MaKiNG a FiLiPinO FooDs FroM LeFtOvers
Filipinos are proud of being resourcefulness –making a great masterpieces from whatever’s lying around. That’s why most homes have at least one thing that’s recycled, whether it’s an old bottle-turned-flower vase or an old sheet reused as a doormat. But there’s no doubt we’re the best when it comes [...]

Veal is a subtle flavor so it’s best not to over complicate things. Veal is from the cow so the same food safety rules apply as for cooking beef. It must be cooked all over on the surface to eliminate any possibility of bacteria but if it’s pink in the middle then it’s still [...]

Kamoteng-kahoy (cassava) is a root crop. Even if you’re not familiar with the root crop itself, you would probably be familiar with by-products of cassava. Tapioca balls (sago) are made from cassava. Tapioca starch is the best thickener for Chinese-style stir fried dishes. Cassava suffered from some very bad publicity two years ago when school [...]

Accidental Food Inventions
These foods were accidentally invented.
Our world is filled with creative and delicious foods, but did you know that some were made by accident?

Popsicle
In 1905, an 11-year-old by the name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented popsicles. One day, he decided to make soda pop by mixing powdered soda and water. He left it outside overnight, leaving the mixing [...]