Cebu Launch of Two Cecilia Brainard Books

 

Vibal Foundation and Cecilia Brainard launched two books recently in the Philippines. There were several book celebrations in Cebu and in Makati, Philippines.  

But please read this Vibal Foundation writeup describing the books:

https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2025/07/vibal-foundation-launches-two-cecilia.html

In Cebu, Lost Books Cebu hosted a book celebration for HOW I BECAME A WRITER: ESSAYS BY FILIPINO AND FILIPINO AMERICAN WRITERS on May 30, 2025. Dr. Hope Sabanpan Yu and I went to give chats and sign books that day.  

On June 7, 2025, STEP INTO OUR KITCHENS: THERESIAN RECIPES AND TALES was celebrated with Patricia Aberasturi and Chef Pamela Relampagos giving talks and signing books. They even baked an angel cake and petite fours for the guests! 

These events in this beloved little bookshop in Cebu were very joyful and successful. I even had two classmates from kindergarten St. Theresa's College show up!

Thanks to Donald Villamero for hosting these celebrations. 

Here are some photos from Lost Books Cebu:

May 30, 2025, with Cecilia Brainard giving a talk and signing books: 

 

June 7, 2025 with Patricia Aberasturi and Pamela Relampagos signing STEP INTO OUR KITCHENS: THERESIAN RECIPES AND TALES.  They are contributors to this cookbook. 

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You can find copies of these books at Lost Books Cebu. You can also find copies at Vibal Shop, Lazada, and Shopee. 

I'll be posting more pictures, please visit again. 

READ ALSO:

News Articles about Step Into Our Kitchens:

The Stories We Taste: Cecilia Brainard Preserves Recipes of St. Theresa’s College Alumnae, by Lala Singian-Serzo for — Lifestyle Inquirer.net 

Our Kitchens, Ourselves — by Lorna Lardizabal Dietz for Positively Filipino 

Legacy Cookbook by STC Graduates ‘Step Into Our Kitchens: Theresian Recipes and Tales’ by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard for Sunstar Cebu

Vibal Foundation Launches Two Cecilia Brainard Books

Cebu Launch of Two Cecilia Brainard Books 

 Celebrating STEP INTO OUR KITCHENS AND  HOW I BECAME A WRITER 

Cecilia Brainard Fiction:The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair  

John Iremil Teodoro Writes "Rediscovering Cecilia Manguerra Brainard"

Tags: Philippine cookbook, new cookbook

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Update! STEP INTO OUR KITCHENS -- Collection of Recipes and Essays by St. Theresa's College Philippine Graduates

 

UPDATE Re my cookbook project, STEP INTO OUR KITCHENS: THERESIAN RECIPES AND TALES -- I am happy to say that VIBAL PUBLISHING will be publishing this cook book. The Manila book launch will be on June 7, 2025. Book signings are scheduled in Cebu starting May 24, 2025 at Lost Books Bookshop.  

I am sharing the blurb that Ige Ramos wrote for this book that collects recipes and personal essays by graduates of St. Theresa's College in the Philippines.

"Step Into Our Kitchens: Theresian Recipes and Tales is not just a cookbook; it's a time capsule of cherished family recipes and stories passed down through generations. As you explore these pages, you'll discover more than just ingredients and cooking method—you'll uncover the love, laughter, and traditions that have shaped a Theresian family's Philippine Food Historian culinary heritage. For those with a Theresian grandmother, mother, aunt, wife, or sister, let these recipes serve as a bridge to the past, a connection to your roots, and a reminder to savor the flavors of your family history for many years to come. This is a true culinary masterpiece that captures the heart and soul of Theresian values. ~ Ige Ramos

 

The photo shown is Chef Pam Relampagos one of the contributors to this food book.

Tags: Filipino cookbook, Philippine cookbook, cook book, food book, St. Theresa's College, ICM Sisters, Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary