INDULGE in this classic Philippine dessert and its unrivaled combination of crunchy meringue and rich buttercream. Just about any time of the day is the right time for a saccharin pick-me-up.
Well, I admit it’s not the kind of diet I would recommend. I put the blame on my mother who would reward me with deliciously […]

By Corinna Arcellana Nuqui
Of all the sweets, chocolate attracts some of the most ardent devotees. The different subsets of people who love chocolate are charted, courted and drawn in, catered to by a whole range of purveyors. There is always a place for every thing and a season, and the holiday rush perenially has bakers […]

By Corinna Arcellana Nuqui
Photo by Mary Rose Peña
To make pies and tarts, learn with both hands and heart
“Mettre la main à la pâte.” There is a French saying, which applies to all endeavors, but it is apt for the pastry arts. One learns by putting one’s hands to work, by learning the […]