Coconut milk dishes in Filipino cuisine are usually either sweet or savory. Interestingly, both versions are named the same way. The first word is usually “Ginataang ” which means “in coconut milk,” and the second word is the main ingredient. For example, “Ginataang Langka” is “Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk” and it’s savory but “Ginataang…
Our Vegan Wedding
Back in July, I married my true love at an all-vegan wedding in San Francisco. It came out better than we had hoped for, much to my relief. Everyone raved about the food, enjoyed the live music, even cried tears of joy. When Chris and I got engaged we talked about having an all-vegan wedding….
Vegan Nilaga Soup
If I have to name a dish I’ve cooked the most, it would be a Filipino soup called Nilaga. Often times I want a dish I can cook fast with ingredients I already have in hand like celery, carrots, cabbage, and squash. When I’m feeling generous, I add quinoa too. And once I bring the…
My thoughts on Kain Vegan, Kaibigan 2018
Sometimes when I cook for myself, I tend to go simple with what I’m going to make. After all, I’m only cooking for myself. A simple fried tofu or sauteed mushrooms with side of rice and soy dipping will do just fine. But when I cook for other people, I become more inspired to cook…
Vegan Kaldereta
Kaldereta is a spicy Filipino stew with meat and potatoes cooked in tomato sauce, liver spread, cheese, and chili pepper. Usually, it has beef, pork, or chicken but the most popular version has goat meat. For the most part, Filipinos love this dish for its tender meat and spicy sauce. And more often than not,…
Upcoming Astig Vegan Events 2018
The days are getting sunnier and longer here in San Francisco and from someone who grew up in the Philippines, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome the warming weather. I get to feel the sun again on my face while running, enjoy the natural light in my kitchen while cooking, and travel to different…
Top 3 Tips on Going and Staying Vegan
Some people tell me that they or someone they know have tried going vegan but would always feel hungry or weak so they went back to eating meat. They were always miserable so eventually they gave up going vegan. But there’s a reason why some people, including me, have successfully transitioned to going vegan and…
Vegan Arroz ala Cubana Recipe
If you’re looking for healthier meals this New Year without sacrificing flavor and ease of cooking, this recipe is for you. I’m ringing in 2018 with new recipes starting with a simple yet satisfying dish called “Arroz ala Cubana”. It’s a Filipino dish with a Spanish influence hence the name. It’s made of ground beef…
Vegan Restaurants to see in the Philippines
During my short two-week trip to the Philippines, I squeezed some time to eat at vegan restaurants. Luckily, my friends took me to their recommendations as part of their itinerary. Some of my family members (who are hard-core meat eaters) also took me to a couple of vegan restaurants. People took me mainly to Makati…
Vegfest Pilipinas 2017, a recap of what happened
I remember the first time I went back to the Philippines after migrating to the US. It was for a cousin’s wedding back in 2009. I was already vegan then but did not know who else was. Good thing my family cooked me vegan food and took me to a couple of vegan restaurants….
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