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Greggy Soriano, Social Media Personality
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In this episode Phlavor travelled to Nevada for a Pinoy feast! Social Media personality and food artist, Greggy Soriano, opens his home and crock pot for a small get-together that’s long overdue. He recounts his time on the East Coast, studying at the CIA, creating extravagant cakes for socialites and what made him come back home to the West Coast.…
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Tselogs Filipino Restaurant, Owner Chel Gilla
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Phlavor Profiles is in the San Francisco area. We sat down with Chel Gilla, Co-Owner of TSELOGS Filipino Restaurant in San Francisco and Daly City. Chel describes a chance encounter with a classmate in the Philippines that inspired her life's purpose. 00:08:00 life in the Philippines 00:19:30 "be consumed by a purpose" and Meryl Lynch 00:32:00 Affo…
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Spread the Love PB, Co-Founder Val Fishbain
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This week Phlavor Profiles visits the Los Angeles home office of Spread the Love Foods. Co-Owner Val Fishbain sits down to chat about her days in Social Services, blogging and how her wedding favors became her first food product. 10:00 Therapy, Social Work and Burnout 16:00 Hawaiian Inspiration, Definition of "Healthy" and Goop 20:00 Vitamix, Nut B…
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Kuya Lord Catering, Kuya Lord Maynard Llera, Chef and Pop Up Caterer based in Los Angeles
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Phlavor Profiles visits with Lord Maynard Llera aka Kuya Lord. We discuss his younger years in the Philippines and why he felt like moving to the United States would force him to grow up. Maynard also discusses leveling up in the restaurant/hospitality industry, his passion for "his" Filipino food and how a garage pop up saved his sanity and provid…
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Kalsada Coffee, Corazon Padilla, International Relationship Coordinator
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Today Phlavor Profiles is getting our caffeine fix on in "The Bay". We sit with Corazon Padilla, QC the at Andytown coffee and "Relationship Coordinator" for Kalsada, a company based in the Philippines. Corazon describes the goals of Kalsada Coffee and it's relationship to farmers and describes her initial search for community and connection which …
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Don Papa Rum, Tomas De Los Reyes, Brand Ambassador
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In this episode, Phlavor Profiles is in Long Beach CA. We sit down with Tomas De Los Reyes, the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Don Papa Rum, a liquor company based in Manila. Listen to this industry rep describe a trip to the Philippines which lead to his current role as Brand Ambassador for Don Papa rum, single-island batched rum from “Sugarlandi…
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Keto A$$ Bih catch up w/Desiree Frederickson
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In this episode we visit social media personality Keto Ass Bih aka Desiree Frederickson. It’s been 2 years(2019) since we bumbled with the Bee… She tells us about her current keto lifestyle, Filipino family time with Husbih (Kevin), Tito Bih (her dad), all the other characters of her life and what collaborations are in her future. 07:10 What is #fi…
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Undiscovered SF, Co-Founder, Gina Mariko Rosales
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Phlavor Profiles is in the San Francisco Bay area, at Trellis Co-Working Space, to interview Gina Mariko Rosales, Co-Founder of Undiscovered SF. In this episode we get all the details about the organization/night market, we learn what and where SOMA Pilpinas is and we listen to what Gina thinks the next generation of Filipinos has to offer. 00:07:0…
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Catch up w/Spoon & Pork’s Owners, Ray Yaptinchay & Jay Tugas
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Our first interview with Ray Yaptinchay and Jay Tugas took place in 2019. The guys were gearing up to transition from food truck operators to restaurateurs. In this interview, we catch up with the duo inside their Los Angeles restaurant to talk opening the doors, closing the doors, pandemic survival and customer service expectations. 00:05:00 Were …
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Wanderlust Creamery - Adrienne Borlongan
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Adrienne Borlongan is the co-founder of Wanderlust Creamery. We talk about her life before the ice cream business, what shop inspired her and how she became the creative director of this So Cal hot spot. 00:06:00 Immigration and Stability 00:13:00 Debut Flavors: sticky mango and Paulo Santo Mint Chip 00:21:30 Filipino flavor profiles 00:29:00 "you …
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Gerry’s Grill, Artesia - Catch up w/Dr. Ray Mangune
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Dr. Ray Mangune owner and operator of Gerry’s grill was our second interview on the podcast. This season we talk about surviving the pandemic, what Filipino pride looks like today, in the woke era and why he considers Gerry’s Grill is a Filipino food institution. 00:06:00 News of the Corona Virus and a possible pandemic 00:16:30 Chinese people don’…
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Café 86 - Catch up w/Ginger Dimapasok
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Ginger Dimapasok was our first podcast guest back in 2017. In this episode, post-pandemic, we listen to her plans for a CAFÉ 86 expansion, what the health crisis revealed about friends & family and the the surprise gift she got from it. 00:06:00 Baked Goods at Café 86 00:14:15 Boba is essential to some people 00:21:50 Don’t be ashamed to ask for he…
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This season we catch up with some of our past favorite guests including Cafe 86, Gerry's Grill, Spoon & Pork and Keto Ass Bih. Our interviews also include some new favorites: Wanderlust Creamery, Greggy Soriano, Tselogs, Don Papa Rum, Undiscovered SF, Kalsada, Kuya Lord and Spread The Love We find out how everyone is doing, how they coped during th…
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Desiree Frederickson, Keto Ass Bih
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This week we sit down with Desiree Frederickson, aka Keto Ass Bih! Mrs. Bih tells Phlavor about her journey to get her mind and body right on the gram and “In Real Life". This fly Pinay keeps it 100 about being a wife, mom and lover of Filipino food.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Lem Balagot, LA Rose
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This week Phlavor sits down with restaurateur Lem Balagot. Lem chats with host Karena Higgins about his time at the historic Manila Hotel, how he changed the food game at Philippine Airlines and why he opened LA Rose, a Filipino restaurant, in the middle of Hollywood California.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Aileen Suzara, The Sariwa Kitchen
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Phlavor Profiles sits down with Chef Educator Aileen Suzara. The Sariwa Kitchen creator tells host, Karena Higgins, about her journey as an Environmentalist to teacher and why re-branding her pop up made a huge difference in the “legitimacy” of her pop-ups.Pig Parts and Beer által
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In this week’s episode, Phlavor Profiles host Karena Apollony Ebora Higgins sits with JR Martin, owner of Tatang. They chat about his global search for his identity, his reluctance to cook Filipino food and who helped bring him full circle.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Freya Estreller, Co-Founder of Cool Haus
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This episode features Cool Haus Co-Founder Freya Estreller. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Freya and Karena meet up in Koreatown to discuss life growing up in Los Angeles, the “F” truck and the skills needed to be an Entrepinay.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Rezel Kealoha, Food Stylist/Photographer/Recipe Developer
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On this episode Phlavor Profiles visits Food photographer, Rezel Kealoha, at her home in Walnut Creek, CA. They discuss her job, her travels as a Server Tech for Visa Credit Card company, pregnancy health, sweaty selfies on Instagram and a recipe for refined Halo Halo.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Abby Declaro, Baked Dessert Bar
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Baked Dessert Bar Owner Abby Declaro describes her journey from nursing to small business owner. Host, Karena Higgins, and Abby discuss Costco cakes, side hustles and Filipino-ization. Abby also tells us why kids parties are the best forums for word of mouth marketing.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Ray Yaptinchay & Jay Tugas, Spoon & Pork LA
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Spoon & Pork LA co-owners Ray Yaptinchay and Jay Tugas sit with host, Karena Apollonya Ebora Higgins, to tell their Filipino food story. The dynamic duo briefly describe life in the Philippines, what brought them to the United States and why they decided to try Filipino food as a business.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Mary Grant, the Filipina
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In this episode, we kick it with the multi-talented singer, song-writer and actress, Mary Grant, This military brat gets candid about the advantages and disadvantages of her Filipino American identity, the acting role that was made for her and how a video parody, connected Ms. Grant to the world. Phlavor Profiles is up next.…
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Romeo Garcia, Chocolatier
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In this episode, we sit down with Romeo Garcia, Owner of Romeo Chocolates in Long Beach. We discuss how his passion for social justice plays a big role in his business and why the Philippines has so much to offer the global community. Phlavor Profiles is next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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On our next episode of Phlavor Profiles, Romeo Garcia, owner of Romeo Chocolates in Long Beach CA, describes how taking a few courses in chocolate making switched his career path as an established educator to a globally inspired chocolatier. Stay Tuned, FULL EPISODE next week!Pig Parts and Beer által
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Maryanne Cabrera, Little Epicurean Blogger & Food Photographer
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In this episode of Phalvor Profiles, Filipino Food On The Table: Blogette Maryanne Cabrera takes us to culinary school. She outliines her journey from aspiring attorney to sans rival baker, slash calamansi shaker and professional picture taker. Stay tuned. Phlavor Profiles is next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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On the next episode of Phlavor Profiles: Maryanne Cabrera, the Pinay behind The Little Epicurean blog, gives us social media tips, describes some of her favorite Filipino recipes and spells EPICUREAN. Stay Tuned & Go Out and VOTE!Pig Parts and Beer által
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Randy Ramiro, Founder Infanta Lambanog
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In This episode, It’s a BYOB get-together at Genever Cocktail Lounge in Historic Filipinotown. Infanta Lambanog founder Randy Ramiro is here for it. Find out how this young entrepreneur is bringing back an old school drink made in the Philippines. Stay Tuned.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Carissa Ortega, Owner Ninong's Cafe
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In this episode, small business owner Carissa Solomon shares the story behind her family’s restaurant Ninong's Pastries and why, if she could turn back time, she’d make everyone smell her lunch. Phlavor Profiles is coming up next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Ralph Degala, Cheftestant on Master Chef
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In this episode, Trilipino Cook Ralph Degala, describes his global food journey. He tells Phlavor how he went from home cooking to representing Filipino food on Master Chef and why he’s so particular about pork fat. Phlavor Profiles is next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Jelynn Malone, Co-Owner Mostra Coffee
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In this episode, Jelynn Malone, Co-Founder of Mostra Coffee in San Diego tells us how a family trip to the Philippines influenced her business today and why setting up a coffee cart for the people was not going to be enough for the demands of a growing customer base. Phlavor Profiles is next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Eric De La Cruz, Co-Owner Oi Asian Fusion
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This week Eric De La Cruz, owner of Oi Asian Fusion reveals how dropping out of school and getting fired from Bank of America pushed him to find his true entrepreneurial spirit. Phlavor Profiles is coming up next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Roselma Samala, Co-Owner Genever Cocktail Lounge, Historic Filipinotown
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On this episode, listen to Roselma Samala, co-owner of Genever Cocktail Lounge, tell us why it was important to introduce Filipino flavors to their drinks and how hospitality is at the forefront of this PINAY owned business. Phlavor Profiles is next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Welcome back to Season 3 of Phlavor Profiles, the podcast conversation about the Filipino American Experience through the lens of food. This Season we chatted with so many people including one of the owners of Mostra Coffee in San Diego, the genius behind ube pancakes, a self-described Trilipino Master Chef and many, many more. Subscribe, Share and…
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This weeks episode comes at ya from the SPRIZZY, Palm SPRINGS. CHEF Yana Gilbuena and I soak up the sun as she outlines her journey from living her best life in the Philippines, to an abrupt, no so great existence in Los Angeles. Yana also describes the trauma that led her to NEW YORK and why a search for ARROZ CALDO was the catalyst for what she f…
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This week our guest is Yana Gilbuena, the nomadic chef responsible for SALO SERIES, a Filipino inspired, eat with your hands only, community driven experience. Stay Tuned.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Our guest this week is pastry chef Isa Fabro. This Canadian born Filipina was really sick of school and just wanted to make money. It wasn’t until a health scare, that Isa had to reflect on the simple things that made her happy. Stay tuned Phlavor profiles is coming up next.Pig Parts and Beer által
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On our next episode, Chef Isa Fabro describes a life changing trip to the Philippines and why this is the year of giving NO FUCKS. Stay Tuned.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Chef AC Boral, Rice and Shine
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In this episode, Chef AC Boral and I meet up at Romeo Chocolates in Long Beach, CA. Born in Guam, raised in Oxnard, this “Cali” chef describes his search for identity, despite that colonial shit and the theatrics that go into a longanisa scotch egg. Phlavor Profiles is coming up next!Pig Parts and Beer által
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On our next episode of Plavor Profiles… Chef AC Boral breakdowns the physical mishap that led him to the kitchen and motivated the creation of Rice and Shine, his Filipino inspired pop ups. Stay tuned you won’t want to miss it!Pig Parts and Beer által
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In this episode, Chef Ria Barbosa and I meet up at FrankieLucy Bakeshop. She reminisces about the butter lyfe at “The Mansion” in Vegas, making awesome mistakes at “Sqrl” in Silverlake and the dumbing down dinuguan. Phlavor Profiles is up in your earhole now.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Born in the Philippines, raised in North East Los Angeles, Chef Ria Barbosa is “fueled by power naps and caffeine”. Lets hope so, cuz she’s gotta a new gig at Paramount Coffee Project DTLA. Stay Tuned. You won’t want to miss it.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Michael Leelin, Leelin Bakery CFO
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In the episode I sit down with Michael Leelin, CFO of Leelin Bakery at their production facility in Santa Fe Springs. We chat about the legacy of Goldilocks, the successes and challenges of running a family business, and his pride and passion for Filipino food. Phlavor Profiles drops now.Pig Parts and Beer által
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On our next episode of Flavor Profiles….. We interview Michael Leelin, CFO and COO (child of owner) of Leelin Bakery. He recounts the history of Goldilocks, the original family business, and his hopes forthe next generation of pandesal eaters. Stay tuned you won’t want to miss it.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay of J.Six Restaurant
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In this episode of Phlavor Profiles, Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay recalls watching cooking shows on PBS with his dad, what Filipino treat debuted on tv that made him lose his mind. Also, Anthony expresses his passion for cooking, connection, and why Filipino food finally made sense. Phlavor Profiles is coming up next.…
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I sit down with Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay at J.Six Restaurant in San Diego. We get all into our “peelings” about Fiipino food and why he feels connected to it after all these years.Pig Parts and Beer által
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Barb Batiste, Owner of B Sweet Dessert Bar
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In this episode, Barb Batiste, owner of B Sweet Dessert Bar in Los Angeles has us all in our feelings. We chat about the key connections and networking that brought her Filipino flavors to the people and her dad’s words of wisdom when it came to running the business. Stay tuned because Flavor Profiles drops now!…
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Barb Batiste invites us into the world of B Sweet. Hear about this valley girls journey from stay-at-home-mom to banana bread bawse. Stay Tuned, you won’t want to miss it!Pig Parts and Beer által
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Chocolatier Tonet Tibay
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This episode, Chocolatier Tonet Tibay reveals why her finance career wasn’t as fulfilling as she anticipated, and how reading the N.Y. Times helped her discover her passion, and we discuss her favorite Filipino flavors. Our show is written and produced by me Karena Apollonya Higgins and Amy Shuster. The shows are edited by Amy Shuster and tech supp…
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On our next Season 2 episode of Phlavor Profiles... We interview royalty, miss Marie Antoinette, aka Chocolatier Tonet Tibay. This queen explains the strategy that took her from finance to confections. Stay Tuned, you won’t want to miss it!Pig Parts and Beer által
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Holistic Practitioner Dr. Cat Luib
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In this episode of Phlavor Profiles I visit Dr Cat Luib at her facility Luib Health Center in San Diego. We literally spill the tea about her approach to wellness using ingredients indigenous to the Philippines. She also tries to get me to decompress with crystals and salt and she delivers the bitter truth about what ingredient you need to start in…
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