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Chow King with Papa

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Flashback: Lunch with my dad, Jian & Chesca at Chow King. Vallejo, CA 2015 April 24

Arko Foods Feast: Diana's Birthday Lunch

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Ang sarap ng Arko Foods dishes! Tita Lila picked up the food from Arko Foods in Glendale, CA. Although we didn't get the best dinuguan I've ever tasted (it's spicy!), the beef kaldereta was delicious! Pasadena, CA. December 27, 2022 Chesca and I loved the Beef Kaldereta! I usually lay off the pancit, but Arko's is good. We loved the Paksiw na Lechon. What's Filipino party without lumpia?! Vegetable lumpia. I highly recommend Arko Foods in Glendale! If you're in the Glendale-Pasadena area, or even in SoCal, you've gotta have some Arko Foods.

Portland Fil-Am included in Food & Wine magazine’s ‘Best New Chefs’ list

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A Fil-Am from Portland joins Food & Wine magazine’s prestigious ‘Best New Chefs’ list. He asserts Filipino food is now being recognized globally. A Fil-Am from Portland joins Food & Wine magazine’s prestigious ‘Best New Chefs’ list. He asserts Filipino food is now being recognized globally. @bevllorente reports. #TFCNews WATCH: https://t.co/3AiDmVneRB pic.twitter.com/Th29cmEr3H — TFC News (@TFCNewsNow) November 27, 2021 Bev Llorente reports. #TFCNews

Lechon!

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Gotta have the lechon at the pinoy party! Pass the Mang Tomas lechon sauce please.

Napa SAL Judo medalists celebrate at Chibog Restaurant after CCSF Judo Tournament

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Vicente, Jian, Veronica, Mia, Chesca. April 9, 2017 💪 @napasaljudo medalists celebrate @chibogrestaurant after @ccsfjudo #judotournament #judolife #tbt Follow @FilipinoAmazing ! Source url https://bit.ly/2VeZDnS Created at April 09, 2020 at 08:18PM

FilAmFest San Diego, CA: Oct27

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FilAmFest: Filipino American Arts & Culture Festival returns on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 10am to 6pm San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts at 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139! E njoy live cultural and contemporary entertainment, hands-on workshops from educators and experts, delicious Filipino cuisines and cooking demonstrations, martial arts exhibitions, and fun for all ages! Video Created By: Andrew Salvatin Song: Over 7000 Planets - Kulintronica Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

UndiscoveredSF: San Francisco, CA: Aug18

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UndiscoveredSF will remain undiscovered by us San Francisco Mint: We waited in line. But after a certain time, volunteers went up the line to let the people know that they were no longer letting people in because the San Francisco Mint was packed. They had reached the limit, and could not allow others to come in due to the restrictions. People had to leave before more folks could be let in. Nice video recap of the first ever UNDISCOVERED SF on August 18, 2017. Thanks to all those who braved the lines to celebrate Filipino culture. We're truly humbled by the overwhelming response for the first Creative Night Market in SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District in San Francisco! We want everyone to enjoy our vision of showcasing Filipino food, music, dance, poets, and vendors EVERY 3RD FRIDAY. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat! 🙏🏽 RSVP for UNDISCOVERED SF here for Express Entry! https://t.co/8BTfGFJx4R pic.twitter.com/Bs1QvfROiw — Undiscovered SF (@UNDISCOVER...

Watch @MaryThe Filipina: Island Breakfast Lumpia

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this next episode, I take garlic rice, spam & eggs, wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Watch @MaryThe Filipina: Mango & Chamoy Lumpia

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this next episode, I take mango & chamoy (a savory Mexican sauce made from pickled fruit that's typically salty, sweet & sour), wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Watch Mary The Filipina: The Margherita Lumpia

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this next episode, I take mozzarella, basil & tomatoes, wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Watch @MaryTheFilipina: The Shrimp & Cheese Lumpia!

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this next episode, I take a classic Southern dish, Shrimp & Grits , wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Watch @MaryTheFilipina: The SISIG Lumpia!

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this 5th episode, I take a Filipino classic dish, SISIG , wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Watch @MaryTheFilipina: The California Lumpia!

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this 3rd episode, I take a Southern California staple food, Carne Asada Fries, wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA Find me on social media: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Shop

Event: Lumpia Palooza, San Francisco, CA Oct8

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Love LUMPIA ?! So do we! That’s why SoMa StrEat Food Park is celebrating our favorite Filipino speciality in style with our first ever Lumpia festival: Lumpia Palooza ! We’ll be celebrating all things Lumpia with some of the best Lumpia vendors from all over the Bay Area serving what they do best. Plus BigBody Cisco from BigBody Radio will be providing that #FeelGoodMusic, Lumpia Eating Competition, Lumpia rolling demo from The Lumpia Company and much much more! Event Details: When: Saturday, October 8th 11am-9pm Where: SoMa StrEat Food Park- 428 11th St San Francisco Price: $5 admission fee $35 all-you-can-drink San Miguel beer and sangria tickets available (includes free entry) Tickets: Purchase at Eventbrite.com/e/lumpia-palooza/   Facebook event page here . 12+ vendors serving Lumpia and other Filipino specialities Lumpia Eating Competition Live Lumpia rolling demo Live music all day long Vendor Lineup The Lumpia Company  The Jeepney G...

Amazing twists on classic Filipino dishes

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Fancy some Binagoongan with chocolate? How about bibingka pancakes? Does a Bicol Express made with tonkatsu sound delicious? Find these Pinoy dishes with curious but tasty twists at 7107 Cuisine + Culture . I want to try the Binagoongan with chocolate!

This wise Max built his house upon...

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Happy campers all! As if on cue, our stomachs led us to a place where the familiar circular sign of a rooster and hen is displayed adjacent to the bright white letters that read The House That Fried Chicken Built . While waiting for our table, my eyes spotted a wall with an image of the original restaurant which still operates today. Flashback scenes from the not-so-recent past suddenly appear:  a birthday celebration, the delivery of our new Orange VW Beetle, a cousin’s graduation party, Sunday brunch after Mass, etc.  A common thread that sews these childhood memories together is a restaurant that serves “ Sarap-to-the-bones ” fried chicken and other equally tasty dishes -  MAX’S RESTAURANT . I’ve dined at a Max’s Restaurant in different locations over the last 4 decades. Last year, my high school buddy Erle even took me to the Jersey City branch! They consistently serve that crispy, juicy fried chicken I’ve known for many years. My chicken shou...

Ube & Coconut LUMPIA?!

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My goal is to help make  Filipino food  mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:   Does It Lumpia?   In this 2nd episode, I combine a couple of Philippine cuisine favorites, wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA *To see more, you can find me on social media @MaryGrantTheFilipina 

Bacon Mac & Cheese Lumpia?

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My goal is to help make Filipino food mainstream.  Growing up half Filipino, half American, I've always put a little twist on my Filipino food.  Sometimes making it more 'Americanized' so my non-Filipino friends would try it!  I've created a series called:  Does It Lumpia?   In this first episode, I take an American staple food, wrap it up and fry it to find out, Does it Lumpia?  Tell me what you think in the comments!  Would YOU try it? - Mary Grant Los Angeles, CA *To see more, you can find me on social media @MaryGrantTheFilipina 

Watch Chef @MargaritaFores: 'The secret to incredible Filipino desserts'

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Chef Margarita Fores visits the sugar cane fields of the Philippine island of Negros and shows how the local cuisine has been influenced by its sweet crop

Does It Lumpia: Series Preview

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I don't think I've ever met a person that doesn't like lumpia.  I refuse to believe such a person exists.  I love lumpia because it's a staple of Filipino food and everyone has their own recipe & style.  Some people use pork, my mom uses beef, some people use a combination of pork & beef.  One of my Auntie's puts soy sauce in the filling. My mom makes hers skinny, another Auntie cooks the filling halfway through so she can make her lumpia thick.  Everyone has their own version and they are all good! Now that I'm an adult living in Southern California, it seems like the process of making & rolling lumpia is a dying art.  It's so much cheaper, quicker & easier to just to go Seafood City or Island Pacific, and buy a bag of frozen lumpia.  Even the huge chain stores like Von's & Ralph's are starting to carry them!  Growing up, if there were left over wrappers, my mom would make cheese lumpia.  Once, I made stuffed green...

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