American Influences

          American influence sure is obvious because the Filipinos never had kitchen conveniences, but the Americans introduced them to refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters & pressure cookers. The Filipinos were used in using their hands to eat, but with the influence and the introduction of eating utensils such as knives, forks and spoons; they have adapted their ways. The fork and spoon are the two main utensils of choice, with the spoon used as a knife to tear food into smaller bits. As the Filipino have absorbed the American culture, the American cooking is now becoming a part of Philippine cuisine. Through their fast foods the Americans shared their burgers, salads, hotdogs, pizza, spaghetti, cakes and pies, which the Filipinos baked with their native fruits.