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Merienda = snack

Merienda is the Filipino/Spanish word for snack. It refers to a snack itself and snack time, which is the time between lunch and dinner. I'm Filipino and grew up having merienda almost every day. After...Read more

Raspberry Shortcut Cake

I've recently made this cake twice and both times it hasn't been the prettiest snack. The first time I made it, I poured the batter into what I thought was a nonstick pan and you...Read more

My Baking Rules

1. Always keep parchment paper on hand

-With parchment paper, you don't have to grease your baking pans AND there is hardly any mess left on your baking sheets/pan. No need to scrape that stubborn cookie...Read more

Magic Bars

I had these cookie bars often when I was little. Also known as Seven Layer Bars, Carmelitas and Hello Dolly Bars, these were one of my fave treats because it's packed with so many ingredients....Read more

Jun 12

Coconut Chia Seed Pudding + Happy Philippine Independence Day!

Today is a party day for Filipinos as it’s our 4th of July celebration, in June! Yay! It’s the day we celebrate Philippine Independence Day and I wish that I knew how to make Filipino food like my mom does so that I could celebrate. Read more

May 27

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Coconut Shortbread Cookies

Happy Memorial Day! This holiday kicks off the summer season which means there are plenty of BBQs and family gatherings yet to come. Read more

May 24

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve baked. I’ve been testing recipes out here and there and some haven’t turned out the way that I had hoped. This Strawberry Rhubarb recipe is one of the few that didn’t turn out a big mess.