A lot has been said about processed foods. For many people, it is a staple in the pantry and a quick, affordable and acceptably tasty way to suffice one's hunger in the office, on road trips, and even at home. For a few, seen and heard but not necessarily listened to, processed food is to blame for most ailments and other maladies of our day.
I grew up spending most of my childhood in our town's public market where my mother has a store. It is just a stone's throw away from our home but we got used to buying our meals from the nearby carinderias. These are small eateries very common in the Philippines, but are not to be confused with the also prevalent street food vendors. This penchant for quick food (long before fast food became popular in the country) became part of our family's daily routine. We would only cook food for dinner, and sometimes for breakfasts. Along with this "quick food" mentality came the appreciation for tasty and pricey processed meats. Know where this is leading? |