So the next time someone talks about native ingredients, ask them—are we talking pre-Spanish, Spanish galleon trade, or post-war imports? Because even Bahay Kubo proves we’ve always been part of something bigger.

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Thanks to Kristian Cordero, this idea now comes to life in the second edition of a beautifully illustrated picture book! This edition emphasizes the fact that being Filipino has never been about isolation; it’s about movement, connection, and a cosmopolitan past integrated into our everyday meals.

Is*! Apologies for the typo.