Don’t be alarmed by the pink sauce and mangoes on the binagoongan. The pork is perfectly crispy and the toppings are a wonderful blend of sweet and savory. (Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee / For The Times)
The macaroons are ever so crisp on top, with a light combination of butter, sugar and coconut. (Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee / For The Times)
Desserts might be filled with taro, scallions or yellow bean. (Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee / For The Times)
My Mom’s Bakeshop does adobo right, with plenty of pork or chicken chunks simmered in the savory sauce. (Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee / For The Times)
