Category: Food History & Origin

Many different cultures consider their cuisines as a reflection of their history. That's why there are many people that so proudly beam when they see their cuisines reflected in other countries. But...

Pinakbet is a well-loved dish in the Philippines, however, few people know exactly where it originated. In this article we will talk about the origin of this delicious filipino food...

Dinengdeng is one of the Filipino dishes that are less known outside the Philippines. It is a beloved dish for many Filipinos but somehow falls in the shadows of more popular Filipino dishes, such as...

Even if you are not Filipino, you may have heard of the infamous Adobo. Adobo is one of the most popular Filipino dishes around the world, so it is understandable that people may wonder, what's so...

Go to any Ilocano party and you will find one of two popular Ilocano dishes: dinengdeng or pinakbet. If you're lucky, you'll find both. But what's the difference between the two? Dinengdeng and...

Many of the filipino foods that are world renowned are actually from Central Visayas. Here we'll talk about which foods originated from Central Visayas because I do believe it helps people appreciate...