Adobong Puso ng Saging (Filipino Banana Blossom Adobo)
You know what’s criminally underrated in Filipino cuisine? Banana blossoms! I absolutely fell in love with puso ng saging the first time my Lola prepared …
Tausug Beef Kulma (Kulma Sapi)
I first discovered Tausug Beef Kulma during an unforgettable trip to Zamboanga City, where I wandered into a small, family-run eatery tucked away in the …
Sambal Chicken (Ayam Sambal)
You know those moments when you taste something for the first time and think “Nope, not for me!” – but then end up craving it …
Modern Pinikpikan Recipe
Let me share my take on Pinikpikan, a dish that holds deep cultural roots in the Philippine Cordilleras. During my college years in Baguio, I …
Dagupan Pigar Pigar Recipe
Picture this: I found myself swept up in the electric energy of Dagupan’s Pigar Pigar Festival last summer. The streets were buzzing with vendors, each …
Andoks Litson Baka Recipe (Filipino Grilled Prime Rib)
Let’s face it, Andok’s hit a goldmine with their Litson Baka. What started as another menu item turned into a social media sensation, with Filipinos …
Authentic Beef Papaitan (Papaitang Baka)
I’ll never forget stumbling upon Beef Papaitan during a rainy afternoon in Ilocos Norte. Seeking shelter in a small carinderia, the owner – a warm-faced …
Homemade Chickenjoy (Jollibee-Style Fried Chicken)
Every Filipino knows that Jollibee’s Chickenjoy isn’t just another fried chicken, it’s an institution. This iconic dish, with its distinctively crispy exterior and remarkably juicy …
Authentic Tarlac Bagis (Spicy Citrus Beef)
Let me tell you about this amazing dish I discovered during my last trip to Tarlac. One hot afternoon, while wandering through the local market, …
Adobong Manok sa Patis (Filipino Chicken Adobo with Fish Sauce)
You know that moment when you’re craving adobo but realize you’re out of soy sauce? That’s exactly how this recipe was born – a happy …