Cooking with bihon

Cooking with bihon

Bihon is one of the most popular types of noodles in the Philippines. Introduced by the Chinese, bihon stems from “bi,” which means rice, alluding to this type of noodle’s main ingredient. The noodle sticks are made of only rice flour and water that are formed into...

Noodle Variety

Noodle Variety

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...

Deconstructing the Filipino pancit

Deconstructing the Filipino pancit

Pancit came from the word pian-sit, which means “fast food” or a dish that can be prepared in no time. It started as a poor man’s fare, but over time has become not just a party favorite, but everyday fare for a handful of reasons—it’s easy to cook in big batches,...

Coffee Ambassador

Coffee Ambassador

Young Silvester Samonte tasked himself with making his busy mom coffee throughout the day to provide her with much-needed warmth in cold weather. Then, he fell in love.

Where to Get Local Coffee Beans

Where to Get Local Coffee Beans

The Filipinos’ love for coffee has gone beyond the energy boost it provides, but a true appreciation for their unique flavors and, ultimately, their origins.