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How This Rare ‘Dinosaur Egg’ Sea Salt is Taking Over the Internet and the Woman Behind Its Comeback, Filam Entrepreneur Lennie Dicarlo
Xroads Philippine Sea Salts is the official distributor of the asin tibuok aka the “dinosaur egg”, which is one of those products that have existed for generations, but is now getting the limelight that it deserves.
Meet the Chef Behind the Viral Dubai Chocolate, Nouel Catis, and How His Brand SNA’AP Is Crafting Million-Dollar Magic
They say the way to a human’s heart is through the stomach. According to Chef Nouel, that is false! He believes the way to a human’s heart is by tugging on one’s heritage to draw connection and nostalgia
Meet The Fresh Chefs of Bel-Air | The Culinary Duo Behind The Rock’s Ultimate Cheat Meal at Brique French Toastery
Now this is a story all about how Chef Rocky and Daniel Breiz’s lives got flipped-turned upside down, and we’d like to take a minute, just sit right there. We’ll tell you how they became the fresh chefs of a town called Bel-Air.
30+ Filipino Vendors, Endless Vibes! Inside Smorgasburg LA’s Ultimate Filipino Food Fest
“Smorgasburg L.A. provides a platform for nearly 100 small businesses curated from the next wave of SoCal’s food, beverage, and shopping scene.” and this time around they opened up their doors to the Filipino community with the “Filled Market”, a special Filipino-American history month celebration.
The Origins and Variations of Filipino Bulalo
Bulalo, a traditional Filipino soup, is beloved for its simple yet hearty flavor, featuring a rich beef broth, tender beef shanks, and the marrow inside the bone.
Feast for the Future | Celebrate Filipino Flavors at Lamon, the Bay Area’s First Zero-Waste Food and Wine Summit
We had the opportunity to sit down with Yana Gilbuena, the mastermind behind Lamon. Read on to learn more about her and this unique experience.
How FilAm Co-Founder of Crispbay Lael Abaya’s Beef Chips Are Spicing Up Snacks with Filipino, Vietnamese, and Korean Flavors
As more and more immigrant families expand to the second generation and beyond, it’s inevitable that new renditions evolve and that’s how fusion food is invented. That’s exactly what happened to three friends united by a shared love for food and rich Asian-American cultural heritage.
Meet L.A. Renigen of Los Angeles’ Olivia Restaurant
L.A. Renigen is a Filipina-American who has taken the road less traveled. Unlike most Asian second generation children, L.A. didn’t fall into familial pressure. At an early age, she was already forging her own path, taking risks and pursuing her interests and passion in the arts and acting
Fried Rice Fiesta: Its Origins and Variations Across Asian Countries
Fried rice, the ultimate comfort food and versatile dish, is a staple in many Asian countries, each with its own unique twist and flavors. Let's embark on a flavorful journey through the diverse & delightful world of Asian fried rice variations!
6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know
No one likes warm beer, so no need to build anticipation for a good time, let’s dive into 6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know!
Filipino Flavors Aloha Style | A Culinary Journey Through Hawaii's Top FilAM Chefs
Aloha foodies! Back in 2017, Anthony Bourdain proclaimed Filipino food to be “the next big thing”. We’ve arrived! Filipino food has been gaining traction and mainstream appeal. We’re seeing Filipino-American chefs represented on the Food Network and Netflix.
Here are 6 Fil-Am chefs to start your food crawl on your next visit to the islands. It’s not a proper vacation if food trips aren’t involved.
Catching up with Bites by Bianca| interview with Filam Baking Sensation Bianca Fernandez
Having been featured on some of the biggest pages like Buzzfeed and POPsugar, Bianca’s baking has caught the eyes (and stomachs) all across the internet. Learn her journey from a career in research biology to a full time professional baker is a joy and honor to share with our Kollective Hustle family.
This or That: Best Voted Thanksgiving Filipino Dishes
We took a survey of over a thousand votes to help you narrow down what everyone is craving for Thanksgiving, helping you bring that perfect dish to all your family gatherings. Time to dig in into This or That: Best Filipino Thanksgiving Dishes.
Trick OR Treat, but Make it Filipino | 8 Candies to share our culture this Halloween
The Philippines has some of the best candy / treats that you’ll ever experience. This could be a cool opportunity to show those in your community all the yummy snacks that the Philippines has to offer.
Golden State Pioneers | Filipino-American Entrepreneurs Shaping California's Natural Wine Scene
“Natty” wines (aka natural wines) are all the rage! When something is exclusive and hard to get, people’s curiosity peaks. Checkout these Filipino-owned establishments featuring natural wines, are all located in trendsetting California!
Top 6 Filipino Superfoods and Why You Should Incorporate Them into your Diet
A superfood is exactly what it sounds like: a superhero food that you should incorporate into your every day diet due to its health benefits. Superfoods are nutritious dense foods that have superpowers. Here’s a list of six Filipino superfoods that you should stock up on on our next trip to the store.
BB’s Brings the Michelin Magic To the Filipino Food Scene in Toronto
A newly Michelin rated spot is making waves in Toronto, Canada and people are traveling from near and far to see what all the rave is about. BB’s, also known as Bahay ni Bella, is rocking the food scene in Toronto, Canada
Spice Up Your Feed | Our fave FilAm & CanFil Food WIzards to Follow On IG Right Now
What’s more fun than aimlessly scrolling through Instagram, you ask? We like aimlessly scrolling through food content that makes us drool. These eight Filipino American and Filipino Canadian food gurus are continuously populating the digital world with insightful and captivating content that brings delicious dishes to our fingertips. Here are some of our favorite pages to scroll through!
The Origin Of the Halo-Halo Dessert
Halo-Halo is reigns supreme and top of mind for most Filipinos. Halo-halo, which literally translates to "mix-mix" in Filipino, is a symphony of flavors and textures that captures the essence of Filipino culture. It is a simple mix of fruits and sweet and creamy ingredients that fits the notorious Filipino sweet tooth pallet. Let’s dig to fruity center of it all and find out where this sweet treat originated from.
FilAm Owned Winston’s Cafe Spicing up the Napa Food Scene
When people think of Napa, Filipino food isn’t necessarily the first cuisine that comes to mind. But, there is a spot in downtown Napa that serves Filipino-American food: Winston’s Cafe!
We had the chance to sit down with Alex and Casaan Macaraig, owners of Winston’s Cafe along with their partner Paulie W. Brown of Paulie’s Bagels.