Savor the Word is a beautiful compilation of over 55 winning entries of the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award, established in 2002. Every story and recipe in this book portrays what Filipino food is all about. The essays make us all realize the spirit behind why Filipinos cook and write so passionately about their cuisine.

This book is a tribute to the late writer and teacher Doreen G. Fernandez, a pioneer food writer whose dedication to Philippine culinary culture inspired the competition. This includes recipes by Mol Fernando, inspired by the competition’s yearly themes.

Savor the Word is the winner of the 2012 National Book Award for Best Book of Leisure.