When it comes to westernized foods, Filipinos here in the Philippines love them with lots of creams. For example, we love creamy carbonara, lasagna, spaghetti, and baked salmon. So, when Prime Pacific, the leading distributor of Omni fillets in the country, asked me to develop a recipe for them, I knew it had to be with…
Vegan Banana Bread, Tablea Kasuy Flavor
When you’re in a country that has the best bananas in the world, and you just got an oven, it only makes sense to bake banana bread. In fact, that was the first order of business when Chris and I finally got an air fryer oven. We finally gave in and bought one after a…
Vegan Pancit Sotanghon
Sotangwho? Pancit Sotanghon is a type of pancit that uses vermicelli noodles (instead of the popular bihon or thin cornstarch noodles.) Bihon usually breaks easily while vermicelli still holds, yet it’s not as tough as the luglug or thick cornstarch noodles or the canton or chow mein noodles. Pancit Sotanghon is similar to the Korean…
Vegan Tortang Talong
Thank you to Sekaya Philippines for sponsoring this post! Tortang talong or eggplant omelet is a Filipino dish usually served as a home-cooked fare with rice and banana ketchup. Very rarely do I see this dish at restaurants. Maybe people think it’s too simple to be at dining establishments. When I was a kid, my…
Dried Goods Challenge: Oatscaldo Porridge
By the end of April, my husband Chris and I packed our bags to move to the Philippines. During this time, the pandemic, especially in Manila, was still fragile, with many lives and livelihoods affected by both the virus and the lockdown. But to continue with our unfinished business in Manila, we cautiously proceeded and…
My cat, Luke
As ironic as it may sound, even as a vegan, I never longed for an animal companion. My work schedule and personal projects require me to be out and about and I wasn’t sure if I can tend to a pet properly. But in late August of 2020, a young stray cat stumbled to our…
Self-care routine during the pandemic
Picking up my pen again, so to speak. I will be sharing a series of personal insights and reflections. In this post, I share the activities that have helped me deal with the gloomy days of the pandemic and other worrying matters that can bog us down. Hopefully, you’ll find the tips helpful and applicable.
Facebook Live Chikahan is back
Just in time for the holiday season, I am rolling back the Astig Vegan Facebook Live “Chikahan.” I will be holding more live cooking demos as well as answering people’s questions on the spot. I think the beauty of the live stream is that I get to interact with you instantly. I do have to…
Vegan Ginataang Munggo Guisado Recipe
My friends and I shot this episode months ago in the Philippines and I had almost forgotten about it. Both the journey back to the states and the community quarantine preoccupied my mind. While finding a better way of easing into my new normal, I find myself spending more time in the kitchen and sharing…
Strengthening Ourselves, Strengthening Our Community
Amid the suffering, sacrifices, and isolation that the pandemic is unprecedently giving almost every one of us in the world, something beautiful is also unfolding. At first, I didn’t want to acknowledge it because doing so may seem insensitive to those who are not doing well. But I think choosing to be positive can help…
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