What Muslim Filipinos Have Traditionally Eaten in the Southern Philippines
When the Spaniards came to the Philippines in the sixteenth century, Islam was the religion in many parts.
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Exotic? Monkey-eating eagles, pupa of honeybees, birds’ nests, freshwater beetles, sea urchins, lizards, iguanas, pythons, octopus, field rats… tastes like chicken!
The tabon bird of Palawan lays only two eggs, and one of them is sure to get egg-napped.
Freswater maliputo and tawilis — fish caught only in the Pansipit River and Taal Lake of Batangas.
Eel cooked in yellow ginger.
The Philippine Kitchen in the Early 20th Century
The bewildered natives and Spaniards lamented as Thomasites preached “everyday right living” through sanitation, nutrition and tablecloths.
Queso de Bola
Ball of Edam cheese that’s a staple of the Filipino Christmas table
How Ice-Cream Became Popular in the Philippines
Credit for introducing ice cream to the Philippines goes to M. A. Clarke.
The Language of Food
When uncertain as to what gift would be appropriate, give food.
Pinggang Pinoy
A visual tool developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute to help Filipinos acquire healthy eating habits.
Lactose Intolerance Among Filipinos
It’s been estimated that between 50 and 90 percent of the Philippine population are lactose intolerant.
