Filipina Soul

It’s summer and it’s hot! What better way to cool down than with a generous serving of ice-cold Halo-halo?
Summers are never complete without these delectable all-Filipino treats. So a few weeks ago, I purchased an ice shaver specifically to be able to make halo-halo. A quick visit to the oriental store and presto, I have a halo-halo stand right in my fridge.
Halo-halo can be found just about everywhere in the Philippines. We almost take it for granted, and will eat it out of a bowl, a tall glass or even a plastic cup if need be. But serve it …read more

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Breakfast.
Morning snack.
Lunch.
Afternoon snack.
Dinner.
Anyone who’s lived or visited the Philippines knows that it’s considered quite normal to eat five times a day. I wondered why, and here’s what I came up with:

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