Catering Tips
The Most Ordered Filipino Dish Combinations (And Why They Work)
The question I get more than any other is some version of: "Ate Anne, ano ba ang magandang i-order?" What should I…
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Tips, Stories & Filipino Food
Catering tips, event inspiration, and stories from Anne’s kitchen in Avondale.
Event Planning
Filipino Desserts for Parties: What to Order
The dessert table is usually an afterthought, and then it is the thing everyone photographs. Here are the Filipino sweets I would…
Filipino Food
Chicken Inasal: What to Serve It With
Chicken Inasal is an ulam guests come back for: chicken marinated in calamansi, vinegar, lemongrass, and annatto, then grilled so the edges…
Catering Tips
Pancit Bihon vs. Canton vs. Palabok: Which One to Order
No handa is complete without pancit, and the first question I usually get is which one. Bihon, Canton, and Palabok are the…
Event Planning
Noche Buena Catering: How to Plan Your Filipino Christmas Spread
There is one meal a year that my whole family builds the entire holiday around. Not Christmas lunch, not the potluck at…
Filipino Food
Lechon Near Me: Party-Size Filipino Roast Pork
When someone searches for lechon near me, they are usually picturing the star of the handa: the crispy-skinned pork that guests circle…
Event Planning
Filipino Food for Your Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day is the last big salu-salo of summer, the last long weekend before school and work swallow everyone’s calendar again. It…
Event Planning
Two Filipino Party-Menu Combinations Families Want Again
When someone is planning a birthday or family gathering, choosing the food can become one more decision on a very long list.…
Catering Tips
Lumpia Near Me: Fresh, Frozen, and Party-Size Ordering Guide
Lumpia is usually the first tray people ask about, and honestly, I understand why. It is easy to grab, easy to share,…