Man Up Your Lunch Packed Lunch Box

Ideas for Men

by Kelly Lester

November 24, 2013

12 Comments

photo above courtesy of OneCraftyThing

Manly Meals when size counts

If youre a man, or you have one to pack for, this post is for you.
Youll find inspiration and links to packed meal ideas that are man-sized, husband-tested, and
guy-friendly. Packed lunches are not just for kids!

Why pack?
Packing homemade lunches for my husband Eric helps us stay within our monthly budget. For
him to eat a decent, healthy lunch out is at least $15 per day! With EasyLunchboxes, we are able

to re-purpose leftovers into lunch and pack his man-snacks for the day. This, of course, is a great
example to our 3 children. They see dad bringing his homemade lunch to work, and they dont
question bringing theirs to school. Homemade lunches is what we do! By packing them fresh, it
gives us the opportunity to talk about being less wasteful with our food and about prioritizing
how and where we spend our money. By saving over $300 per month in not eating out for lunch,
my husband is able to be a bit more relaxed about our finances. And thats a good thing.
Laura of MOMables

Packed lunches for work

Alex, of Lunch with Eyeness sent me pics of husband Todd, enjoying his lunch break outside. I
dont always take my lunch to work, but when I do, its in an EasyLunchbox. Todd

At work its me and the guys. We dont get real breaks since we only overlap shifts by 5-10
minutes. We eat whenever we can and typically at our workstation. At least once a week we take
turns making sure everyone gets fed. Sometimes we do delivery, but sometimes I pack up
leftovers from home in EasyLunchboxes and leave them in the employee kitchen. Free food is
always a good thing, even if its someone elses leftovers! A.C. (pictured below) was in the midst
of eating some of the beef and vegetables I had left when I came in tonight. He took the rest
home with him and swears to bring the box back tomorrow (probably unwashed but thats okay.
The kitchen has a dishwasher!). Karen, Whats in our Lunch Bags

I pack lunches and snacks for my husband Loren to take with him on the road. Hes an actor, and
sometimes hell have multiple auditions in a day, driving all over Los Angeles. Sometimes hell
eat out, but I much prefer to send him off with more than break a leg! That way, I know hes
well fed and not forced to do extra driving, in search of his next meal.

Beau Coffron, best known as LunchBoxDad, shared the below pic with me. Eating left over
chicken leg, cheese sticks, pretzel nuggets, assorted veggies. Also sporting the horrible mustache
for Movember raising awareness and money to fight cancer. (Personally, I think the
mustache is decidedly Cary Grant like on him, and not even slightly horrible) Check out
Beaus delish recipe for a filling taco lunch.

Stickin to a meal plan?

If you have allergies, or youre sticking to any kind of dietary choices, restrictions, or meal plans,
bringing your own food may be a necessity, or it just may be easier than searching for something
OK to eat when youre at work, or on the road. Corey of Family Fresh Meals packs vegetarian
lunches for husband Darryl.

Cold Pizza ya gotta love it

Breakfast (or lunch!) of Champions
Cristi of Bent on Better Lunches sends her hubby off with this one regularly. Pictured
below: Leftover pizza pieces, marinara for dipping, berries & melon balls, and a little MIL
humor by Lunchbox Love.

Big Families, Big Eaters

Loads of ideas for hearty appetites on The Family Lunchboxs Facebook Page:

Leftovers for Lunch

I hadnt really considered packing lunches for my husband until I started cooking. Really
cooking Cans dont count! Suddenly I was inundated with leftovers after every meal.
I get bored easily, and dont like how reheating can change the texture and taste usually, so *I*
dont eat leftovers very often. And our girls certainly wont, since I had to bribe and cajole them
to choke down my apparently blecchy veggie-filled dinner in the first place! Suddenly packing
lunch for my man seemed like a good idea!
And when he left a catered lunch daily job for a new one that only caters lunch once a week, I
was practically shoving leftover-filled EasyLunchboxes at him. I made you a lunch for
tomorrow. Its the one with the orange lid on the top of the stack on the middle shelf. Not the pink
or yellow. Those are for the girls. Yours is ORANGE. If you take the wrong one I will hurt you.
Love you. Have a nice day at work!

He was half-convinced I was trying to poison him for the life insurance money, the way I was
suddenly eager to pack lunches for him! But really, I was just grateful to have an outlet for all
the leftovers Im not a fan of! Kendra of Biting the Hand That Feeds You

Deb of ipacklunch often makes his and hers lunches for work.
Deb says, My husband Jamie emails me at my office everyday after he eats his lunch and tells

me thank you. Now that is SWEET!

Click on the image below for the recipe (as well as the HER version of this lunch):

 MORE man-size leftovers to lunch box ideas from Deb

Caprice has some excellent lunch box recipes on The Home Heart
More delicious, filling lunch box ideas like the one below are on The Roxx Box

Husband Jeff often makes ME lunch, but this time I beat him to it and packed this one for him:
Chopped Baby Spinach Salad topped with diced carrots, broccoli slaw, diced green peppers,
grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese, all from Trader
Joes. Crunchmasters Multi-seed Gluten-Free Crackers (Im seriously addicted to these!) and
Sabres Classic Hummus (we must eat like 50 lbs of hummus a year, at least!) Christine of
My Epicurean Adventures.

Go ahead, humor me
I am very lucky to have a husband who humors me in the lunch-making department. Hell take
any shaped food, any picks, any designs, any boxes with nary a complaint. Shannon,
BentoLunch.net

Husband Tested Recipes

From Alices Kitchen of Husband Tested Recipes: the delicious lunch below features Spicy
Walnut Lentil Burgers (with a little red onion and yogurt sauce to go with), Spicy Asian Ginger
Slaw, and for dessert Triple Chocolate Brownies (made with a secret ingredient which cuts
back on the fat).

 Find more lunches for men HERE and HERE.

See how much food you can pack in my EasyLunchboxes. Meals and snacks for a long
day.
In the photo below, David, husband to Michelle who blogs over at Creative Food, is eating a ham
and cheese sandwich with baby carrots and celery. He always asks for cold lunches because he
has a lot of virtual meetings and webinars that he is attending, so heating up his food isnt
always possible!
(The man holding the sign is not David. Hes a model. A real man who packs lunch. Who wears
the same clothes as David.)

Inspired yet?

photo above courtesy of OneCraftyThing

Its not the size of the box, its what you put in it.

Kendra Peterson

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with a special emphasis on the deliberate selection of particular foods to modify
mood or effect, and indications that the medical-therapeutic use of particular foods
may ultimately be a matter of mood-alteration.[6]

Spice Up Your Lunch Routine With These 16

Bento Box Ideas
Yuka Murai Mon Sep 29 2014
Now that the back-to-school craziness is over, you might be getting used to the new routine of
the new season. Whether you sent kids to school, went back to school or are just settling back
into the office after a summer vacay, coming up with all those lunch options and putting them
together day after day can be as hectic as cooking dinner. Thats why were big fans of the bento
box lunch. Youll be amazed how simple and effortless it can be to BYOB (bring your own
bento).

1. Paleo Lunch Bento: Jazz up your midday meal with Asian meatballs, loaded with shiitake
mushroom and cilantro. Add bell peppers and broccoli to give it some vibrant colors. (via Nom
Nom Paleo)

2. Hot Dog Bento: Hot dogs for lunch? You dont have to ask us twice. If youre not all about the
tubular meat, theres an egg salad recipe included, as well. A piece of lettuce is all you get for the

veggie category, but hey, sometimes protein and carbs are all you need (or want). (via Quality of
Life by Juna)

3. Sesame Beef Bento: Korean beef bibimbap and a Japanese rice bowl have come together and
the result is flavor overload. Want to make it healthier? Sub brown rice in for the white stuff.
(via RedBook Mag)

4. Pasta Bento: Make life easier on hectic mornings by packing a super easy breezy lunch. All
you need is a little leftover pasta from last night, veggies and fruits. When getting ready to head
into the office or drop the kids off at school, never underestimate leftovers. They can be a busy
mamas best friend. (via Wendolonia)

5. E is for Egg and Elephant: One of the best ways for a kid to learn their ABCs is from the food
they like. Fill a bento box with alphabet-themed ingredients. In this case, an E-shaped turkey
sandwich, hard-boiled egg and elephant decoration get the job done. (via Becoming a
Bentoholic)

6. Pesto Noodle Bento: Want to eat a warm lunch, but dont have any way to heat it up? Buy a
box like the one above. It will keep your pesto pasta hot until its time for grubbing. Hot and cold
lunch is served in one little box. (via Snixy Kitchen)

7. Happy Little Panda Bento: Roll up ham, cheese, avocado, green olive tapenade and greens in a
whole-wheat tortilla. Cram more veggies and fruits on the side, and lunch cant get much
healthier. The panda egg is just the icing on the cake or the protein in the box. (via Happy
Little Bento)

8. Pita Pizza Bento: Who doesnt love pizza? This easy pita recipe is suitable for everyone, from
toddler to adult. (via iPackLunch)

9. Toddler Rainbow Bento: Have you ever wondered how in the world to get your kids to eat all
their fruits and veggies? Its all about the visuals, people. This bento box is the ultimate solution.
Not many can deny a rainbow of sliced fruits. (via Jill Dubien)

10. Karaage Bento: This is what a traditional Japanese bento looks like. Fried chicken is one of
the most popular ingredients in the Land of the Rising Sun. Pack some cherry tomatoes, a root
vegtable salad and Japanese-style omelette. Hey, look at you! You just made your first authentic
Japanese bento. (via Suzu7310)

11. Healthy Vegan Bento: Spinach risotto and mashed sweet potatoes oughta fill ya right up.
Throw some arugula and avocado together to act as your salad. Then dont forget to pack
homemade trail mix (in this case, almonds, goji berries and pistachios) for a mid-afternoon
snack. (via Food52)

12. Butterfly Chicken Salad Bento: Since Giada de Laurentiis had her daughter in 2008, she has
expanded her territory from Italian cuisine to effortlessly flavorful kids meals. This butterfly
bento is a great example of her signature style of cooking, which keeps it simple while making it
fun, colorful and stylish. (via Giada Weekly)

13. Lil Taco Bento: This will be your go-to make-your-own lunch idea from here on out. Not
only is it fun to assemble little tacos for yourself, it also prevents that crispy taco shell from
getting soggy, cause nobody wants that. Just pack your leftover protein, leftover veggies and
anything you have in your fridge and turn it into a tiny little taquito. (via Greatist)

14. Martha Style Brisket Bento: Feeding a crowd? Theres a bento for that. And its filled with
brisket for a build-your-own-sandwich affair. And the crowds went wild. (via Martha Stewart)

15. Paleo Salad Roll Bento: Its another paleo lunch experience right at your desk. This time,
youre making a salad roll using a coconut wrap. Just grab your fave veggies and fruits, and
consider lunch served. Easy, healthy, tasty its everything you ever wanted in a nooner.
(via Pacific Wanderlust)

16. I Love You Sammie Bento: What a cute way to tell your spouse, kiddo or yourself, I love
you. All you need are some alphabet cookie cutters. Cut out ham, cheese, veggies, fruits CUT
IT ALL! (via Jill Dubien)
What is your favorite lunch from the list? Which will you try this coming week? Give us
your comment below!
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Breakfast Filipino breakfast

These meals may include eggs, (whatever preparation you may like, fried, scrambled or
boiled), and some processed meat like hotdog and sausages, and most especially not to
forget the tuyo or dried fish dip in vinegar
A typical Filipino cant leave his house when going somewhere else without having
breakfast. About 80% of Filipinos prefers heavy food servings in the morning because
they believe it is the most important meal of the day to keep you going. Since kids
school commence at 7 oclock in the morning and work starts at 8, families usually prefer
easy and quick meal. These meals may include eggs, (whatever preparation you may like,
fried, scrambled or boiled), and some processed meat like hotdog and sausages, and most
especially not to forget the tuyo or dried fish dip in vinegar. It even has combinations like
tapa (slices of marinated beef) + sinangag (fried rice) + itlog (egg). Breakfast platters
may consist of this foods paired with hot chocolate or coffee which likely completes the
meal.

Filipino lunch

It is traditionally the main meal of the day, in the Philippines average people that going
work usually takes (baon) or ready-made food from home and placed in a lunch box.
Some goes to fast-food restaurants like Jollibee, McDonalds, KFC and etc. Those who
have less budgets may go to what they called as carenderia or local restaurants. The
foods being consumed include the main meal such as rice and viand like pork meat,
chicken, beef, seafoods, vegetables and etc. If breakfast has coffee to complete the meal,
lunch has its own too, the soup and soft drinks. Some carenderia offers free soup for
every customer dining in. Not all though, but youll find it usually on busy streets where
drivers and workers are.

Dinner

Aside from rice, there are plenty of street foods to choose from. If you want an instant
meal then street food is the answer.
It is usually served around 6 P.M. or with 7:30 P.M. the customary late time. It is likely
similar with lunch and the best time for families eating together and talk about the
experiences of every family member around the table while dining.
Aside from rice, there are plenty of street foods to choose from. If you want an instant
meal then street food is the answer. One thing you have to be careful is whether the food
is safe because theres an incident happened that someone acquired hepatitis by eating
street foods.

Simbang Gabi. Nine dawn masses during the Christmas season. Attended by the
religious, the people with panata, the uzis, and the girl and boy watchers. Of course,
Simbang Gabi is not complete without the mouth-watering bibingka and puto
bumbong sold outside the church.

2. Tab. An absolute way of identifying a kabayan in a foreign land.

3. Po at opo. Shows the importance and respect accorded to the elderly and the
authority. Children in the Tagalog areas are taught (trained?) to say po and opo
before and after every sentence.

4. Tingi-tingi. Where else can we buy one tablespoon of Star margarine, peanut
butter, or matamis na bao? Or a 10 ml shampoo and a five gram toothpaste in a
sachet?

5. Sawsawan. Patis, toyo at kalamansi, suka at sili. Spices up ordinary dishes and
gives one freedom to experiment with various concoctions. What better way to
stimulate the appetite? Hmmm!

6. San Miguel Beer. Considered to be one of the worlds best. Para sa Pinoy, iba ang
may pinagsamahan.

7. Kakanin. Puto, kutsinta, sapin-sapin, suman sa ibus, bibingka, puto bungbong,

maja blanka, bico, atbp. What would fiestas, Pasko, Bagong Taon, at Pista ng Patay
be without these native delicacies?

8. Kutkutin. Butong pakwan, kalabasa, kornik, at mani. Sa lamayan, sa handaan, sa

inuman, o sa kuwentuhan, kutkutin ang kailangan.

9. Parol. The Pinoy symbol of the Star of Bethlehem. Bright and colorful, the parol
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10. Pambahay. Ang isang Pinoy, naka-amerikana man sa opisina o kayay nakauniporme sa eskuwela, ay siguradong magpapalit sa duster, puruntong, o kayay tshirt pag-uwi ng bahay. At di tulad ng mga dayuhan na ang tsinelas ay sapatos pa
rin, ang tsinelas ng Pinoy ay Spartan, bakya, o kayay abaca.

11. Song translations. Foreign song hits translated to Filipino to become more
madamdamin.

12. Dirty Ice Cream. Well-loved by Filipino children, the dirty ice cream is pedalled
from one household to another. This ice cream comes in the usual cones and
sometimes, on bread bunwiches. It costs cheap and has a variety of flavors cheese, mango, avocado, chocolate. Name it and the Mamang Sorbetero has it!

13. Balut, penoy. Balut is the luscious embryo of ducks. Penoy, on the other hand, is
also duck egg but without the baby duck. Both are Pinoy delicacies and both are
very nutritious. As they say, Ang balut at penoy ay pampalakas ng tuhod.

14. Choc-nut. Who could ever forget Choc-nut, the sweet mini peanut butter bars
which give everyone, young and old alike, delight? As they say, once you get to
taste it, theres no stopping your asking for more!

15. Sabong. The Filipino term for cock derby, sabong is a favorite Pinoy pasttime,
especially in the rural communities. It has its own mechanics and rules which make
the game more exciting.

16. Ninoy Aquino. A model of bravery and self-sacrifice, he is certainly one Pinoy
whom we can be truly proud of. He has uttered the words A Filipino is worth dying
for and has thus proven this by offering his life for the Filipino people.

17. Sing-a-long. This is a clear proof of the Filipinos love for music. Everywhere you
go, may it be in bars, in small restaurants or even in carnivals, youll always find a
sing-a-long machine (which can be considered as the modern version of juke box
stations). Just drop a coin or two and pronto!!! - youll hear the latest songs on play.

18. Christmas season. We are the folks to observe the longest Christmas season.
And why not? The spirit of giving and sharing is in our hearts.

19. Soap operas. Flor de Luna, Gulong ng Palad, Anna Luna, Mula sa Puso. Long
before the telenovelas became hits in t.v., these soap operas captured the interest
of the Filipino viewing masses. With themes tackling the ups and downs of life,
these programs continued to touch and influence the lives of many.

20. Pinoy Komiks. Aliw, Hiwaga, Liwayway. Long before international magazines like
Glamour, Vogue, Teen, etc. came out in circulation, these Pinoy publications were
printed and suited for the needs of the Filipino masses.

21. Ano, kuwan, eh. These are the expressions Filipinos use when they find
themselves at a loss for the words. It is common to hear a Filipino saying yung ano
or yung kuwan at the middle of a conversation. Amusing, isnt it? These wordgap-fillers certainly work. Whats amazing is that we manage to understand each
other even when were not certain about what the other is talking about!

22. Halo-halo. A very delicious refreshment that offers a variety of native sweets.
Halo-halo is more than just a desert, it is a meal in itself.

23. Multo, kapre, tikbalang, manananggal, tik-tik, duwende. Spooky creatures that
added spice to our childhood adventures. Stories about these grotesque creatures
never fail to amaze us.

24. Jeans. Comfort is a very important factor to consider when were expressing our
fashion statement and theres no doubt, we find comfort in jeans.

25. Hilod. Long before loofah invaded the Filipinos bathrooms, hilod was the
available scouring pad of our bodies. It just proves that we Filipinos value personal
hygiene.

26. Darna, Dyesebel, Capt Barbel, Lastik Man, Kenkoy. They are the Filipino
superheroes who were created by the imaginative minds of Filipino cartoonists and
artists. Initially introduced in print media, these characters also appeared in
television when special cartoon shows and movies were created for them.

27. Kamag-anak. A Filipino has hundreds of kamag-anak. Filipinos value kinship so

much that we acknowledge even the pamangkin of the pinsan of the bayaw of the
kapatid.

28. CJ de Silva. If da Vinci or Van Gogh were still alive, they would truly hail this very
young painter who is, well, a Pinay.

29. Sarao jeepney. A showcase of the Filipino ingenuity, the jeepney is the
assembled remnants of World War II. You have to agree with us , its much more
economical to ride jeepneys, especially in these days of economic slump.

30. Tricycles, sidecars, pedicabs. Thank God for these vehicles which can squeeze in
at even the narrowest eskinita in our country and for the pedicab drivers who
furiously pedal to bring us to our destinations.

31. Philippine Eagle. This magnificent, royal, and endangered bird is Filipino, too.
Now, if only we could save them from extinction.

32. Terno, barot saya, Barong Tagalog. One of the unique and best ways of
representing the Pinoys abroad.

33. Paeng, Akiko, Lydia, Bea, Onyok, Eric, etc. They make their fellows Pinoys and
Pinays gleam with pride and hope that we will soon be recognized as champions in
the Olympic games.

34. Resilience. Spanish colonization, American rule, Japanese invasion, earthquakes,

typhoons, Martial Law, coup detats, El Nio-we have seen them all, we have
survived them all.

35. Padala. This is the Filipino system of delivery or door-to-door remittances. It is

usual to hear an OFW asking a companion to drop an item or two for his family back
at the Philippines.

36. Nora at Vilma. Celebrities who have the largest circle of LOYAL fans. We should
thank them for gracing the Philippine cinema and stage with their charisma,
extraordinary talents, and unique beauties.

37. Dolphy. The greatest Filipino comedian of all times. Pidol is the longest living,
too.

38. Sarsi. Youre not a Filipino if you havent had a gulp of this sarsaparilla. Known to
many as the Filipino root beer, Sarsi has a distinctive Filipino taste.

39. Jollibee. The Filipino version of McDonalds, this food chain has captured the
taste of the Filipinos with its specialties like the Yum, the Champ, and the palabok
fiesta. Tayo nang magpunta sa Jollibee at langhapin ang sarap dito!

40. Divisoria. Divisoria offers a variety of items to choose from at very, very low
price-shoes, shirts, bags, textiles, candles, toys. Name it and Divisoria has it!

41. Bahay-Kubo. The traditional humble homes of Filipinos in the provinces. This
structure, which is made from materials like pawid, kugon, and nipa, manifests the
ingenuity and resourcefulness of Filipinos.

42. Siesta. When the sun is at its peak, what else can one do? Well, we ordinarily
spend our afternoons taking a break from school or office work or even from
household chores by snoozing. We have devised a way of elluding the heat of the
noonday sun. Thank heavens, theres such a thing as siesta!

43. Balikbayan Box. They say that Filipinos are inherently generous, especially when
it comes to giving pasalubong and other presents. Well, this is one of the clear
proofs that we surely are generous! Balikbayans come home with 2 x 2 x 2 ft boxes
filled with corned beef, shampoos, and bars of soaps which are to be given to their
relatives and friends.

44. Pasalubong. Ang ina-abangan ng lahat-ang pasalubong. Pumunta man sa ibang

bansa, sa kabilang barrio, o sa kabilang kanto, kailangan may dalang pasalubong.

45. Pagmamano. Respect for the elders can be shown in various ways. Pagmamano
is THE Filipino way.

46. Bayanihan. Put simply. Its pagtutulngan sa oras ng pangangailangan.

47. San Lorenzo Ruiz. The first Filipino saint, he is an exemplar of courage and
martyrdom for the Catholic faith. Thank heavens we have him for a saint. At least
now, we can be assured that someone up there is praying for the Filipino people.

48. Kapit-bahay. He lives outside of your house, hes certainly not an outsider to
your family. Hes someone you frequently chat with when you have nothing else to
do at home. You share your blessing with him, even your familys viand for the day.
Yes, thats your friendly neighbor.

49. Filipino folktales. Who could ever forget the intrepidity of Lam-ang, the struggles
of Malakas at Maganda, and the salient idleness of Juan Tamad? Well, these are the
stories Filipino children grew up with. Passed on from generation to another by word
of mouth, these folk tales continue to enrich the heritage of the Filipinos.

50. Bagoong. Who could ever say no to manggang hilaw topped with mouthwatering bagoong? Well, I cant.! Bagoong, one the Pinoys specialties, is made from
small fishes or shrimps. Despite its not so attractive appearance, bagoong simply is
irrisistible.

51. Tropical fruits. Mangga, saging, dalanghita, lanzones, siniguelas, papaya, tis-an
unending list of fruits to choose from. This is certainly one of the best things we can
offer especially to those foreigners who never had a taste of these succulent fruits.

52. U.P. The Philippines premier state university, U.P. is known for producing
intellectual, vigilant, and patriotic citizens.

53. Kapwa. A word that cant be translated because this is unique to Pinoys culture.
We dont treat others as strangers but as people we can identify with, as people
who in some ways all connected with us.

54. Magsasaka. Being an agricultural country, farming is the foundation of the

Philippines economy.

55. Filipino dances. Tinikling, Pandanggo sa ilaw, Itik-itik. These Filipino dances
exhibit the innate gracefulness of the Filipino.

56. Samalamig. Sagot gulaman, melon juice, buko juice. Siguradong pamatid uhaw.

57. Mayon volcano. Considered as the eight wonder of the natural world, Mayon
Volcano has a perfect cone shape and smooth slope.

58. Streetfoods. Fishball, isaw, kikiam, banana Q, maruya, turon, adidas, bituka,
dugo, laman-loob. These are the foods that can be seen along the streets. Tasty and
delicious, these are truly Pinoy.

59. Filipino singers. Lea, Regine, Monique, Pilita, Ka Freddie. The Pinoys are very
musically-inclined. And these world-renowned artsists are the proofs of it.

60. Filipino actors and actresses. Nora Aunor, Philip Salvador, Vilma Santos, Albert
Martrinez, Lea Salonga. Though we only have a few internationally-acclaimed actors
and actresses, their awards still show how talented we Filipinos are.

61. Jose Rizal. Some say he is the greatest Filipino ever. He fought with his pen and
not with his strength, which is far, far more powerful.

62. Larong Pinoy. Patintero, sungka, piko, tumbang preso, sipa, chat. Thses games
show the creativity of the Pinoy mind. Long before arcade games came into being,
these games were already played and enjoyed by our lolos and lolas.

63. Pilots and seamen. Pinoy pilots and seamen are the best in the world. I, for one,
would not hesitate to trust my life with them.

64. Lupang hinirang. The Philippine national anthem. The march that shows the love
of every Filipino to their mother country.

65. Ate, kuya, tito, tita, lolo, lola, manong, manang. We use these words although
the people we address to are not our relatives. These show how much respect we
give to elders.

66. Turo-turo. Turo-turo are food stands that are seen along the streets. Their menu
of homecooked meals are on display and customers point (turo) to the food they
want to eat, thus the name. Fods in these establishments are cheap and delicious.

67. Chicharon. Chicharon is anything that is deep fried, very crunchy, and dipped in
vinegar. Pinoys are very fond of this delicacy.

68. Sinigang. According to one writer, sinigang is the best viand to represent the
Pinoy. Sinigang is a blend of spiciness and sourness that will certainly make mouths
water.

69. All Saints Day. The celebration of the Pista ng Patay in the Philippines is very
festive. People spend days in the cemetery. This tradition manifests the respect the
Filipino has for the dead.

70. Banaue Rice Terraces. Banaue rice terraces is one of the best sights in the
Philippines and is considered to be the eight wonder of the modern world. The rice
terraces showcases the perseverance ingenuity of the Pinoys.

71. Fiestas. Fiestas are celebrated in respect for the towns patron saint, usually
thanking the saint for a prosperous harvest. Everyone is welcome in every house
and theres no limit to what you can eat.

72. Basketball. Basketball is a very popular game in the Philippines. Fans would kill
and be killed for the sake of its favorite team.

73. Lambanog. Why drink tequila when theres a cheaper, not to mention, tastier
alternatives available?

74. Hospitality. Pagiging magiliw sa bisita is a Pinoy trait that can be easily
observed. Everyone is welcome and very much taken cared of.

75. Paglalamay. Filipinos pay their last respects to the deceased as they spend
sleepless nights praying for and watchng over him/her.

76. Festivals. The fun-loving nature of the Pinoys is manifested in the different
festivals for which they spend much time, effort, and money celebrating.

77. Panliligaw. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, and live happily ever after, right?
Not quite! In panliligaw, its boy meets girl, he serenades her, brings her flowers,
chocolates, and the like, serves her family, confesses his love for her What
happens next is up to her.

78. Tuba. The all-time favorite of manginginom in lands where coconut trees
abound.

79. Kalesa. A very romantic mode of transportation, the kalesa was introduced by
the Spanish.

80. Yoyo. Not only children but also adults play the yoyo. There are competitions
where the players display their expertise by walking the dog or rocking the baby.

81. Beaches. Want to go to a place where the sun, sky, sand, and sea come
together in perfect harmony? Look no further beaches in our country offer all
these and more.

82. Tuyo. A very popular food for breakfast. Much more delicious than bacon
especially when eaten with sinangag and kape.

83. Tiangge. The best thing about tiangge is the tawad, thus one can get her
desired item at a lower price. It is a department store out of the mall.

84. Kamayan. If the Europeans have spoon and fork, the Chinese and the Japanese
have chop sticks, we Pinoys have our hands.

85. Pamilya. One of the amazing things about the Pinoy is the importance we give to
our families, be it our family of orientation or our family of procreation.

86. Education. Filipinos value education very much that parents prioritize their
childrens education. Kahit na magkabaon-baon sa utang basta makapag-aral
lamang ang mga anak.

88. Pagtuturo sa nguso. People its rude to point but theres no rule about using
ones nguso, is there?

89. Tsismis. Pinoys know that they belong if theyre being talked about OR they talk
about others, i.e. if they make tsismis about one another.

90. Pan de sal. Flour plus salt equals the best tasting bread in the planet.

91. Walis tambo at walis tingting. Cleaning materials that has lots of uses. Not just
for sweeping the floors and dusting but also as pambambo for naughty kids.

92. Pakikisama. Because of our kapwa concept we Filipinos deal with each other in a
special way. It is more than just joining or conforming to somebody or something, it
is adjusting our lives in order to establish mutual trust.

93. Merienda. Having a five or six meals a day could really be called a feast.
Because Pinoys like meriendas so much, many delicious short order foods were
created like the kakanin, champorado, a variety of lugaw, a variety of mami, and a
variety of refreshments.

94. Original Filipino Music. The Filipino music is very rich and very unique, very
Pinoy.

95. Philippine Airlines. The Asias first airline, and being the first means being the
first best.

96. Yaya. It is undeniable that a Pinoy yaya and her alaga enjoys a deep emotional
attachment. Often, yayas serve as second mothers.

97. Filipino Artists. Luna, Amorsolo, Manansala. Filipino artists are heroes for their
arts are used not only for the publics entertainment but sometimes, also to express
patriotism.

98. Damayan. Admittedly, the Filipinos has a very low voting rate. Some say the
Pinoys are apathetic about the state of the country. But come earthquakes,
typhoons, volcanoeruptions, and you will see Pinoys helping their kababayans.

99. Gayuma, agimat, anting-anting. Filipinos just love stories about the
supernatural. So is it any surprise that many believe in agimats, anting-antings, and
gayumas?

100. Bahala na. In contrast to what others believe, Bahala na is not mere fatalism, it
is a come what may attitude which means that a Pinoy will face whatever
problems he might encounter.

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