Category: How to Make

Suman is native rice cake wrapped in banana leaves, and made of glutinous rice (malagkit na bigas) cooked in coconut milk, brown sugar and salt. Suman was originated in the…

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) or popularly known as “linga” in the Philippines. Sesame is a member of the Pedaliaceae family and a native to tropical Asian countries.. It is widely naturalized…

Cocoa bean also called cacao bean, is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao tree, from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted which are the…

How to make Cassava Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup cassava flour 2 1/2 cup wheat flour 5 tsp baking powder 1 cup margarine 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 pcs eggs…

Ginger (Zingiber officinale), popularly known as “Luya” in the Philippines. Ginger cultivation began in Asia and has since spread to West Africa and the Caribbean. Ginger generally refers to the…

Sweet Pepper or Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), belongs to the solanaceous family and can be grown throughout the year. Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including…

Macaroon derives from the French “macaron”, which itself is derivative of the Italian “maccherone” that means “fine dough”. Macaroons are a popular confection worldwide and they can be eaten with…

Soursop (Annona muricata) Guanabana or Graviola, also known as Guyabano in the Philippines, is known as large and versatile fruit. Soursops are highly popular around the world, but are rarely…

Crème caramel or caramel custard, popularly known as Leche Flan in the Philippines. It is a rich custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top. Crème caramel is…

Achuete (Annatto), popularly known as Atsuwete in the Philippines is a derivative of the achiote trees, botanically known as Bixa orellana. Achuete has heart shaped green leaves and rose-pink to…