Slow Food Movement in the Cordilleras: Preserving Heritage Food and Culture “Food is the expression of the deep relation of the Cordillera people with the land, being rooted in the land which is the source of our food and of our life. What is most important is for us to document these simple recipes, cook the food using natural ingredients, and transmit this knowledge of our indigenous food culture to the … Read More
Green Tourism: Travel and Leisure in the New Normal Waking up to the sounds of the farm – the crow of the roosters, the cluck of the chickens, and the bleating of other farm animals. Opening your window and feeling the fresh morning breeze on your face. Smelling a home-cooked breakfast made with ingredients from the farm. Picking your own produce from the surrounding fruit trees and vegetable plots. … Read More
Publiquo Grillery’s World Collective Grill: Inspired by the Culinary Traveler The vibe. The food. The experience. — These words sum up what Publiquo Grillery is all about. Publiquo’s passion for taking the oldest culinary techniques to elevated levels while staying true to how global culinary favorites are cooked is nothing short of admirable. Day in and day out, you’d see flame-loving chefs and cooks do their thing in a fully-equipped … Read More
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Mangan Taku Food Crawl 2021: Celebrating Cordilleran Cuisine and the Culinary Creativity of Local Chefs The culinary creations of all five (5) creative and innovative winning chefs of the Mangan Taku Chef’s Competition were highlighted in the Mangan Taku Food Crawl 2021 from April 29 to May 2. The 3-day food crawl held by the Department of Tourism Administrative Region celebrates the creativity of local chefs as well as the diverse and rich flavors of … Read More
Mangan Taku 2021: Let’s Celebrate Cordillera Food! The Department of Tourism Cordillera Administrative Region will stage the Mangan Taku: Cordillera Food Fair this month of April as part of the Filipino Food Month celebration. The festival runs from April 27 to May 2, featuring various hybrid events that ensure adherence to strict health and safety guidelines, while highlighting the creative cuisine of the region through food conversations, … Read More
Cafe De Angelo in Baguio City: Where it’s Always a Lazy Sunday Afternoon The Lazy Sunday Afternoon situation is aptly described by Sweatpants and Coffee founder Nanea Hoffman when she said, “My preferred Sunday mode can best be described as ‘cozy and caffeinated.” We all know how this feels, right? There are some weeks when all we do is look forward to that day off. Absolutely everyone who feels stuck in the daily … Read More
That Little Cafe in Baguio City: Bringing in Some TLC for Your Holiday Get Togethers The holiday season is a special time for families and friends to get together to rekindle bonds and strengthen ties. As local cafes and restaurants began embracing change and implementing updated health and safety procedures doors are open once again to diners, making these get-togethers possible. One great place we recommend is French-inspired That Little Cafe along Legarda Road, Baguio … Read More
Our Farmers’ Haven: Building A Legacy Of Health Through Organic Farming Many times when we were children, eating veggies was a daily obstacle. We had to finish them before we could have candy or we have to eat every single one before we can get away from the table and play. No matter what the trade-off was, there was a prize in the end because as kids, we didn’t really care … Read More
Discovering the Bahay Kubo Kitchen with Juana Manahan-Yupangco’s Cookbook ‘Mesa ni Misis’ “There is no short cut in healthy eating. You need to make time for your health. Thirty minutes to meal prep and season your food well — you won’t miss your meat if you do that.” This is what Juana Manahan-Yupangco said when asked to give tips for people who want to cook and eat healthy but don’t know where … Read More
The Life-Changing Lessons from “When Life Gives You Tangerines” That Will Make You Appreciate Life More