Halo-halo - a Filipino dessert

Halo-halo. No, not the popular game series, but a popular dessert from Filipino cuisine. Not only the taste is irresistible, the look and smell of it are just as enchanting to your senses. Halo-halo, which stands for mix-mix in English, consists of finely-shaved ice and a delightful concoction of sweetners such as shredded coconut, boiled banana chunks and gelatin topped with crispy popped rice and a glob of ice cream, among other yummy tidbits like jelly beans, skittles and sweet-sour sauces.

Enough to stir your senses of sight, smell and taste, all in once...



Thanksgiving Dinner, 2010

I love exploring different cultures. There had been fun festivals this month. On November 11, it was the Pepero Day in South Korea. It's a decent event in which you give away chocolate cookie sticks to your close ones. From November 16 to 19, there was Eid-ul-Adha, a three day holiday event celebrated by Muslim community.

Dinner in making

Last week, there was a Thanksgiving Day. The harvest festival originated in North America, it is celebrated around the world. In USA, it falls on fourth Thursday of November; while in Canada, it is celebrated in second Monday of October.