Episode 50: The Best Adobo Recipe Comes From Family Traditions with Nancy Reyes Lumen

Episode 50: The Best Adobo Recipe Comes From Family Traditions with Nancy Reyes Lumen

May 4, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 50

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Chit Juan interviews Nancy Reyes-Lumen about the cultural significance of adobo in Filipino identity and family traditions.

Filipino food is deeply rooted in family, tradition, and everyday life. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with food advocate and author Nancy Reyes-Lumen, also known as the “Adobo Queen,” to explore why adobo continues to be one of the most powerful symbols of Filipino identity. As part of a multigenerational food family, Nancy shares how recipes are passed down, adapted, and preserved over time. From sourcing ingredients directly from local producers to practicing zero-w...

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