The changing of the seasons often comes with a shift in food choices. Certain dishes and drinks become available only at certain times of the year. Just like snow in winter, dry yet colorful leaves in autumn, and new growth in springtime, there is a tendency to lean...
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Eleanor Satuito
Rice misunderstood
A quick look at the Philippine food staple often getting a bad health rap
Green on the go
The unending quest for healthy and sustainable food amid changing lifestyles
The complex simplicity of the halo-halo
The beloved summer treat Halo-halo is like an unofficial symbol of summer in the Philippines. The longing for something cold and refreshing under the sweltering heat, the sweet and surprising flavor bombs that remind us of happy times is what this colorful concoction...
To Each His Own: The Versatility of the Filipino Sawsawan
In many parts of Asia, the humble boiled egg can be found anywhere, such as your local convenience store where it is kept warm in a steamer pan by the register. You can also walk over to the nearest corner where a street food vendor might have a few pieces left before...
Foodspotting | From Shelf to Table
Filipinos love food. A cultural language, no Filipino introduction is complete without food being offered off the bat, regardless of time, day, or place. Cooking, however, is another thing. Not mutually exclusive, preparing a meal also entails considerable time and...
Iloilo: UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2023
Tasting Cities: A series featuring the local cuisine, people and places, and everything food The City of Iloilo has been named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the latest UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for 2023. The list was revealed on World Cities Day, adding...
Anuga 2023 participation generates USD22.92M export sales for Philippines
Twenty four exhibitors from food and beverage (F&B) trade and manufacturing helped the Philippines bring in a total sales value of US$22.92M from its participation at Anuga 2023, held in Cologne, Germany last October 7-11, 2023. Anuga, considered one of the major...
PH records US$10.36M sales from CAEXPO 2023
Ripe with opportunities, the Philippines generated sales totaling US$10.36M from the recently concluded 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC) in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China last September 16-19,...
Bridging Horizons: PH showcase exports, investment opportunities in China-ASEAN Expo 2023
The Philippines continued to strengthen foreign export and trade relations as it brought local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) front and center at the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 held in Nanning, China from September 16 to 19, 2023. The Philippine...