Molido (Sweet Potato Candy)
When I first heard about turning kamote into candy, I was honestly skeptical – I mean, sweet potato candy? Really? My idea of candy was …
Filipino Kundol Candy (Winter Melon Candy)
I was never really a candy person. My Nanay always warned me about too much sugar and dental visits. But there’s this one sweet treat …
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 …
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)
Growing up in our small neighborhood in Pilar, Bataan, the sound of “Binatooooog!” would send me and my sister Jehan racing down our stairs every …
Filipino Leche Flan
Leche Flan wasn’t just dessert, it was our family’s love language. Every time I make this silky-smooth Filipino custard dessert, I’m transported back to my …
Banana Turon (Lumpiang Saging)
Back in college, I used to rush to Aling Yolly’s kariton every afternoon, joining the crowd of excited students waiting for her famous Banana Turon. …
Buko Pandan Drink
Growing up in our ancestral home in Pilar, Bataan, I’ve always taken for granted the abundance of buko trees and wild pandan growing in our …
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 …