Filipino Food
Pancit — The Dish You Should Always Add to Your Order
Every package Anne offers includes pancit. That’s not an accident. Pancit is the backbone of a Filipino spread — the dish that…
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Tips, Stories & Filipino Food
Catering tips, event inspiration, and stories from Anne’s kitchen in Avondale.
Filipino Food
Kare-Kare: The Filipino Dish That Stops the Table
Every Filipino spread has the workhorse dishes — adobo, pancit, lumpia — and then there’s kare-kare. Kare-kare is the showpiece. When it…
Filipino Food
Lumpia 101: What Makes Ours Different
If you’ve had lumpia from a Filipino restaurant or a grocery store freezer section, you’ve had lumpia. But there’s a wide range…
Filipino Food
Chicken Adobo: The Filipino Dish Everyone Orders — and Everyone Loves
If you’re new to Filipino food and not sure what to order, start with chicken adobo. It’s the most recognizable dish in…
Event Planning
Best Filipino Dishes for Summer Parties in Arizona
Summer in the West Valley means backyard parties, graduation get-togethers, and family reunions — and Filipino food was made for exactly this.…
Filipino Food
Pancit Bihon vs. Pancit Canton — What’s the Difference?
Both are Filipino noodle dishes. Both are delicious. But they're not the same — and knowing the difference helps you order the…
Filipino Food
Miss the Taste of Home? Anne’s Bringing Pangasinan to the West Valley.
Growing up, our family ran a small karenderia in Mangaldan, Pangasinan. Every morning, we cooked for the whole barangay — big pots…
Filipino Food
Crispy Pata vs Lechon Kawali: Which One to Order for Your Party
Quick Answer Choose lechon kawali if you want an easy crowd-pleaser that serves itself from a tray. Choose crispy pata if you…
Filipino Food
The Story Behind Our Mangaldan Recipes
People always ask me — Anne, where did you learn to cook like this? The answer is simple: Filipino family recipes from…