Filipino kakanin are healthy desserts with a cultural relevance! What is Filipino kakanin? Kakanin is a Filipino portmanteau of “kain” (to eat) and “kanin” (rice). This is a general term used for famous Filipino desserts like puto, biko, and kutsinta, all of which are made from carbohydrate-rich ingredients like rice and corn. These are popular snacks and desserts served at
The rich marine life on Bantayan Island makes it a seafood haven for locals and tourists. Why is Bantayan Island famous? For many Cebuanos, it’s an island paradise. It’s an affordable alternative to expensive beach resorts on Mactan Island and other parts of Cebu. But did you know that there is a thriving seafood industry on Bantayan Island as well?
Buwad continues to be a favorite delicacy among many Cebuanos. What is the meaning of buwad? This is a Bisaya term that refers to being sun dried. In the context of sun-dried fish, they do this by cutting it open, removing its innards, salting it, then leaving it to dry under the heat of the sun. While most seafood dishes
Chorizo de Cebu is a beloved Filipino dish that deserves more recognition. When talking about food production in Cebu, most would bring up dishes like lechon, torta, or chicharon, which have significantly aided the island’s economy and tourism sector. It’s a bit surprising, however, how rarely people mention the bustling sausage-making industry in Cebu City. Many consider Chorizo de Cebu
Curious to try the famous bakasi eel? This is the best place to do it! What’s the strangest thing you have eaten? For some Cebuanos, it’s probably something fished from muddier parts of the ocean. One of the most popular Cebu dishes is made up of the yellow-edged moray, more commonly known as the bakasi eel. These tiny saltwater eels
This is tuslob buwa, a Cebuano dish made up of some interesting pig parts… Filipinos are infamous for using different animal parts and turning them into delicious delicacies. An entire pig’s face is sliced into small cubes to create sisig, while its mesentery makes up the popular local pork rind called ginabot. In Cebu, cooking a pig’s brain has become
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