The Happy Home Cook: Meyer Lemon Frozen Margarita

The Happy Home Cook: Meyer Lemon Frozen Margarita

I used freshly-picked Meyer Lemons for this Meyer Lemon Frozen Margarita. This lemon variety is sweeter than the regular tart ones, and are close in citrusy flavor to the Filipino calamansi (calamondin).

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Gaming Philippine Democracy

Gaming Philippine Democracy

How the “Big Lie” has tried to hoodwink Filipino voters.

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The Most-Read Stories of 2021

The Most-Read Stories of 2021

Here are our most popular stories for 2021.

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The Doctor from Toclong

The Doctor from Toclong

An Army physician trained in EENT in Texas, became a doctor to the poor as well as to generals and a future president.

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The Happy Home Cook: Post-Christmas Recipes

The Happy Home Cook: Post-Christmas Recipes

Two recipes that’s easy on you after the big Christmas feast.

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To-Die-For Ube Cocktail: An Asinine Yuletide Recipe

To-Die-For Ube Cocktail: An Asinine Yuletide Recipe

How to drink in the entire Filipino Christmas spirit in one go. Survival tips not included.

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A Star Is Borne: San Francisco’s Annual Parol Lantern Festival

A Star Is Borne: San Francisco’s Annual Parol Lantern Festival

The annual parol lantern festival and parade is a must-see Filipino community event in San Francisco during the holiday season.

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Light of the Ancients

Light of the Ancients

Find out the ancient provenance of a beloved Filipino Christmas ornament, the parol.

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Longing for the Sound of Christmas Music

Longing for the Sound of Christmas Music

The trills are alive with the sound of Christmas.

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A Filipino Christmas in the Sixties

A Filipino Christmas in the Sixties

All Filipino Christmases may seem the same, but each family has its own traditions.

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