It is an understatement to say that the Philippines is a foodie’s paradise. Every region has something unique to offer, whether people crave classic home cooking, fine dining, or even street eats. But when it comes to heritage dishes, Western Visayas usually dominates the list of culinary...
The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
When two chefs get married, expect a feast for the senses THE BIG DAY Don and Monica's grandiose ceremony screams elegance Passionate men who take pleasure in doing purposeful things are pure gold. Once Linamnam chef Don Baldsano puts his mind and heart into something, whether it’s bleeding in...
SM Group throws massive support behind Dinagyang, the mother of Philippine festivals MERRYMAKING ON CALLE REAL Contingents from different tribes of various barangays in Iloilo City presenting their dance in the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration at the Freedom Grandstand (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over...
Every food trip to Iloilo led by Chef Tibong is a new adventure ARRÒS NEGRE Chef Tibong's paella negra Last year, I had the pleasure of visiting the food haven of the Philippines courtesy of a dear friend, Iloilo culture champion Chef Rafael “Tibong” Jardeleza. The coverage was the annual...
Technology is changing everything in our world. How is it changing our food? We turn to our favorite chefs for answers I think technology will facilitate easier access to food, hence the success of the delivery apps. There are definitely more ingenious ways we can use technology to advance food and...
But it's not the food, it's the people ILONGGO HERITAGE CUISINE CHAMPION Chef Tibong Jardeleza at the 1930s heritage house Nelly Garden in Jaro (Noel Pabalate) I might as well have been born in Iloilo. Or maybe not, lest I take it for granted like I take for granted Manila, where I was born and...
The chef releases a line of wagyu products and a new burnt Basque cheesecake flavor LOVE FOR EVERYTHING FILIPINO Chef Chele, on the left, with Rica Buenaflor harvesting gabi leaves from a field at Baranggay Lanipga, Camarines Sur, to use as an ingredient to make what he calls 'real' laing. (Photo...
How the monumental occasion will be observed later this month, and an exclusive look at Iloilo City during the pandemic UNDYING DEVOTION Dinagyang primarily honors the Senor Sto. Nino (Photo by Mayad) At the heart of the Philippines lies the Queen of all festivals. Dagyang fever is in the air!...
