About Us – Sarap Diaries
Welcome to Sarap Diaries, your cozy corner on the internet for everything masarap—from home-cooked Filipino classics to global favorites with a comforting twist. Here, food isn’t just about recipes; it’s about memories, stories, and the joy of sharing meals with the people we love.
Sarap Diaries was created with one simple mission:
to make cooking easy, enjoyable, and flavorful for every home.
Whether you’re craving something pang-breakfast, pang-lunch, pang-dinner, pang-merienda, or even pang-midnight snack, we’ve got dishes that fit every mood and every moment.
What You’ll Find Here
✓ Filipino Home Classics
From adobo to sinigang, we bring you the dishes that feel like home.
✓ Merienda & Sweet Treats
Turon, palabok, kakanin—your favorite comfort snacks, simplified.
✓ Drinks & Refreshers
Shakes, smoothies, and coolers for any weather.
✓ Global Dishes, Pinoy-Style
International recipes made easy and enjoyable for Filipino kitchens.
✓ Regional Inspirations
Proudly showcasing specialties from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Every recipe is written in clear, simple Taglish, so beginners, experienced cooks, and OFWs can all enjoy cooking with confidence.
Our Cooking Philosophy
Food should be:
Simple
Budget-friendly
Accessible
Masarap
We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated. With easy-to-follow steps, familiar ingredients, and helpful tips, Sarap Diaries aims to make every dish achievable even for busy home cooks.
For Every Filipino Kitchen
Sarap Diaries is run by two passionate creators who love exploring flavors, testing recipes, and sharing dishes that bring comfort and joy.
We cook, we taste, we improve—so you can enjoy the best version at home.
Whether you’re:
a beginner cook
a parent preparing meals for the family
an OFW missing the taste of home
or someone who simply loves food
Sarap Diaries is here to guide you, inspire you, and make your cooking journey more enjoyable.
Let’s Cook Together
Every dish tells a story, and we’re excited to share ours with you—one recipe at a time.
Follow along, explore our categories, and discover your next favorite dish.
Tara, luto tayo!
Our Team
The Sarap Diaries team is composed of passionate creators who love cooking, exploring flavors, and sharing delicious recipes that bring comfort to every home. Together, they develop easy-to-follow dishes, recreate Filipino favorites, and craft inspiring food content for all occasions. With a shared love for home cooking and culinary storytelling, the team works to make every recipe simple, accessible, and undeniably masarap.
Ava Manalo
A passionate home cook who loves exploring flavors, recreating comforting classics, and sharing easy-to-follow recipes that bring joy to every meal. As an author at Sarap Diaries, she focuses on Filipino dishes, merienda favorites, and simple cooking tips that make homemade food approachable and always delicious. When she’s not developing recipes, Ava enjoys discovering new food spots, experimenting with global flavors, and turning everyday ingredients into heartwarming dishes for all kinds of occasions.
GV Mendez
GV Mendez is a passionate food lover who delights in cooking, exploring, and experimenting with flavors. She brings a creative touch to every recipe, sharing her culinary ideas and insights with fellow food enthusiasts. As an author at Sarap Diaries, she inspires readers by turning each dish into a memorable and flavorful experience.