From Baguio to Ilocos: Where to find really good food
Last week, I got an invite to travel to the various provinces of Region 1. Of course, I was excited to go. I followed all the safety protocols before leaving:
October 29, 2020
Last week, I got an invite to travel to the various provinces of Region 1. Of course, I was excited to go. I followed all the safety protocols before leaving:
Since many restaurants remain closed, I have been trying home-cooked food during the quarantine, such as ube pan de sal, baked sushi, steaks and cookies. I have been pleasantly surprised
After three months of delivery food and making and eating home-cooked meals, it was very nice to sit down and be served again, as restaurants have reopened. I didn’t
Filipinos always find amusing ways to divert attention from any tough situation. While the rest of the world is focused on controlling the spread of the coronavirus, Pinoys have found
Here’s part two of my Christmas food gift suggestion list. People throwing a grand party often look for a great variety of good food. But they often forget that, at
Because of my passion for food, I’m also very health-conscious. I’m willing to try anything that will help improve my health. Last week, in one of my food tours of
For decades, there was only a handful of Pinoy restaurants—Kamayan, Galing-galing, Tipanan and Barrio Fiesta (which to me still has the best crispy pata). Many have come and gone. Only
Spanish cuisine is the main foreign influence in Filipino food. This is true in provinces such as Pampanga, Bacolod, Iloilo and many others.
Weekend markets are the place to be for foodies and others who pretend they’re on a diet. After a hard game of badminton in the country club on Saturdays,
In 1975, the Vietnam War ended with the communist victory and many Vietnamese fled. The Philippines took in Vietnamese refugees and agreed to set up refugee centers in Bataan and Palawan. Vietnamese food became popular in these places.
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