San Diego chef blends Filipino and African American cultures through fusion cuisine

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Spencer Hunter’s culinary journey is more than just cooking — it’s a celebration of his bicultural heritage as a proud Filipino-African American. Through his food catering company Lia’s Lumpia, Hunter pays homage to his roots by combining traditional flavors from both cultures.

“We combine the southern mac and cheese and the Filipino lumpia wrapper and people loved it. I mean, who doesn’t like fried mac and cheese?” Hunter said.

Every dish tells the story of Hunter’s childhood, where family traditions from both sides shaped his culinary perspective…

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