The Land Where I Was Born 020
Photos and thoughts about the Philippines.
Our environment, our experiences, and the people we choose to surround us shapes us into who we are. In this series I search the web for images about the Philippines, the country I was born in and which I am now rediscovering.
Halo halo especial (photo credit Jeff Younstrom)
Summer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and the best way to beat this unbearable heat is with every Filipino’s undisputed favorite shaved ice dessert: the halo-halo! A medley of sweetened jewels, a gracious layer of icy granules, a heaping scoop of ube ice cream, all drowned in creamy milky goodness-it’s a sweet tooth’s dream. ~ Top 10 Halo-halo in Manila (2014 Edition), spot.PH, April 24, 2014
Power Breakfast Pinoy Style (photo credit weye)
Magandang umaga! ~ 21 Delicious Filipino Breakfasts That Are Actually Hangover Cures, Buzzfeed, August 21, 2015
Lechon on the table (photo credit whologwhy)
In restaurant circles, the dreaded F-word—fusion—is usually reserved to describe some sort of disparate multi-culti combination, like sauce soubise on top of tamales. But in the case of Filipino food, there’s no stronger term to capture the essence of Asia’s most unique, idiosyncratic, and underrated culinary tradition. ~ Coconut, Vinegar, and a Whole Lotta Pork: An Introduction to Filipino Cuisine, Serious Eats, June 14, 2014
The Great Escape 
Mmmm, I’m intrigued by that halo dish! I looks like it has many different flavors in one!
Halo halo is literally ‘mix mix’ in english and that’s exactly what it is – a mix of a little bit of everything in a ‘frankenstein-put-together’ like dessert. Usually it’s so big you have to share it.
What a delicious, special post! Thank you for sharing. Love the young man’s smile. 🙂
Amy, your comments always make me smile. 🙂