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…
Turon with Jackfruit Recipe
There’s no magic trick here. No big, ta-dah moment. No vegan substitutions you need to seek. Turon is a Filipino dish that is traditionally vegan. So what I will be sharing here is the traditional way of making it. That is if you really must have a recipe for it. After all, Turon is so simple…
Unspoken rules at palengke/public markets
Doing your grocery shopping at a public market or palengke may seem like a no-brainer. Just head there, get the stuff you want and pay, then get out of there. But after several trips to different palengkes, I realized palengkes have unspoken codes or rules. So, I thought of sharing my observations with you in…
Katuray Flowers
I’ve heard of the word, “katuray” before, but it’s usually to denote something derogatory or insulting. Last Sunday, I chanced upon katuray flowers for the first time. I found them at Legazpi Sunday Farmers Market in Makati. Farmers’ markets here are different from public markets or palengke. Farmers’ markets are usually available only once a…
Vegan Dinuguan, Updated and improved recipe (with video)
Dinuguan is a blood stew that may seem unappetizing but reveals to be surprisingly tasty and flavorful. It was one of the dishes that I missed when I became vegan. Back then, I would get slightly offended when someone would say they don’t like Dinuguan because it’s gross. Of course, now that I’m vegan and…
How to Use an Unglazed Clay Pot / Palayok
When my family and I visited Ilocos, I bought a small clay pot or palayok at an earthenware stall. Weary of my past failures of cooking in an unglazed clay pot, I asked the vendor for any advice. She said to look for ones that do not have any cracks or holes on the bottom….
13th Annual Manila Food and Beverage Expo
From the past three months living in the Philippines, I have observed that people here are opening up to new concepts. Before, Filipino cuisine resides only in people’s homes and small eateries. But now, I could spot many restaurants that are proud they are serving Filipino cuisine. Not just that, they are proud to be…
10 VEGAN FILIPINO DISHES UNDER P100 (MAFBEX tickets Giveaway)
During my stay in the Philippines, I’ve talked to some Filipinos who have expressed interest in vegan cooking. The only thing stopping them is the stereotype that vegan food is expensive and inaccessible. So, I have put together a video featuring ten of my recipes that would cost only 100 pesos each. I hope Filipinos…
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