Exploring Filipino Kitchens

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EP 33: Shifting Tastes and Landscapes with Nicole Ponseca Apr 27, 2025

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On this episode we delve into the evolving landscape of global Filipino cuisine with restaurateur, hospitality consultant, and author of the “I Am A Filipino” cookbook, Nicole Ponseca. We chat about seeing ourselves in the industry, the success of her restaurants Jeepney and Maharlika, things we think about when we go out to dinner, strategies to mindfully and continually grow the presence of cuisine from the Philippines across the U.S., and how one after-school snack stop with her dad left a lasting impression.

EP 32: Food At Home and Away with Luisa Brimble Mar 30, 2025

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On this episode, we chat with Luisa Brimble, a photographer based in Sydney, Australia. She's worked with some of the most influential publishers and authors in the industry, and has been recognised by the James Beard Foundation. Her Substack newsletter “In the Foreground” explores the deep contrasts of food, and how it shapes identity, memory, and belonging. We talk about food from the Bicol region, the centralness of sourness, about food at home and away. A kindred spirit!

EP 31: Writing the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries Series Feb 20, 2025

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On this episode, we chat with author Mia Manansala about the world of her characters in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mysteries Series novels. My kind of winter reading!

EP 30: Home, Again Dec 29, 2024

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It's hard to believe I started the podcast eight years ago. I've gone on all kinds of adventures since, including a really epic one across the Philippines! In April 2023 I visited Lake Sebu, South Cotabato with a friend from Toronto and it was an experience that changed me.

EP 29: Dispatch: Stories from Toronto Jul 12, 2021

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On this episode, we meet Isabelle, Mila, John Paul, Shannon, and Gabriell, and get a glimpse of their life in Toronto.

EP 28: A Few Updates May 16, 2021

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Life has, as it always will, taken a bit of its toll on me over the last few months. But things are moving along, and I wanted to share a few updates! Like where I've been working, what it was like to host some pretty amazing talks on Zoom, and why I'm very excited to see my name in a literary anthology.

EP 27: For the Love of Panaderia and Philippine Bakery Traditions Jan 30, 2021

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This episode, we dive into the world of traditional Philippine bakeries - called "panaderia" - with authors Amy Uy and Jenny Orillos. Through the breads, biscuits, cakes and other treats found in panaderias across the Philippines, Amy and Jenny share with us a little bit of the history - and a whole lot of the culture - surrounding foods like pan de sal, ensaymada, biscocho and plain unfrosted chiffon.

We'll also hear about baking with sourdough in New York, making hundreds of ensaymadas during the lockdown, and how a classic panaderia treat makes its way to homes across the US.

You might want to find - or make - something fresh out of the oven soon!

EP 26: On The Antiquity of the Ifugao Rice Terraces with Stephen Acabado Dec 15, 2020

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On this episode we talk to Dr. Stephen Acabado, an archaeologist who wrote a book about the Philippines' famous rice terraces. We talk about changing contemporary narratives around the history of the terraces, empowering local youth, and why we can't afford to simply let the truth lie buried under the rubble.

EP 25: Writing the Philippine Food, Cooking and Dining Dictionary with Edgie Polistico Oct 15, 2020

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This episode we chat with Edgie Polistico, author of the Philippine Food, Cooking and Dining Dictionary. From growing up in Leyte to travelling across the archipelago - and eating everything along the way - Edgie shares his journey to writing what I consider one of the best resources on contemporary Filipino food culture.

EP 24: On Finding Voices That Speak To You Aug 30, 2020

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It’s been awhile, and in lots of ways it really does feel like everything’s changed. On this episode, I chat with Tiffany Tarampi and Nathalie de los Santos of Pilipinxpages about finding books that speak to them. And if you’ve never listened to a podcast from the Philippines, now’s the time! Meet podcasters from five local shows I really enjoyed, and take home a broader perspective on voices.

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