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 Buko Salad (Coconut Fruit Salad)
Buko Salad wasn’t just a dessert, it was our family’s love language during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Every December, I’d watch my mother skillfully …
Binatog (Traditional Filipino White Corn with Coconut)
Binatog – that classic street food na mas nostalgic pa sa throwback photos mo! It’s the kind of merienda that turns your usual hapon into …
Filipino Leche Flan
Leche Flan – that smooth and silky dessert that makes everyone suddenly remember their diet “starts tomorrow!” It’s the kind of kakanin royalty that has …
Banana Turon (Lumpiang Saging)
Turon – that sweet street food upgrade that turns your ordinary saging into a crispy-caramel jackpot! It’s the kind of merienda that has everyone stalking …
Buko Pandan Drink
Buko Pandan Drink – that refreshing green goddess that makes your usual juice pouches hide in shame! It’s the kind of inumin that has everyone …
Filipino Ensaymada
Ensaymada – that heavenly swirl of butter, cheese, and brioche that makes your local bakery’s version look like it needs therapy! It’s the kind of …
Bibingka Recipe (Traditional Filipino Christmas Rice Cake)
Bibingka – that Christmas morning staple that makes waking up for Simbang Gabi feel like an actual reward! It’s the kind of kakanin that has …