Vinegar. Every Filipino kitchen has a bottle of vinegar. And it’s not just the simple, distilled white vinegar. Vinegar is a staple in Filipino cuisine. Adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, is possible through the magical properties of vinegar. […]
I first discovered Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce at the Wilton Stop & Shop. I was drawn to the name “Lola” which means Grandmother in the Philippines. My children call my mom Lola. I didn’t know the backstory to the brand, […]
Sawsawan is a Tagalog word for a dip typically made with vinegar with garlic, onion, chillies, peppercorn, sugar and salt. Everyone has their own sawsawan, and I started experimenting with different kinds of vinegars and chili peppers. My mom’s sawsawan […]
We discovered Adoboloco five years ago back when they had just a couple flavors – the original Adoboloco Jalapeño and Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper). My fridge and pantry have been stocked with their sauces since then. Over the years they’ve introduced different hot sauces, ranging from mild […]
Vinegar is a common ingredient in Philippine cuisine. From making dishes like adobo or paksiw, to using it as a dipping sauce for fried fish, lumpia, or my favorite, lechon. I often make a dipping sauce of vinegar, chili peppers, garlic […]