This month, we’re talking with Joanne Boston, a founding member of the Filipino Food Movement. Their vision for the success of Filipino food in the American mainstream has and always will be supported and inspired by community - the main theme we’re talking about on today’s show. Another big thing we’re talking about today is place - San Francisco, California in particular - and the people who live there. We talk about why building community is really about creating experiences that bring people together - and then keeping that momentum going forward, and sustaining it so that people gain a sense of ownership and pride in the places they live in. This is essential listening for anyone interested in learning about how Filipino food culture has and continues to develop. Show notes 03:55 Project Adobo 04:30 Starting a food blog 10:15 Growing up in San Francisco 15:20 Early days of local food communities 17:45 Looping in chefs 19:55 How the Filipino Food Movement started 21:45 Collaboration over competition 26:40 "We are here!" 29:35 The Filipino food community 30:35 FFM's mission 33:20 Filipino food outside the Philippines will always be different 35:45 3 truths to live by - be inclusive, diverse and personal 39:25 Pride in culture FIND THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE. Subscribe to Exploring Filipino Kitchens on iTunes and share your comments below!