Plot twist: this is actually what Bey was singing about in her song 😇 Imagine that😂 Halo-halo is the Filipino dessert that pamilyas love to eat in the summer. This layered dessert features crushed ice, milk, and sweet beans and fruit that you mix-mix (the literal Tagalog translation of halo-halo. You can buy the mixed... Continue Reading →
Pucker Up, Cus This Stew Is Sour (Sinigang, Filipino Tamarind Stew)
Sinigang is a tamarind stew originating from the Philipppines. It's sour and savory, and it's such an amazing comfort food that even our non-Filipino friends love it. All you really need is the tamarind soup base, and you can basically throw in any ingredients you have in the fridge. We recommend sticking to a combination... Continue Reading →
This Braised Filipino Chicken (Adobong Manok) Heals All. IYKYK
My grandma taught me how to cook this soy sauce & vinegar-braised chicken, and it’s helped me survive college as well as helped me feed large groups of guests. She grew up in the region of Pampanga, where she said they always ate banana slices with their adobo. You’ll see adobo made in numerous variations with... Continue Reading →
How To Actually Enjoy Being Around People: Make Lumpia (Filipino Egg Rolls) Together
You can spend an hour in many different ways - you can watch an episode of reality TV, you can have a work meeting where your group tugs at each other then ultimately makes no decision, or you can gather around a table and make lumpia with your friends. Which one sounds more worthwhile? Servings:... Continue Reading →