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The Origin and History of Banana Ketchup
Have you ever thought about how and why banana ketchup was invented while dipping your lumpia in said dip? When you think of a substitute to replace tomatoes a banana is not the first thing that comes in mind. Technically speaking both Bananas and Tomatoes are not even a fruit but a berry but let’s leave that discussion for another time.
Ka-In Napa Valley: Where Filipino Food Meets Fine Wine AND GOOD COMPANY
Ka-in Napa Valley will celebrate local Filipino culture and cuisine while raising money for Justin-Siena’s Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program (DISP).
Check out the purveyors and community partners will be featured at Ka-In Napa Valley.
Filipino Stews 101: Menudo, Afritada, Mechado, Kaldereta (and their Origins)
Filipino dishes to the untrained and uninformed eye can seem all the same. You've probably heard of menudo, afritada, mechado, and kaldereta. While they may have some similarities, each meal has its own particular flavor and technique of preparation. So let us take a good look at the distinctions between these four similar looking stews.
10 Quintessential Filipino Snacks That You’ll want to keep stocked always
Growing up in the Philippines opened up a whole new world of snacking for me. I spent a good amount of my childhood in the humidity of our motherland with a bag of chips in one hand and a mug of taho in the other. For those of you who are not familiar with snacks that are popular in the Philippines, I have put together a list of my favorites that I crave.
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4 Ways to Celebrate Filipino food month EVery Year
Since the official signing of the Presidential Proclamation No. 469, mainland Philippines has been finding countless ways to celebrate our cherished cuisine and I think it’s time we step up our game and eat as many meals as possible with a purpose. At least that’s what I’ll tell myself as I feast through these top 4 ideas to honor the soul of our culture.
5 Filipino Dishes With Chinese ORIGINS and Their History
The Philippines has been influenced by many other cultures, whether by trade or colonization. These influences can be seen through our cuisine. Prior to Spanish colonization, Chinese culture greatly influenced the Philippines through trading. Some of our popular dishes and well-known snacks have Chinese influence both in the name and the cooking.
The World’s First Michelin-Starred Filipino Chefs
Right now is an exciting time for Filipino chefs and Filipino food! Growing up, Filipino food was just home cooking and there weren’t many restaurants serving it. Eventually, more Filipino restaurants and food trucks began to pop-up, and smaller businesses that do catering and desserts spots were being made. Now, we get to see Filipino food in a different light, as it becomes a part of the fine dining experience. In case you haven’t heard of these chefs yet, here is an introduction to the first Filipino chefs to gain a Michelin-star!
FILIPINO CUISINE’s CONFUSED PAST | The Origins of 3 Ubiquitous FAVORITES
As a product of the Philippines’ rich history, food has become one of the things that our ancestors have passed down from generation to generation. From the pre-colonial times where trade between Indo-Malays, Chinese, and Indian goods were frequent to the Spanish rule where its influence has spanned for over 300 years. It is no doubt that our favorite dishes served at home have become a product of the country’s experience over time. Listed below are some of the famous Filipino dishes (out of SO many) and where they came from.
5 Obscure Filipino Ingredients to Upgrade Your Palette
By now, it’s no question that Filipino dishes explode with such rich flavor. Even the simplest of dishes are amplified due to the ingredients used by Filipinos. So, what gives? How do these dishes stand out from the rest? Well, to answer that, let’s look at common household pantry staples that are given a Filipino twist. The use of these ingredients in a dish surely leaves one wanting for more!
The Full Jollibee Mascot line-up
You know and love the big red anthropomorphic bee in the suit when you see him, but do you know his crew? Learn more about the full Jollibee crew and their history.
Mainstream Video Games Inspired by Filipino Culture
While Filipinos are natural gamers, always looking for fun and thrilling activities, it’s still pretty rare to find Filipino-Culture inspired games in the mainstream. So we listed some games here that take cue from Filipinos! These news games are sure to bring out the gamer out of everyone while teaching and exposing people of all backgrounds to the nuances of our rich culture.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PEANUTS (A SIMPLE FILIPINO SNACK)
Need a quick, simple snack? Garlic Peanuts is your answer.
Chef Mikey of Hoodyumz steps into the kitchen to make a twist on a simple Filipino snack!