It’s a wordplay popularized in the Philippines in the 70s, when then-young generation would flip the words to create their own language (“ermats” as in mother, “erpats” father, etc). “Astig” is slang for “Tig-as”, literally “tough” or “hard”, and is still widely coined by Filipinos to describe something gutsy.
TJ & RG look at veganism as being “Astig”, and not as a weak approach to eating. Their blog, AstigVegan, looks to bravely break the stereotype that Filipino food cannot be vegan, healthy, and delicious all at the same time.
For recipes, articles, and photos: www.astigvegan.com or Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/AstigVegan
“Sexy” fries at “Curry Up Now”SF, their wordings not mine, ordered from their “Hella Vegan” menu. I agree though, the fries are sexy and Hella vegan, and Hella good!!! #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #fries #Indianfood #plantbased #whatveganslove
Making ensaymada croissants for an order ;-) #veganfilipino #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #veganfilipinofood #filipinofood #filipinovegan #foodporn #croissants #bread #vegansofig
Panko-Crusted Rigatoni Casserole
This past weekend was my niece’s birthday party where I served Rika’s Panko-Crusted Rigatoni…
Philippines, here I go!
As I’m typing this, I’m waiting to board my plane for the Philippines.
I apologize for the lack of…
It’s official the vegan potluck will be at 108a Alabama Quezon City! best vegan dish wins! admission is free! and free raffle prizes! I hope to see you then. please RSVP so I could get a headcount. Thank you. @veggiejuyus @raynifly @barkadajane #vegan #veganpotluck #veganpinoys #veganfilipino #filipinovegan #foodie #filipinofood #Filipino #potluck #pinayvegans
Weekday i served at my niece’s birthday party. Inspired by @veganmiam ‘s Rigatoni recipe! #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #pasta #vegansofig #plantbased #nomnom #veganbaking #veganfoodporn #foodporn #foodie @raz_e_belle @kingdenniz
You’re invited to join our #vegan potluck in Alabang Philippines! I would love to see you there! #veganpinoys #veganpinay #veganfilipino #filipinofood #Filipinovegan #nomnom
