MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Filipinos observe the Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi, and no Simbang Gabi is complete without Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. For those who want to try a new ...

Four in the morning calls for the sound of church bells tolling for the misa de gallo. The entire congregation walks into the ...

1 Sift the flour in a mixing bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients. Blend well until smooth. 2 Place in greased muffin moulds (the moulds should be about 2/3 full). 3 Steam for up to 30 minutes.

MANILA, Philippines — No other kakanin is as closely associated with Christmas as Puto Bumbong. It’s a purple-colored cylindrical rice cake that is steamed two at a time in bamboo tubes and is topped ...

On a rainy afternoon just a few days before Christmas, Ate Jocelyn was busy catering to customers – both locals and ...

Known for its bite-sized “puto,” this town is proving that its signature rice cake can be far more than a snack, as residents ...

Craving for some puto bumbong? Check out these shops that can satisfy your cravings with just a few clicks. It is officially the holiday season in the Philippines because Christmas is already less ...

It’s not every time that I can visit the wet market in every city and town I go to. But when I do, it’s always an adventure. At the recent culinary competition in Cagayan de Oro City called Kumbira, ...