Polvoron is a shortbread made primarily with flour, milk and sugar. It originates from Spain, “polvo” being the word for powder or dust. The Philippines and Mexico were both colonies of Spain for hundreds of years, and so, it’s not surprising that this tradition has been integrated into our cuisine. Making polvoron brings me back… Continue reading Red Bean and Black Sesame Polvoron
Category: Dessert
Buko Pandan
My eight year old daughter is in the process of getting braces. Her first reaction after our appointment the other day was, “I can’t eat anything sticky and chewy… does that mean I can’t eat boba anymore? What about the boba that grandma and grandpa gave me?” *Cue sobbing and waterworks* (me on the inside).… Continue reading Buko Pandan
Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf
Ah, for the love of playdates. My mom’s side of the family lives here in the Seattle area, though admittedly we only periodically get to see one of my cousins and her kids, who are similar in age to mine. Seeing them two weeks in a row is a gift, especially for my children, who… Continue reading Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf
Hey It's Jen Lou 