“My lola had made a few jars of her specialty, matamis na bao, or coconut jam, to spread on our pandesal and kakanin. The fragrant smell of coconut cream, caramelized sugar, and pandan leaves wafted through the room, the intoxicating… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share Image
“The latik is almost done. Get the bowl and strainer ready. And get the maja blanca out of the fridge." I followed her orders, and as my grandmother strained the browned coconut curds, or latik, from the coconut oil, I… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share Image
“The egg rolls were time-consuming to make, but the bean sprout filling was cheap and tasty. Besides, a party just isn't a party without… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“I dished up a big plate of longsilog---longganisa (the delicious sausages I loved so much I'd named my adorable dachshund after them), sinangag (garlic… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“A pound of butter and Lord knows how much sugar later, my head was clear, my spirit was calm, and I had a delicious… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“I got a scoop of the double fudge coconut brownie ice cream in a waffle cone (the smell wafting through the shop as the… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“The pistachio rose white chocolate bar was meant to represent Adeena's Pakistani background while the Mexican hot chocolate bar was for Elena's Mexican heritage… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“My lola had made a few jars of her specialty, matamis na bao, or coconut jam, to spread on our pandesal and kakanin. The… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“The latik is almost done. Get the bowl and strainer ready. And get the maja blanca out of the fridge." I followed her orders,… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“I hustled back to the kitchen to prepare some salabat. The hot ginger tea would cure anything that ailed you, and I'd made a… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“I promise not to treat you like some damsel I'm trying to save." "That's right. If anyone here is a princess, it's you.” — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“I've never known anyone with the capacity for sugar that Adeena has. She'd demolished her waffles, which she'd drowned in syrup, and then ordered… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
“Civil engineers go where their work is needed. Chicago is my goal because it's the biggest challenge, and could really use this kind of… — Mia P. Manansala Copy Share
