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Pre-Colonial Cuisine ✏️ Glenn Junsay Pansensoy  ·  📁 Culture  ·  ⏱️ 12 min read Before the Galleons: How Ancient Trade Shaped Filipino Cuisine Before the Galleons: Ancient Maritime Silk & Filipino Flavor How Chinese junks, Malay prahus & Indian dhows forged the taste of an archipelago Long before the first European galleons broke the horizon, the Philippine archipelago thrived as a dynamic crossroads of Austronesian seafarers and Asian merchant empires. From the 10th to the 15th century, bustling ports in Manila, Cebu, Sulu, and Butuan welcomed Chinese junks loaded with fine porcelain and iron, Malay prahus carrying aromatic woods and spices, and Indian dhows bringing tamarind and turmeric. These exchanges were not mere transactions — they were culinary revolutions that wove a complex tapestry of flavors, techniques, and traditions into the everyday meals of coastal and highland communities alike. The re...

English cuisine evolved through Indian colonization ✏️ Glenn Junsay Pansensoy  ·  📁 History  ·  ⏱️ 6 min read The Evolution of English Cuisine Through British Colonization of India The Evolution of English Cuisine Through British Colonization of India English cuisine underwent profound changes due to Britain's colonial rule over India from 1600 to 1947, introducing spices, techniques, and dishes that transformed its traditionally bland profile. Before this period, English food relied heavily on local, seasonal ingredients with simple preparations shaped by the island's climate and early influences. This article explores that pre-colonial foundation and traces the lasting impacts of Indian occupation on modern British eating habits. Pre-Colonial English Cuisine: Foundations and Staples Before the East India Company's arrival in India in the early 17th century, English cuisine centered on hearty, practical meals using abun...