Step lnto Our Kitchens – Theresian Recipes and Tales

Compiled and edited by the award—winning author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, Step Into Our Kitchens: Theresian Recipes and Tales pays homage to the time-honored recipes that students (now alumni) cherished in their beloved alma mater, St. Theresa’s College (STC) —be it in Quezon City, Manila, Baguio, or Cebu—and at their respective homes. From the classic adobo, pancit molo, beef tapa, paella, lechon, and okoy to the lovely durian cheesecake, broas, leche flan, and many more delectable viands, this cookbook offers a collection of beloved recipes that STC alumni cooked and shared with their family members and friends.

However, Step Into Our Kitchens: Theresian Recipes and Tales is not just your ordinary cookbook It is also a food book that tells a story through short anecdotes and essays that tell something about how each food contributor fell in love with his or her favorite dish. Indeed, most of the recipes in this book are infused with memory, tradition, culture, and history. In reading this book, Manguerra Brainard invites readers to “try the recipes with a spirit of adventure and joy, but keep in mind that the stories behind the recipes are what make this book special. Enjoy Step Into Our Kitchens: Theresian Recipes and Tales—this book is our gift to you and future generations.”

Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 25.3 x 17.7 cm

Language: English

ISBN: 978-971-97-1028-8