This Beef Hofan is a deliciously savory yet interestingly textured dish made of think chewy yet short Hofan ( rice ) noodles, tender and flavorful beef, crunchy bean sprouts, and a delectable sauce. Enjoy this as a quick lunch, filling dinner, or turn this into a vegetables filled meal by adding some leafy greens, you can…
Banana Caramel Ref Cake is a popular icebox cake in the Philippines. An indulgent summer favorite that comes in four layers of goodness, a buttery graham layer, rich creamy layer, a layer of sweet fresh bananas, and a topping of caramel. Chilled for a few hours to overnight. This fruity dessert will surely earn a…
Alaska Milk or the Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) is a Filipino brand, from Holland Milk Products Inc. a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina Dutch brand, and has no affiliation to the US state of Alaska. They have been manufacturing milk products for Filipino homes since 1972. An iconic brand of milk in the Philippines recognized from the…
Bear Brand comes from the popular company ‘Nestlé’ (currently) introduced to the Philippines in 1892 by the then company ‘Bernese Alps Milk Company’. This powdered milk drink has become part of many Filipino children’s diets. Endorsed as a great way to intake nutrients such as Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc all of which promotes stronger…
Prem Luncheon Meat is a canned food brand similar to Spam, they’ve also similarly been used as war rations, as these were shipped in World War II to England. This versatile canned meat was Introduced by the Swift & Company in 1939, an American brand, but is now made by different brands depending on which…
Chop Suey is an American-Chinese stir-fried dish where variety of vegetables are stir fried with meat, quail eggs, and seafood like shrimps or squid. A nutritious medley of vegetables sautéed with a delectable sauce that perfectly balances the sweet, savory, and umami flavors. The Filipino version of the dish uses vegetables native to the country…
Salt, an essential ingredient not only for food but in life. A mineral mainly made out of sodium and chloride ions ( NaCl ), you can find it being used as an ingredient in almost every recipe whether sweet, savory, sour, or bitter, in drinks, in medicine that we intake or apply topically, for cleaning,…
Banana leche flan is a delightfully fruity twist to the classic Filipino dessert. Silky smooth flan made of bananas, eggs, evaporated milk and condensed milk, topped with a delectably golden caramel sauce. Great as an afternoon pick me up, after diner dessert, or to bring at any special occasions. What about the Classic Flan ?…
Avocado, is more than just a trendy food. Also called ‘butter fruit’, or ‘alligator pears’, with the scientific name ‘Persea americana’ is a native fruit from the Americas under the laurel family growing from an evergreen tree. This fruit has a dark leathery textured smooth skin, a creamy slightly earthy and nutty tasting bright green…
Sweet potato donuts are made by frying a dough made of sweet potatoes, all purpose flour, sugar, powdered milk, eggs, bread crumbs. Sweet potato donuts are a delicious alternative to traditional donuts, sometimes seen as the ‘healthier’ alternative. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a snack, or a dessert, these vibrant orange donuts is sure…
