The Happy Home Cook: Sago’t Gulaman Iced Coffee

The Happy Home Cook: Sago’t Gulaman Iced Coffee

Sago’t Gulaman is a refreshing Filipino beverage made of tapioca pearls (sago), jelly cubes (gulaman), and brown sugar syrup (arnibal). It has been around even before boba or bubble tea became popular.

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Halo-Halo? In Hungary?

Halo-Halo? In Hungary?

Find out the story behind Barako Kávéház, the only source of halo-halo in Budapest.

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The Happy Home Cook: Mango Bars

The Happy Home Cook: Mango Bars

For my last birthday, my dear friend sent me some Red Ribbon Mango Bars. These rich, buttery and chewy bars with bits of sweet Philippine mango quickly became my newest craving. Since there are no Red Ribbon Bakeshops within less than a 20-hour drive from where I live, I decided to experiment with the recipe. Now I can satisfy my craving and have these delicious desert bars anytime.

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The Happy Home Cook: Peach-Mango Pie

The Happy Home Cook: Peach-Mango Pie

Instead of waiting in the always-too-long line at the restaurant, I thought of making my own pie at home using a double pie crust to create one large peach-mango pie for the whole family to enjoy.

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