Share What does one do to cool off during the summer. There are many ways like staying in cool places or drinking cool drinks. Taking lots of liquids is important to protect oneself from heat stroke. When my kids were much younger, I would always prepare halo-halo because I wanted to make sure the preparation is clean. Another refreshing, cooling...

Share Ube (Purple Yam) Halaya is one of my favorite desserts that I remember with fondness. Mom often prepared Ube Halaya in a pyrex dish. I liked the natural purple color instead of the bright purple color that I often see in commercial ube halaya. The best ube comes from Bohol because of its aromatic fragrance and sweetness. Perhaps, this legend explains...

Share It was not long ago when it was safe to buy Ice Scramble from vendors. Those were the days when water was much cleaner, without risk of Hepatitis A infection. These days, once can easily buy Ice Scramble at the Philippine malls but for those who reminisce this good ole street food treat, you can prepare one at home. One just needs to know the classic...

Share I think you will agree with me that our Carabao Mango is one of the tastiest fruits we have. Mangoes happen to be my favorite fruit that I often experiment recipes that contain mangoes. An example of which is the Mango Banana Shortcake. I first came across this mango pie recipe when my neighbor gave it to me as a gift. The taste is just divine....

Share This minatamis na saba with sago is perfect for the hot summer months. Like halo-halo, this is such a respite from the heat. One can even feel chilled after taking a cup of this yummy dessert in a hot humid weather. What do you need? 6 pieces firm saba (not soggy) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 palm sugar or (panocha) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup...

Share Here’s another favorite mango dessert that’s easy to cook. You can add ice to make a chilly dessert perfect for this warm weather. Ingredients: 1/4 cup small sago pearls 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar 2 cups water 2/3 cups evaporated milk 6 tablespoons coconut cream (optional) 1 cup mango puree 2 mangoes (cubed) Procedure Cooking the sago 1....

Share It’s that time of the year when I plan the baked goodies that I plan to give as gifts to my friends. Food for the Gods is such a delightful recipe to bake during the holidays when one doesn’t have the time to bake Fruit Cake. It entails less preparation and baking time. It’s the perfect dessert to prepare beforehand. Baked with a...

Share There are many versions on how to bake Leche Flan. I have shared my mom’s recipe on Leche Flan. Like I said before, the perfect flan is such that when you slice through it, it barely quivers like jello. There is very little syneresis, that is, no weeping (or lots of holes in it!). Surprisingly, I know a lot of people who likes holes in their...

Share The original leche flan recipe was from my Mom but my sister Lorna reconfigured it to fit her tastes. The perfect flan is such that when you slice through it, it barely quivers like jello. There is very little syneresis, that is, no weeping (or lots of holes in it!). I am sharing this precious recipe so you may prepare it for your family. 5...

Share New Year’s Eve noche buena must have a fruit salad on the dinner table. The most popular fruit salad is the Buko salad. The popularity of fruits during New Year’s Eve celebration is part of the tradition to bring in good luck, fortune and prosperity. Even before the New Year arrives, my children already wants to eat it. Ingredients 5...