Lemony snippets

Lemony snippets

The changing of the seasons often comes with a shift in food choices. Certain dishes and drinks become available only at certain times of the year. Just like snow in winter, dry yet colorful leaves in autumn, and new growth in springtime, there is a tendency to lean...

Rice misunderstood

Rice misunderstood

A quick look at the Philippine food staple often getting a bad health rap

Green on the go

Green on the go

The unending quest for healthy and sustainable food amid changing lifestyles

The complex simplicity of the halo-halo

The complex simplicity of the halo-halo

The beloved summer treat Halo-halo is like an unofficial symbol of summer in the Philippines. The longing for something cold and refreshing under the sweltering heat, the sweet and surprising flavor bombs that remind us of happy times is what this colorful concoction...

To Each His Own: The Versatility of the Filipino Sawsawan

To Each His Own: The Versatility of the Filipino Sawsawan

In many parts of Asia, the humble boiled egg can be found anywhere, such as your local convenience store where it is kept warm in a steamer pan by the register. You can also walk over to the nearest corner where a street food vendor might have a few pieces left before...

Foodspotting | From Shelf to Table

Foodspotting | From Shelf to Table

Filipinos love food. A cultural language, no Filipino introduction is complete without food being offered off the bat, regardless of time, day, or place. Cooking, however, is another thing. Not mutually exclusive, preparing a meal also entails considerable time and...

Iloilo: UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2023

Iloilo: UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2023

Tasting Cities: A series featuring the local cuisine, people and places, and everything food The City of Iloilo has been named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the latest UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for 2023. The list was revealed on World Cities Day, adding...

FOODPhilippines Pavilion opens in China’s biggest import expo

FOODPhilippines Pavilion opens in China’s biggest import expo

The Philippines returns to full physical participation in the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Monday, November 6, 2023, as the world-class trade fair opens to all international and Chinese trade buyers. Joining the world’s biggest import-themed trade...

PH records US$10.36M sales from CAEXPO 2023

PH records US$10.36M sales from CAEXPO 2023

Ripe with opportunities, the Philippines generated sales totaling US$10.36M from the recently concluded 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC) in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China last September 16-19,...