Introduction : why not Filipino food? Filipino food Adobo and kinlaw : cooking with vinegar Soups : a taste of home Salads and vegetables : oh my, gulay Noodles and dumplings : the Chinese connection Spice and burnt coconut : the food of the Muslim south Tomatoes and tamales : the Spanish-Mexican influence Fatty, fried, and salty : snacks and street food Sweets : merry meryenda Americana : we salute you