In Shepparton, a city in Victoria, a Filipino food business is introducing Filipino cuisine not only to fellow Filipinos but also to Australians and other communities — this is Flor's Lutong Bahay.
Key Points
- Flora Ortillano shares her journey in Australia, from completing her studies in Melbourne to moving to Shepparton and building a new life in the regional city.
- While working as a cook in aged care, Flor continues to pursue her passion through her Filipino food truck business, Flor's Lutong Bahay.
- Through her food, Flor shares Filipino flavours and culture with the wider Shepparton community, connecting with both Filipinos and people from different backgrounds.
- Shepparton is a city in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region, known as an agricultural hub, particularly for fruit production, and is home to diverse communities, including a growing Filipino population.
It is my passion. Gustung-gusto ko talaga ang pagluluto. Tinatanong nila kung ano ang sikreto ko sa pagluluto, at ang sinasabi ko, ‘Cook with love.’ Kaya lalo akong napamahal sa pagluluto. Masaya ako na bumabalik-balik sila at nakakatulong ako sa mga taong laging nagtatrabaho.Flora Ortillano, Filipino cook in Shepparton, owner Flor's Lutong Bahay
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