Over the years, halo-halo have been our iconic summer cooler here in the Philippines. The origin of halo-halo can be traced to the pre-war Japanese, who specialized in preserving beans like mongo, garbanzos, and kidney beans in a thick syrup. They then took the next step by serving these on crushed ice—a concoction that we … Continue reading Olah!-Halo!
At the time of Spanish Colonization, leche flan was brought to the Philippines. It originated from the regions along the borders of Spain and France. It is a caramel mustard made with eggs, milk, and sugar flavored with vanilla and key lime zest. It served with a layer of soft caramel on top. The Filipino … Continue reading Filipino Version of Leche Flan
According to Felice Prudente Santa Maria, a Filipino food historian, there is no written documentation as to when filipinos started using ube as a dessert. As we observe, this dessert has been a part of the childhood of most Filipinos. Moreover, ube is one of the most emblematic and colorful desserts of the country. It … Continue reading Uh-Beh! Ube of The Phil
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