2026 Cook from the Book Series

Back with popular interest! Join me for a journey through the Philippines and beyond as we sample delicious Filipino recipes for Saturday brunch at my place. I will be cooking from cookbooks published across the diaspora, and the Philippines of course - there’s so much to learn and taste!

To join:

  • RSVP below for the date you’re interested in. I can host about 10 people.

  • I will be recording for the podcast. This means that by joining you agree to have your voice (audio only) recorded for the show.

    • Please share your thoughts on the food.

    • Conversation on topics related to the cookbook are most welcome too!

Salamat and I hope to see you!

February 28 

Make it Plant Based Filipino with Ria Elciario-McKeown (Canada) 

  • Silken Tofu with Sago Pearls and Syrup (Taho)

  • Squash and Green Bean Coconut Stew (Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw)

  • Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Rolls)

April 4 

Cook Real Hawai’i with Sheldon Simeon (U.S.) 

  • Pohole Salad (Fiddlehead Fern Salad)

  • Deluxe Laulau (Pork and Fish in Taro Leaves)

  • Saimin (Noodles) 

June 6

Also Filipino: 75 Regional Dishes I Never Had Growing Up with Angelo Comsti (Philippines)

  • Pagulong at Pasayan (Winged Beans and Shrimp in Coconut Cream)

  • Tinutungan na Manok (Chicken in Burnt Coconut Milk)

  • Masi (Peanut Filled Sticky Rice Balls)

August 1

Under Coconut Skies with Yasmin Newman (Australia)

  • Chili and Corn Soup with Chili Leaves (Suam Na Mais)

  • Coconut Milk Salmon with Rainbow Radishes

  • Watermelon Ice with Mango, Coconut Jelly and Ube Jam (Halo Halo)

RSVP REQUIRED