Lumpia: The Filipino Spring Roll Loved Around the World

Filipino lumpia in the middle

What Is Lumpia? (Origins & History) Let’s start with the basics: lumpia is the Filipino spring roll you’ve probably seen at potlucks, food festivals, or even on your favorite cooking show. Imagine a crispy, golden wrapper hugging a savory filling of meat, veggies, or even sweet bananas. But where did it come from? The story …

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Filipino Food: A Guide to the Best Dishes & Recipes

A plate full of Filipino food on a table

Filipino cooking is a delicious mash-up of flavors shaped by centuries of history. Think Malay roots, Chinese stir-fries, Spanish stews, and even American comfort food twists. But here’s the thing: while it’s been a staple in cities like L.A. or Toronto for years, Filipino food is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. And trust us—your …

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The BEST 100% Whole Wheat Pandesal (Soft and Fluffy)

Who doesn’t love freshly baked bread? It’s like a “happy pill” to me from its inviting aroma which fills the house and lingers, to that much anticipated first bite of those hot-off-the-oven buns, who can resist eating just one?  Pandesal is one of my family’s favorite breads. If you search through my recipes, you’ll find …

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Baked Tikoy (Macapuno)

Making Tikoy from scratch is really easy but I realized that I only make it during the week of Chinese New Year. I think it’s the association of this CNY staple to the event that makes it more enticing to eat. My kids love it…except the littlest one (It’s a texture issue 😂).  You probably …

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Homemade Ensaymada (Rich and Buttery)

Tinapay (bread in Filipino) is as much a staple as rice to us Filipinos. We have it in the morning, a snack before lunchtime, in the afternoon merienda (snack time) or just anytime we feel like it, especially with a cup of coffee. The neighborhood panaderya (bakery) is always brimming with a cornucopia of bread …

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Adobo-Glazed Crispy Chicken

I must admit that I often cook Adobo when I have lots of things going on and there’s not much time to think “creatively” as dinnertime approaches. What I love about it is,  everything happens in one pot and no “babysitting” is required. But there are times when my family gets tired of the usual …

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Easy Apple Muffins

As the season for berries ends in the summertime, the time for apples starts at the beginning of Fall (even earlier).  Apple picking has become a family tradition. We won’t let a season pass without heading to Willow View Farms for the best apples and cider slushies. They have a number of farm animals, a …

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DIY Snow Cone Syrup (Only 3 Ingredients)

It has been a weird summer this year. At the beginning of June, it felt quite like spring – cold and wet. Glad we’re out of that stage but summer is back with a vengeance. It is HOT! Google always follows the weather forecast with “There’s currently a heat warning in effect”. Fans are nonstop …

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Watermelon Popsicle

Summer is my favorite season! School’s out and I can have my lazy days once in a while. Hubby still goes to work but most of the time, he’s working from home. So, weekdays are easier in some ways but I think I’m in the kitchen more often because my kids are hungry all the …

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Ginataang Kalabasa at Kale (Squash and Kale in Thick Coconut Gravy)

I love coconut milk! It’s just so versatile that it goes from sweet to savory yet still maintains its character. Kakanin (Filipino native delicacies) is never the same without it and dishes like our Filipino Chicken Curry and Ginataan can’t be complete without its star ingredient, the all-around coconut milk. Growing up in the Philippines, …

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