Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba is native to Southeast Asia, and has been long known for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

What many of us visitors to Coron Island don’t know, is that we are likely swimming in what was once burial grounds.

Books I’ve read, are reading, and want to read

Books I’ve read, are reading, and want to read

Just a shortlist of Filipino books I’ve read or trying to finish so far. I enjoy various topics about the Philippines, but mostly history and food.

Filipino breakfast: the silog

Filipino breakfast: the silog

Rice typically takes center stage for most Filipino meals. For breakfast, eggs take an important and supporting role.

Pompano sinigang made with native katmon

Pompano sinigang made with native katmon

Made sinigang soured with katmon! Katmon is a lesser-known souring agent, but I was able to find katmon powder from women’s group KUMARE Inc.

Pancit canton recipe & ingredients

Pancit canton recipe & ingredients

My pancit canton recipe is more meat and vegetables then noodles, also I use shrimp-chicken broth to soften the canton.

Illustration work for “The Bitter Melon”

Illustration work for “The Bitter Melon”

Illustrated this book about a little ampalaya or bitter melon navigating their feelings. A great children’s book on mental health awareness.

Stickers & more by Filipino artists at Komiket

Stickers & more by Filipino artists at Komiket

Meet some of the talented artists I saw at Paskomiket 2022. Many of the art they made had witty Filipino puns and amazing designs.

How to have a healthy holiday vacation

How to have a healthy holiday vacation

Eating healthy during the holiday can be difficult. Here are some simple things you can do during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Ilokano proverb art: “No trabaho, gulpien, no kanen, in-inuten”

Ilokano proverb art: “No trabaho, gulpien, no kanen, in-inuten”

There is so much wisdom among the more than 100+ languages in the Philippines.