When we were asked to choose a topic for our EDTC 300 learning project, plenty of ideas came to mind. I considered learning how to play the guitar, the piano, how to swim, knit, or crochet—basically, many things from my bucket list. However, while browsing Facebook, I noticed my feed was filled with cooking and baking content. That’s probably because, unconsciously, it’s something I’ve always been interested in. It’s what I’ve wanted to do all along, but I never had the chance to practice.
Before moving to Canada, my mom did all the cooking. When I arrived here, my sister took over that role since I live with her. I can cook simple meals just to survive, but not in a way that makes me proud. Cooking is a life skill I genuinely want to improve, so I’ve decided to make it the core focus of my learning project.
I narrowed my theme to traditional Filipino foods and delicacies because I want to share how rich and vibrant our culture is when it comes to food. The Philippines is a country that deeply values family, and food is one of the things that brings us together.
Many vloggers have emerged on YouTube and other social media platforms, but one channel I really admire is FEATR. It shares stories about Filipino culture by traveling across the Philippines. One video even focused on educating viewers about the history of Filipino cuisine.
Dishes like adobo, tinola, lumpia, pinakbet, sinigang, kare-kare, and Bicol Express are staples in many Filipino households. The ingredients are simple and easy to find in most marketplaces. While I’m familiar with these dishes, the way they’re prepared can vary from region to region. That’s why I want to explore this area more deeply. I’m also curious about the history behind these recipes. Since the Philippines was colonized by countries like Japan, the United States, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, their influences are reflected in our food.
There are also delicacies I love but rarely find here, such as sapin-sapin, bibingka, biko, cassava cake, kutsinta, maja blanca, pichi-pichi, and suman. These are my motivation to learn how to make them myself.
To achieve my goal, I’ll focus on one dish or delicacy each week, especially those I’m not yet familiar with. I’ll use videos on YouTube, and Google will be my go-to for recipes, and some tips and tricks. Just thinking about this project excites me! I’ll see you in my next blog post with more updates.
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Hi Katrina, I also love to cook, so I think your blog will be really interesting for me. I completely agree that cooking can reflect our culture. I’m also from India, and I understand how food connects us to our culture. Just like in the Philippines, where food brings family together, I feel the same way about India.
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