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Memories of Philippine Kitchens

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“[Cendrillon is] daring, different and a sure treatment for the malady, too widespread nowadays, of dining déjà vu.”-Frank Bruni, the New York Times

The essence of Filipino food has all the time remained slightly secluded in the circle of relatives kitchens of Filipino homes, passed down through the generations, melding native traditions with those of Chinese, Spanish, and American cuisines. With Memories of Philippine Kitchens Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan, owners and chef at Soho’s popular Cendrillon restaurant, present a fascinating look at Filipino cuisine and culture. They’ve spent years tracing the traditions of the food of the Philippines, and here they share the result of that research. From Lumpia, Pancit, and Kinilaw to Adobo and Lehon (the art of the well-roasted pig), the authors document dishes and culinary techniques that are abruptly disappearing and in some cases unknown to Filipinos whether in the Philippines or in a foreign country.

In addition to offering more than 100 unique recipes culled from private Filipino kitchens and their own acclaimed menu, Besa and Dorotan vividly document the role of food in Filipino society, both old and new. Filled with hundreds of sumptuous photographs by the esteemed Filipino photographer Neal Oshima and colorful stories of food memories from the authors and other notable local cooks, the book is a joy to peruse both out and in of the kitchen.

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