JOEL'S JOURNAL

An image of a low-angle perspective looking up into the trunk towards the crown of fronds and clusters of coconut tree.
April 18, 2024
The coconut tree isn't just a beautiful addition to a tropical landscape; it's a life-giving force. Revered as the "Tree of Life," the coconut gives its people many gifts, bearing fruits of unsparing bounty, each as precious as the other. 
An Illustration of various cuts of meat, including ribs, steak, sausage, and poultry, drawn in red on a brown paper background with string-like lines suggesting they are hanging
April 11, 2024
More than a cooking technique, nose-to-tail is a culinary philosophy which asserts that each cut of an animal—whether prime, offcut, or offal—deserves equal respect in the art of cooking.
A wide shot of a variety of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and other pantry staples stored in reusable textile bags and glass jars, highlighting seasonal ingredients from Joel’s Place.
March 28, 2024
We often hear chefs wax poetic about in-season produce. But what does it mean to follow a seasonal diet? Aside from being delicious, what other benefits does it bring?
An ice cream cone with two flavored scoops of gelato and a thin waffle on top with plastic spoon peeking on the side. It is against the backdrop of the Trevi Fountain.
March 14, 2024
I would have to travel over 15 hours to eat gelato in the winter, but gelato had travelled farther and longer to meet me in Rome. 
A fisherman standing in the sea pulling a fishing net
March 7, 2024
Sourced from the bustling ports of Roxas City, Boneless Dilis is a delicacy crafted through generations of time-honored traditions.  
Two hands cupped together to hold a handful of crushed grapes, red juice dripping down
February 22, 2024
Some people are an acquired taste. Some people you can’t stand, or can only just bear, no matter how long you try to make it work. While some, you adore within a few meetings or minutes. Natural wine is like this.