Filipino Coconut Macaroons
My Tita Delie’s coconut macaroons were legendary at every family gathering. I can still picture her in her tiny kitchen, wearing her favorite floral apron, …
Authentic Pancit Habhab (Lucban-Style Noodles)
I’ll never forget my first encounter with Pancit Habhab during an impromptu road trip to Lucban, Quezon. Exhausted from exploring the town’s famous Pahiyas Festival, …
Puto Calasiao (Traditional Filipino Rice Cake)
During a weekend food crawl through the bustling streets of Calasiao, Pangasinan, I discovered what locals proudly call their “white gold” – Puto Calasiao. Standing …
Authentic Pancit Cabagan Recipe
During a spontaneous food trip to Isabela province, I stumbled upon what locals kept calling their pride and joy: Pancit Cabagan. It was a sweltering …
Beef Sopas (Filipino Creamy Beef Macaroni Soup)
In Filipino culture, food isn’t just sustenance – it’s how we show love, especially during times of grief. Beef Sopas, with its warm, creamy broth …
Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad
You know those moments when your kids are craving something sweet but you want to make it special without spending hours in the kitchen? That’s …
Filipino Kutsinta Recipe
You know those childhood memories that just stick with you forever? For me, it was the sound of our neighborhood kutsinta vendor’s horn at dawn, …
Ube Champorado (Purple Yam Rice Porridge)
Let me tell you how this purple twist happened. I had leftover ube sitting in my freezer after making halaya, and curiosity got the better …
Mais Con Yelo (Filipino Sweet Corn with Shaved Ice)
You know what’s wild? Everyone raves about halo-halo, but let me tell you about my true Filipino dessert love: Mais Con Yelo. While halo-halo throws …
Filipino Goto (Beef Tripe Congee)
Ever had one of those days when you’re craving something that just warms you up from the inside out? That’s exactly what Goto is all …