‘Queso de bola’: The symbol of a Filipino Christmas
"Queso de bola" appears almost exclusively during Christmas and New Year’s. This limited presence gives it a powerful emotional association. Children grow up recognising that…
Juana M. Yupangco MSc
Philippine root crop ‘ube’ can go beyond dessert—use it as a savory side dish, too
Filipinos have been consuming ube since before the Spanish arrived, and long before it hit the shelves of Trader Joe’s.