7000 Islands

In the debut cookbook and Kinokinuya 2013 Highly Commended Cookbook of the Year comes 7000 Islands, a tome on Filipino cuisine and culture.

Containing over 100 authentic recipes, Yasmin tells the story of the country’s food through its colourful and unique history – with influences from Spain, China, Mexico and the US adding to the rich texture and flavour. 

Ranging in recipes from mouthwatering savoury dishes and decadent desserts, to native fare and Spanish fiesta meals, 7000 Islands – A Food Portrait of the Philippines shows that the food of this one-of-a-kind country holds a unique place in the world, and is just waiting to be discovered.

Published by Hardie Grant in 2013 and released worldwide in a new collector’s edition 2019.

 “A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FILIPINO FOOD AND AN INSIGHT INTO THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES. HIGHLY COMMENDED COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2013.”

— Books Kinokuniya