Every week, I’m exploring vegan finds at the Asian grocery store. Depending on what I’m looking for, I would go to the one that has the best value (luckily I have three to four choices in my neighborhood). If I’m not home, chances are you’ll find me at an Asian grocery store with a tote bag on…
Ask Astig Vegan (Coconut Virgin Oil, Bread Flour, Probiotics)
Seeing all the vegan Filipino food posted on Instagram and other social media sites brings me so much joy and hope. I notice that more and more people are cooking vegan food including vegan Filipino cuisine! In fact when I attend a Filipino party, at least one parent says their kid is vegetarian or vegan; Progress! Along…
How to Make Tofu
Tofu gets bad rep for being bland and boring. Admittedly, I was one of those people who didn’t like it. Even well in my vegan years, the only way I enjoyed tofu was when it was fried. In fact, almost all my recipes had the tofu fried! On top of that, I prefer firm, extra firm tofu…
My Trick to Cutting Kabocha Squash Easily
You could find kabocha squash in many Asian cuisines including Filipino. In fact, kabocha squash is the only kind of squash I knew growing up in the Philippines. If you haven’t tried eating it yet, kabocha squash tastes sweet (sweeter than butternut squash even sweeter than pumpkin). Which dishes can you find it in? Kabocha…