My mom made polvoron frequently when we were growing up. We would then enjoy it with a spoon, instead of molding them. We loved polvoron, and it would disappear fast anyway, so why bother? What is polvoron? Polvoron is a Filipino adaptation of the Spanish polvorones. It comes from the Spanish word “polvo”, which means […]
Make piaya – the famous pasalubong from Negros, at home! JUMP TO RECIPE What triggers memories for you? Scents? Smelling a certain perfume, or flowers, or even coffee brings you back to a certain place or time? Is it hearing a song? Or seeing a place? For me, it’s mainly songs which trigger memories. Like […]
Do you need a quick, but satisfying lunch? Try this tuna fried rice the next time you have some leftover rice languishing in the refrigerator. SKIP TO RECIPE As a Filipina, I eat a lot of rice. Oftentimes I cook a pot of rice to last us a few days. If it’s white rice, Tobi […]
SKIP TO RECIPE Chicken inasal is one of the meals that I miss the most from home. Growing up, we had easy access to this moist, succulent, sweet and sour chicken, grilled over hot coals, and dipped into your dipping sauce of choice. Always served with lots of rice, and if you like, chicken oil. […]
This easy lemon cake is the cake you make when you need a simple but impressive dessert or snack. Try it! SKIP TO RECIPE I love an easy snacking cake. This one meets all my criteria: One-bowl recipe Can be eaten with hands Becca-approved (child-friendly) Moist and keeps well for a few days Delicious! I […]
Make the healthier version of this favorite Filipino pulutan or ulam at home using canned tuna. SKIP TO RECIPE I don’t remember the first time I had sisig, but I didn’t grow up eating this dish. In fact, I don’t think I’ve heard of it until I started university. Apparently, an eatery near our school […]
I like easy cakes like this matcha marble cake. They don’t need icing. Although a light dusting of icing sugar is welcome. Marble cakes look pretty when sliced! You get that “Wow!” factor for such little effort. You can eat the slices with your hands. No fork needed; a napkin perhaps. They travel well. I […]
Strammer Max is a simple, easy meal to make. Try it the next time you need dinner in a hurry! I first encountered the Strammer Max at a German pub known for their chicken wings. We had dinner with friends, and I was excited to try their chicken wings. They deep-fry the chicken wings until […]
Bring these crowd-pleasing favorite, black bottom cupcakes, to your next gathering! I’m not a big fan of cupcakes. You know, the ones with a small piece of cake topped with a huge mound of sweet icing. I find the icing to cupcake ratio to be too much. Give me a slice of cake any day. […]
This classic snack couldn’t be easier to make. Try making these Filipino cheese cupcakes at home! In the Philippines, it is normal to eat five times a day. Aside from the three main meals, we would usually eat a snack during mid-morning and mid-afternoon. We call these snacks merienda. That thing called merienda. Our merienda […]
