We are experiencing some heavy rains on island these past few days. Which can only mean, we have cozier evenings inside. Hence, I’ve decided that for my next recipe, I’ll be recreating a family favorite which is ginataang kalabasa (or Filipino coconut squash stew). Three things to love about this recipe: it’s very…
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Vegan Sisig
Sisig (see-sig) is a classic Filipino Kapampangan dish (or a dish that originated in Pampanga, Philippines – a region in Central Luzon). It is a delicacy, traditionally, made with pork often served on a sizzling plate and flavored with bird’s eye chili and calamansi (Philippine lime). The word sisig derived from sisigan which…
Mushroom “Carnitas” Tacos
I’m going to be completely honest here. Tacos, plant-based or not, are a process to make. It takes quite a number of preparations from choosing your base (tortilla), flavoring your “core protein”, to the choice of vegetables, the sauce and condiments, and the garnishes. But what makes a plant-based vegan taco much significant…