ABOUT
Exploring Filipino Kitchens is a travel blog and podcast by Nastasha Alli. Through stories from her conversations with locals, she shares her views as a balikbayan on the cultures and traditions of the Philippines.
As a food tourism professional, Nastasha has reached audiences across the world eager to connect with the Philippines through culinary experiences. Her writing has appeared in The New Filipino Kitchen cookbook and various digital platforms.
The podcast reached 10k subscribers in 2021 and has twice been featured on Apple Podcasts’ AAPI Heritage Month collections. On the podcast, she has interviewed chefs, home cooks, authors, academics, farmers, agriculturists, and people who work on improving the country’s food systems.
Nastasha is currently travelling across the country to discover what people are cooking in their kitchens - at home, in restaurants and carinderias, and anywhere food is prepared to share with others.
Find inspiration for your next trip to the Philippines on this blog and say hello on Facebook and Instagram!