do so with his latest video series Eating Good.

When given the chance to create a recipe utilizing DOLE® Chef-Ready Cuts Mango Cubes, he decided to tap into his culinary roots with a Crema de Mangga (Mango Float), which is a Filipino icebox cake made with layers of graham crackers, whipped heavy cream and mango purée, topped with diced mango and dusted with additional graham cracker crust.

Chef Degala is a board member for the Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement (APIFM) an organization that works to cultivate healthy, long-lasting and vibrant communities for Asian and Pacific Islander communities – and all communities of color. To do so, APIFM collaborates with local farmers to distribute culturally relevant produce to community institutions such as restaurants, hospitals, schools, and non-profit organizations. They also offer free educational workshops and health programs to help build stronger, healthier communities.

On behalf of Chef Ralph Degala, Dole Packaged Foods delivered 30 cases of DOLE® Fruit Bowls® that will be used at an upcoming food distribution event in LA State Historic park. APIFM has put together bags of healthy groceries for families in need. The families that receive the groceries also participate in a cooking class, put on by the organization to help educate and develop culinary skills for members of the community.

To learn more about APIFM visit www.apifm.org and follow them on social media @forwardapi

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For more delicious culinary creations follow Chef Ralph Degala on Instagram.