Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home

Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home - Picking calamansi and lemongrass in the garden

Good food opens the right doors. This three-hour visit takes you into chef Isi’s Manila home, where you can pick calamansi and lemongrass from her garden, help prepare family recipes, and sit down to eat what you made. I like the private setting and the chance to learn about Filipino food from someone who grew … Read more

Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites - Setting up your own cooking station

Good food makes Manila easier to understand. This two-hour class in Makati introduces you to Filipino meryenda, the snack-time tradition built around filling, savory, crunchy, and sweet dishes. I like the small group size, capped at four people, and the practical recipes made with basic ingredients you can use at home. I also like that … Read more