From the introduction: 

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FLAVORS OF THE PHILIPPINES offers an introduction to Asia's most comforting and pleasing cuisine. The earlier influences of Malay, Chinese and Spanish cooking, combined with the nation's abundance of fresh fruits, vegatables, meats and seafoods have resulted in an explosion of flavors and tastes that pleases the senses and satisfies the appetite.

7,100 islands—each as beautiful and as rich in culinary heritage as the other.

For the very first time the taste of Philippine cuisine is captured in a collection of recipes echoing the diverse gastronomic influences and cooking traditions of these enchanting islands.

The Flavors of the Philippines leads you on a culinary journey through the different regions of the country, from the bustling city of Manila to exotic Palawan as you encounter the refreshing halo-halo, a spicy kinilaw, the incomparable adobo and

many, many more.

The recipes in this cookbook were collected to showcase the Best of the Islands.”