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You can’t claim to be an Ilocano (someone from the Ilocos Region in Northern Philippines) if you haven’t had dinengdeng. It’s basically a vegetable stew akin to pinakbet or the French ratatouille.
Read MoreWhen one thinks of salads, it is usually about leafy greens topped with some favorite dressing. But recently, since I went on a no-rice diet, broccoli and cauliflower were my ‘go to’ vegetables to complement my meals. So I thought why not concoct something using these abundant veggies in Baguio City.
Read MoreBaguio City’s anti-profanity ordinance is goddamn controversy.
Read MoreFind out why a traditional Philippine wedding could cost you an arm and a leg.
Read MoreQuinoa is a very late addition to my diet and home menu. Since being introduced to this gluten-free, protein-rich South American staple, it has become a favored item on the dining table — for myself and for occasional guests.
Read MoreFind out what’s holding back the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Philippines.
Read MoreTo the author, preparing pinikpikan is no picnic.
Read MoreCallos is a stew common across Spain, and is considered traditional to Madrid where it is referred to as Callos a la Madrileña. It contains ox tripe and chickpeas, blood sausage and bell peppers. Chorizo sausage may also be used.
Read MoreIt was only recently that I discovered that the sayote fruit can also be eaten raw and made into a refreshing chilled salad. It’s great for the hot summer months to complement your meat or fish dishes.
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