There’s nothing like the mouth-watering aroma and savory flavors of Lechon Manok, the famous Filipino rotisserie chicken. Whether you have it at home with the easy lechon from air fryers nowadays or go for the classic Andoks versus its rival Baliwag or the new-ish Chooks to go, having leftovers can be a great opportunity to […]
Growing up in the islands with an abundance of coconuts, coconut macaroons are one of the things you learn early without even a recipe. I’m always weirded out when buying Goldilocks coconut macaroons, lol. But I know baking anything for the first time can seem intimidating, much less these tiny coconut cookies that look so […]
#Eggplant Salad: Your New Favourite Vegetarian Side Dish It’s eggplant season here on my small island, and we’re looking for ways of using this vegetable more. One of my favorites is ensaladang talong or eggplant salad. Eggplants grow so well in our climate and my father always jokes that we;; be turning into eggplants if […]
Mental Health in the Philippines In the Philippines, navigating mental healthcare, particularly for bipolar disorder, is a complex journey. My son’s diagnosis in 2016 opened my eyes to the systemic challenges Filipinos face, not just regarding access to proper services but also the stigma surrounding mental illness. This story goes beyond our personal experience; it […]
Hello everyone! It’s April from Relax Lang Mom here. I hope you’re all doing well on this lazy Sunday afternoon. Today I want to share about a fascinating topic I’ve been exploring – the benefits of mindfulness meditation. As many of you know, being a mom means life can get pretty hectic at times between […]
While Bicol takes credit as the origin of Laing, I must express that Marinduque has truly perfected this coconutty stew. Growing up on the island, I have such fond memories of feasting on the best laing under the sun. Where Bicol adds heat alone, Marinduque takes laing to another level with the sweet saltiness of […]
TakeMeBackTuesday has me reminiscing about classic Chinese cooking shows from my youth. Any other Pinoy kids out there remember binge-watching Cooking Master Boy? One episode forever seared into my memory banks was when Mao went up against the Master Chef to recreate Mapo Tofu. For the uninitiated, Mapo Tofu is a spicy twist on silky […]
