Buchi (Filipino Sesame Balls)
Growing up in our small neighborhood in Pilar, Bataan, the highlight of my afternoon was always the familiar call of “Buchi! Mainit-init pang buchi!” from …
Filipino Puto Bumbong (Purple Rice Cake)
Nothing brings back Christmas memories quite like the sight and aroma of freshly steamed Puto Bumbong outside our local church after Simbang Gabi. I can …
Sapin-Sapin (Filipino Layered Sticky Rice Cake)
Sapin-Sapin was my ultimate merienda weakness. Every afternoon at around 3 PM, I’d hear the familiar “Bilao! Kakanin!” call from Aling Yolly, our neighborhood magkakanin. …
Filipino Beef Empanada (Empanada de Carne)
My journey with authentic Filipino Beef Empanada began during a bustling Saturday afternoon at a cultural event in Tiendesitas, where the aroma of freshly baked …
Filipino Ensaymada
Let me share a secret that’s been brightening my merienda moments since I was little: my Lola’s authentic Filipino Ensaymada recipe. Nothing could beat the …
Bibingka Recipe (Traditional Filipino Christmas Rice Cake)
You know that moment when the smell of Bibingka hits you outside the church after Simbang Gabi? That’s exactly what this homemade bibingka recipe recreates. …