Curly Tops, or rather “Ricoa Curly Tops” are products are under the brand ‘RICOA’ a popular chocolate company from the Philippines. RICOA, is actually the first chocolate factory founded in the Philippines. Curly Tops has a tagline ‘Rich chocolate for chocolate lovers’, is described as a smooth and silky delicious darker roasted cocoa chocolate poured…
Rambutan (scientific name Nephelium lappaceum) is a distinct oval shaped fruit with a vibrant red or yellow soft hairy shell. Native to Malaysia and most of tropical Southeast Asia. It grows from a tropical tree under the Sapindaceae family (soapberry family), closely related to fruits such as the longan, lychee, quenepa, and pulasan. Appreciated all…
There are different types of Rice in the Philippines, from the daily white grain, to the healthier red, brown or black grains. To the different sizes such as, long grain to short grain, and specific types of grains used to suit stews, fried rice, to use as desserts and many more. This tropical semi-aquatic plant,…
Craving brownies but you don’t want to break the bank? Try these Low-Cost Easy Brownies recipe! Who wouldn’t want an easy brownie recipe with few ingredients, made with just a few steps, and can even be an easy brownie recipe for kids. These are not overly sweet, but are super chocolatey, chewy, and fudgy low-cost…
An easy cake to bake, Fruit cake is a timeless and beloved dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. The distinctive feature of fruit cake lies in its combination of dried fruits, such as raisins, currants, cherries, and candied citrus peel, along with an assortment of nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans. These ingredients are…
Omurice is an egg-omelette based dish where a generous filling of savory fried rice is enveloped by a thin smooth looking layer of egg. The rice is typically seasoned with ketchup and mixed with various ingredients such as diced vegetables, chicken, beef, or seafood. The omelette that envelopes the rice has a silky yet fluffy…
Eggplant patties are Yummy vegetarian patties made of eggs, boiled or grilled eggplants along with onion, garlic, all purpose flour, salt and pepper. These veggie patties are quite popular in Philippines, having a nice crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior and is often enjoyed as a delightful appetizer, satisfyingly easy snack to make or, as…
Banana Blossoms or Banana Flowers are the flowers hidden beneath each banana heart leaves. From each peeled purple-colored tear shaped petal, you’ll find a cluster of small vertical cream colored flowers with a yellow tip that are typically eaten in many Asian and Indian dishes. These have an earthy, very mild flavor, with a delicate…
Egg drop soup is a comforting light soup and is commonly served as an starter or side dish in most restaurants. Made of eggs, whisked quickly while the broth is still simmering to create delicately thin strands, vegetables like green peas, corn, and carrots making it even more healthy and yummy. One of the easiest…
Kasoy (cashew nuts) from the tropical evergreen cashew tree “Anacardium occidentale” is a South American and Brazilian native plant that can grow as high as 14 meters, but also has more profitable dwarf cultivar that grows to a height of 6 meters. Though these are known as a ‘nut’ these are actually more of a…
