This new coffee-table book is a valuable contribution of the authors and Unilever in defining and promoting a unique aspect of our cultural identity. It is a laudable attempt at heightening awareness of the astounding assortment of Philippine cuisines in our more than 7,100 emerald isles.

Wow! Ang Sarap! captures the plurality of Filipino food. It presents how the Philippines, at the crossroads of Asia, is a treasure trove of dishes fusing the distinct Malay-based cookery with those of our other Asian neighbors and former colonizers. The book captures how Filipinos, long before "fusion" cuisine became a byword in culinary arts, have been harnessing the freshness of local ingredients, which the seasons and differing climactic conidtion provide, to create robutst and flavorful delights that are unique from region to region.

Ultimately, the only commonality among the country's man cuisines is the generous amount of filial affection and the homegrown pride that the best Filipino cooks pour into their craft. This book is an interesting read, providing an exotic array of tastes that make up the Filipino cuisine.

"I congratulate the authors and Unilever Philippines for giving us a rare book that shares the best of Philippine cooking with those who hanker for genuine Filipino cuisine."
---Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Manila 19 January 2005

Many recipes including:
Appetizers , Soups, Rice & Noodles, Fish & Shellfish, Kinilaw, Poultry, Meat, Vegetables and Salads, Desserts & Drinks.