Lechon Paksiw is a sweet and tangy Filipino dish made from leftover lechon or roasted pig. Usually, Filipinos serve roasted pig at parties and big gatherings. As popular lechon is to a lot of Filipinos, the host somehow still ends up with leftovers, and that’s when the host will make Lechon Paksiw. Paksiw is a process that means “cooked…
Top 5 Tips to Keep Your Knives Sharp
Growing up, I was the designated daughter to cut the ingredients for my mom’s cooking. In Tagalog, we call this process of cutting, “gayat“. I was never fond of this chore because it would take a long time. It took awhile because I was using a dull knife. Even so, I didn’t like sharp knives because I was…
Squash and Long Beans in Coconut Milk
Every time my sister is in town, she has only one request. She would ask me to make”Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw“, or “Squash and Long Beans in Coconut Milk”. Over time, her request has become frequent and automatic that I don’t bother to ask her. Recently, we celebrated her birthday and sure enough, it was the vegan dish on the…
Roasted Tomatoes with Coconut Vinegar
Sometimes people ask me, “Is it hard to go vegan?”. They seemed baffled and amazed, presuming veganism is challenging and daunting at the same time. They would admire my work as “going the extra mile” to sustain my lifestyle. I was once in their shoes, so I rather not give them attitude and feel offended. Instead, I like…
What to eat Vegan in San Francisco: Flying Falafel
If I have to choose between veggie burger and falafel wrap, I’d go with falafel wrap hands down. Falafel done right always makes my day. It’s crunchy, savory, sometimes mildly peppery, and great with hummus, tahini, veggies, and pita bread. The perfect combo that beats any veggie burger. Falafel is traditionally vegan so if I couldn’t find a…
Jasmine Ginger Lemonade & Calamansi Juice with Basil
Easter is almost here and if you are hosting a party, I’m sure you have your dishes already set. But what about drinks? Perhaps you got your cocktails planned out, your mimosas and white wine. And for the kiddos and those who don’t drink alcohol? In case you need more ideas for non-alcoholic drinks, I hope this…
Asian Greens Soup with Squash, Tofu, & Enoki Mushrooms
Living in San Francisco, I feel lucky for having many vegan options when dining out. One of these options is my favorite soup called “Braised Pea Leaves” with pumpkin, pressed tofu, and salted chili broth served at a restaurant called Mission Chinese. Mission Chinese is a quaint restaurant in the Mission district. Some people frown upon this place, calling it…
Top 5 Vegan Skincare for Spring
When I was transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, skincare products came last on my list to veganize. I started with food then wardrobe and eventually makeup and skincare. I thought I was doing a good job at it until I recently found out that some cruelty-free skincare products could also be harmful to my health. I started learning about all the…
Full Video of my Adobo Nation TV appearance
Recently, I was invited to appear on the TV show, “Adobo Nation” to talk about my work at Astig Vegan. I’ve been on TV before -promoting theater shows, even reporting the news, but there’s nothing like being on TV to talk about my life’s passion. I was invited to talk about my own work. I’m still pinching myself in disbelief! What’s…
Astig Vegan featured on a TV show
I’m still pinching myself. Astig Vegan has made it on television! Last Thursday I was on the television cable station, The Filipino Channel, to feature my vegan Filipino dishes. The show is called “Adobo Nation“, a magazine television show that features food, entertainment, fashion, and other hot topics in the Filipino American community. The…
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