I just read this lovely article by John Birdsall, where he writes about the cultural gaps that are bridged when we partake of a dish that’s “foreign” to us — the story at the end is rather touching, as he recounts a breakfast of dinuguan and rice given to him by someone he now calls “Mom”.
What perfect timing, as Lasang Pinoy 9, the Filipino food blogging event, was just launched. This time Cia of Pabulum is hosting — her theme? Odd Cuts and Guts!
Though I pretty much stay away from offal these days, for …read more