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 …
Crispy Crablets (Pritong Maliliit na Alimango) Recipe
Growing up in the coastal town of Pilar, Bataan, these Crispy Crablets (Pritong Maliliit na Alimango) bring back the most cherished memories of my childhood. …
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 …
Authentic Bicolano Kinalas
Let me tell you about how the day I discovered Kinalas changed everything I thought I knew about noodle soups. Growing up in Bataan, I …
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 Beef Pares (Braised Beef)
Beef Pares was always our 3 AM salvation after a long night of inuman with friends. I always enjoy sliding into those plastic chairs at …