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Unspoken rules at palengke/public markets

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:53:54 +0000

Doing your grocery shopping at a public market or palengke may seem like a no-brainer. Just head there, get the stuff you want and pay, then get out of there. But after several trips to different palengkes, I realized palengkes have unspoken codes or rules. So, I thought of sharing my observations with you in...

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Katuray Flowers

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:12 +0000

I’ve heard of the word, “katuray” before, but it’s usually to denote something derogatory or insulting. Last Sunday, I chanced upon katuray flowers for the first time. I found them at Legazpi Sunday Farmers Market in Makati. Farmers’ markets here are different from public markets or palengke. Farmers’ markets are usually available only once a...

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Our Vegan Wedding

RG @ Astig Vegan — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:08:24 +0000

Back in July, I married my true love at an all-vegan wedding in San Francisco. It came out better than we had hoped for, much to my relief. Everyone raved about the food, enjoyed the live music, even cried tears of joy. When Chris and I got engaged we talked about having an all-vegan wedding....

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My thoughts on Kain Vegan, Kaibigan 2018

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:35:30 +0000

Sometimes when I cook for myself, I tend to go simple with what I’m going to make. After all, I’m only cooking for myself. A simple fried tofu or sauteed mushrooms with side of rice and soy dipping will do just fine. But when I cook for other people, I become more inspired to cook...

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Vegan Restaurants to see in the Philippines

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:23:09 +0000

During my short two-week trip to the Philippines, I squeezed some time to eat at vegan restaurants. Luckily, my friends took me to their recommendations as part of their itinerary. Some of my family members (who are hard-core meat eaters) also took me to a couple of vegan restaurants. People took me mainly to Makati...

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Vegfest Pilipinas 2017, a recap of what happened

RG @ Astig Vegan — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:13:13 +0000

I remember the first time I went back to the Philippines after migrating to the US. It was for a cousin’s wedding back in 2009. I was already vegan then but did not know who else was. Good thing my family cooked me vegan food and took me to a couple of vegan restaurants....

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Astig Vegan on Miyoko’s Kitchen Facebook Live

RG @ Astig Vegan — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 05:38:03 +0000

Once in a while, you get an opportunity so surreal you have to pinch yourself if it were true. For me, that surreal moment is to be in the same show with one of the vegan pioneers, Miyoko Schinner. Others say she’s the queen of vegan cheese but I think she’s more than that. For more...

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Ask Astig Vegan 1

RG @ Astig Vegan — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:00:56 +0000

In 2015, Astig Vegan has received wonderful feedback and questions about vegan Filipino food and vegan lifestyle in general. Below are recent questions sent via the contact link, email, and social media. I’d like to share with you what I’ve answered to them, in case you have the same question or in case you have...

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Top 5 Tips: Being Vegan Among Family of Omnivores

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 07:08:09 +0000

I’m the only vegan in the family and sometimes it could be tough to attend family gatherings and celebrations. I’m lucky in the sense that my family does not give me a hard time about being vegan and fully supports my Astig Vegan endeavors. But, I’m still saddened that they couldn’t jump into veganism especially if...

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Last Minute Gifts for Mother’s Day

RG @ Astig Vegan — Thu, 07 May 2015 07:26:12 +0000

Have you bought your Mother’s Day gift yet? The other day I was shopping for Mother’s Day gifts for my mom, my sister, and Chris’ mom and got great bargains. I thought I should share them with you in case you haven’t bought your gift yet. Here are 5 affordable, last minute gifts for Mother’s Day. I’ve...

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