Coco Jam
Inang Dodet Coco Jam, one of my biggest bonding moments with my grandmother is eating this sweet sticky jam paired with our homemade pandesal, monay, or suman.
Ilocos Empanada
Empanada is a huge specialty in Ilocos, Philippines, and definitely one of my favorite spins on the Empanada is Vigan empanada and miki. My Ilocana friends here in Spain always served this amazing dish to me, and I have to say, I don’t just like it…I love it!
Typhoon Ondoy Lesson Learned
The floods of Typhoon Ondoy were extremely devastating. This time, Ondoy did not choose only the poor and marginalized. For the first time, even exclusive villages were flooded. Typhoon Onday taught us some valuable lessons and the first thing you should know is….
Sinigang na Sugpo sa Buko
Sinigang na Sugpo sa Buko – A classic and comforting soup I tasted in a restaurant in Albay Philippines, I was surprised with the coconut juice and coconut meat that blends the taste of the young tamarind, really fantastic taste
Makati City (Philippines)
Makati City- is just one of the many beautiful places the Philippines as to offer, and one of the many reasons a Filipino can be proud. As incredible as this city is, it’s just one of the many cities & municipalities that make up Metro Manila, and the Greater Metropolitan Area of the National Capital of the Philippines, and often referred to as the Financial Capital of the Philippines.
Read moreChopseuy
Most of us think that chopseuy originated in China, but it didn’t. Chopseuy originated in U.S., were Chinese immigrants stir-fried mixed veggies as part of a sumptuous meal. How it reached the Philippines is still a mystery to me, but I can assure you that the Filipino adaption of the great dish is incredible!
Simple Leche Flan
It seems in most parties and events you can find this tasty dessert. After tasting flan all over the world, I can honestly say no one can beat the Filipinos creamy, sweet and mouth watering simple leche flan
Read moreChurros Easy Recipe
These sweet fried pastries called churros are very simililar to the pilipit snack of the Philippines. And the churros of Spain are also popular in Latin America and US. Best when dipping in hot chocolate or kapeng barako of Batangas in Philippines.
Mango with sticky rice – “Mangga at suman”
Mango with sticky rice or “Mangga at suman” a Thailand dessert and similar to Philippines Mangga at suman, and Spain version “Arroz con Mango”.
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