RECIPE *There is something nostalgic about this Purple Yam Pie or Ube Halaya, as we call it back home. It reminds me of my childhood in the Philippines. During Christmas or other holidays, my mother would prepare sweet dishes mostly made from glutinous sticky rice or tubers (sweet potatoes, yam, cassava, etc), brown sugar or … More Ube (Purple Yam) Pie and a short peek into the past
Pam went into Agnes’ room and informed her that lunch was currently being served. Agnes was sitting in her wheelchair watching the television when she heard Pam calling for lunch service. Pam quickly asked Agnes if she needed a hand to go to the dining hall. Agnes said she would be alright, she could do it … More Cherry Danish and the summer of 1958
At six in the morning, the alarm went off and Jenny woke up from a state of half-sleep. She snoozed off her phone’s alarm, hoping to catch a few more minutes of rest. However, she remembered the date. She needed to get up. Every morning was a challenge for Jenny – a repetitive cycle of … More Zucchini Summer Bread… each bite gets sweeter with time
Gluten-free/Vegetarian One of my resolutions this year is to cut down on my sugar intake. It is easier said, especially for someone like me who developed sweet tooth later in life when my metabolism starts to slow down. But, there’s a way and I know that! It just takes a little amount of self-control to … More BANANA COCONUT BUNDT CAKE with Peanut Butter Frosting – No guilt for the sweet tooth
It is not easy to eat healthy nowadays! Every minute of the day we are bombarded by images of mouth-watering food in television, the internet and social media. These food and beverages are packed with either bad fats (saturated or trans fats); bad carbs (high calorie, high sugar); or bad proteins (meat with high saturated … More Jump-starting the New Year with RED KIDNEY BEAN CUPCAKES
Happy (Late) Thanksgiving Everyone! I always make a list of things I needed to buy or do prior to any holiday meal. I’ve been doing this for years. Often, I forget a thing or two. This holiday, I overlooked two staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal – cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie 😦 Not that … More A Post-Thanksgiving Note
Happy Easter to All! Easter is one of the most awaited festivals for most kids in America not much due to its religious connotations but more due to the fanfare that goes with it such as Easter egg hunt, Easter gift baskets of sweets and goodies, Easter parade, and the Sunday Easter brunch specials.
I will not apologize for deconstructing this classic Coconut Cream Pie recipe because the result was equally creamy and delightful. I took layers and layers of high-fat ingredients and brought them down to the bare essentials. I took the pastry out of the crust equation. I didn’t use either the traditional graham crackers or any … More Coconut Cream Pie Makeover
Vegan / Vegetarian How can you not love chocolate cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked until they’re perfectly chewy? How if we make a healthier version without the slightest change in taste and flavor? That would make it even perfect, right?
This is one of those days I wanted a sugar fix really bad but I don’t want to bake anything fancy or laborious. I want a quick sugar fix! So I thought of poke cake. I think this is the easiest cake recipe I’ve made so far. I just read the box instructions and wala! … More Cherry Poke Cake
Six Tastes Kitchen 