Nicole Ponseca's Filipino Friday
In this week’s newsletter, I’m excited to share a little culinary delight with you! We’re now offering our beloved Filipino lumpia and BBQ skewers on Goldbelly. So, whether you’re missing the flavors of my kitchen or simply craving a taste of the Philippines, we’ve got you covered, no matter where you are. First-time buyers can enjoy 20% off their first order — just in time to add a delicious touch to your Labor Day cookouts. Simply use this code: GOLDB3LLYIT
During the pandemic, we received a call from Goldbelly, inviting us to join their platform. Goldbelly became a lifeline for many mom-and-pop restaurants, allowing them to reach customers nationwide while everyone was stuck at home. It was a true honor when Goldbelly shared that Filipino food was one of their top searches, and they chose us as their featured Filipino vendor.
Since then, we've had the pleasure of serving guests across the USA, and the feedback has been nothing short of amazing. Here’s a peek at what our customers have to say about our food.
“Quality of the food was excellent. Great taste and easy to prepare. Will definitely order again.”
-Terry B, Spring City, TN
“Jeepney gets two thumbs up! Pork and shrimp lumpia are so tasty; bbq pork skewers are perfect!”
-Robin E, Yachats, OR
“Chicken Skewers and chicken garlic lumpia were absolutely amazing.”
-Heather R, Houston TX
“Easy to cook. Amazing Flavor.”
-Reggie R, Celina TX
NEW YORK
Dear Flor is a Filipino-inspired cannabis company making ube, calamansi and mango gummies and founded by a NYC-based Filipino couple Lisa and Brian Reid.
Soon, their brand will be the first to sponsor a Major League Sports team. The Bay Area Breakers, a Challenger Level team in Major League Pickleball, are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Dear Flor, an independent, Filipino, and woman-owned company known for its innovative and culturally rich cannabis gummies. This exciting collaboration marks a significant step forward in promoting diverse cultures through sports and wellness.
Dear Flor, founded with a simple yet powerful mission to share Filipino culture with the world, has pioneered the first line of unabashedly vegan Filipino cannabis gummies. Featuring authentic Filipino flavors such as ube, calamansi, buko pandan, and mango, Dear Flor’s products are 100% Filipino, offering a unique and flavorful experience that resonates with their heritage.
Read More about the new partnership with the Bay Area Breakers
MIAMI
Nicole x Ft. Lauderdale
Lumpia Making Class & History Lesson
Join us at Temple Street Eatery in Ft. Lauderdale on August 21 from 6 - 8 PM for a hands-on dumpling & lumpia making experience! Learn the techniques and secrets to creating these delicious treats from scratch with Nicole Ponseca and Chefs Diego Ng and Alex Kuk!
RECIPE SPOTLIGHT
Picadillo
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Cyd McDowell
I often hear that Filipino food can be time-consuming or that finding the right ingredients is a challenge. But the truth is, there are plenty of ways to bring the flavors of the Philippines' 7,107 islands into your kitchen with ease. Take Picadillo, for example — this versatile dish can be made with ground meat or a plant-based alternative and uses ingredients you can find at any local grocery store. Here’s a simple yet delicious version from thekitchn. Just make sure you have some patis on hand; it’s the key to that comforting, home-cooked flavor.