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…
Astig Vegan, The Cooking Show
I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be launching a cooking show on YouTube! I realize that it’s no longer enough to tell how my recipes are made, but to show them as well. I’ve been inspired by the people following and recreating my recipes and I think it would do more justice to their effort…
Pastel Recipe
Pastel is a creamy Filipino dish made of vegetables, milk, and chicken. It’s pronounced “Pahs-tell” with the emphasis on the second syllable “tel”. In Spanish, it means “cake”. You’ll find Pastel usually served at special gatherings and parties most likely because people find it intricate to make. The vegan version though cuts down the labor…
Citrus Bloghop: Kalamansi Coconut Risotto
A fusion between Italian and Filipino, Kalamansi Coconut Risotto is a creamy rice dish I like to refer as “the ultimate comfort food”. It calls for simple cooking steps yet results in complex flavors that gradually reveal in every bite. Risotto is traditionally Italian but the ingredients, kalamansi citrus and coconut make it Filipino. I’m glad I…
Vegan Tinola
The clock is ticking. My friend has asked me for a Vegan Tinola recipe because she’s cooking it for her Christmas Eve party, or as we Filipinos call, Noche Buena. And because Noche Buena is only a couple of days away, I have to cut to the chase and publish this post already. So here you go, I…
Vegan Filipino Sopas Recipe
Sometimes, I get so busy with work and everyday life that I end up not having time to prep for a meal. When this happens, I raid my pantry and fridge and check what’s available. One good thing about being vegan is that you learn how to be creative with food. In the pantry, I…