5 Filipino Chefs/Bakers And Their Family Food Memories
photo property of The Sarap Shop.
Dear Foodie Fam,
I asked five Northern California Filipino culinary artists:
What is your fondest memory of making Filipino food for others or of someone making Filipino food for you?
Food photo by IG users: @foodiefrotravels @mitchw0rk @kat.eats @deeknowsfood . portrait property of Marley’s Treats.
MARLEY’S TREATS’ GEMMA
Owner. San Francisco Bay Area.
My fondest family-related food memories revolve around my Lola and her cooking anything and everything for us, especially Champorado. Growing up, I watched her cook and feed myself and my cousins. It brings back so many memories of all the time spent as a big family.
Food photo by IG user @simplicityjoy . portrait property of Chel Gilla.
TSELOGS’ CHEL GILLA
Owner. Daly City.
I love cooking, it relaxes me. So, I think there’s no one favorite memory I have of making food. Every time I cook and I see people smile because they’ve enjoyed my cooking are all fond memories.
photos property of Señor Sisig.
SEñOR SISIG’S GIL PAYUMO
Co-founder/Chef. San Francisco.
Growing up our family parties were potlucks. So me and my dad would make Sisig for every party, and we were expected to bring this dish every time. I enjoyed the times helping my dad marinate, grill, and chop the sisig. Without this, I wouldn’t be where I am today! I'm truly blessed to share these moments with my dad and family members.
photos property of The Sarap Shop.
THE SARAP SHOP’S KRISTEN BRILLIANTES
Co-Founder & CEO, SOMA Pilipinas in SF
My fondest family food memory is mom making sinigang, bistek, or humba then casually dropping a photo on text without an actual formal invite to lure us home for a family dinner.
photos property of Roline Casper.
ROLINE’S ROLINE CASPER
Owner/Chef. Vacaville.
My fondest family food memories are when my grandmother would cook ginisang munggo. I would request she separate a bowl of cooked/tenderized munggo before she sauté the munggo and stir in milk, sugar and ice. It is simply satisfying and I consider it my personal comfort food.
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