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1. Filipino Pasta Recipes January 07, 2008 Pop into any party and chances are there’s a large helping of pasta on everyone’s plate. Next to rice and pancit, pasta is no doubt one of the most popular party foods in the Philippines. That’s why you’ll find it in most Filipino food chains, although it’s not considered fast food anywhere else in the world. Yes, it’s not exactly part of Filipino cuisine, but we’ve found ways to make it fit in with our tastes. But if you’ve been to enough parties, you’ll notice there’s hardly any variety in Filipino pastas. There seems to be a standard: the sauce has to be bright red, there’s got to be ... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

2. Filipino Recipes for Meat Lovers January 07, 2008 Ask any Filipino what his favorite viand is and you’ll get a fairly small range of answers: adobo, sinigang, barbecue, roast beef. Filipinos are born meat lovers, and Filipino cuisine is naturally heavy in meat and meat-based dishes. Part of it is because livestock is one of our top industries. Sure, we have our vegetable soups and salads, but an everyday meal is rarely complete without a serving of meat. But once in a while, we get tired of the same old meat dishes. Even the world’s most passionate meat lover can’t eat the same adobo recipe for a week. But that’s the best thing about Fil... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

3. Getting Adventurous With Filipino Food January 03, 2008 When you think of Filipino food, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the usual fare: barbecue, kare-kare, bistek, or rice cakes. But we tend to forget the more interesting parts of Filipino cuisine, the foods we probably eat more often than the traditional Filipino recipes. I’m talking about adventurous food: street food, exotic dishes, and unusual regional delicacies. Adventure eating has come a long way from its rough beginnings. From an infamous underground market, it has gained acceptance in mainstream cuisine and even become a considerable tourist attraction. If you’re up... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

4. Filipino Finger Foods December 27, 2007 There are few things worse than hosting a party and realizing that you’ve run out of food to serve. Filipinos are the world’s biggest foodies, and in this country, a party isn’t a party without a table overflowing with food. And in a place where there are at least three major feasts to host every year, making sure everyone is fed can be a challenge. Often, the problem is that we tend to choose traditional Filipino food recipes that take all day to make. These days, you can usually get away with serving a variety of finger foods instead of a bucket of rice and three or more viands. Not all... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

5. Filipino Food for Children's Parties December 26, 2007 Ask any parent and they’re sure to agree: feeding kids can be a nightmare. It’s hard to find a balance between foods that are healthy and foods that they actually like. If you’re lucky, your child will have a number of favorite foods and refuse to eat anything else. Each meal is a struggle, and more often than not, it ends up in a tantrum or a food fight (sometimes both). So just imagine the trouble of planning an entire party, where the guests are all growing children with their own moods and preferences. Well, here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be all that troublesome. With careful pl... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

6. Filipino Food Alternatives to Junk Food December 18, 2007 You’re starving after a long day at work, but there’s nothing in the fridge. So you run to the nearest store and grab something to eat—a bag of chips, a candy bar, or a can of soda. This is what a typical afternoon is like for a lot of kids and young adults. Unfortunately, it can hardly be called healthy eating. Junk food is loaded with empty calories—calories that have no corresponding nutritional value. Basically, they make you fat but don’t make you any healthier. Before you know it, it can take its toll on your health. If you need to munch in between meals, Filipino food is a much ... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

7. Filipino Recipes for the Weight-Conscious December 15, 2007 We’ve always been known for our love of food, but for most people, that hearty appetite comes at a price. With our increasingly hectic lifestyles, there’s hardly any time to exercise or get fit. Add to that the fact that Filipino cuisine tends to be high in fat and calories. Yes, it’s great food, but you have to admit it’s not exactly healthy. But before ditching that adobo or taking out those South Beach cookbooks, here’s some good news: there is such a thing as low-fat Filipino food. In fact, you can make any dish diet-friendly with just a few simple tweaks—without giving up any of th... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

8. Time Saving Tips for Filipino Cooking Recipes December 14, 2007 Did you know the average Filipino spends more time commuting to and from work than eating? With our busy work schedules and fast-paced lifestyles, it can be really hard to find time to sit down for dinner, let alone shop and cook for it. Add to that the diversity of Filipino cuisine and the complexity of most Filipino cooking recipes. But before you resign yourself to a life of fast food and instant noodles, here’s a secret: you can make an entire meal—not just a dish hastily tossed together—in less than an hour. The key to faster cooking is maximizing your time. With a bit of skill and ... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

9. Healthy Filipino Food Lunches December 12, 2007 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to scrimp on lunch. Whether you’re in school or at work, you need that midday meal to keep up your energy for the rest of the day. If, like most students and yuppies, your idea of a regular lunch is soda and crackers, you’re a long way from eating right. So what makes a healthy lunch? If you want something that’s light but filling, Filipino food is your best bet. For one thing, it’s cheaper than buying fast food or ‘light’ snacks like coffee and cookies. It also lets you choose exactly what goes into your fo... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

10. How to Make Your Kids Love Filipino Food December 09, 2007 Feeding kids can be tricky: let them pick their food and they’ll choose junk, give them healthy food and they won’t touch it. If you’re a parent, you’re probably familiar with the tantrums that come with every meal. But it doesn’t have to be that way, especially if you know your Filipino food. Our dishes are naturally healthy and flavorful, so there’s sure to be something your kids will love. If they’re really picky, you can always tweak the old Filipino food recipes to match their tastes. Sometimes all it needs is a little extra spice or a change in presentation. Still confused? Here a... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

11. Filipino Food Party Planning December 06, 2007 So you’re planning a little get-together for your friends, and you’ve got a mental list of foods to serve and people to invite. If you think planning a party is that simple, you’re in for a surprise. For one thing, there’s no such thing as a ‘little get-together’ when you’re in the Philippines. Filipinos love a good party, and they’ll go great lengths to have a feast every chance they get. Unfortunately, we’re a bit less enthusiastic about putting the party together. How do you know which foods to serve, or how to go about making them? No worries—Filipino parties are really quite simple... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

12. Top 10 Fruits in Filipino Cuisine December 03, 2007 If there’s one thing Filipinos are blessed with, it’s the abundance of tropical fruits in the country. We literally have hundreds of species of fruit, most of them edible and many a vital part of Filipino food and culture. You may not see a lot of them if you’re in the city, but take a drive in the provinces and you’ll see miles and miles of fruit plantations. Many of our fruits are considered exotic and valuable in other countries, so we’re lucky to have them in our own backyard. If the only fruits you know are apples and oranges, it’s time you broadened your palate. Here are ten of th... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

13. Spices in Filipino Cuisine December 03, 2007 It’s no secret that Filipino cuisine is one of the best in the world, but like any good food, it has to have its secrets. Few people have really mastered authentic Filipino food—not the washed-down fare you get in fast foods and diners, but real, home-made native dishes. Although most of us can whip up something when we need to, it can be hard to capture that distinct Filipino taste. So what really goes into our food? How do you make your food taste truly Filipino? There’s really no single answer, because no one can define our food—we come from a hodgepodge of cultures, after all. But one... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

14. Filipino Food Rice Toppings November 27, 2007 Rice has always been the staple food in Filipino cuisine, but until recently, plain and fried were the only varieties we knew. It was only a few years ago that we started playing around with rice recipes such as java, garlic, chili, and Chinese. But what seems to be a hit among Filipinos is rice toppings, wherein meat and vegetable dishes are served on top of a box of rice. It’s the same old Filipino food, but packed in a light, convenient way. You’ve probably seen them in malls, sidewalks, and school cafeterias. But although they come in handy on busy days, they’re often overpriced, es... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

15. Pastries in Filipino Cuisine November 25, 2007 There’s no better way to cap off a hearty Filipino meal than with something light and sweet for dessert. No, not ice cream or milkshakes, although those are great too—we’re talking about native Filipino desserts. If you think sweets have no place in Filipino cuisine, you can’t be further from the truth. From simple sugar-raised doughnuts to elaborate cakes, there’s always a sweet Filipino food that’s sure to satisfy that sweet tooth. But one dessert that deserves a mention is the Filipino pastry. Although not as popular as our kakanin or rice cakes, Filipino pastries are a steady favori... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

16. All-Filipino Desserts November 22, 2007 All Filipinos seem to be born with a sweet tooth, and most of us never really outgrow it. We’re never too old for a candy bar or a rich filled doughnut. That’s why desserts have always been a big part of Filipino cuisine. For many of us, a meal isn’t a meal without something cold and sweet to top it off. It doesn’t matter if your meal consists of rice and dried fish; without dessert, it’s simply not complete. However, our idea of dessert has evolved a lot through the years. Ask any kid what his favorite dessert is and he’ll most likely say ice cream, cake, or something not really Filipino... (read more) Author: Carlo Villamayor

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