Food
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
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
Ube is rapidly taking over the world and quickly making its way into the happy stomachs of Filipino Americans across the country. So we put together a list of some of our favorite ube infused treats that you must try!
We put together a list of some of our favorite drinks and desserts that you can make to keep cool and satisfy your sweet tooth as we journey into warmer weather.
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.
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.
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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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.
Food is the focal point of any Filipino gathering. Celebrating a birthday? You better roll up with trays of rolled up lumpia. Manny Paquiao fight? Bring the heavy hitters to the table or you’ll be the one getting knocked out. Does the day end in a “Y”? Why not cook for 50 people and invite everyone over. No matter the reason, food brings Filipinos together and today we are bringing you our Top 5 Filipino Cookbooks to Level Up your Culinary skills.
You and your significant other can’t deicide where to go this valentines day? Check out our picks of restaurants this lovely season.
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.
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!
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.
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