For Mom, who gave me this amazing cuisine, and for Cesar and Lena, who feed my spirit every day.

Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12 Singapore 534167.

Text © 2006 Jennifer M. Aranas
Photography © 2006 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

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ISBN-10: 0-7946-0512-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-7946-0512-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-4629-1689-4 (ebook)

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