“It is important to support and give focus to local food items because it supports food biodiversity and sustainability,” stated the twenty-something food advocate.
Published July 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
There is no doubt that Filipinos love food. While our country is abundant in native ingredients that give a distinct flavor to local recipes, it is saddening to know that many of these crops are also on the brink of extinction.
In a Facebook post, John Sherwin S. Felix, 25, an amateur cook, showcased several native and naturalized ingredients that have been part of Philippine food heritage.
Felix’s caption reads in Taglish, “I remember my encounter with someone on social media who thinks Philippine cuisine is inferior and that our ingredients are mostly vinegar and sugar alone. I beg to disagree. We have lots of wonderful food items here in the Philippines! You just have to look closer explore.”