Author: Shena

  • Thai Pad See Ew: How to Make This Savory Stir-Fry at Home

    Thai Pad See Ew: How to Make This Savory Stir-Fry at Home

    If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be whipping up Thai pad see ew in my kitchen, I would’ve laughed and offered you a homemade Vegemite sandwich instead. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and one afternoon, I stumbled across a YouTube tutorial from the king of food travel,…

  • Fluffy Ube Pancakes: A Perfectly Sweet and Colorful Breakfast Treat

    Fluffy Ube Pancakes: A Perfectly Sweet and Colorful Breakfast Treat

    If you’ve ever had a pancake that made you want to skip straight to the dessert section, then you’re about to meet its magical cousin: the fluffy ube pancake. Now, you might be wondering: what in the world is ube? Well, brace yourselves, because it’s not just any old purple vegetable; it’s a Filipino superfood…

  • Filipino BBQ Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser

    Filipino BBQ Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser

    If there’s one thing every Filipino family gathering can agree on, it’s that BBQ chicken should always be at the centre of the table. There’s something magical about the way the sweet, savoury, and smoky flavours come together that instantly turns a simple meal into a fiesta. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard of your…

  • Traditional Filipino Tinola: A Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe You’ll Love

    Traditional Filipino Tinola: A Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe You’ll Love

    When it’s minus something outside (oh, the joys of Canadian winters), there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a hot bowl of soup. And if that soup happens to be traditional Filipino tinola, well, then you’re in for an extra treat! It’s the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug from…

  • The Viral Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: A Must-Try Delight

    The Viral Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: A Must-Try Delight

    If you haven’t jumped on the baked feta pasta recipe bandwagon yet, where have you been? Seriously, did you get lost in the supermarket trying to decide between 17 kinds of feta? (Been there!) This pasta sensation is more than just an Instagram fad—it’s comfort food at its finest, and it’s absurdly easy. Like, “I’m-too-tired-to-function-but-I-still-want-something-fancy”…

  • Filipino Chicken Arroz Caldo: Comfort In A Bowl

    Filipino Chicken Arroz Caldo: Comfort In A Bowl

    Ah, Filipino chicken arroz caldo—the dish that wraps you up like a cosy blanket on a dreary, cold day. Whether you’re nursing a sniffly nose, coming in from the Canadian snow. Or, simply craving something warm and satisfying, arroz caldo is the answer. Growing up in Australia, I remember my parents whipping this up at…

  • Filipino Squid Adobo: A Succulent, Tangy Seafood Feast Guaranteed To Warm Your Soul

    Filipino Squid Adobo: A Succulent, Tangy Seafood Feast Guaranteed To Warm Your Soul

    Ah, Filipino squid adobo—a dish so full of flavour it could make even the coldest Canadian winter feel like a tropical paradise (okay, maybe not that much, but you get what I mean). With the classic adobo flavours of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, this squid version will take your tastebuds…

  • Filipino Chicken Adobo: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tangy, Flavour-Packed Classic

    Filipino Chicken Adobo: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tangy, Flavour-Packed Classic

    Let me guess—you’ve heard of Filipino chicken adobo, but you’re not sure whether it lives up to the hype, right? Spoiler alert: it does. In fact, it exceeds the hype. I mean, this dish is basically the Tay Tay of Filipino cuisine—universally loved, totally iconic, and with a sauce so good you’ll want to slather…

  • Spicy Eggplant Adobo: A Fiery Filipino Classic You’ll Fall in Love With

    Spicy Eggplant Adobo: A Fiery Filipino Classic You’ll Fall in Love With

    If you’ve ever wondered how to make eggplant taste like it’s having the best time of its life, then you, my friend, have just discovered the magic of spicy eggplant adobo. This dish is a Filipino twist on the classic adobo—one of the nation’s most beloved recipes—but with a spicy, tangy kick that’ll make you…

  • Authentic Filipino Adobo: A Savoury, Tangy and Versatile One-Pot Wonder

    Authentic Filipino Adobo: A Savoury, Tangy and Versatile One-Pot Wonder

    If there’s one dish that truly captures the heart of every Filipino, it’s authentic Filipino adobo. It’s the dish that every Lola (grandmother) has perfected, every mum swears by, and every Filipino kid secretly hopes to eat every day of their lives. It’s not just food; it’s a hug in a bowl. But what makes…