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 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…
TOP 5 TIPS: How to Plan for a Vegan Wedding
I recently got engaged in the most romantic way (on a theater stage after the play I was in). I never really thought of my dream wedding before, but when Chris proposed, I became obsessed with all the possibilities of a beautiful wedding – the dress, the venue, and of course the food. I also dreamt…
Shredded Cabbage Salad with Kalamansi juice
Spring is officially here in the US. The temperature is rising and the sun starts to linger at night (until 7pm!). I find myself craving for something refreshing in this warmer weather. I still have some leftover kalamansi from making a marmalade so I thought of making Shredded Cabbage Salad with Kalamansi juice. I love the crunch…
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…
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…
Vegan Filipino: Pinakbet Stew
Pinakbet is a hearty Filipino stew made of vegetables like squash, eggplant, string beans, okra, and many more. It’s traditionally seasoned with onions, garlic, and bagoong or shrimp paste but you could also use soy sauce. It has a nice savory taste that pairs well with a side of rice-make it brown rice or quinoa…
10 Non-Vegan Establishments in the Philippines that offer Vegan options
I’m introducing a new segment. Every Friday, I’ll introduce top lists of vegan finds called #FridayFunList. This week, I’ll start with the vegan dishes I’ve found and enjoyed at non-vegan establishments during my trip to the Philippines last May. The list is not based on any ranking. MAX’S RESTAURANT, GREENBELT MALL 5, MAKATI CITY Max’s…