As young as nine years old, I got exposed to the bake shop my mom started. One of her best selling cakes is the Jelly roll. While vacationing in Manila as a teen , I found out that the Filipino version of jelly roll is called Pianono . The word “pianono” is derived from theRead More
Calamansi Con Leche Cupcake
A few days ago, I received cupcakes as a birthday present. I really love cupcakes. First of all, I can handle the small portions. Secondly , I love the variety of flavors and its versatility in baking them. Third, it is an inexpensive gift idea and grant people a few bites of indulgence, even whenRead More
Chicken Inasal
Chef Myrna Segismundo talked recently at the Maya Kitchen about what she observes here in the country and in travels around the world. Adobo received a lot of back and forth reactions between her and the audience. This chef not only loves Filipino food but has a profound respect for the cuisine. Chef Myrna SegismundoRead More
Special Mamon (Filipino Yellow Sponge Cake)
One of mom’s specialties in her Sally’s Bake Shop was Special Mamon or what Americans commonly call as Yellow Sponge Cake. Customers raved about the creamy and soft texture of mom’s Special Mamon. My sister shared this Mamon recipe which reminds me of Goldilock’s special mamon recipe. According to my sister, this is Minna PicacheRead More
How to bake Queso de bola Cheesecake
Indeed what is Christmas or New Year in the Philippines without Queso de bola (Edam)? Our Spanish colonizers probably brought the festive ball of cheese hundreds of years ago but the cheese is originally from Holland. My friend who married a Dutch claims that the brand “Marca Piña” manufactures this round ball exclusively for theRead More
Maple Rum Cake using Anchor Maple butter
My Noche Buena menu is always special. I honor the day with something lovingly baked from my kitchen. I plan my groceries ahead of time so I never ran out of supplies. Butter has to be Anchor because I prefer to source my ingredients from either Australia or New Zealand. To my surprise , theRead More