Creamy, cozy, and lightly spiced, this Arroz con Leche de Coco brings together the richness of coconut milk with the comforting texture of glutinous rice. It’s warm enough for chilly December evenings but refreshing when served chilled the next morning for a quick filling breakfast. And because it’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and wonderfully simple to… Continue reading Arroz con Leche de Coco (Coconut Milk Rice Pudding)
Tag: Coconut
Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Christmas was my favorite holiday growing up. As a kid, I got my hands dirty making rum balls for my mom’s friends, assisted wrapping the presents and helped trim the tree. When my grandma got older and no one was longer interested in the rigor of the rituals, I started orchestrating the festivities myself. Inevitably,… Continue reading Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
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
Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Several months ago, we used up the last of our Ube Mochi Pancake Mix from Trader Joe’s. My husband, who was a fan of all things mochi, was so disappointed to hear that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it (at least for now). None of the other pancakes I’ve made for our weekend “special breakfasts” did… Continue reading Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Cafe Barako con Coco Leche
Since starting this journey of food blogging, I had eager friends and family who were willing to taste test and support my new creative endeavor. So I whipped up a brunch menu showcasing the beauties of Filipino flavors and reminiscent of my childhood growing up in Manila. One of the highlights of this menu is… Continue reading Cafe Barako con Coco Leche
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