Learning about lechon
It may not seem like it, but the history of the beloved lechon has political and religious roots. The name would suggest that lechon was adapted from the Spanish invaders who colonized the Philippines for over 300 years. Leche means “milk,” referencing the suckling...
Traditional dishes Filipinos enjoy during Christmas
No Filipino celebration is ever complete without food. Birthdays are observed with Pinoy-style spaghetti and hotdogs on sticks with marshmallows. On All Saints Day, families feast over bowls of ginataan after visiting their loved ones in the cemetery. Whenever there...
The Favorite Cookbooks of Local Chefs
Cookbooks are not only collections of recipes but also repositories of culinary wisdom, gustatory history, and communal stories. In many ways, cookbooks reveal realities about a particular culture, period in time, and notable individuals. They give a glimpse of flavor...
Chocolates with local flavors
You should know by now that, like Philippine coffee, our chocolate is truly world-class.
Coffee Desserts
Drink coffee and eat it too. That seems to be common these days since coffee-based desserts have become a thing during the pandemic.
Gifts for dads
The pandemic might make you think twice about bringing dad to his favourite steakhouse but don’t let that stop him from enjoying a great slab at home.
Food businesses that honour dads
This month, we’re paying tribute to the dads that inspire, push, and motivate.
Eating Lechon by Parts
We cannot get enough of lechon— the quintessential Filipino celebration centerpiece of whole spit-roasted pig with its crispy skin, smooth and glistening, and the tender meat, juicy and seasoned perfectly.
Many Ways with Lechon
It has been said many times before—it is not a Filipino celebration without lechon.
13 Philippine Festivals that Celebrate Food
Just how much do Filipinos love food? They organise a fiesta around it.
Cheese from the Philippines
How do you like your cheese? Soft or hard? Smooth or crumbly? Salty or creamy?