BOOKED Banner (2).png

Presentation: Ay Sus! Cultivating Flavorful Health

A Filipino Culinary Exploration
Tuesday, 5/21/2024
5:00 - 6:00

Dive into the world of delectable Filipino cuisine with Cleodia Martinez as she shares the health benefits of plant-based nutrition, offering insights into the distinctions between plant-based and vegan. Learn practical tips on initiating a plant-based lifestyle, all while uncovering the diverse and plant-rich culinary landscape of Filipino culture. The presentation also unveils the behind-the-scenes of her cookbook, providing a unique perspective on recipe development and capturing the essence of Filipino dishes. Immerse yourself in the intersection of culture, nutrition, and culinary artistry.  

Cleodia's cookbook, Ay Sus! Whole Food Plant-Based Global Filipino Cuisine, serves as a bridge between the traditional and the nutritious, celebrating Filipino classics while embracing global taste. "Sus" is derived from the Filipino word “sustansiya”, meaning nutrition. 

Cleodia Martinez is an entrepreneur, author, and multidimensional nutritionist. She is a first-generation Filipina American currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the co-owner of Midsummer Kitchen, together with her husband, Ryan. 

Connect: 

Cleodia - Instagram 


Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Filipino American community.

Build better wellness practices and learn ways to improve your health.

Discover new flavors, build cooking skills and try something tasty. For food programs, please be aware of food allergies.


This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.


Public Notice and Disclaimer

This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.