The Bitter Gourd plant, also called “Bitter Melon”, got its name from its bitter taste that gets stronger as it matures. A distinctive looking fruit with wrinkled, oblong-shaped, yellow green to dark green skin. This
Potatoes, one of the most versatile and fun ingredients to use. A starchy plant tuber-vegetable that is part of the nightshade family. This root crop is native to the Americas, globally available all year round,
The Milo drink or Milo chocolate powder, is a worldwide fan-favorite leading chocolate malt beverage produced by Nestle. It is dubbed to have “the goodness of Milk Malt and Cocoa”, a ready to go drink
Pork chops also called the ‘loin cuts’ are one of the most popular and priciest part of the pig, and is sometimes referred as the equivalent to a beefsteak and can be cut in various
What exactly are Sigarilyas (winged beans)? The Winged bean plant or more commonly called ‘Cigarillas’ or spelled ‘Sigarilyas’, ‘manila bean’, or ‘princess bean’ are considered legumes found in many Asian cuisines. A tropical climbing plant,
Gulaman is the Filipino version of gelatin, it’s close in texture and taste to regular gelatin oragar-agar. A carrageenan that is used to create desserts with a jelly-like base. This is usually in powdered form,
Monggo, or in English ‘Mung Beans’ (scientific name Vigna radiata) are small green beans widely cultivated and used in Southeast Asia. Part of the legume family alongside chickpeas, beans, and lentils. It is a affordable
The Sweet Potato (Kamote) or called the scientific name ‘ipomoea batatas’, is an underground tuber belonging to the morning glory family. A staple food in many parts of the world, you might recognize them as
What is Langka (Jackfruit) ? An underutilized crop that is part of the breadfruit, mulberry and fig family. It is deliciously chewy and nutrition packed, with even lower calories than rice or corn. This tropical
Saluyot, or in English ‘Nalta Jute’, is a leafy herbal plant you can easily find anywhere in the Philippines. While it is a common vegetable eaten by every Filipino, it is a plant that can
