About Ralph

Ralph Guzman / / Foodie A Filipino Food Blogger based in Manila, Philippines Winner, 2011 Philippine Blog Awards - Food & Beverage Category

RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2011

Fantastic! I’ve received word that this website is a finalist at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards’ Food and Beverage Category.  It has only been a little over six months when I decided to take a leap of faith, take the Continue reading RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2011

Restaurants and Their Camera-Phobia

If one wanted to a career in food 10, 15, or 20 years ago, many people would probably refer to him as an aspiring cook.  Nowadays, it is totally different.  A student wanting a life and career around food would Continue reading Restaurants and Their Camera-Phobia

My Family Kitchen: The Best Kare Kare in Manila?

Go to any Filipino-themed restaurant and for sure, you will find kare kare.  I thought that by now, I’ve tried all of its different interpretations.  And after having good kare kare at many places, it has become hard to say Continue reading My Family Kitchen: The Best Kare Kare in Manila?

Lola Entay's Pork Igado: A Recipe

My clan loves to eat.   Our clan traces its roots from a town called Piat, in Cagayan Valley.  Piat is a town most popular for the relic of Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Piat, which attracts thousands of Continue reading Lola Entay's Pork Igado: A Recipe

How to Eat Sushi and Sashimi — Really

I recently got to read the February 2011 issue of Reader’s Digest, which had a great, useful article on how to eat sushi.  I’ve been eating sushi for more than 20 years, and now that I think about it, I have never Continue reading How to Eat Sushi and Sashimi — Really