Filipino food is an absolute delight, especially when you miss your mum’s home cooking and you have a craving for it, knowing someone out there will make it just as good – and traditional that is. To be honest, my version of Filipino cooking is very westernised, inclusive…
Curious as to what the restaurant name means? Sir Manong comes from the “Sir” title and the “Manong” meaning – usually given to the first-born male in a Filipino family. However, Manong can also be referenced as the title of an older brother, or older male cousin or…
We all know that the heat in the Philippines can get a bit much every now and then, so on blistering hot days, I reminisce of that cold, ice candy treat that I’d have to cool me down. Sold in local sari-sari stores, street stalls, or from neighbours…
My mum would probably say that Pinoy Stop is just like a local sari-sari store in Manila (Australian version, and much bigger that is). I somewhat agree. Plus, it is one of the best go-to Filipino supermarkets around Sydney, stocked with plenty of Filipino finds from my childhood….
For many years, I have fond memories of my Christmases in the Philippines always involving festive family gatherings with never-ending food preparations, fireworks lighting up the local streets, houses filled with bright Christmas lanterns, nativity set decorations on display, door knocking of caroling… and the many days of…
Ever craved bite-sized, traditional Filipino desserts or cakes on-the-go? Located in Western Sydney is Tita’s Cakes; prepared by master chef and baker extraordinaire, Percy Morilla. I was first introduced to Tita’s Cakes through the recommendation of a friend, Jen. She knows I love desserts – well, eating Filipino…
Growing up as a Filipino kid, I recall pandesal from the bakery to be an absolute favourite in our household. Warm, soft, fluffy bread with a little bit of sweetness.. the perfect almusal or merienda snack.. mmm, I love pandesal so much, even when I’m just thinking about…
Ready for some pinoy boodle action? A boodle what you say? Back in the hey day, a boodle fight is one thought to be a meal had without using cutlery – no spoons, forks or knifes and simply using your hands. It is what Filipinos would say as…