Strawberry Fields Forever
No fruit symbolizes love more than the strawberry. It’s not hard to see why, heart shaped and red, it’s as if it was especially bred for romance. Strawberries are...
Category: Desserts & Pastries
M is for Merienda, M is for Mondelez
Pancit and turon are two favorite merienda treats that could use with a bit of updating. Kids today usually go for anything Western. Using a bit of creativity and with a little extra effort,...
What’s the Philippines’ Favorite Merienda?
52 Years of Merienda Moments with Mondelez Philippines
When 3:00 p.m. rolls around, you know what’s coming next. “Merienda tayo!” These are perhaps the two most enticing words your officemate, significant other or family member can say to you at this...
The Big Chill
Ice cream isn’t really all that hard to make. You just mix a couple of your favorite flavors and freeze ’em, then it’s done. Since you’re making homemade ice cream, you...
Buttercream Buttercups
Flowers are the most basic decorative element of cake decorating. Even a simple generic floral design can perk up any cake, but a detailed assortment of botanical accurate petals makes...
Nutty Tarts and Crispy Chews
The pili, with its distinct taste, holds its own with chocolate, and their combined burst of flavors is a treat for any season, but summer is an especially good time...
Biko Rice Cake Reinvented
The biko is our national kakanin. The most basic of our rice cakes, you can find it in any street corner and or brought to you by your friendly vendor, still...
School’s Out
Who hasn’t felt the euphoric end of the school year or the victory of having achieved an important milestone? My desserts for this month take on a fun quality...
Pastry Aria
You have to be very precise to be able to create those thin layers of mousse and cake. The result is a gorgeous, velvety, rich meld of the chocolate, coffee...
Dairy Love
You can experiment with any different combinations of the type of milk to use, but in my case, I’ve found that condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream are the...
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