ULAM - Modern Filipino Kitchen

27/12/2023

I tend to get a little kawawa this time of year without realizing it especially if we’re not back in the Bay for the holidays.

Hard to believe we had to say goodbye to Lolo 9 years ago today. And Lola would have turned 93 on Saturday! I miss watching them dance at the NYE parties. I miss Lolo’s silly jokes and Lola offering a goblet of wine and all the food the minute we walk through the door. I miss them.

I used to feel silly whenever I’d catch myself crying when thinking of them, but then I came across a clip of Andrew Garfield talking about grief and his late mom that I thought was so beautiful and reframed my thinking.

“…I hope this grief stays with me because it's all the unexpressed love that I didn't get to tell her.”

To everyone missing a loved one, sending you lots of love.

💖💖💖

🎵🎤 Lolo used to sing and play this song on the piano

08/10/2023

On this week’s episode of cooking for friends - I made some Bistek Cheesesteaks + Sinigang seasoned fries.

Bistek tagalog was always one of my favorite dishes that Lola made. When going to Lola’s for dinner, she always made bistek cause she knew it was my favorite. She’d splurge and use ribeye cause she was making it for special guests, at least that’s what she told my mom. Lol.

I love it over rice with all the sautéed onions, but I love it just as much in sandwich form. Same delicious sautéed onions + tender ribeye soaking in the soy sauce + calamansi marinade all in a cozy provolone blanket. As would say, this meal smacked!

24/09/2023

Brought back a goodie and a soon to be staple for today’s cooking for friends sesh - Tortang Longanisa + Ensaymada French Toast Casserole.

I love the balance of flavors in the tortang. The garlicky sweetness from the ground longanisa, the bright heat from the atchara hot sauce and freshness from my ‘pino pico - 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽.

The ensaymada French toast casserole is like a cinnamon roll, but it’s so much more than that. If you’ve had ensaymada before, you know all about the sweet and savory goodness going on between the brioche, the buttercream and cheese: Spencer went back for thirds, so this will definitely be making a return. 🤣

26/08/2023

Being a Cali girl, I L💖VE my burritos. I’ve been wanting to make Silog Burritos for a long time, but never made the time to get all the components made. That changed today!
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Tested a Longsilog Burrito and it did not disappoint, y’all. Ground longanisa, garlicky fried rice, crispy hash brown, soft scrambled eggs, some atchara, and tomato and onion. Bonus? My atchara hot sauce! It rounded out all the flavors and brought a delicious heat. 🥵🌶️
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Makes me wanna do a pop up so we can share these with y’all!

18/07/2023

To clarify - ULAM will be in attendance, but we will not be popping up! We’re doing it potluck style and asking guests to bring snacks to share!

My siblings and I grew up playing soccer back in the Bay. We all eventually made it on travel teams and weekends were soon filled with games and tournaments.

I clearly remember watching the ‘99 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals USWNT vs China going down to PK’s and Brandi Chastain sealing the deal. My excitement and love for the sport exploded. “I wanna be like Mike?” No. I wanted to be like Mia Hamm!

Needless to say, younger me is freaking out to see THE PHILIPPINES, the home country of my ancestors, making their FIFA Women’s World Cup DEBUT this week.

Our friends are gracious enough to host a watch party for this game. While the timing is not ideal, I invite you to come cheer on the Filipinas as they step out onto the world stage.

And in true Filipino fashion, we’re making it a potluck! If you are able to come, kindly bring a dish to share with kababayan.

🇵🇭😍

17/07/2023

My siblings and I grew up playing soccer back in the Bay. We all eventually made it on travel teams and weekends were soon filled with games and tournaments.

I clearly remember watching the ‘99 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals USWNT vs China going down to PK’s and Brandi Chastain sealing the deal. My excitement and love for the sport exploded. “I wanna be like Mike?” No. I wanted to be like Mia Hamm!

Needless to say, younger me is freaking out to see THE PHILIPPINES, the home country of my ancestors, making their FIFA Women’s World Cup DEBUT this week.

Our friends are gracious enough to host a watch party for this game. While the timing is not ideal, I invite you to come cheer on the Filipinas as they step out onto the world stage.

And in true Filipino fashion, we’re making it a potluck! If you are able to come, kindly bring a dish to share with kababayan.

🇵🇭😍

25/05/2023

My mom supported my boy band obsession from middle school to high school, so I can go ahead and support her super fandom of the Philippines very own !
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Dallas friends! I’m sure you’re more than familiar with K-Pop, but what do you know about P-Pop?!
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What’s the SB in ? It’s for “sound break” as they aim to break into the global music scene with their OPM (original pilipino music).

09/03/2023

It was a family filled weekend in Tulum celebrating our cousin Judy getting mawwiedddd!!

My wardrobe for the wedding events was also unofficially sponsored by . And by unofficially sponsored, I just mean a very satisfied yet obsessed customer.

You know how when you put something on, you feel transformed? That’s how I feel whenever I wear one of my pieces. I stand as tall as my 4’ 11” frame allows me. I feel like a bad b***h. More importantly, I feel proud to let the world know “I AM FILIPINO”.

So on this international women’s day, let this be a reminder to all my fellow modern Filipinas…

- we are not restricted by societal constructs.
- we define who we are and fight for what we stand for and believe in.
- we are transcending.

❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸

20/01/2023

Pre-orders are open!
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/H15VDM8WYTDGT/checkout/KBJQGO7VAZZZY7VKZB5JZ4DG

Well, the day sure got away from me. But I’m here with the deets!
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Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or have plans to go to one, be the MVP with my lumpia filled with pork & a mixture of veggies!
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Each pack will have 20 frozen lumpia and come with 4 oz of my fresh pineapple chili sauce.
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Never cooked lumpia before? No worries! You’ll get easy to follow frying instructions as well.
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Preorders will open Friday, January 20th @ 12pm CST. I’m rolling a limited amount so don't wait too long to order!
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Pick up only in Dallas on Saturday, February 11th. Time and location TBD, I’ll be sending email communication once I confirm a place.
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Salamat, y’all!!

19/01/2023

Well, the day sure got away from me. But I’m here with the deets!
_
Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or have plans to go to one, be the MVP with my lumpia filled with pork & a mixture of veggies!
_
Each pack will have 20 frozen lumpia and come with 4 oz of my fresh pineapple chili sauce.
_
Never cooked lumpia before? No worries! You’ll get easy to follow frying instructions as well.
_
Preorders will open Friday, January 20th @ 12pm CST. I’m rolling a limited amount so don't wait too long to order!
_
Pick up only in Dallas on Saturday, February 11th. Time and location TBD, I’ll be sending email communication once I confirm a place.
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Salamat, y’all!!

08/11/2022

UPDATE: WE ARE SOLD OUT!!

Thank you to everyone who ordered! Please be on the lookout for an email tomorrow evening!

Goooooood morning, Dallas!
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After two years in hiding, my calamansi pie is making a comeback. 🥳
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Haven’t had the chance to try this pie? You’re in for a treat! If you’re not familiar with calamansi, it is a citrus native to the Philippines. Flavor-wise, you can think of it like a hybrid between a lime and a tangerine. I like to say it’s similar to a kumquat, but more tart.
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The tartness of the filling is balanced out with my graham cracker coconut crust and topped with a coconut whipped cream. 🤤
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Walk into your Thanksgiving get together with this and you’ll be everyone’s favorite!
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Pre-orders will open up on Monday, November 7th @ 6pm.
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Pick-ups will be Tuesday, November 22nd from 1pm-5pm Lake Highlands location.

08/11/2022

ORDERS ARE OPEN!
Our website got messed up, so we need to use a Google form for ordering. Please use the link below:
https://forms.gle/obNhEeeDZtxxGqo96

Goooooood morning, Dallas!
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After two years in hiding, my calamansi pie is making a comeback. 🥳
_
Haven’t had the chance to try this pie? You’re in for a treat! If you’re not familiar with calamansi, it is a citrus native to the Philippines. Flavor-wise, you can think of it like a hybrid between a lime and a tangerine. I like to say it’s similar to a kumquat, but more tart.
_
The tartness of the filling is balanced out with my graham cracker coconut crust and topped with a coconut whipped cream. 🤤
_
Walk into your Thanksgiving get together with this and you’ll be everyone’s favorite!
_
Pre-orders will open up on Monday, November 7th @ 6pm.
_
Pick-ups will be Tuesday, November 22nd from 1pm-5pm Lake Highlands location.