Pacific Rim, Teen & Young Adult 

The essence of Filipino food has remained secluded in family kitchens, 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-and very personal-look at Filipino cuisine and culture.
This book is the result of years of research, which Besa and Dorotan began with questions put to family and friends both in the States and in the Philippines. "What are your food memories.?" they asked, and a multitude of stories came forth, ranging from descriptions of dishes that were childhood favorites to tales of family feasts made almost mythical in their retelling from generation to generation.
From adobo to pancit, lumpia to kinilaw, the authors trace the origins of native Filipino foods and the impact of foreign cultures on the cuisine. More than 100 unique recipes, culled from private kitchens and the acclaimed Cendrillon menu, reflect classic dishes as well as contemporary Filipino food.
Filled with hundreds of sumptuous photographs by Neal Oishima and colorful stories of food memories from the authors and other notable local cooks, the book is a joy to peruse both in and out of the kitchen.