GJ Coleco has been blogging since 2005. He lived in Malabon, the self-proclaimed food capital of Metro Manila, for 27 years with his grandmother and aunt. During those times, he developed his passion for Filipino cuisine. He remembers the times he spent in the kitchen where his grandmother and aunt taught him how to prepare and cook at a very young age.
His exposure in the kitchen and his love for food made him aspire to become a chef someday. Unfortunately, his family could not afford culinary education in the country, and his parents’ earnings could barely support his and his siblings’ education.
The passing of his aunt and his grandmother inspired him to start this food blog in 2008. This blog was primarily intended as a personal space to remember the wonderful times with the people who took care of him as he was growing up. Online readers eventually increased over the years. He later on decided to make this food blog a venue for sharing recipes and techniques to everyone who appreciates traditional Filipino food and culture.
GJ is an Associate in Arts graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University, now majors in Education Studies at the same university. He currently works for a digital ad agency in Ortigas Center and occasionally appears on Philippine Star’s Dish, a monthly lifestyle food section, as a contributing editor.
He lives in Cainta, Rizal with his family and his dog Francis.
Hi Jay, I love cooking too!
Ray
How’s Francis?(ohhhh I love dogs) It’s nice to know that there’s always a way to show that we do still care for and we do still love our grand parents beyond the stars, and not even death could make us forget them. Ohhh how I missed my grand papa, this line makes my heart melt “His exposure in the kitchen and his love for food made him aspire to become a chef someday.” May you achieve your dream my friend. There’s always a room for learning. God bless you. and take care Ki o tsukette kudasai!
Thanks, Aubrey. This is really sweet. Francis says hi!
so inpiring story..god bless
hehehhe ngulat ako,i just was reading squids recipe biglang nandito n!!so inspiring story..nice blog!!!!!!!!!god bless
Thank you.
I found my way here from another blogger’s site. I am compelled to write to commend you on the wonderful tribute to the women who raised you. It’s a coincidence that I am also originally from Malabon, raised by my grandparents and aunt, all of whom passed many decades ago and a UP graduate as well. Many happy writings! Good luck.
Wow, that’s awesome! We almost have the same life story! Thanks, Evelyn. Reading your blog.
Hi GJ! What a coincidence! I was browsing for Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe and I came to your website. Nagulat ako when I was reading comments and saw ur name! I have no idea that you’re into cooking. I’m so proud of you! Guess i’ll pm you in fb.
Hi Jill! Buti naman at nahagilap mo ko. Hahaha. I hope to see you soon.
now trying your paksiw na pata recipe…halfway pa lang gutom na mga anak ko sa amoy! God bless and keep posting more recipes.
Kamukha mo si Agassi, mag tennis karin Bro. Malay mo – mukhang talented ka naman eh. I’m cooking your adobong baboy right now. Good luck sa iyo – I think you’ve done justice sa lola at auntie mo. See you and all the best!
Hahaha! This is new. I don’t play tennis, but I play badminton. Close enough? Thanks for dropping by.
Awesome tribute to your Lola and Tita who served as your role models ! God bless them both!
Thanks, Dennis.
Mabuhay ang mga Art majors sa UP (that includes me–many years ago
Great to discover your blog GJ, indeed 
B&B
Hi B&B! Thanks for dropping by. Mabuhay ang mga Isko!
nice blog!
Thanks, Jovial!