Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

They say money doesn’t grow on trees. But leaves do. Delicious leaves from the Alagao tree.

Footcare awareness campaign & artwork

Footcare awareness campaign & artwork

I learned a lot about taking care of my feet by illustrating and designing materials for this footcare campaign.

“Bakuna Brochure”, a vaccine awareness brochure for seniors

“Bakuna Brochure”, a vaccine awareness brochure for seniors

The Coalition of Services of the Elderly approached for another project, this time highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Universal Social Pension artwork, for our lolos, lolas, and our future

Universal Social Pension artwork, for our lolos, lolas, and our future

I was tasked to create another illustration for the Coalition of Services of the Elderly. You’ll also learn about Universal Social Pension here.

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Since Christmas comes early in the Philippines I made art highlighting the occasion. It turns out the Christmas spirit isn’t as strong as I thought, in this man Filipinos call the “Father of Philippine Christmas.”

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Some photos and experiences I had looking for one of the most beautiful trees in the world.

Mango Kani Lumpia

Mango Kani Lumpia

You’ve probably had mango kani salads and kani fresh spring rolls before. But never did it occur to me to make mango kani lumpia.

Filipino Vegetables ABC’s

Filipino Vegetables ABC’s

I made a list of Philippine vegetables, dishes, and ingredients to make a set of Filipino Vegetable ABC’s, aka Gulay Glossary.

Arroz a la Cubana, a la tuna and chopped veggies

Arroz a la Cubana, a la tuna and chopped veggies

Arroz a la Cubana is another Filipino dish with Spanish roots. Typically made with giniling, we made ours with chopped eggplant, carrots, and red bell pepper sautéed with canned tuna until soft and combined.

Trese

Trese

The comic book that came out in 2005 is now an animated series.