Kasoy (cashew nuts) from the tropical evergreen cashew tree “Anacardium occidentale” is a South American and Brazilian native plant that can grow as high as 14 meters, but also has more profitable dwarf cultivar that grows to a height of 6 meters. Though these are known as a ‘nut’ these are actually more of a…
Soy fried chicken is a Chinese dish rich in umami and has become a popular favorite among chicken lovers and enthusiasts of Asian flavors. The dish typically features crispy and juicy chicken leg quarters that have been marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other aromatic ingredients. What sets Chinese-style soy fried…
Purefoods corned beef, is a brand under San Miguel Food and Beverages Inc that also sells and produces other popular food brands like Tender Juicy Hotdogs, Magnolia, SPAM, Star Margarine, and many more. Dubbed the ‘gold standard’ of Filipino corned beef, it’s been eaten by many Filipinos in their childhoods, with many OFWs (oversea’s workers’)…
This Beef Hofan is a deliciously savory yet interestingly textured dish made of think chewy yet short Hofan ( rice ) noodles, tender and flavorful beef, crunchy bean sprouts, and a delectable sauce. Enjoy this as a quick lunch, filling dinner, or turn this into a vegetables filled meal by adding some leafy greens, you can…
Banana Caramel Ref Cake is a popular icebox cake in the Philippines. An indulgent summer favorite that comes in four layers of goodness, a buttery graham layer, rich creamy layer, a layer of sweet fresh bananas, and a topping of caramel. Chilled for a few hours to overnight. This fruity dessert will surely earn a…
Alaska Milk or the Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) is a Filipino brand, from Holland Milk Products Inc. a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina Dutch brand, and has no affiliation to the US state of Alaska. They have been manufacturing milk products for Filipino homes since 1972. An iconic brand of milk in the Philippines recognized from the…
Bear Brand comes from the popular company ‘Nestlé’ (currently) introduced to the Philippines in 1892 by the then company ‘Bernese Alps Milk Company’. This powdered milk drink has become part of many Filipino children’s diets. Endorsed as a great way to intake nutrients such as Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc all of which promotes stronger…
Prem Luncheon Meat is a canned food brand similar to Spam, they’ve also similarly been used as war rations, as these were shipped in World War II to England. This versatile canned meat was Introduced by the Swift & Company in 1939, an American brand, but is now made by different brands depending on which…
Chop Suey is an American-Chinese stir-fried dish where variety of vegetables are stir fried with meat, quail eggs, and seafood like shrimps or squid. A nutritious medley of vegetables sautéed with a delectable sauce that perfectly balances the sweet, savory, and umami flavors. The Filipino version of the dish uses vegetables native to the country…
Salt, an essential ingredient not only for food but in life. A mineral mainly made out of sodium and chloride ions ( NaCl ), you can find it being used as an ingredient in almost every recipe whether sweet, savory, sour, or bitter, in drinks, in medicine that we intake or apply topically, for cleaning,…
