Is it just me or is 2016 flying by so fast? I couldn’t believe that the holiday season is almost here -again! While the holidays may be a bit stressful at times, I do like the spirit of gift-giving. One thing I learned is that even though the host insists you don’t cook or bring anything to the party, you should…
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Learning all about Yuba and Tofu, an Evening with Hodo Foods
I’m not the one to go to a party alone without knowing anyone but the host. Unlike my husband who can always work a room, I get very conscious and worse, awkward. When I was a kid, I can comfortably sit in one corner for hours without uttering a word. A timeout would be a…
5 Vegan Filipino Dishes for a Cocktail Party
Aside from family gatherings, the holiday season also calls for get-together of friends and co-workers. Sometimes these events involve finger foods and cocktails. If you’re a guest, you may not need to worry about what dish to bring. The host usually provides the food (unless the host is not vegan and you want to be a…
Soul Veg, Vegan Soul Food in Chicago
Not so long ago, I went to Chicago for my boyfriend’s sister’s bachelorette party. I was the only vegan in the group but everybody was cool about it. They even let me meet up with a friend who lives there. My friend Joy who lives there now was equally gracious. She let me choose our meeting place knowing very well…
5 Vegan Food Themes For Your Potluck
My friends and I love to get creative with our vegan potlucks. Sure, vegan is already a theme, but why stop there? It’s fun to challenge yourself and see what kind of yummy dishes you could share with your friends. Besides, almost all kinds of recipes could be found online now. If they’re not online, you still have…
Vegan Filipino Macaroni Salad
Compared to the Italian, Mediterranean, and other versions, Filipino Macaroni Salad is the sweeter and heartier counterpart. If it’s up to me, I would eat a whole bowl as entree and dessert (and I have). There’s something irresistible in the creamy elbow macaroni, sweet and tender pineapple, and savory touch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. But…
Vegan Filipino Peanut Stew, Kare-Kare, with Video
Kare-Kare is a classic and beloved Filipino stew made of meat and vegetables in thick and creamy peanut sauce. Traditionally, Kare-Kare comes with a condiment of shrimp paste or bagoong as well as a side of rice. Filipinos often reserve Kare-Kare for big parties like town fiestas, christenings, even weddings. It’s a dish that’s both celebratory and celebrated….
Vegan Filipino Chicharon, Two Ways
Vegan Filipino Chicharon is a fun little snack that has dried shiitake mushrooms coated in rice flour and sweet rice flour then deep-fried. Another way to make it is by deep-frying dried yuba skin. You could serve vegan Filipino Chicharon as a snack, appetizer, or party food. For best results, I suggest serving them with spicy vinegar…
Vegan Calamari (Astig 2.0)
I thought vegan Calamari would be perfect to eat at a game night – the NBA Finals Game 7 to be exact. I was ready with my ingredients and ready to make vegan Calamari for my family. But time flew by especially because the game was on the same day as Father’s Day and we took our dad…
How to Make Vegan Pancit Palabok (Newly Improved Recipe) (Gluten-Free)
Undeniably, Pancit is one of the most recognizable Filipino dishes in the US. After all, it’s a savory noodle dish always present at parties and potlucks. But unknown to some, Pancit comes in many forms –Palabok, Bihon, Luglog, Malabon, etc. Out of all, my favorite is Palabok. That’s because Palabok is savory and “eggy”, with orange sauce…