Avocado, cucumber and blueberry smoothie
We all deal with hot weather differently. For my part, the answer is smoothies and light meals. Serve this smoothie for breakfast or midday snack.
Breakfast
In a country that had been colonized for centuries (first, by the Spaniards, and later by the Americans), breakfast can be a multi-cultural affair. Read "Getting over the myth that breakfast is the most important meal" and "Almusal: breakfast in the Philippines", learn how to make pandesal, then see the recipes for garlic fried rice and the most amazing chicken arroz caldo.
Mango and melon smoothie
Almost ripe mangoes with a bit of tang in them make the perfect partner for sweet melon (cantaloupe) in making this delicious mango and melon smoothie.
Watermelon and yogurt smoothie
Pureed watermelon is spooned into a glass, topped with an equal amount of yogurt and finished off with another layer of watermelon.
Tinapang bangus (smoked milkfish) and mashed potato pancakes
Bits of smoked fish are mixed with mashed potatoes, formed into patties and lightly fried in butter. The browned crisp exterior is a wonderful contrast to the soft …
Congee with crispy mushrooms
Battered oyster mushrooms are fried to a crisp and dropped into a hot bowl of congee for an invigorating breakfast. A sprinkle of aonori and spicy furikake adds both …
Almusal: breakfast in the Philippines
Carbs. Filipino breakfast is rich in carbs. Rice, mostly. Historically, bread came later. Read about silog (fried rice and egg), lugaw (rice congee), pandesal (Filipino …
Breakfast omelette sandwich
Inspired by a breakfast item at Greggs (a restaurant chain in the UK), this generous sandwich has ham, scallions and pepper omelette stuffed in split toasted ciabatta.