Maria Orosa Freedom Fighter

“As a food scientist, she sought to reduce the Philippines dependence on imported food, pioneering new ways to use local products. And that was before she became a war hero.” —New York Times“A staple in almost every Filipino household is the Banana Ketchup…To my surprise, reading this book about an amazing Filipino scientist, and to find out she invented this and a few more really blew my mind.” —Michelle Jocson (@nurse_bookie), Bookstagram”[Maria] Orosa’s legacy, deeply rooted in the development of quintessential Filipino condiments and sustainable nutrition practices, offers invaluable lessons for contemporary food culture and policy, particularly in regions like Cebu.” —SunStar

Norma Chikiamco writes for leading newspapers and magazines in the Philippines. Apart from winning the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature for Pan de Sal Saves the Day, she has received an Outstanding Journalism Award from the ANZ Chamber of Commerce and a National Book Award from the Manila Critics Circle. She has also written several cookbooks on Filipino cuisine.