The next generation of Filipino food
Get to know these culinary rockstars and their uniquely mouthwatering creations Making waves in the global scene, Filipino cuisine has been making headlines with its unique flavors and techniques. The rise to international fame of Filipino cuisine resulted in...
The Calamansi Story: A cross cultural story of Filipino migrants in Australia
Unlike Japanese yuzu, whose awareness has grown globally in recent years, the humble calamansi (Philippine lime) has not yet achieved such international recognition despite being an integral ingredient in Filipino cuisine, especially revered by the Filipino global...
IFEX Philippines 2023
The largest international food trade fair in the Philippines, IFEX Philippines, will take place from May 26 to May 28, 2023, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, Philippines. IFEX Philippines functions as a one-stop business-to-business (B2B) platform...
The Different Kinds of Chicharon
There is a type of chicharon for everyone. Chicharon is the common term for cracklings made out of animal skin. In the Philippines, there are as many types of chicharon as the number of islands in the archipelago. Ask for chicharon in one locale and then in a...
Calamansi goes global
Considered to be a cross between lemons and oranges, the Philippine lime, more popularly known as calamansi, has taken a special place in the world of desserts as it lends sweet and sour notes that work well especially in rich and decadent desserts. Just take a cue...
Cooking with calamansi
Calamansi is ever-present in the Filipino kitchen. What is sometimes called the Philippine lime or calamondin is a versatile pantry staple that finds many uses in everyday cooking. Its juice lends a unique balance of sweet and tart to dishes that no other citrus fruit...
SoCal
Calamansi plays a significant role in the Philippines’ culinary heritage—perhaps just as much as vinegar or patis. In fact, this green citrus fruit, no bigger than a shallot, is ubiquitous in Filipino cuisine, from mixing it with soy sauce to make a salty-tangy...
Adobo many restaurant ways
The thing with homestyle dishes is that you will always harbor a personal penchant for the version to which you are most attached to—your mom’s, your lola’s, the one you order every Christmas for the last 20 years. It is why you can rarely find traditional adobo in...
Bicolano specialties to try
Mentioning Bicol easily conjures mouth-watering images of Bicol Express and laing. Famed for its affinity for dishes with chili and coconut milk, this region at the southern tip of Luzon actually has a lot more going for it than just those two beloved items. Here are...
Adobo Defined
Adobo is a homonymous culinary term. In the Philippines, where it is the unofficial national dish, adobo is a cooking process that involves stewing something in vinegar, soy sauce, and other ingredients. The word adobo likely made its way around the globe centuries...
Adobo in different colors
Last July 9, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said in a press statement that it has formed a technical committee aimed at developing national standards for Filipino dishes to establish a common ground among businesses. The Bureau of Philippine Standards...