A grand celebration in the Philippines is incomplete without an irrational amount of food, and holding court in the center of it all is the glorious lechon. This culinary tradition may have been passed on to us by our Spanish colonizers, but over the centuries we have...
Pancit is a general term to describe a wide variety of noodle dishes from the Philippines, and in this noodle-crazy country, nobody loves pancit more than transportation and logistics professional Marvin Gaerlan. This family man and rom-com fan has made it his mission...
Nothing is more synonymous with Atching Lillian than the traditional and highly-storied San Nicolas cookies. Like many of our traditional desserts, San Nicolas cookies were born from a surplus of egg yolks in the 1600s when churches were being built and one of the...
Canned tuna is a food product that is easy to store, convenient, and nutritious, making it a pantry staple all over the world. Albacore, bluefin, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna have high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the heart, bones, and joints. These...
Known for their fiery chilies and rich coconut-based stews, Bicolano cuisine has been experiencing a steady rise in popularity. The food reflects the fresh bounty that is abundant in this region of the Philippines, which is a vibrant array of seafood, pork, and...
We love potato chips, but they are no longer the only ones filling our pantries. Make way for a variety of flavorful, maybe even healthier, snacks using our locally available root crops. Fried or baked, sweet or savory: these crispy treats are sure to satisfy the...
If pansit, hopia and ube halaya are starting to become household names in the US, it’s because these Filipino chefs and food business owners are working extra hard not just in introducing our culinary treasures to that side of the world, but also showcasing their...
Since the beginning of the pandemic, people on lockdown have turned to different hobbies to keep themselves occupied as well as to calm rattled nerves. Baking offers this kind of comfort. The number of home bakers have grown exponentially, either providing their...
Halal is the Arabic word meaning “permitted” or “admissible” that covers many facets of life deemed acceptable according to Islamic law. The opposite of halal is haram, which means “prohibited.” This can be regarding lifestyle, cosmetics, fashion, but more prominently...
Held annually in Dubai, Gulfood has cemented its reputation as one of the biggest gatherings of food and beverage industry key players and decision makers, a stage where the latest tastes, trends, and innovations are unveiled. This 2022, the Philippines once again sent a contingent composed of SMEs with halal certification showcasing our local products at par with the best in the world.