The colour yellow throughout the book is reminiscent of sweet Philippine mangoes and the warmth of the afternoon sun from my childhood
A potluck I hosted with fifteen contributors. Each guest brought a Filipino dish of their choice.
‘The Table’—each section breaks up the nuances behind Filipino food. Sprinkling bits of history, Tagalog words, and personal recipes.
Timpla translates to seasoning or ‘to mix’.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
A Seat at the Table celebrates the experiences of young Filipino tauiwi (migrants) in Wellington through conversations centred on food. Welcoming them as they are, it is packed with history, nostalgia, recipes, personal anecdotes, and hopes for the future. Food is more than what we see on the plate; it reflects generations of flavours, rituals, and community.
Are you hungry? Take a seat and kain na (let’s eat).
Are you hungry? Take a seat and kain na (let’s eat).
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