LIGAYA.TO
ligaya embodied joy in every essence and her cooking reflected it. when we were younger, ligaya owned a karenderya, an eatery, where she was able to share her joy with everyone she meets and serves. whether you’re a tricycle driver, tour guide or a kid walking home from the elementary school down the street, ligaya’s cooking will bring a smile to your face.
her name was ligaya
to bring joy and community
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to bring joy and community •
let’s take you to nanay ligaya’s kitchen
Join us at our Pop-up with how dare you care | May 25
In collaboration with @howdareyoucare, we are excited to be the food pop-up feature for their very first Filipino Food Fest!
Taking place on Monday, May 25 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm at @dromtaberna, this fundraiser concert will feature the delicious food of the Philippines! 🇵🇭💃🏼
Join us for a night of music and meals! 🍲 Funds raised will support the charities @ark.solves and @projectpearls, two organizations that are doing meaningful on-the-ground work to support women and children's safety and food security in the Philippines!
behind the scenes: meet the faces behind bringing ligaya.TO to life
ABOUT CHEF JOM
Jomilee (she/they) is a Filipina Chef based in Tkaronto who has been in the food industry for three years. Currently, she is working as a Senior Line Cook in Alder and BBs, both Michelin-recognized restaurants. These establishments challenge her culinary skills and knowledge, pushing her discipline in the kitchen. As a food enthusiast since she was young, she seeks to reimagine the Filipino cuisine she grew up with, fuse it with modern techniques she has learned and explore more of what Filipino flavours offer. Along with her sister, she is committed to bringing people together to connect through the food she serves as everyone explores themselves as individuals and as a part of a new community.
ABOUT JOSEL ANGELICA
Josel Angelica (she/they) is a Philippine-born and Tkaronto-raised queer Filipina immigrant community organizer. Born and raised in a matriarch family, she channels their strength as incredible Filipinas in everything she does. As she organizes within and for the community in advocacy and civic engagement, Josel is committed to showcasing Filipino culture and building communities as she continues on her journey of identity reclamation. Her work truly embodies by Filipinos, for Filipinos in the diaspora and beyond.