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A Twist on a Classic
For years ensaymada has been a classic merienda snack. It’s cheap, deliciously simple, and perfect for eating on the go. We’ve grown up...
Danie
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Shrimp- versatile enough to taste good with just about anything, yet delicious enough to eat by itself. Our hardworking, fish salesman...
Danie
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Homemade Banana-Cue
So here we are, inside. The world's been closed off, and the little things we took for granted aren't as easily accessible as they once...
Danie
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Chicken Halang-Halang: Hearty and Wholesome
I took a sip of the coconut "broth" and (very) audibly said, "woah...that's some good stuff." I'm pretty sure the entire family heard me...
Danie
Oct 16, 20192 min read
Filipino-Inspired Steak Dinner with Cheesy Potatoes and Sauteed Kang Kong
Now I'll say it- I'm not one for red meat. It's completely eliminated from my diet, but that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the...
Danie
Oct 6, 20193 min read
The Mountains are Calling
This past weekend was a culmination of a day trip to my uncle's house in the mountains. It seems every time I visit the area up there- my...
Danie
Oct 2, 20192 min read
I Moved to the Philippines
As the title says it. It seemed like a whirlwind of a week when I finalized my move to Cebu. My heart kept pacing back and forth; arguing...
Danie
Sep 24, 20193 min read
Halo Halo Filipino Food: Feeding the Soul
It was all over town. "A Filipino restaurant is opening up!" "We should go!" "Ah finally, for the times I can't cook at home." After...
Danie
Aug 6, 20194 min read
Milk Bread and Ube Butter
Anything is better homemade. That's a statement I thoroughly believe. Especially right after I bit into freshly buttered milk bread with...
Danie
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Crispy Adobo Chicken with Peanut Rice Noodles and Marinated Tomatoes
Adobo is one of my favorite flavors from the Philippines. I'm not sure if it's the distinct vinegary bite it has or its heartiness when...
Danie
Jul 10, 20192 min read
Not Your Mama's Mango Float
When you think "floats" your mind might immediately go to a fizzy beverage topped with ice cream. In the case of mango floats- it's...
Danie
Jun 29, 20192 min read
Oriental Spice Gourmet: Fusion Flavors
This was totally unexpected. During our visit in Cebu, we found ourselves hungry- unknowing what restaurants were around us. We decided...
Danie
Jun 27, 20192 min read
JL Grill Shack: A Taste of Home
With two years of serving the El Paso community with hearty, homemade Filipino cooking, JL Grill shack hits the spot every time. It's a...
Danie
May 20, 20194 min read
Esther's Special Mango Pandan
The sweetness of sticky condensed milk. A richness from the table cream. The delightful texture from the agar-agar. All balanced with the...
Danie
Apr 10, 20192 min read
A Hidden Treasure: Pho Tre Bien
You'll probably miss the best pho in town when you're going ninety on the freeway. Pho Tre Bien has been a family favorite since we've...
Danie
Apr 7, 20192 min read
Maharlika: A Little Piece of the Philippines
If you ask any Filipino kid in El Paso if they've been to Maharlika, the answer is yes. A beautifully quaint store full of the...
Danie
Apr 6, 20192 min read
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