Here I go again with malunggay. What can I say? A vegetable vendor gifted me a whole bunch, and I didn’t want them to go to waste, so I thought of different ways to use them in my cooking. Granted, malunggay pesto is not an original idea. Many have tried this before, but my version…
Vegan Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipe (Simple and Easy!)
With vegan cheese, you must either buy an expensive one or make one with expensive ingredients. Not to mention, it might not be good (unless you’re already familiar with the brand). Hence, I’m thrilled to share a version that’s way cheaper than other recipes that call for cashews, nutritional yeast, and other fancy ingredients. Here…
Vegan Embutido Recipe
What is embutido? Embutido is a Filipino dish that’s a meatloaf, except it’s shaped into a log. Like meatloaf, it has all kinds of fillings like vegetables, eggs, sausages, and cheese. If that sounds like a complicated dish, that’s because it is, and you usually spot it only during special occasions like Christmas. Embutido…
Dried Goods Challenge: Oatscaldo Porridge
By the end of April, my husband Chris and I packed our bags to move to the Philippines. During this time, the pandemic, especially in Manila, was still fragile, with many lives and livelihoods affected by both the virus and the lockdown. But to continue with our unfinished business in Manila, we cautiously proceeded and…
My cat, Luke
As ironic as it may sound, even as a vegan, I never longed for an animal companion. My work schedule and personal projects require me to be out and about and I wasn’t sure if I can tend to a pet properly. But in late August of 2020, a young stray cat stumbled to our…
Vegan Ginataang Munggo Guisado Recipe
My friends and I shot this episode months ago in the Philippines and I had almost forgotten about it. Both the journey back to the states and the community quarantine preoccupied my mind. While finding a better way of easing into my new normal, I find myself spending more time in the kitchen and sharing…
Turon with Jackfruit Recipe
There’s no magic trick here. No big, ta-dah moment. No vegan substitutions you need to seek. Turon is a Filipino dish that is traditionally vegan. So what I will be sharing here is the traditional way of making it. That is if you really must have a recipe for it. After all, Turon is so simple…
Vegan Dinuguan, Updated and improved recipe (with video)
Dinuguan is a blood stew that may seem unappetizing but reveals to be surprisingly tasty and flavorful. It was one of the dishes that I missed when I became vegan. Back then, I would get slightly offended when someone would say they don’t like Dinuguan because it’s gross. Of course, now that I’m vegan and…
How to Use an Unglazed Clay Pot / Palayok
When my family and I visited Ilocos, I bought a small clay pot or palayok at an earthenware stall. Weary of my past failures of cooking in an unglazed clay pot, I asked the vendor for any advice. She said to look for ones that do not have any cracks or holes on the bottom….
10 VEGAN FILIPINO DISHES UNDER P100 (MAFBEX tickets Giveaway)
During my stay in the Philippines, I’ve talked to some Filipinos who have expressed interest in vegan cooking. The only thing stopping them is the stereotype that vegan food is expensive and inaccessible. So, I have put together a video featuring ten of my recipes that would cost only 100 pesos each. I hope Filipinos…
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