Just like any other fruit, grapes come in different varieties. The grapes you can find in supermarkets and public markets in the Philippines come in different shades of purple and green. And just in case you don't know your way around the ...

Fresh fruits are one of the great benefits of living in a tropical country that has access to a variable bounty of them. We can enjoy many kinds of fruit all year round, not just because of modern technology that allows us to store in-season ...

Strawberries are tangy fresh fruits usually associated with Valentine's day. It's such a delicious flavor that it can't be limited to just that holiday!It's an aromatic berry that can transform any dessert into a super attractive treat with its bright red hue. ...

Avocados are a summertime treat! These are in the top favorite deserts during the dry season, along with the halo-halo and either the mais or the saba con yelo. These fruits are naturally creamy in texture and make fantastic additions to desserts. In fact, avocados ...

Orange Chicken is a famous Panda Express dish. The combination of the sweet, tart, and tropical flavor of oranges and savory chicken was inspired by the cuisine of the Hunan Province in China, an area known for its rice, tea, and oranges. It's easy to understand why Filipinos and ...

Summer is the time of the year when fruits are its most abundant! Summer fruits are some of the sweetest you'll find in the market. Don't let the time of the year pass you by without taking advantage of these fruits. From mango ...

The local mangoes are the pride of the Philippines. Nowhere else can you find some of the sweetest mangoes in the world. Whether you're enjoying it as a fruit, as a shake or juice, or as part of a sweet dish, the Philippine mango ...

Have you seen those "hacks" where avocados are baked? While baking an avocado will soften the flesh, that's really all it does: makes it soft. Heat will tenderize the flesh but it won't "ripen" the avocado. It will merely soften a hard avocado and does nothing to help ...

This Valentine season, are you looking to stay in and make a fabulous dinner or are you going to surprise someone with a reservation at a fancy restaurant and later cap it off with a quiet after-dinner dessert at home? Whatever your plans, ...

Love strawberry desserts but always intimidated by complicated recipes? The popular strawberry shortcake recipe can be made in different ways. What all these different strawberry shortcake recipes have in common are these: fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a cake or pastry that gives the dessert its ...

Love it or hate it, science has our back on this one: avocados are amazingly good for you. There’s just no fruit like it. It’s not just healthy for you, but its texture and flavor also stand out. Avocado is more than ...

You should make this fruity ice candy recipe and take a trip back to your childhood for the most refreshing icy treat of the summer! Melons are plentiful during our dry season, so it's no wonder that you can take advantage of the summer heat to ...

You won't run out of places to go to and explore in the Philippines, especially during the summer. Each destination has its own shade of blue sea water, beautiful sunset, charming sights, locals to meet, and food to indulge in.If you’re planning on spending ...

One of the best things about living in a tropical country is the abundance of tropical fruits, some of which are only available during certain months of the year. We have plenty! From avocados to watermelons, here are the summer fruits you should ...