Welcome to greenmanga!

Hi, I’m Vicky.

I was born and raised in the Philippines and now live in Vancouver, Canada. I learned to cook at a young age, taught by my mom and siblings, who introduced me to a variety of Filipino dishes and family recipes. Cooking has always been a big part of my life, and over the years, it has become both a passion and a creative outlet.

I love discovering new foods and putting my own spin on the dishes I try. I enjoy experimenting with different ingredients—especially healthier alternatives—and creating recipes that are both delicious and approachable.

My husband and I also love to travel, and one of our favorite parts of exploring a new place is trying the local food. No matter how many places we visit or how many new dishes we discover, though, we always come back to our love of homemade food. In fact, tasting something wonderful while traveling often inspires me to come home and try to recreate it in my own kitchen.

Our travels have taken us to many places across Asia. In India, we enjoyed local favorites such as chili paneer and dosa. In Thailand, I had some of the best tom yum soup and pad Thai I’ve ever tasted. We took a family trip to Myanmar, where we explored its cultural and historical sites while sampling a variety of Burmese dishes. We also lived in Hong Kong for a while, giving us plenty of opportunities to explore its local cuisine—eggs with okra, anyone? And during our time in Singapore, we discovered plenty of wonderful ideas for creating bold and spicy dishes at home.

I created this site to share my love of cooking, my culinary discoveries, and my own versions of healthy, delicious homemade food that everyone can enjoy. You’ll find a mix of Asian and Western recipes here, along with dishes inspired by our travels and recipes I’ve developed in my own kitchen.

I’m always trying something new, experimenting with ingredients, and learning along the way. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring these recipes as much as I enjoy creating and sharing them!