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Spring brings with it a sense of renewal, and in the Philippines, the changing season is celebrated with fresh, seasonal fruits and comforting, traditional desserts. One of the most beloved springtime treats in Filipino culture is Suman, a sticky rice delicacy that...

As the summer heat begins to rise in the Philippines, there’s no better way to cool down than with a refreshing bowl of Halo-Halo. This iconic Filipino dessert, whose name literally means "mix-mix," is a colorful medley of flavors and textures that perfectly...

When it comes to Filipino cuisine, few dishes capture the essence of comfort food like sisig. This sizzling, flavorful, and slightly tangy dish is a staple in Filipino gatherings, best enjoyed with a bowl of steaming rice or as a pulutan (bar snack) with a cold drink....

When you say breakfast in the Philippines, you mean rice, so let us take a look at one of the country's most famous meals and persuade you to eat it.  The silog mania sprang from the Spaniards' influence centuries ago. Tapsilog (Tapa, sinangag, itlog) evolved from the...

What was your initial thought when you heard the word breakfast? or snack? Or both. There is just one food that is suitable for both breakfast and snacking: CHAMPORADO. Champorado, often called tsampurado (from the Spanish term champurrado), is a sweet chocolate rice...

A steamed or boiled fertilized egg embryo is called a balut, and it is consumed right out of its shell. In the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam, it is often sold as street food. Eaten plain or, if desired, seasoned with a mixture of vinegar, chili, and garlic, it is...