Abra On My Mind: Tracing My Family Roots

Abra On My Mind: Tracing My Family Roots

The writer revisited Abra in the hope of seeing his grandma’s home again, but alas, his efforts to locate it were unsuccessful.

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The Happy Home Cook: Cordilleran Etag (smoked meat) in Lentil and Kale Soup

The Happy Home Cook: Cordilleran Etag (smoked meat) in Lentil and Kale Soup

I bought some etag from local vendor at a Sunday street fair on Session Road in Baguio City, and he suggested that I use it as an ingredient to enhance my soup. His one tip: since the etag is already salty, no need to add salt to my cooking. Hence, I came up with this recipe. The result? Umami – perfect combination of salty, sour, sweet and spicy!

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Dancing with the Kalinga: Homage to a Brave Past

Dancing with the Kalinga: Homage to a Brave Past

Find out why the Kalinga have a rich and heroic heritage.

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