Exploring the Filipino Kitchen (PRE-ORDER)

SYNOPSIS:

Exploring the Philippine Kitchen

Stories in this collection:

The Kid Who Does Not Like Cheese

Written by Sally Esteban Eugenio 

Illustrated by Rhea Kristine U. Elnar

Ever since Juana was a child, she would avoid eating cheese because she believes it is an obstacle to what she seeks to achieve Her mother calls her a special child because she has superior intellect. But what could be the reason why she no longer likes cheese and why does she consider it as a hindrance for her to obtain great knowledge?

Eng-eng is Coming 

Written by Jayson V. Fajardo

Illustrated by Juno Abreu

Lilit is well taken care of by her Ápa Ápû always cooks her_favorite food such as tidtad and sisig. However, Lilit scared whenever her Ápû mentions IS the magkukutud called Eng-eng.

Why is Bampi Getting Fat? 

Written by Sally Esteban Eugenio

Illustrated by Tinsley Garanchon

It is Miss Witcha's birthday but Bampi would not like to join the party. What may-be-the reason? Is it because a. She does not like the food that will be served 5 Ms. Witcha's friends are not her friends. She cannot fit into any dress c. anymore. But why is Bampi getting fat? Let us know the reason and what she did to resolve letter C which prevents her from joining the merriest party ever of her` best friend.

How Does Nanay Count? 

Written by John Patrick F. Solano

Illustrated by Kenneth Justine Licaycay I always ask Nanay to teach me Math, but she always refuses. One time after school, I joined Nanay in selling and = discovered something! Read on and join me and my Nanay as we count, add, and subtract numbers!

Lola's Recipe 

Written by Cliford C Novela

Illustrated by Joey Camille P_Ellson

Ditdit's town is gradually forgetting the heritage recipe of his Lola. Would he still remember how to cook it? Let us join Ditdit and find out how he restored and reintroduced his Lola's recipe.

The Tallest, the Biggest, and the Best Birthday Cake Ever 

Written by Lara Christie llustrated by Mariel Deeney de Jesus It is the King's birthday soon! Princess Julia wants to surprise him with the tallest, the biggest, and the best birthday cake of all! Join her misadventures and discover how her surprise turns out!

Our Neighbor's a Witch! 

Written by Tope Z Vargas

Illustrated by Joey Camille P. Ellson

Nonoy and Nene's neighbor is brewing something again at her house. They have heard too many painful screams and they cannot take it anymore. They need to do something once and for all But not all things are what they seem. The twins soon discover that their neighbor is something more than a witch that brews potions and takes care of twenty cats.

❗️NOTE❗️:

THIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.

 If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in May, August and November 2026 ONLY.

Once pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination.

Due to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, shipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines.

Shipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. 

These pieces are all handmade by our local partners and traditional artisans, not mass produced. If you want a ready made and in stock clothing piece, figure, ceramic, or jewelry piece, if we have any available in stock and on hand, you purchase those. Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. 

❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️

If you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, two separate orders must be placed to guarantee arrival of in stock products within 2-3 weeks.

Our shipping days for in-stock items from New York are currently only being shipped at the beginning and end of each month. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.