It was so bright and nostalgic, and instantly filled my apartment with that familiar feeling: this is exactly how things are supposed to be. “The first thing that hit me was the smell. “I can claim Filipino food as a part of my culture and celebrate the connection it creates between my mother’s identity and my own,” he wrote, adding that he ordered “some southern-style chicken adobo from a local restaurant” to stir up memories while working on the Doodle art. The doodle was illustrated by Anthony Irwin, whose mother immigrated from the Philippines to the United States. The local flavors make Filipino adobo much sweeter, sourer, and saltier in taste compared to other versions,” it explained. Common ingredients include vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. “There are many different kinds of adobo in the Philippines but they all share the same basic elements: marinated meat or vegetables braised into a stew. The word ‘adobo’ was first added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in December 2006, and was included on the word list of the next OED quarterly update, released on this day in 2007.” “Today’s animated Doodle celebrates adobo, a way of cooking and a favorite Filipino dish! Adobo can be found far and wide, whether it’s at a five-star restaurant in Manila or inside the homes of Filipino families around the world.

Google doodle