by Daniel Escurel Occeño I am trying to encourage Filipino farmers or young Filipino entrepreneurs looking for an investment instead of another hamburger restaurant franchise to consider Indoor Warehouse Farms of soybean and mass produce soy diesel in the same building or complex located in the Philippines. It would be ideal for barangay locations or even [...]
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More Asian Men taking over the Kitchen
January 31st, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Here’s some news that females would definitely live to hear, more Asian men are taking over duties in the kitchen. I can relate to this story as a man who has always had to cook and clean for the women I’ve encountered in my life. Anyways, a gender shift is taking place in the kitchen in the Philippines [...]
Philippines Hopes to End Rice Imports
July 12th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Did you know that Philippines is currently the world’s largest rice importer? Philippine farmers will even receive nutrient management advice tailored specifically to their rice crops delivered to their mobile phones. Recently, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala announced that the country hopes to be self-sufficient in the staple in three years. “Ending reliance on rice imports is the biggest [...]
The Cooking Priest
June 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
For all you food buffs out there, I’m sure all of you know about Fr. Leo Patalinghug, the Fil-Am cooking priest. I just recently found out about Grace Before Meals, which is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Born in the [...]
Be a Volunteer at Adobo Fest 2010
May 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The Filipino American Network (FAN) Chicago is already in the planning stages for their annual Potluck Picnic, Adobo Taste-off Competion after the success of last year’s Adobo Fest in Chicago. FAN Chicago plans to have it at LaBagh Woods again, in September. For more information on how you can be a part of Adobo Fest 2010 [...]
Filipino Food is off the Menu
March 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Almost everyone in America knows about Filipino food and how great it tastes, but many Pinoys like myself wonder why it still hasn’t made it into mainstream culture like Indian or Chinese cuisines. In a recent article from the Los Angeles Times entitled Filipino food: Off the menu explores why Filipino dishes have not assimilating into mainstream [...]
Are Filipinos Offensive?
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Since it’s February and Valentine’s Day is approaching, I thought I would look into possible gift recommendations for everyone. This search has brought me to Filipinos, the brand name for a series of biscuit snacks made by Kraft Foods. Many Asian bloggers have already brought up the issue with Filipinos snacks but I would like to reintroduce [...]
Kentucky Fried Floyd
January 8th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
There is so much coverage on the controversial Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight in March being cancelled that I’m not going to even bother providing any updates here. I just wanted to post this photo because it’s hilarious! That’s all.
White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford wins Iron Chef America
January 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
With all the recent news surrounding the controversial Pacquiao-Mayweather bout, people may have missed out on match-up that doesn’t require blood draws. Sunday night was an epic culinary battle on Food Network featuring White House Executive Chef Cristeta Pacia Comerford. Teaming up with Iron Chef Bobby Flay, the Fil-Am chef defeated Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali in [...]
Filipino Delicacies for Winter
December 24th, 2009 by Fil-Am Ako
Before bread, pancakes, and even cereal invaded the Visayan breakfast tables, there was puto and sikwate. Puto is steamed sticky rice which is gradually mixed with coconut milk while being cooked. To taste, sugar, small amounts of salt, and ginger are added. Sikwate, on the other hand, is hot choco drink from chocolate tablets called [...]
Super Chef Battle promo trailer
December 20th, 2009 by Fil-Am Ako
As a big Food Channel and Iron Chef America fan, I was delighted to hear about the upcoming Super Chef Battle which will air on January 3, 2010. This promo features White House Executive Chef, Cristeta Comerford who is the first Filipino-American (Mark Dacascos who portrays the Chairman is Filipino-American) correction: first Filipino chef to [...]