{"product_id":"9781797227849","title":"In the Kusina","description":"Author: Woldy Reyes\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781797227849\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Apr 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 280 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brightly flavorful, artfully presented celebration of chef and tastemaker Woldy Reyes’ heritage, featuring more than 100 recipes for classic Filipino dishes updated to be lighter, fresher, and vegetable-forward.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nGrowing up in Southern California as a first-generation Filipino American, Woldy Reyes felt like an outsider, always straddling two worlds. At home, his family ate adobo with rice, gathered in the kitchen to roll lumpia, and roasted a whole goat in the backyard to make kalderetang kambing (celebratory goat stew). At school, all he wanted was Lunchables and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It wasn’t until he discovered the power of food as a means of connection—to strangers and friends, to his heritage, and even to himself—that he began cooking in earnest and sharing his story through the dishes he made. His signature style, now beloved by his catering clients in New York City and beyond, highlights classic Filipino food but with a focus on local, seasonal produce and artful presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIn the Kusina\u003c\/i\u003e is Woldy’s story told through a collection of vibrant, vegetable-forward recipes and his distinct lens as a queer Filipino American. These aren’t your lola’s traditional dishes; here, Filipino tastes and techniques are reimagined for a new generation of home cooks, resulting in a trove of elegant and boldly flavorful recipes organized by season, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic Furikake Rice with Fried Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple Daikon, Coconut Labneh, and Peanut Salsa Toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster Mushroom Skewers with Mushroom BBQ Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Miso Tahini and Pomegranate Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecadent hot and cold drinks, luscious desserts, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n Featuring inspired combinations of texture, technique, and flavor, these recipes are uncomplicated yet taste complex. A section covering foundational sauces and pantry items—such as Coconut Hot Sauce, Peanut Salsa, and Seedy Chili Oil—rounds out the offering and makes it easy to begin experimenting with Filipino flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Brimming with gorgeously stylish photos of food that’s as lovely to look at as it is to eat, this is more than just a carefully curated selection of recipes. \u003ci\u003eIn the Kusina\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful story told in Woldy’s charming voice, a love letter to Filipino food, and, most of all, a cooking reference filled with delicious recipes that you’ll turn to again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nUNIQUE TAKE ON FILIPINO CUISINE: Woldy's approach to Filipino food is light, fresh, and uniquely his own. His focus on in-season ingredients and beautiful presentation transforms classic Filipino dishes into contemporary renditions that will appeal to first-generation and modern home cooks looking for novel recipes with Asian influence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n SEASONAL COOKBOOK: \u003ci\u003eIn the Kusina\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the benefits of eating with the seasons, shopping at your local farmers market, and enjoying produce in its prime, which is better for you as well as the planet. Organized by season, these colorful, healthy recipes show you how to make plant-based and vegetarian dishes that taste divine, sing with flavor, and leave you feeling nourished and energized.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n COOKING GIFT: With a distinctive exposed binding, gorgeous cover, and interiors brimming with artful images, this luxe book looks as beautiful as the recipes taste. Perfect for gift-giving or displaying on a cookbook shelf, kitchen island, or coffee table.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Asian cuisine, including the food of the Philippines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious home cooks who love trying new recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilipino Americans eager to enjoy dishes they grew up with in a more veggie-forward way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-conscious eaters looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday, wedding, or housewarming present for food lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46518546268318,"sku":"TLD-9781797227849","price":54.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781797227849.jpg?v=1771202603","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781797227849","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}