Tag page - food culture

Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity. In a KainCon webinar, which is part of the Filipino Food Month celebration, award-winning food writer and book designer Guillermo “Ige” Ramos quoted French gastronome Jean Anthelme...

Processing of food starts from farms. Fresh produce is collected, processed, and prepared in various ways, from farms to tables.  However, today, the term “processed food” is also linked to a negative connotation. This immediately creates a mental picture of instant noodles and other...

Moving to a place outside one’s homeland is a major life event and not everyone is lucky to have a smooth transition. The adjustment period can be tough in many aspects, including having to deal with unfamiliar dishes and practices.  Christine Mallon-Odzic, 31, a native of Iloilo City, faced...

Slow Food is an organization that aims to protect food culture and heritage all over the world. It is a global movement that involves millions of people that work together to ensure that the populace gets access to sustainable, clean, and fair food supply. Slow Food has established different...