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THE BASI REVOLT

Posted on Tuesday, 4 December 2007 by Mike | Category: Culture & Tradition, Filipino / Pinoy, General, Ilocano, Regional

In 1807, the people of Piddig (in Ilocos Norte) rose in revolt against the oppressive tax measures being imposed by the Spanish colonial government, particularly on the production of basi — the sugarcane wine much-loved by Ilocanos.
It was a grievance that has been festering since 1782 when the first revolt occurred against the tobacco and … Read more »


Lasang Pinoy 21, Anniversary Edition

Posted on Saturday, 3 November 2007 by Mike | Category: Asian, Culture & Tradition, Featured Articles, Filipino / Pinoy, Glorious Food, Ilocano, Lasang Pinoy, Pinoy Food, Regional

COOKING FOR HEROES

When Bryan of Fire Water Husband submitted his theme idea (and interest to host) in an email thread about forthcoming Lasang Pinoy events, I was initially dumbstruck. What, indeed, given the chance, would I cook for a hero? Given the list of prominent Filipinos declared as national heroes, the second challenge was … Read more »


HEROES ‘LAFANG’ AT LASANG PINOY YEAR 2

Posted on Thursday, 18 October 2007 by Mike | Category: Culture & Tradition, General, Lasang Pinoy

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VIAJENG CUSINANG MATUA

Posted on Friday, 20 July 2007 by Mike | Category: Asian, Blab, Musings, Et Al, Culture & Tradition, Filipino / Pinoy, General, Glorious Food, Pinoy Food

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VIAJENG CUSINANG MATUA

Posted on Monday, 16 July 2007 by Mike | Category: Asian, Blab, Musings, Et Al, Culture & Tradition, Filipino / Pinoy, General, Glorious Food, Kapampangan, Pinoy Food, Regional

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