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Elizabeth Ann Quirino
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Filipino food writer, cookbook author, memoirist of Every Ounce of Courage; recipes & stories TheQuirinoKitchen.com

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Elizabeth Ann Quirino @bettyannquirino.bsky.social · Oct 25
One night, as I baked ensaymadas,
the phone rang. “You don’t know me, but your mother saved my life. I have been searching for her for 50 years.” He was a former American veteran & POW during WWII in the Philippines.
Read more in my memoir Every Ounce of Courage a.co/d/e3uv5Ou
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If the oven & stovetop are busy on #Thanksgiving, make this No-Bake Mango Float #dessert. Chill, enjoy and don’t worry.
My recipe for @simplyrecipes.com www.simplyrecipes.com/mango-float-...
The 4-Ingredient Dessert I've Been Making for Decades
Mango float, also called mango royale, is a popular no-bake Filipino dessert that calls for just four ingredients. It’s incredibly easy to make and so delicious on a hot summer day.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Bring Biko rice cake to the #Thanksgiving dinner.
My recipe for @simplyrecipes.com www.simplyrecipes.com/easy-biko-re... #FilipinoDessert
The 4-Ingredient Filipino Dessert I Make for My Family
Biko is a classic Filipino dessert made with glutinous or sticky rice and coconut milk. This 4-ingredient recipe is easy to make and incredibly delicious.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The world needs more stories of #Filipina heroines.
My review of At Last She Stood by @erinentrada.bsky.social
for The Halo-Halo Review

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AT LAST SHE STOOD by ERIN ENTRADA KELLY
ELIZABETH ANN QUIRINO Engages At Last She Stood : How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived and Fought For Freedom  by Erin Entrada Kelly (Greenwi...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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This No-Bake Broken Windows gelatin #dessert is perfect to make for the #holidays. Make ahead and chill in the ref. My recipe for @simplyrecipes.com

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The Retro No-Bake Dessert My Mom Made for Me All the Time
Broken glass Jell-O, also known as broken windows Jell-O or stained glass Jell-O, is a fun dessert recipe that sets mixed flavored gelatin cubes in a creamy white gelatin layer, making colorful, mosai...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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How to repurpose #Thanksgiving leftovers. Make this Chicken or Turkey Alexander casserole

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Chicken Alexander Casserole
My casserole version of Chicken Alexander consists of leftovers from a holiday dinner. Use either roast turkey or chicken, and add the rest of the cooked ingredients from the day before. Chop everythi...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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A tribute to the late #Philippine President Elpidio R. Quirino for @positivelyfilipino.bsky.social

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November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of the late #Philippine President Elpidio R.Quirino a tribute from a great grand nephew for @positivelyfilipino.bsky.social

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Quirino at 125: A Statesman and Survivor — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
A kinsman remembers the late Philippine President Elpidio Quirino.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Planning the #holiday menu? Kare-Kare the classic #Filipino ox tail peanut #stew with vegetables is a favorite at family gatherings. It’s a labor of love. My recipe for @thekitchn.bsky.social www.thekitchn.com/kare-kare-re... #Filipinofood
This Beloved Filipino Stew Is Super Popular for a Reason (So Cozy!)
Always one of the first to disappear.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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What was @charosantos.bsky.social like when we were in college?
Charo Santos Concio: Turns Talent Into Purpose. My feature for @positivelyfilipino.bsky.social

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Charo Santos Concio: Turns Talent into Purpose — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
Broadcasting exec Charo Santos Concio’s talent, beauty, and phenomenal work ethic has led to her success.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Tart, tangy #Pork Higado was a favorite Ilocano dish of the late President Elpidio R. Quirino, 5th President of the #Philippines. We’re celebrating his birthday anniversary today. My easy recipe on The Quirino Kitchen thequirinokitchen.com/pork-higado/ #FilipinoFood #homecooking
Pork Higado
The classic Filipino Pork Higado is popular in the Ilocos provinces. Higado is Spanish for liver. My version of this dish has pork tenderloin pan seared with chicken liver and sauteed in garlic, onion...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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“We rise to dignity by giving
not by asking.” - Elpidio R. #Quirino, 6th President of the #Philippines.
We honor and remember our Lolo on his birthday anniversary today November 16.
And family reunion memories in Vigan, Ilocos Sur ten years ago.

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November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Frank Nitti went to the same school as my son Tim.
Please consider donating for Frank’s kidney transplant medical funds. Any amount will help. 🙏
Here’s the link to Frank Nitti’s Go Fund Me www.gofundme.com/f/support-fr...
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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It’s a #love story I didn’t expect to fall in love with.
Only We Know
Now on @netflix.com
My #film review for @positivelyfilipino.bsky.social

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#FilipinoFilms #Netflix #CharoSantos #DongDantes
A Love Story We Didn’t Expect to Fall in Love With — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
The film Only We Know recently began streaming on Netflix, where it quickly climbed to the number one spot in the Philippines.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Planning the #holiday menu? Here’s 48 favorite #Filipino recipes including my easy Taho (no.30) & classic Kare-Kare oxtail peanut stew (no.39) for @thekitchn.bsky.social www.thekitchn.com/filipino-rec... #FilipinoFood
My Mom's One-Pot Mechado Will Have Everyone Fighting for Seconds
Plus 47 more delicious Filipino recipes to try.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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an unexpected phone call 📞…
“You don’t know me. Your mother saved my life. I searched for her for 50 years.”
He was an
American POW during WW2 in the Philippines.

Corp. Robert Dow & Willie Reyes, survived the Bataan Death March, & Camp O’Donnell, saved by a woman.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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I’m still feeling flu-like so I made Arroz Caldo- #Filipino chicken with rice soup. A classic cure-all for my family. My recipe for @simplyrecipes.com #FilipinoFood
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Cook this any day, especially during the chilly autumn season. Classic, easy #Filipino Nilagang Baka with vegetables. A one-pot soup meal.
My recipe for @simplyrecipes.com www.simplyrecipes.com/nilagang-bak... #FilipinoFood #homecooking
This Classic Filipino Beef Stew Will Warm You Top to Bottom
For an easy, flavorful take on beef stew, try a Filipino classic: nilagang baka, also known as beef nilaga. This recipe is sure to warm you up on a cold day.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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If you’re starting a cold, make some Salabat- the classic #Filipino ginger #tea was the cure-all for all our family ailments . My recipe is here on The Quirino Kitchen thequirinokitchen.com/salabat-fili... #FilipinoBeverage
Salabat - Filipino Ginger Tea - Instant Pot + Stove-top
The Salabat is the traditional Filipino Ginger Tea, made from fresh ginger slices. In the Philippines, this is a cure-all for sore throats, coughs, colds, or upset stomachs. It is also recommended to ...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A #Love Story I Didn’t Expect To Fall In Love with!
Watch now on @netflix.com Only We Know starring @charosantos.bsky.social & @dongdantes . It’s number 1 streaming on @netflixph.bsky.social
My #film review for @positivelyfilipino.bsky.social

www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/a-l... #romcom
A Love Story We Didn’t Expect to Fall in Love With — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
The film Only We Know recently began streaming on Netflix, where it quickly climbed to the number one spot in the Philippines.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Why #Filipino Adobo is a classic staple any day via @tasteofhome.bsky.social www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fili... #FilipinoFood
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino adobo is an easy-to-make weeknight staple. Its versatility and ease of cooking is one of the reasons chicken adobo is considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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21 Cozy #Chicken Soup Recipes including my easy #Filipino Macaroni Chicken Sopas for @simplyrecipes.com
#soups
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21 Cozy Chicken Soup Recipes To Warm You Up This Week
Whether you prefer noodles, rice, or just plenty of chicken, these 21 chicken soup recipes span the gamut and the globe to deliver a big bowl of comfort. Find your favorite or something new, and save ...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Come listen: The story behind writing a history and culinary #memoir as told to the @kitchenconfidante #podcast

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November 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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One night, as I baked, the phone rang. “You don’t know me. Your mother saved my life. I have searched for her for 50 years.” He was a former American POW in WWII in the Philippines.
Read the rest in my #memoir Every Ounce of Courage bookshop.org/p/books/ever...
#NationalAuthorDay
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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If you’re all-candied out from the sweets you devoured this #Pasta with Tomatoes 🍅 and Spinach is an easy meal to cook for #dinner.

Easy Pasta with Tomatoes
🍅
Cook pasta.🍝
Sauté garlic, onions in EVOO.
Add cherry tomatoes.
Add baby spinach
Add pasta.
Season.
Sprinkle cheese.

#homecooking
November 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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What is UNDAS to #Filipinos and how I commemorate it thinking of family back home.
Plus a different pancit recipe

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#UNDAS
Singapore-style Fried Noodles
This Singapore-style Fried Noodles dish is a rich, colorful combination of thick wheat noodles, with pork, shrimps, vegetables and seasonings. A dash of curry is added to spice up this all-in-one meal...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM