Ilocano Sinambong (Patupat) Recipe
I’ll never forget my first taste of Sinambong (Patupat) at the colorful Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Norte. As I wandered through the bustling food stalls …
Tokneneng (Filipino Orange Battered Eggs)
I’ve always been a huge fan of kwek-kwek, but let’s be honest – those tiny quail eggs always left me wanting more! That’s why I …
Betamax (Grilled Coagulated Blood) Recipe
I’ll never forget my first encounter with Betamax. I was 12, standing in front of a busy street food cart, watching my friends eagerly devour …
Pancit Bato Guisado (Bicol-Style Noodle Stir-Fry)
As a Filipino, pancit was always our celebration dish. But it wasn’t until I visited Bicol that I discovered Pancit Bato Guisado. Every time I …
Cebuano Ngohiong (Cebu’s Lumpia)
I first discovered Ngohiong during a memorable vacation in Cebu, where the aroma of these five-spice spring rolls from street-side stalls near University of San …
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 …
Binalay ng Isabela (Sticky Rice Cake in Coconut Caramel Sauce)
I’ll never forget the first time I tasted Binalay during a summer visit to my Tita Rose’s house in Iligan, Isabela. The sweet aroma of …
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 …
Pancit Guisado (Pancit Bihon Gisado)
Growing up in a Filipino household, Pancit Guisado wasn’t just another noodle dish, it was the centerpiece of every birthday celebration and family gatherings. This …