Welcome! 👋 You’re in the right place if you love Filipino food, cooking traditions, and the stories behind our dishes. This community is about more than recipes. We cook to remember, to share culture, and to pass down techniques that have been part of our history for generations. 🍽 What This Community Is About Here, we focus on: - Authentic Filipino dishes (including regional and home-style cooking) - Traditional and modern cooking techniques - Food history, culture, and personal stories - Learning together as cooks — beginners and experienced alike You do not need to be a chef to belong here. If you cook with heart, curiosity, and respect for the culture, you’re home. 🧭 How to Get Started (DO THIS FIRST) 1️⃣ Introduce Yourself. Create a post and tell us: - Where you’re from (or where your roots are) - Your favorite Filipino dish - Your cooking experience (beginner is perfectly fine!) 👉 Use the “Introductions” or “Community” category. 2️⃣ Explore the Classroom Head to the Classroom and start with: - Welcome & community overview - Foundational cooking lessons - First featured recipe(s) Take your time — this is a living library that will keep growing. 3️⃣ Join the Conversation - Ask questions - Share cooking photos - Talk about food memories from home - Share tips or variations you learned from family This community grows when everyone participates. 📌 Community Guidelines (Simple & Important) To keep this space respectful and welcoming: - Be kind and constructive - Respect Filipino culture and regional differences - No gatekeeping — everyone starts somewhere - No spam or self-promotion without permission We’re here to learn, share, and preserve. ❤️ Why This Community Exists Filipino food is deeply personal. Every dish has a story — of family, struggle, celebration, and love. This community exists to: - Preserve our food culture - Pass down techniques and knowledge - Create a space where Filipino cooking is honored and shared with pride