Celebrating Eid ul Fitr 2009

Today is a special day for our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.
Eid ul-Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. In the Philippines, the day is a national holiday in recognition of the importance of the event to our Muslim citizens. Fitr means “to break” and [...]

Philippine Beef Caldereta

Philippine Beef Caldereta
Here is a Filipino staple food that is served for special occasions such as fiesta days, birthdays etc. Preparing this recipe takes a bit of time but is well worth the effort.
This recipe tastes better when prepared a day beforehand and reheated at serving time… it gives the flavors time to blend in!
Ingredients:
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One Last Goodbye Tita Cory

Dear Tita Cory,
Today is the 40th day since your passing. We, as a nation, would like to thank you again for the great sacrifices that you made for your country.
You provided us with a new pride in being Filipino and showed us that we can and should be willing to fight for the true [...]

Ramadan 2009

I would be re-missed if I didn’t mention that so many of our Filipino Muslim brothers and sisters are deep within the Fast of Ramadan which started last Saturday.
Ramadan 2009 started on Saturday, August 22th and ends Saturday, September 19th.
There are many of us that don’t understand the meaning of Ramadan and how it so [...]

Beef Mechado

Beef Mechado is a Filipino dish, sometimes spelled mitsado or metsado in Tagalog language. It is the equivalent of Beef Stew in America. Mechado is one of the favorite dishes among Filipino families as part of weekly menu or on occasion and gatherings. Aside from beef, other meat like pork and chicken can be substituted [...]

Arroz a La Cubana

No Filipino knows for sure whether or not this dish is originally from Cuba. We can only assume that this dish was introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards. “Arroz” means rice. Arroz a la Cubana is basically a stew using ground beef instead of chunks, and served with fried egg (sunny side up!), slices [...]

Manners – Relegated to Our Past?

Not too long ago, The Associated Press reported that bad manners were becoming a hallmark of American society. It said that stress from a fast-paced, high-tech existence was taking their toll on civility and politeness.
The same thing is happening in Philippine society, especially in urban areas. Filipinos, who used to be known for their gentility, [...]

Beef Morcon – A Filipino Tradition

Generally this recipe is served during special occasions or fiestas. Beef Morcon is a delectable beef dish. It is a rolled beef menu that incorporates a lot of ingredients. Although the main cooking process is simple, the cooking time is longer because there are a lot of ingredients involved. The beef morcon uses beef flank [...]

Pancit – A National Filipino Treasure

There are so many different versions of this great dish based on regional tastes and Filipino culinary history. If you are new to Filipino food, give this recipe a try. It is a great way to get hooked on our wonderful foods.
This takes some time to prepare the ingredients, but it is very simple to [...]

A Halo-Halo Afternoon

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is an icy, creamy concoction of assorted sweets served in a tall glass with a spoonful of ice cream on top. It is a popular summer cooler during the hot months (March-June) in the Philippines. Halo-halo is a Filipino term which literally means “mix-mix.” In a tropical country, [...]

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