Kalamay from Bohol

Kalamay is a Pinoy food that could be found in many places around the Philippines. There are many variations of this Pinoy food, according to the region where it came from. kalamay is made from grounded rice, grated coconut, brown sugar, peanut butter and margarine.

The kalamay that was made in Luzon is sticky and sweet. On the other hand, the kalamay that my boss gave me is very sweet and very chewy. It is also very sticky, just like the rugby glue. I just ate few spoonfuls before I gave up because of its sweetness.

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Xocolat(e) for the Soul

Everyone is a chocoholic, in one way or another. For instance, my family loves deep dark chocolates while I prefer the smooth milky white ones. Nonetheless, we have that sudden craving for that bitter-sweet bar of chocolate that promises to take your stress away. We were fortunate to be invited to Xocolat,... 

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Fish Balls – Best Street Food in the Philippines

You’ve heard of the Red Caviar from the Salmon, Black Caviar from the Sturgeon fish, and the rarest of all, the Gold Caviar from the Albino Beluga. Now, I’m going to introduce you to something even better, the Philippine Caviar – Fish Balls! Ok, so it’s not really caviar, but... Source: When In Manila

Singapore Chicken Rice – Healthy Fastfood Restaurant in the Philippines

They say that Singaporeans “live to eat” instead of what other traditionalists do which is “eat to live.” So we know that Singaporeans love their food! The most popular meal in Singapore is the “Singapore Chicken Rice.” It was made famous around the world because of... 

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The Best Cebu Dishes at Cafe Jeepney

I’m just sharing a few memorable dishes from that lunch I had with fellow food blogger Carlos at the Intercontinental Hotel Manila’s Cafe Jeepney. The said Cafe serves different regional... [view the rest of the entry at makieduardo.com...] ... 

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WTF is in the Philippines? Let WhenInManila.com show you!

“When In Rome, do as the Romans do.” So When In Manila… is our way of presenting to you the cool & awesome stuff in the Philippines. Here, it’s as beautiful as Indonesia, equally affordable as Thailand and even more amazing than Mars! WhenInManila.com is the brainchild... 

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Healthy Holiday with White Hat Italian Frozen Yogurt

Holidays and work has been keeping me busy lately but as a true blooded foodie, I promised myself to squeeze into my busy schedule a review on The White Hat Italian Frozen Yogurt before the year ends. Not just because I've been going crazy about it for months now, but because it is timely to share to... 

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Food Recipe: Bibingka – A Philippine Treat

During the holiday season, you'll surely see the food and treats you look forward to. Familiar tastes and smells spark so much joy at family gatherings. One tradition you may be excited about is Bibingka, the Philippine treat wrapped thoughtfully in banana leaves.   Bibingka is a cake typically... 

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Creme brulee

My family loves leche flan. They like the custard to be smooth and creamy but they’re not very particular about the caramel syrup topping. So, I thought I’d introduce them to another kind of topping. Made from sugar just like the traditional syrup but something crunchy that actually forms... 

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Whose Cuisine will reign Supreme? … at the ASC Iron Chef Challenge

A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to judge an Iron Chef Challenge that was done with the Ad Strat Council of the Philippines, this is a group of corporate CEOs from both the FMCG and Advertising industries who stand has guardians to the ads being shown, printed and produced.Being very busy individuals,... 

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