Kapampangan Essay

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Holy Angel University Angeles City College of Hospitality Management “Sustainability of Kapampangan Cuisine” Submitted by: Batac, Genera S. Garcia, Micheal M. Guina, Ivan Eric G. Longara, Pedro A. Razon, Justin Villanueva, Lawrence H-333 Submitted to: Mrs. Heidi Perez-Sioteco Sustainability of Kapampangan Cuisine The concern and passion of Kapampangans in preparing food made them famous in the culinary industry of the Philippines. Kapampangan cuisines are hosts of delectable and mouth-watering dishes. With its tempting looks, aroma and taste, everyone must try Kapampangan Cuisines because it is all worth it. Delicious native dishes flood the culinary fare of Pampanga. Exotic dishes also make Kapampangan cuisine different from any other food trend. (Lillian Boromeo, 2011) said on her book that “The kapampangan cuisine start in the Golden Age of Spanish period” this abundance has created an array of rich and savory dishes resulting from the kapampangan cooks meticulous selection of only the best and fresh ingredients available. When the Philippines were under Spanish rule, Spanish friars and sailors taught Kapampangans the basics of Spanish cooking. The Kapampangans were able to produce a unique blend that surprised the Spanish palate. Kapampangans are known for their distinctive talents and specializations in preparing mouth-watering dishes, the people of Pampanga take with pride and honor the appellation as the Culinary Center of the Philippines. Its cuisine is a blend and mixture of the rich culture of Malay, Chinese and Spanish suitable to the indigenous resources that the land and water has to offer. Due to revolts, floods, disasters and the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, (Gene R. Gonzalez, 2011) wrote on her book that “Kapampangans experienced extreme famine, hunger and poverty in the 18th century mainly in Angeles City.” This is the

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