Many Filipinos grew up hearing superstitions from parents, grandparents, titos, and titas. Some sounded serious. Some sounded funny. Some made us s...

When reading a candle description, you may see terms such as top notes, middle notes, and base notes. These words can sound technical, but they are...

Sampaguita may be a small flower, but its fragrance is difficult to ignore. The flower has a sweet, rich, and intensely floral scent. It is similar...

Filipino cooking can feel intimidating at first, especially if you did not grow up making the dishes yourself. But once you understand the basic pa...

In many Filipino homes, guests are rarely asked if they want food only once. You may hear it the moment you arrive. “Kain ka muna.” Eat first...

--- --- --- One of the hardest questions for a new market vendor is deciding how much inventory to bring. Bring too little, and you may sell out...

Driving into Daly City can feel strangely familiar for many Filipinos. You begin noticing Filipino restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, family bu...

Running is simple in theory. You put on your shoes, go outside, and start moving. The difficult part is doing it consistently. When I started...

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In Filipino culture, there is a beautiful word that represents community, kindness, and helping one another: Bayanihan. At its heart, Bayanihan mea...