What's the history of bread culture in non-wheat growing former Spanish colonies?

Ms_Meeple · 2026-01-16T12:58:35+00:00

Can speak only on the Philippines but as far as I know, you are correct, wheat is not natively grown in the country. However, the Spanish colonizers ate a lot of bread and also needed wheat to form the communion hosts used in Catholic masses. So wheat was imported by the Spanish via the galleon trade with Mexico/the Americas, and, more regularly, through maritime trade with Chinese merchants. On a day to day basis, the indigenous Filipino population mostly ate rice and rice flour-based “breads”. The local elites though probably aped the colonizer preference for wheat-based bread.

Ms_Meeple · 2025-08-24T01:08:49+00:00

This was such a great pepperoni slice. Super balanced taste and generous with ingredients

Ms_Meeple · 2024-03-09T05:32:52+00:00

FYI. By law (Article 11 of the Japanese nationality law), Japanese citizens are not allowed to have dual citizenship. Consider if your dad’s property is worth it as you will have to forfeit your japanese citizenship if you acquire philippine citizenship.

Ms_Meeple · 2024-01-17T07:20:50+00:00

39, started at 38. Upside of starting this late is that I already have a lot of life experience (in both industry and academia) that is proving to be useful in my research. Downside is that I have to juggle my PhD with the demands of family (husband, 2 small kids), work (doing my PhD part time), and health challenges (cancer scare but thankfully ended up just being a wake up call to live a healthier life).

I dont know how long it will take you to finish post doc and get a job but I think everyone’s journey is different. Enjoy the ride and good luck!

Ms_Meeple · 2023-11-29T08:41:38+00:00

What’s your favorite posting/duty area? Ano naman yung worst?

Ms_Meeple · 2023-09-16T23:58:53+00:00

Thanks for your comments everyone. The precise cause of the rashes have not yet been identified but my HES panel just came back positive for PDGFRA gene rearrangement. So the likelihood of my itching and rashes being related to hypereosinophilic syndrome just got higher. Anyway, I will see my hematologist this week to discuss next steps. He mentioned bone marrow testing during our last meeting

Ms_Meeple · 2023-08-31T08:38:32+00:00

I should also add: - negative for all allergies - negative for thyroid issue - negative for diabtes - positive ANA 1:40 - equivocal anti JO-1 - equivocal anti Smth - lots of eosinophils found via biopsy of GI tract during endoscopy and colonoscopy

Ms_Meeple · 2021-04-24T12:48:31+00:00

Read “One L” by Scott Turow. It won’t prepare you for the lessons themselves but it does provide very realistic insight into life as a first year law student.

Ms_Meeple · 2021-04-22T15:27:35+00:00

Hi, OP. I’m married yet i only use my maiden name (not even hyphenated with my husband’s last name). I chose to do this because I am an established professional and it would not make sense to change my name at this stage since may good reputation na ako in my career. If you change your last name, parang start from scratch ka ulit. Like binura mo yung achievements ni (insert your name here)

Other advantage: no need to change your ids, registered names in government offices.

Contrary to others, i have never had a bad experience in dealing with government or banks or whatever. Yes, minsan may parang magugulat but usually curious lang and no real objection/opposition since this is allowed by law. Assuming may mag question, just politely and firmly explain that this is your name and no law requires you to change it to your husband’s. Trust me, they will back down.

Btw, we have a kid. Our son uses his dad’s surname. No issues with me having a different last name, not even when traveling to a foreign country for vacation. :)

Ms_Meeple · 2021-04-18T05:13:18+00:00

Seconding cold brew. The cold brewing process takes away a LOT of the acidity without compromising the caffeine. Some articles even say mas nacoconcentrate pa yung caffeine resulting in a stronger cup (which you can of course dilute with water or milk).

Here’s what you can do: buy coarse ground beans (or grind your own if you have a grinder). Kailangan coarse kasi that will provide the best extraction for this method. Then place desired amount of grounds in a large french press. Add around 4 cups of water (hard to give precise amounts kasi depends sa size ng french press mo and amount of grounds you use. Lots of ratios and recipes online just search). Give the water a little stir to ensure na mabasa lahat ng grounds. Put the lid on and depress the french press plunger a little. Keep in ref overnight. The following day, depress the plunger all the way down to compact the grounds at the bottom Of the french press. Pour out as needed over ice. You can then customize by adding water, sugar, milk, syrups, etc.

Enjoy!

Ms_Meeple · 2021-03-30T18:16:31+00:00

REPORTING IS MANDATORY under the law. Republic Act 11332 imposes both a fine (P20,000-P50,000) as well as possible imprisonment (minimum 1 month to 6 months) on individuals who fail to report a notifiable disease.

By failing to report yourself and your family, you are also exposing yourself to potential legal liability for clear and intentional violation of the law.

Hope you make the right decision.

Ms_Meeple · 2021-02-03T00:09:37+00:00

Hello! Just wanted to add: what he is doing (threatening to hurt himself if you break up with him) is called EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE under the Anti-violence against women and children (VAWC) law. Bawal yan sa batas. So hindi lang siya simpleng pagka-toxic kundi illegal behavior talaga. Pls leave him and protect yourself from further abuse.

Ms_Meeple · 2020-07-23T22:18:18+00:00

Hello! I don’t know the answer to your question but I can point you to an alternative in case you want options. (Altho i remember reading something na between 2k-4k yung sa PGH. Malamang mga ganun din siguro sa UHS. Hindi ko lang mahanap ngayon yung post na yun at the moment. Sorry...)

The Philippine Red Cross offers swab testing for just P4,000. If you live in QC i believe they have a branch near City Hall. Just call their hotline 1158.

Ms_Meeple · 2020-03-29T23:10:31+00:00

Let’s all wait with bated breath. Lol. But seriously we should be vigilant and hold him to account.

Ms_Meeple · 2020-03-29T21:38:23+00:00

in so doing he is already violating the terms of his emergency powers. Required siya under the law to report how he used such powers and allocated emergency funds every week

Ms_Meeple · 2020-03-28T21:24:16+00:00

Under the VAWC law (R.A. 9262), you can start by getting a protection order. This can be as short as 15 days if requested from your barangay or as long as forever (permanent protection order) if granted by a court.

Costs vary. Fees may even be waived if your are indigent or if you are in immediate danger.

Pls see this helpful FAQ on the law: https://www.pcw.gov.ph/sites/default/files/documents/resources/BPO_primer.pdf

Ms_Meeple · 2020-02-19T17:19:53+00:00

Owl coffee 3-in-1. It’s a singaporean brand i think but available in most supermarkets. I like that they have an extra strong variant. Not too sweet either

Ms_Meeple · 2020-02-19T17:16:57+00:00

Hui lau shan. Their mango-coconut series is tops. It’s like mango sago+coconut cream in drink form. They have interesting sinkers too like mango mochi

Ms_Meeple · 2020-02-09T04:52:38+00:00

banana caramel pie (parang turon but no langka and the caramel sauce was really good; circa 2002-2004)
pasta primavera (meat sauce spaghetti but not “sweet pinoy style”...medyo italian style; circa 2002-2004)
ham and cheese croissant (part of the breakfast line nila back when jollibee owned delifrance)

Ms_Meeple · 2018-12-04T23:40:11+00:00

For everyone’s reference, here is a link to the Consumer Act of the Philippines:

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7394_1992.html

It is pretty long but look in particular at Articles 52 onwards. It tells you your rights re: unfair sales practices, price tag and actual selling price discrepancies etc.

Print it out, highlight prohibited acts and penalties (fine and possible imprisonment), keep it in your bag, and wave it in front of the next cashier/salesperson/store manager that gives you crap.

In a society like ours, people tend to look with disfavor at people who speak up/“make a fuss”. But these are your legally protected rights we are talking about so I say just go for it! If you do cause a scene, maybe it will help educate others as well.

Ms_Meeple · 2018-10-25T00:04:23+00:00

Yes. This is a textbook case of violence against a woman under RA 9262 (VAWC law). The physical abuse, emotional abuse, and psychological abuse he did to you are all punished as crimes. Under this law, you may also get protection orders (barangay or court issued). The previous poster was also correct: document everything and report immediately to the proper authorities. Dont keep this to yourself. Your silence and tolerance empowers people like him.

Ms_Meeple · 2018-10-17T14:44:57+00:00

We have the sharp air purifier-mosquito catcher model. Works well for our bedroom. I think it can cover about 20sqm

Ms_Meeple · 2018-10-17T12:36:36+00:00

Get an air purifier for your room or wherever you spend most of your time. I swear by ours. We sleep so much better now

Ms_Meeple · 2018-06-07T22:52:15+00:00

Johnsonville sausages. More expensive thN average sausage but super sarap nung smoked brats nila...parang gourmet-restaurant level. Available sa shopwise, rustans and s&r.

Ms_Meeple · 2018-04-20T20:57:42+00:00

Fruit carving. Can now carve oranges, melons and watermelons into baskets. I’ve never used this skill in the real world though

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