food history
Walking down memory lane of how pancit came to be in the Philippines will take centuries. Think of this as the quick-cut summary of how it all went down.
At the Philippine Heritage Kitchen's Sisig Festival, Kapampangan scholar Ruston Banal explains how the beloved dish became more than just comfort food—it became a symbol of Filipino creativity, culture, and community.
In celebration of Independence Day, we pay tribute to five dishes that double as historical documents and edible records of how Filipinos lived.