The Traditional Food Preservation Method of Ilocos (Inartem)

Linda Quibilan has been making Inartem in Ilocos for more than 10 years, using the traditional preservation method as a livelihood to help provide for her children and grandchildren.

One variety she makes is inartem a buatsina. Buatsina, or Manila palm (Adonidia merrillii), produces fruits whose seeds are traditionally pickled in Ilocos.

In this episode of Heirloom, we meet Nanay Linda to learn how she makes Inartem and explore how this traditional method of preserving food continues to provide for her family today.

LOCATION:
Cabugao Sinukaan Stalls: https://share.google/E1hacNxmOcYjj0fN1
For orders:
Linda Quibilan
09678635244

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