How private kitchens in a time of crisis became a source of public strength The Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) will be presenting “Dreams of Cake and Ice Cream: Coping with Hunger in World War II” on Nov. 7 (Saturday) at 10 a.m. The talk, moderated by Desiree Benipayo , is the second of...
As young students, we all have our favorite treats to eat after class. There’s fish ball and kikiam , ice scramble, adobong mani , and many other street food that will surely trigger some fun memories from our days at school. Along with those memories are the vendors with whom we became friends...
Just when we think sushi bake has become a thing of the past, Quisine innovates the tray and revives the trend Photos by Joshua Tan The brilliance that is Quisine's sushi bakes It’s not a sushi roll, and it’s not casserole either. The sushi bake is the creamy, nori-wrapped, rice-stuffed bite...
Erik Matti’s “Food Lore: Island of Dreams” and Angeli Bayani recently brought home the “Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode - Philippines” and “Best Actress in a Leading Role - Philippines” respectively during the announcement of the 2020 national winners by the Asian...
Chanel burger, anyone? Filipina actress and style icon Heart Evangelista proves that her flair for fashion goes beyond couture clothes and social media. This time, she flexes her kitchen skills in a very stylish way, which is very true to her luxury aesthetic. And if you're thinking it's all about...
You just ‘Juana’ eat healthy Juana Manahan-Yupangco There’s a new Cookbook in town, and it’s Juana Manahan-Yupangco delivering on her promise to go beyond her website, FB, and IG platforms, and gifting us with a “hold it in your hands” Mesa ni Misis Cookbook. Honestly, if Juana hadn’t...
Filipino dining in Philippine literature Pahiyas festival , illustration by Manuel Baldemor It’s not Pinoy dining if it’s not a feast. And our Philippine literature has told many stories that illustrate our healthy appetite, traditional palayok ( clay pot) cooking, siesta, fiesta, flavors, and...
Siomai King, with its newest addition Boy Bondat, innovates The pandemic brought unprecedented economic slumps that hurt businesses big and small. Various industries threw in the towel as many fell prey to the pandemic and the country's economy hit its all-time low in two decades. “Everyone’s...
As palay prices continue to go down and the alleged entry of tons of smuggled corn began eating up a portion of the domestic demand, Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) asked the Philippine government to immediately implement safeguard measures for the producers of the...
Coffee Project goes digital with YouTube, Spotify, and Pinterest Beyond having their favorite food and drinks delivered from Coffee Project, its patrons can now immerse themselves in the full Coffee Project experience at home. One of the most Instagrammable cafes, the coffee shop can now let...
After over six months of being in quarantine ensued by COVID-19, more and more individuals are itching to immerse themselves in nature. And to cope with the current situation, they look for alternative ways to be surrounded by nature and greens even inside their homes. In celebration of mental...
Millers and traders are blaming the poor quality of unhusked rice being produced by farmers to the current low prices of the staple food. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) This was validated by Agriculture Secretary William Dar, who said consumers now prefer quality rice. In a statement, the Department...
