Kwentong Palayok
Kwentong Palayok
SBS
With the belief that food is culture and history made edible, Kwentong Palayok seeks to understand our identity as a people through understanding Filipino cuisine, its origins and evolution.
'Munggo, law-uy, binignit:' Exploring the traditional Filipino cuisine during Holy Week
In Semana Santa 2024, How Has the Celebration and Meaning of Holy Week Changed for Filipinos Residing in Australia, Embracing the Diverse Cultural Landscape?
Apr 9, 2024
12 min
'Kanin is Life:' Why do Filipinos love rice?
Find out why rice is indispensable in the lives of Filipinos and on every dining table.
Feb 23, 2024
17 min
Childhood memories and a whirl of flavours: why “dirty ice cream” is a favourite for Filipinos
Minatamis is part of the Filipino table. Similar to desserts, minatamis are sweet treats but can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Jan 26, 2024
16 min
Kwentong Palayok: What's your "baon?"
Baon brings back a lot of childhood memories, from your favorite lunchbox to the delicious lunch and snacks your parents packed.
Nov 10, 2023
20 min
Kwentong Palayok: Halo-halo, more than a sweet dessert
Bananas and leche flan. Mashed beans, corn and carabao milk pastillas. Topped with ube halaya and ice cream? How do you like your halo-halo?
Oct 6, 2023
16 min
Kwentong Palayok: All about almusal
Tocilog. Pan de coco. Coffee in rice. What’s your favourite Pinoy breakfast?
Sep 8, 2023
16 min