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Pinakbet na Purong Gulay
Vegan Pinakbet – A vegetable medley cooked with salted black beans. Pinakbet is a regional dish from Ilocos, north of Philippines. What is Pinakbet? Pinakbet or Pakbet is a dish from Ilocos and Its name came from the Ilocano word pinakebbet which means “shriveled”, in reference to the vegetables being sweated in the pot over […]
Summer Recipes
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email […]
Atsara na Pipino
Easy Pickled Cucumber Perfect as a Side Dish or Condiment Atsara or Atchara is a popular pickled side dish or condiment on Filipino tables. It’s usually served with fried dishes or barbeque dishes. Atsara is traditionally made with green unripe papaya and sometimes with raisins. Some will make atsara with chillies and some will leave […]
Tokwa’t Baboy
Fried Tofu and Braised Pork with Savoury and Sweet Sauce. Usually eaten as a side dish or small plates with beer or you can eat it as a meal too! What is Tokwa’t Baboy? Tokwa’t Baboy literally translates to Tofu (tokwa) (‘t) and Pork (baboy). This dish is popular as a pulatan or food eaten […]
Summer Drinks & Sweets
Sago’t Gulaman
Brown Sugar syrup drink with Tapioca Pearls and Strawberry Jelly. What is Sago’t Gulaman Sago’t Gulaman literally means tapioca pearls and jelly. This delicious drink is something I remember getting as a kid while my parents bought groceries at the market. The street vendors will be on the side of the streets waiting around for […]
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email […]
No Churn Biscoff Ice Cream
Deliciously quick to make ice cream, you only need 4 ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream churner! If you saw my Ube (purple yam) Ice cream, you’re going to love this one too! It’s fitting that this week we are enjoying some lovely sunshine and probably the last warmer days just before we […]
No Churn Purple Yam Ice Cream
Ube Sorbetes Ube or Purple yam has to be the top flavour of desserts among Filipinos, as a people, we are obsessed with Ube. Other countries use purple yam as a savoury dish, something to complement a meaty dish but Filipinos use it as a dessert ONLY. From cakes, ice cream, candy, steamed cakes, sweet […]
Drinks Inspo
Old Filipino Cocktail
Don Papa Rum’s Take on Old Cuban Don Papa Small Batch Rum is produced by the Bleeding Heart Rum Company on the southern island of Negros in the Philippines. The rum is distilled from molasses, then aged for over 7 years in American oak barrels, and lastly charcoal filtered. Promise no spam!Signup now and receive […]
Presko na Salabat
Fresh Ginger and Turmeric Tea with Lemon and Honey Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. What is […]
Sago’t Gulaman
Brown Sugar syrup drink with Tapioca Pearls and Strawberry Jelly. What is Sago’t Gulaman Sago’t Gulaman literally means tapioca pearls and jelly. This delicious drink is something I remember getting as a kid while my parents bought groceries at the market. The street vendors will be on the side of the streets waiting around for […]
Sweet Things
Buko Pandan
Creamy Pandan and Young Coconut Dessert What is Buko Pandan Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Buko […]
Cassava Cake
Sweet and Moist Cake with Young Coconut What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but it can […]
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email […]
Leche Flan Cake
What is Leche Flan Cake Leche Flan Cake also known as Custard Cake and it’s is probably the most decadent Filipino dessert I have ever tried! Not only that you get to eat a delicious cake at the end but the process of making this cake is so magical to me. How the cake batter […]
Puto Bumbong – Steamed Christmas Rice Cakes
What is Puto Bumbong Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Puto Bumbong is one of the most […]
No Churn Biscoff Ice Cream
Deliciously quick to make ice cream, you only need 4 ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream churner! If you saw my Ube (purple yam) Ice cream, you’re going to love this one too! It’s fitting that this week we are enjoying some lovely sunshine and probably the last warmer days just before we […]
Maruya
Banana Fritters What is Maruya Maruya are banana fritters usually with ‘Saba’ banana local to Philippines, coated with batter and fried until golden. It’s sprinkled with more sugar to give more sweetness. You can choose your favourite toppings to go with it of course! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish […]
Kutsinta
Steamed Sticky Rice Cake A sweet glutinous rice cakes topped with freshly grated coconut meat. A great snack or dessert that is also vegan! What is Kutsinta? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I […]
Bilo Bilo
Sticky Rice Balls Pudding in Coconut Milk Sweet creamy pudding with sticky rice balls cooked with fruits, sweet potatoes and tapioca pearls in coconut milk. What is Ginataang Bilo Bilo? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Steamed Sweet Cassava Cake
Pichi Pichi Simply delicious steamed sweet cassava cake covered in freshly grated coconut meat. This Vegan sweetness is great as a snack or dessert! What is Pichi Pichi? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) […]
Cook's Diary
Cooks Diary
Blacklock Chops Restaurant Review
I finally got to visit Blacklock Chops after seeing it everywhere on my social media feed! My friend and her family from the Netherlands came to London for a week break and we arranged to meet. I suggested visiting Blacklock because how can you go wrong with meat? Lol! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive […]
Santa Maria Pizza Review
Pizza is Love…Pizza love! It’s not a secret that I love Pizza. The husband surprised the family and treated us to some pizza. I thought why not review it too, 2 birds and all that. Haha! I didn’t know where he was taking us, I was definitely intrigued. When we arrived at the place and […]