The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Filipino Spaghetti

The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Filipino Spaghetti

There used to be only one way I knew how a spaghetti sauce should be -savory, sweet, and meaty. Growing up in the Philippines, I was exposed to only the Filipino-style spaghetti sauce. While the Italian version focuses on the flavors of the tomatoes, the Filipino version focuses on the sweet meat.

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When Mama Mary Called from Fatima

When Mama Mary Called from Fatima

A “prodigal daughter” rediscovers her faith, thanks to Mother Mary.

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Designer Oliver Tolentino Brings Back Romance

Designer Oliver Tolentino Brings Back Romance

Come and see Oliver Tolentino’s soft, elegant and understated lines that bring out the feminine figure on November 19, at Philippine International Aid’s benefit runway show, “Giving Hope to Children 2017.”

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Art for Healing

Art for Healing

The creations of two Filipinos, sculptor Rex Dacanay and painter/illustrator Nannette Nemenzo, were among the works exhibited at the 29th annual UCSF ARTshow.

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The Happy Home Cook: Macadamia-Jackfruit Cake

The Happy Home Cook: Macadamia-Jackfruit Cake

Cakes from the Middle East and Turkey using nuts and fruits have always been a favorite of mine--cakes made with ground walnuts or almonds and with apricots, dates or figs. These cakes go superbly with a good cup of coffee or mint tea anytime!

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Escape Through Death’s Door

Escape Through Death’s Door

How Lt. Geraldo Alvarez of the 51st Mechanized Infantry Company led his trapped men to safety through a storm of bullets in the battle for Marawi.

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A Long Overdue Honor

A Long Overdue Honor

After 75 years, Filipinos’ wartime service was finally honored by the United States. But their fight for rightful benefits isn’t over.

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Departure Date 1973.August.05

Departure Date 1973.August.05

As much as I was going to graduate school, I was also escaping a dictatorship that was doing its worst to destroy my generation.

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The Happy Home Cook: Beef Pot Roast

The Happy Home Cook: Beef Pot Roast

A classic beef recipe for the family

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Fil-Am History Museum in Stockton Turns One

Fil-Am History Museum in Stockton Turns One

Why the Filipino American History Museum is in Stockton, California.

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