The season of the home cook

Amid the lockdown, quarantine, travel restrictions, and business closures, a star has risen to save the day: The home cook.

- Sol Vanzi

Often someone’s aunt, mother, grandma, sister, brother, uncle, or son, the home cook is the one known among family and friends for one or more dishes prepared in a distinct way. The lockdown has spread their reputation through social media, and delivery apps have made it possible for their dishes to be distributed far and wide.

Stars in the kitchen

But the home cook could also be a super star in another field, like award-winning actress Lotlot de Leon, daughter of film icons Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon.

Netizens are thrilled to dine on Lotlot’s specialties, most popular of which is the pork dish bopis. Adding excitement to the experience is receiving replies from Lotlot’s equally talented daughter Janine Guttierez, who helps her mom monitor social media requests.