On this page, I will try to share and recommend things, books, places, and websites that could be a good resource about cooking in general or other interesting stuff that I think are either useful or just plain interesting.

Books

Memories of Philippine Kitchens
by: Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan
In addition to offering more than 100 unique recipes culled from private Filipino kitchens and their own acclaimed menu, Besa and Dorotan vividly document the role of food in Filipino society, both old and new. Filled with hundreds of sumptuous photographs by the esteemed Filipino photographer Neal Oshima and colorful stories of food memories from the authors and other notable local cooks, the book is a joy to peruse both in and out of the kitchen.

Filipino Homestyle Dishes: Delicious Meals in Minutes
by: Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
This recipe book is good for anyone who are in the US because it sensibly substitutes Philippine ingredients for items that are readily available in local US stores. And what’s amazing is that you don’t even notice any difference in taste.

Philippine Recipes Made Easy
by: Violeta A. Noriega
Many Filipinos are having a hard time to find a good Filipino cookbook but many Filipino was pleasantly surprised by this book. The recipes are accurate and meticulously written and the results are exactly the tastes they are used to when growing up in the Philippines.

Filipino Cuisine: Recipes from the Islands
by: Gerry G. Gelle
A comprehensive presentation is given of all the regional styles of cooking from the island nation of the Philippines. All of the cultural influences that make up this country are presented in the cooking, including Asian, Spanish, Muslim, Portuguese, Mexican, and, of course, Filipino.

The Filipino-American Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Contemporary Flavors
by: Jennifer M. Aranas
“For those who know squat about Filipino food (which would be most of us), this book is perfect; it not only provides a ton of great recipes, but it also has a snooze-free intro on the evolution of Filipino cuisine and a cool “buying guide” that demystifies ingredients with descriptions and photos.”—Time Out Chicago

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Videos

Best of Filipino Food Vol. 1 – Cooking DVD
Best of Filipino Food, Volume 1 is a cooking instructional DVD that walks viewers through the creation of some of the most popular regional cuisine of the Philippines. From Kare-Kare to Shrimp in Coconut Milk, Pinakbet, Leche Flan, and more.

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