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Northern Exposure: Why Every Cordilleran Dish Has a Story Worth Preserving

Food in the Cordilerras has so much story to tell. Beyond the age-old procedures and time-refined flavors, the cuisine has got a lot of meat in it that’s eagerly waiting to be chewed and told.

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Get a taste of the Cordilleras with Delish Philippines’ maiden cover story! [PHOTO: Donna Aldana]

There’s something about Cordilleran cuisine that uniquely sets it apart from the rest. Beyond the smoke, time and care used to produce their food, it’s the rich mix of deeply rooted stories as well as age-old traditions and rituals that have cooked their meats into their prime.

It’s seasoned with a lot of respect—to their land, community and their ancestry. Pil-od Acop Ano, who runs The Farmer’s Daughter in Baguio, tells us the personal account that came wrapped with the binaod. By sight, it comes as pounded rice, etag and peanuts nestled in a sayote leaf; but by taste and

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Angelo Comsti

Chief of Editorial Content

Angelo Comsti has had his finger in many pies—quite literally. Over the years, he has built a multifaceted career around his passion for food, seamlessly moving between writing, styling, consulting, recipe development, and hospitality. A respected food writer and editor, he has spent years documenting the stories behind Filipino cuisine, championing local ingredients, regional food traditions, and the people who shape the country's culinary landscape. Beyond publishing, Angelo works as a food and prop stylist, restaurant consultant, and recipe developer for both corporate clients and independent food businesses. He has also hosted television, radio, and live culinary events, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for food to wider audiences. Today, he serves as the Chief of Editorial Content of Delish Philippines, where he leads the magazine's editorial vision and storytelling. Outside the newsroom, Angelo is also a restaurateur and the author of several bestselling cookbooks, further cementing his place in the Philippine food industry. Whether he's crafting a feature, developing a new dish, styling a magazine cover, or helping build a restaurant concept, Angelo remains driven by one goal: telling meaningful stories through food and celebrating the richness and diversity of Filipino cuisine.

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