Maya Oven Toaster Butter Cake Mix x Hanabishi Air Fryer -A Match Made in Heaven
Well hey there friends, April here with some thoughts on using a Hanabishi Hafeo air fryer to bake a Maya oven toaster butter cake mix! First things first – let me say I love any combo of words that start with all the letters M-A-Y-A. It rolls off the tongue like a dreamy mantra. But […]
Peace, Love, and Onigiri – How to Stop Mall Food Fights Before They Start
Alright moms and dads, gather round because I’ve got the scoop on how to make onigiri at home for a fraction of the price! As any parent knows, taking the kids to the mall can often turn into a battle of wills thanks to longing stares at the food court. Been there, done that, right? […]
The Ultimate Guide to Making Fluffy Ube Pancakes at Home
What’s the deal with Ube Pancakes? Why everyone’s going crazy for this purple root! Have you been seeing pictures of fluffy purple ube pancakes popping up all over your social media feeds lately? If you’re anything like me a few months ago, you’re probably wondering – what even is ube? Ube, pronounced “oo-bay”, is a […]
Easily Make Perfect Palitaw Rice Balls in Your Rice Cooker
Hey everyone, it’s April again! Since my last post on ginataang bilo bilo using the instant pot was so well received, I thought I’d share another traditional Filipino kakanin recipe made using appliances. This time it’s palitaw – those delightful sticky rice balls often served during religious festivals such as Holy Week or Easter. They’re […]
Steamed Puto Cake With Salted Eggs
One of the cakes I always loved growing up, especially during Christmas and holiday seasons, are the steamed cakes we call Puto cake here in the Philippines. Puto, which literally translates to “steamed rice cake” in English, brings back such fond childhood memories for me. They were a staple homemade snack in our home that […]
Easy Suman sa Lihiya in the Rice Cooker or Instant Pot
The rainy nights and cool breeze of the approaching Christmas season always take me back to special memories of suman-making as a little girl. Growing up in Marinduque, we have strong traditions surrounding these sticky rice treats during the holidays. Some of my fondest memories were staying up late with all the elders around an […]
Irresistible Fried Delights: Homemade Donuts Made Easy
Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home in Marinduque! The weekend is a precious time when we can indulge our senses – eyes greedily devouring a meal made with love before we savor each sweet, mouthwatering bite. Today we journey through deep grease to escape to flavor […]