I finally get to experience the most talked halo-halo in Maco, Compostela Valley today. We are supposed to hopped on Lubi Beach Resort in Copiat, Pindasan this morning and heart-wrenchingly we didn't expect a disappointment to happen that we are declined to go to the resort because it is not yet open to public. I don't know how to describe it, miscommunication or misunderstanding? A source person that happens to be a priest suggested the place for us, they were invited when they go there and…

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

Halo-Halo - The most famous dessert in The Philippines. It was derived from a Tagalog word, halo, which means mix. Halo-Halo is a sweet refreshing dessert or snack.

Cheap, authentic, tasty treats from around the world

When we say Filipinos aren't wasteful, we mean it. From pig ears (tenga ng baboy) and chitterlings (bulaklak) to chicken bottoms (puwet ng manok) and intestines (isaw), nothing is off the table — including developing bird embryos that are boiled and eaten from the shell. (Yes, we're talking about balut.) And all of the aforementioned dishes — and more, like fish balls and deep-fried bananas — are quintessential Filipino street food. Take isaw, for instance: It's so popular, university…

Sharing a more personal story today - sadly, my grandfather (Angkong in Chinese) on my dad's side recently passed away, which has been hard for the family.

Washington, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - It is common knowledge that Ronald Reagan loved mac n'cheese. Bill Clinton, before his heart bypass, indulged in jalapeño cheeseburgers. How about Barack Obama? In an exclusive interview with White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford, she indicated that Obama does not have one particular favorite food. "But he loves Filipino…

Mango Float Halo Halo made with graham cracker milk, fresh mangoes and vanilla ice cream.

These flavors are sure to have you breaking up with your berry boring popsicle.

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