Ube Yema Cake
Photo by Leslie Bernarte of Ube Yema Cake at Patisserie Solaire (Parañaque,
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Filipino Food: Ube (“Purple Yam”), the most iconic flavor of the Philippines.
Ube-Sinukmane
Photo by Leslie Bernarte of Special Ube-Sinukmane: “Layered ube and biko topped
Carmen’s Best
On the flight out of the country after his visit the Philippines, Pope Francis reportedly indulged in a pint of Carmen’s Best ice cream. Whether part of apocrypha or not, the story is a testament to the high esteem that Carmen’s Best enjoys in the country.
Bahay Pastulan
Photo by Leslie Bernarte of Bahay Pastulan Ube Jam & Snow Balls.
Bahay Pastulan is a store run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, a congregation of Roman Catholic nuns in the Philippines.
Sapin-Sapin
Sapin-sapin is a rice-based Filipino delicacy that comprises layers of glutinous rice and coconut. It is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, water, and coloring, with coconut flakes sprinkled on top. Sapin-sapin means “layers” and this visual and gastronomic treat is recognizable for its layers, each of a different color.
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