Exploring Filipino Kitchens

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EP 43: Kapé Philippine Coffee with Iona and Paolo Fresnoza

October 08, 2026

On this episode we chat with Iona and Paolo Fresnoza, co-founders of Kapé Philippine Coffee. We talk about our memories of growing up in the Philippines, the complexity and depth of defining home after moving to Canada, and what a cup of coffee can tell us about the time and place it's from. We also learn about the realities of coffee farming in the Philippines, through Kapé's partner farmers and the stories from the communities they live in, and cultivate their coffee trees in.

EP 42: Dining at Makilala with Chef Nuit, Jeff, and Joel Regular

August 30, 2026

On this episode we chat with Chef Nuit, Jeff, and Joel Regular, co-owners of a restaurant called Makilala in downtown Toronto. We learn about their journey to building Sukhothai, Pai, Kiin, and their other Thai restaurants - truly some of the best in the city - and we talk about how Makilala has become a quintessential part of the family. This year, Makilala landed in Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants List, inviting more people than ever to the Filipino table.

EP 41: The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers with Rafael Dionisio and Jeff Geronimo

May 16, 2026

On this episode, we visit the Yangil valley in central Luzon’s Zambales province, where a documentary called “The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers” follows an indigenous Aeta community and the challenges they face through a rapidly changing climate. It's also about how organizations such as MAD Travel have begun and continue to expand on massive reforestation and agri-tourism projects together with the local community. To date, over 130,000 trees have been planted in the valley!

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What is the email for Exploring Filipino Kitchens?

The publicly listed email for Exploring Filipino Kitchens: exploringfilipinokitchens@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Exploring Filipino Kitchens have?

Podseeker estimates Exploring Filipino Kitchens reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Exploring Filipino Kitchens?

Exploring Filipino Kitchens typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Food media professionals (e.g., senior reporters), prominent cookbook authors, and creators/subjects tied to well-produced documentary projects about Philippine culture/communities. Common among recent guests: NYT Best Cookbooks recognition; James Beard Foundation Emerging Voice awards; Work with well-known food media outlets (e.g., Eater). Recent guests include Jeff Geronimo, Rafael Dionisio, and Bettina Makalintal.

How hard is it to get booked on Exploring Filipino Kitchens?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Exploring Filipino Kitchens cover?

Recent episodes cover Filipino Food, Culinary History, Diaspora, Food Culture, and Cookbooks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.