15 Books on Filipino Food by Region: A Short Guide

The Philippines, a country of diverse cultures and flavors, offers a unique culinary experience in every region. From the northern highlands of Luzon to the southern shores of Mindanao, each area has its own distinct cuisine. This listicle, organized by region, showcases a selection of books that delve into the flavors of the Philippines, offering readers a comprehensive guide to the country's culinary heritage.

A Quick Glance

1. Country Cooking by Michaela Fenix (various regions)
2. Flavors of the Philippines by Glenda Rosales-Barretto (various regions)
3. Linamnam: Eating One's Way Around the Philippines by Claude Tayag and Mary Ann Quioc (various regions)
4. Philippine Food and Life by Gilda Cordero Fernando (various regions)
5. Cocina Sulipeña: Culinary Gems from Old Pampanga by Gene Gonzalez (Pampanga)
6. Cabalen Kitchen: The Best of Pampanga's Culinary Treasures by Maritel Nievera (Pampanga)
7. Atching Lillian’s Heirloom Recipes by Lillian Mercado-Lising Borromeo (Pampanga)
8. Buhay: A Culinary Discovery of the Rice Granary of the Philippines by the Province of Nueva Ecija (Nueva Ecija)
9. Heirloom Recipes of the Cordillera by the Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples Rights and the Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines (Cordillera)
10. Flavors of Iloilo by Rafael J. Jardeleza, Jr. (Iloilo)
11. Hikay: The Culinary Heritage of Cebu by Louella Theresa Eslao-Alix (Cebu)
12. Namit Gid! by the St. Scholastica’s Academy - Bacolod High School Class of 1980 (Iloilo)
13. Negrense Heritage Cooking by the Slow Food Community (Negros)
14. My Ranaw Kitchen Lab: Food for Peace in Muslim Mindanao by Assad Baunto (Mindanao)
15. The Tausug Cookbook: The Best of Home-Cooked Halal Tausug-Filipino Dishes by Abdulaziz H. Hamsain (Zamboanga)

This curated collection of books provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse and rich culinary landscape of the Philippines, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the country's regional cuisines.