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10 Great Filipino Food on a Cold Day

10 Great Filipino Food on a Cold Day

by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015
Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them.
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Filipino Christmas Recipes

Filipino Christmas Recipes

by Jane Dacumos on December 18, 2014
One of the things I love during the Christmas season is the feast of food, especially the Filipino traditional ones. No matter how big or small the budget, Filipino families still do their best just to have something special to eat for this holiday. Noche Buena is one of the most awaited events of the year where lots of Filipino traditional food is prepared everywhere.
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Ten Comfort Foods That Are Perfect for Rainy Season

Ten Comfort Foods That Are Perfect for Rainy Season

by Rjay Reyes on December 5, 2014
It’s rainy season again and people will certainly crave for foods that will make them warm. Comfort foods are the answer to these cravings. It can make our body cope with the cold environment especially to those who are easily sickened when rainy days are coming. Aside from sweaters and jackets, here are the ten comfort foods that can ease the coldness that you feel:
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Pinoys’ Favorite Fiesta dish: Kare-kare

Pinoys’ Favorite Fiesta dish: Kare-kare

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on December 4, 2014
Kare-kare is a unique Filipino dish that is made from a base of stewed oxtail, calves feet, pig feet, beef stew meat and occasionally offal or tripe. Vegetables are also added such as eggplant, Chinese cabbage, daikon, green beans and asparagus beans. It is complimented with peanut butter or roasted peanut, garlic and onions.
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Pinoy's Top 5 favorite Exotic Foods that will make you Crave and Wave

Pinoy's Top 5 favorite Exotic Foods that will make you Crave and Wave

by Kenneth De Villa on December 3, 2014
With affordable price and awesomeness, extraordinary taste and weirdness conquers the filipino's very own bizarre foods.
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Philippine Cuisine

Philippine Cuisine

by Jane Dacumos on November 21, 2014
The style of cooking and the food associated with Philippine cuisine have evolved over many centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine with many Malay, Indian, Arab, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, American, and other Asian and Latin influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate.
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Ka Lui Restaurant

Ka Lui Restaurant

by Renz Torres on November 11, 2014
Ka Lui Restaurant is a well-known restaurant in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan, Philippines. Both tourists and locals drop by here to taste the freshest and tastiest food harvested from Palawan's own clean and bountiful waters. The restaurant has been visited by many celebrities and personalities.
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Love Ilonggo Delicacies at Biscocho Haus

Love Ilonggo Delicacies at Biscocho Haus

by Ryan Miraflores on November 11, 2014
We, Filipinos are food lovers who always want something unique and distinctive when it comes to food. Having the best and finest dishes, eating is definitely one of the hobbies of many Filipinos. We have special delicacies throughout the country showcases native cuisines that the province is well known for. In Iloilo, there is particular restaurant that offers Ilonggo delicacies. You should not miss this one!
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The Famous Bicol Express

The Famous Bicol Express

by Renz Lakilak on November 10, 2014
Having an almost perfect cone shape, Bicol is known for its volcano Mt. Mayon. Because of this, Bicol has been one of the best tourist spots in the country, helping to promote tourism in the Philippines. But aside from that, what is another word that comes to mind when hearing the word Bicol? Mt. Mayon is not the only reason why Bicol is famous, but also for becauxse of its culinary specialty, Bicol Express.
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10 Healthiest Chocolates You Should Eat This Halloween

10 Healthiest Chocolates You Should Eat This Halloween

by Adrea Hernan on October 30, 2014
We Filipinos usually don’t celebrate Halloween so much and just wait for the All Souls’ Day/ All Saints’ Day to come and pay honor to our love ones who passed. But in recent years, more and more Filipinos are celebrating Halloween and treating each other with candies or chocolates.
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