Balut is a controversial food that originated in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. It is a developing duck embryo that is boiled and eaten in the shell. While the idea of eating balut may not appeal to everyone, it provides an impressive array of nutrients and health benefits. Also see: century egg nutrition … Read more
If given a chance to visit the Philippines, what Filipino street food do you think is worth a try? If you know nothing about Filipino street foods, this post will introduce you to the Filipino delicacies and their ready-to-eat foods often sold from a portable food card, food truck or food booth. Just like other … Read more
French cuisine has expanded all around the world and has influenced a lot of other cuisines. For example, Vietnamese cuisine has a lot of dishes that have French roots in them. But French cuisine also finds its way to another Southeast Asian country, which is the Philippines. Let us talk about how Filipino dishes have … Read more
The Philippines, officially Republic of the Philippines, is known as the “Pearl of the Orient Sea”. Philippine islands are known for its breathtaking scenery, exotic and delectable fruits, distinct culture, and diverse weather. Scroll down to continue reading if you want to learn more about Philippine History Facts. Philippines History Facts 1. The First Inhabitants … Read more
If you ever visit the Philippines, make sure to experience the Filipino cuisine. Filipino food is remarkable in that it combines the cuisines of over a hundred ethnolinguistic groups spread across the Philippine archipelago. Most of the famous Filipino dishes are from the Filipino cooking traditions of the ethnolinguistic groups and tribes, such as the … Read more
Superstitions and Beliefs Related to Death 1. If a black butterfly lingers around a person, it means that one of his relatives has just died. 2. No one should go out before the utensils used in eating have been washed and put away, otherwise a member of the family will die. 3. One must not … Read more
Why should you go to the Philippines? It’s simple, that’s because “It’s more fun in the Philippines!”. Yep! This is so true, and it is the official slogan of the Philippine tourism. The Philippines, or officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a Southeast Asian archipelago country. It is located in the western … Read more
Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago country. It has around 7,640 islands and is located in the western Pacific Ocean. The cuisines of more than a hundred ethnolinguistic groups located throughout the Philippine archipelago make up Filipino cuisine. The vast of popular Filipino recipes are based from the eating traditions of the archipelago’s diverse ethnolinguistic … Read more
Sago is a an edible starch that is extracted from the pith or its spongy core tissue of tropical palm stem. Sago Pearls are small round shaped that is often white, but there are other color variants too. Most of the time, Sago pearls are used to make sweet and savory dishes. In this guide, … Read more
The Philippines, which is located in Southeast Asia, has its own special practices and drinking culture. Starting from the pre-Spanish period, to the modern drinking culture in the Philippine islands. In this post, we will tackle the different Filipino alcoholic drinks. 12 DIFFERENT FILIPINO ALCOHOLIC DRINKS The most commonly sold liquors in the country are … Read more