Let's be proud of our cuisine

An interesting article about Filipino cuisine by Elizabeth Angsioco of Manila Standard Today.

Filipino food (via Wikipedia)

Elizabeth Angsioco is a women’s rights advocate and head of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP).

Here's an excerpt of her article about Filipino cuisine.

"“So, what kind of restaurant are you putting up?” was one of the common questions we faced when we were setting-up a resto. Always, the answer was, “Filipino”. And always, the next question was, “Why?”

Often, this was answered by our Executive Chef with, “Why not?” Many times, an interesting exchange on Filipino food would ensue. Indeed, why not Filipino?

...Our cuisine is inherently rich. But if we do not consume our food, our cuisine will continue to wither away. Let us rediscover Filipino food, take pride in our rich cuisine."

Read more of this story at the Manila Standard Today

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Culinary Education Foundation (via CEF)

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Chef Minnie Puno (via Greenpoint Gazette)

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Amazing Food Challenge (via Asian Food Channel)

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Paul Qui and Deana Saukam (via Andrew Harper)

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Gemilee Marquez (via The Red & Black)

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