What's for ulam: Filipino love language for community and connections – Manila Bulletin
Published May 19, 2021, 12:51 PM The comfort that comes from Filipino cooking When Filipinos want to greet and check in on someone, they will always ask: “Kumain ka na ba?” It’s a cultural idiosyncrasy that shows just how well-versed Pinoys are in the use of food as a love language—from our pasalubong and hating-kapatid and handa for visitors and giant boodle feasts. We nurture and cherish one another through these shared gastronomic experiences. Nothing communicates thoughtfulness and care quite like taking a bite of your favorite ulam, courtesy of your mama, your lolo, your ti...
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