“It’s super creamy like ice cream, I like it!”, my nephew beamed with excitement after taking a bite of the vegan mango coconut popsicles that I made for him and his brother. Lately, I’ve been spending more time with my nephews. I see them more now because they’re on a summer break from school. And because they…
Vegan Calamari (Astig 2.0)
I thought vegan Calamari would be perfect to eat at a game night – the NBA Finals Game 7 to be exact. I was ready with my ingredients and ready to make vegan Calamari for my family. But time flew by especially because the game was on the same day as Father’s Day and we took our dad…
Common Ingredients in Filipino Cooking that You Should Try
Sometimes, when I look at an ethnic recipe, I get intimidated with the ingredients I haven’t heard or used before. What do these ingredients look like at the store? Which stores carry them? How am I supposed to prepare them? These are just few questions surrounding my thoughts. I wonder if those not familiar with Filipino cuisine think…
ASK ASTIG VEGAN (tofu, black bean sauce, vegan hotdogs)
Hello again fellow Astig Vegans! It’s Tuesday once again and you know what that means -it’s “Ask Astig Vegan” time. In this episode, I’ll be answering three questions about the recipes on the blog and on the Astig Vegan Cooking playlist on YouTube. Thank you for sending your questions. I love hearing from you and…
Vegan Ube Milkshake Recipe
One Sunday my friend asked me if I’d like to go with her to a pop-up restaurant in the city where they sell sandwiches and milkshakes with vegan options including a vegan ube milkshake. Vegan ube milkshakes? I don’t recall having had one before. I was as intrigued as she was so I went with her…
Ask Astig Vegan (white rice, white sugar, vegan fish sauce)
Hello fellow Astig Vegans! Thank you for sending your questions. I want to make sure that I’m answering any concerns you may have that’s holding you back from trying the recipes, so thanks for expressing yourselves. Plus, it’s just great to hear from you and to create a dialogue with you. Let’s keep the conversation going….
Vegan Finds at the Asian Grocery Store
Every week, I’m exploring vegan finds at the Asian grocery store. Depending on what I’m looking for, I would go to the one that has the best value (luckily I have three to four choices in my neighborhood). If I’m not home, chances are you’ll find me at an Asian grocery store with a tote bag on…
Ask Astig Vegan (Coconut Virgin Oil, Bread Flour, Probiotics)
Seeing all the vegan Filipino food posted on Instagram and other social media sites brings me so much joy and hope. I notice that more and more people are cooking vegan food including vegan Filipino cuisine! In fact when I attend a Filipino party, at least one parent says their kid is vegetarian or vegan; Progress! Along…
PART 3: How to Plan for a Vegan Wedding
Planning for a vegan wedding doesn’t have to be daunting nor exuberant. Take it from Michelle Taylor Cehn, the force behind World of Vegan and Vegan Break, who planned and created her romantic wedding in the redwoods of Berkeley California. Michelle got a non-vegan caterer to create a delicious vegan feast as well as got her hands…
Moringa Malunggay for Mother’s Day
My mom’s nickname is called Malunggay, named after a superfood leafy green that grows abundantly in the Philippines. So for Mother’s Day, I’m paying homage to her cute nickname as well as giving her the gift of health and longevity. I’m planning to give her artisanal Malunggay powder. My mom’s name is Malou, hence “Malou-nggay”. You could give all…
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