Filipinos love kakanin. Of course it may not be prudent to generalize but at least almost everyone we know swear to love kakanin. From sidewalks to shopping malls, you’ll see stalls selling kakanin. We’ve featured a few, including Rosalie’s and Arny-Dading, from suman lihiya to cassava cake. There’s one kakanin that we see only in Luzon, the sapin-sapin. Continue reading Sapin-Sapin and Kakanin at Mommy’s
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Cassava Cake: Brand that You Recommend
We’ve planned to post something about cassava cakes, one of our favorite desserts and Pinoy kakanin. That was ages ago and it’s only now that we’ve finally decided to write that article. Continue reading Cassava Cake: Brand that You Recommend
First Encounter with Suman Lihiya
We’ve eaten tons of suman in our lifetime. Suman from gelatinous rice. Suman from cassava and other root crops. Budbud kabog. Suman pinipig. Green, yellow, while and all shades of color. Sweet, very sweet, bland, and all shades of taste. Suman can be ordinary, but it can also be gourmet. Continue reading First Encounter with Suman Lihiya
Kakanin Heaven at Rosalie’s (Bulacan)
Wow! That’s the first word that came out of my (salivating) mouth when I stepped inside an enclosure that resembles a garage with steel grills from outside, but looks, smells and tastes like food heaven inside. The second word I uttered was: “Wow!” For some strange gastronomical reason I had the urge to dive into the sea of kakanin. If I did and got sued for it, I would definitely raise the defense of insanity brought about by sensory overload. Continue reading Kakanin Heaven at Rosalie’s (Bulacan)
Peachy-Peachy de Malabon
Travelers know that in every place, there are hidden treasures that are bound to remain unnoticed unless you know they’re there. That’s why they’re called “hidden” treasures, right? (It sounds redundant because a treasure is supposed to be hidden). But let’s not get lost in the words. Continue reading Peachy-Peachy de Malabon