Recently, I was invited to appear on the TV show, “Adobo Nation” to talk about my work at Astig Vegan. I’ve been on TV before -promoting theater shows, even reporting the news, but there’s nothing like being on TV to talk about my life’s passion. I was invited to talk about my own work. I’m still pinching myself in disbelief! What’s…
Astig Vegan featured on a TV show
I’m still pinching myself. Astig Vegan has made it on television! Last Thursday I was on the television cable station, The Filipino Channel, to feature my vegan Filipino dishes. The show is called “Adobo Nation“, a magazine television show that features food, entertainment, fashion, and other hot topics in the Filipino American community. The…
Where to Eat Vegan in Napa
Call me lucky, but I have friends who are always the first to learn about upcoming vegan events in town and out. Six months ago, my friend Rosie alerted me that vegan cookbook author and vegan culinary celebrity, Isa Chandra Moskowitz will be in Napa on February 8th for a cooking tour. The event sold out quickly…
Favorite of the week: Abba Hair Conditioner
Last week, my best friend and I went to the beauty store, Ulta, just to check it out. Of course, “just to check it out” doesn’t end with anyone empty handed. I walked out of the store with this hair conditioner: Ulta was having a big sale that day. I got 50% off Abba…
Worth it or not? Rouxbe Online Cooking School
I remember when I was debating whether or not I should enroll in an online cooking school called Rouxbe. The tuition fee costs $1,500 for a six-month plant-based cooking course and I wasn’t sure if it was worth the money. After all, there are tons of free information online, right? Most of my friends and my…
Dining at Millennium Before It Closes Down
Bittersweet news. The vegan fine dining restaurant, Millennium in San Francisco is closing down. Bittersweet because it won’t be renewing its lease but it will move to another location, possibly in the East Bay. So while it’s not really goodbye but see you later, my friends and I still decided to have dinner here for one last…
Recipes and Ideas for a Vegan Brunch Potluck
To ring in the new year, my friends and I got together for a vegan brunch potluck. For the theme, we went with brunch because we love breakfast food. Breakfast food is typically loaded with meat, eggs, and dairy but veganizing it is surprisingly attainable. As long as you do your research, you’ll find the recipe you’re looking…
DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
I prefer beating the holiday rush by avoiding going to the malls because it seems like they could offer only two choices: expensive fancy stuff or inexpensive generic stuff. I plan to keep it smart and simple by baking and cooking homemade food gifts. Making my own gifts means I get to save time and energy. One…
Thanksgiving Toast to the Turkeys
This past weekend, my friends and I headed to Harvest Home in Stockton to visit an animal sanctuary. It was my first time visiting an animal sanctuary so I was very excited. I had seen photos before but meeting the rescued animals up close and personal no doubt gave a different experience. For one, I got to pet…
Where to Eat Vegan: Los Angeles
After my first successful demo at Savor Filipino, I was excited to do more. And do more demos I did. I got a Facebook message from a friend who said he knows a professor asking about me and asking if I could teach a demo showcasing my vegan Filipino recipes. I thought about it and said no….