Pearl shake? Havent you tasted it yet? Or may be youve just heard of it.

The latest craze in drink stuff, pearl shake is actually an ice-blended flavored powder with tapioca pearl at the bottom. It comes in many flavors, like cherry, chocolate and buko pandan, and in various brands the more popular of which are Zagu, and Orbitz? Pearl shakes are currently priced between 25 to 40 pesos per cup depending on te size and the flavor. Its quite affordable for most, but the more price-conscious might deem it still expensive. So if you are practical enough, and saving money in your coin bank is your project for the summer, why not just concoct your own pearl shake at home? Its very easy. Try it!

INGREDIENTS

Peal Shake Sago (tapioca) kg powdered milk kg brown sugar kg white sugar Any flavor of your choice (chocolate powder, coffee, any fruit in season, like banana, pawpaw (papaya), or mango) Ice cubes

MATERIALS Electric blender Ladle Casserole Pitcher or any container Plastic cups Big-sized straws

MATERIALS A 1. 2. 3. 4. Put the sago and brown sugar in the casserole. Add very little water. Simmer the mixture at low heat. Using the ladle, mix thoroughly until the sago absorbs the sugar syrup. Cool the sweetened pearls at room temperature.

B 1. Put the ice cubes in the blender. 2. Mix a flavor, white sugar, and powdered milk. Add a little water. 3. Blend at moderate speed until a smooth and homogenous mixture is achieved.

C 1. Put sweetened pearls in plastic cups. 2. Pour shake into cups until they are full

Oops! Dont forget the straw. So there, have a toast and take a sip. . . homemade version of the latest craze call pearl shake. Alfie Vera Mella

How To Make Polvoron

By MM Del Rosario

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Polvoron is powdered milk candy, made of flour, sugar butter and powdered milk. The flour is toasted, all the ingredients are mixed and shaped into round or oval-shaped molds. It is believe that making polvoron started during the American occupation to use up the huge amount of

powdered milk brought in by the Americans. Polvoron over the years has become one of the most loved sweet Filipino delicacy. Today, in the Philippines, there are many home based small business that are making polvoron and selling then in the market, you will even find it in the supermarket shelves and the traditional version have come a long way, now you will find polvoron and choco flavour, polvoron and pinipig, polovorn and nuts and the latest one is white and dark chocolate covered polvoron, they dipped the polvoron in chocolate, I haven't tried it but there must be a special technique or equipment they use because the polovorn will break before you can dipp it on the chocolate. Polvoron is now becoming a favourite "pasalubong" gifts to overseas friends and family. It is easy to make, even the kids could help, my daughter enjoys moulding the polvoron and then straight to her mouth.

Easy steps in making polvoron

In the years that I have been making polvoron, I experimented adding flavours, like pinipig, nuts and chocolate, but I still like the traditional and original. Here is my recipe. Ingredients:

4 cups of all purpose flour 2 cups powdered milk 1 1/2 cup melted butter 2 cups sugar

Polvoron Moulders

The moulder compresses the flour mixture into delicate shape.

You will also need the following:

Japanese paper or cellophane Polvoron Moulder - if you live overseas, polvoron moulder may be available in some Pinoy Stores in your area.

When I went back to the Philippines I bought these polvoron moulder at SM. There are round and oval moulders and they can be available in regular size or extra large.

Toast flour in a moderate heat.

Stir constantly to avoid burning

-Remove the pan and transfer the mixture on a big bowl. -Add the powdered milk, toss for another 3-4 minutes. -Add sugar and melted butter. Mix well.

What to Do:
1. On a pan, toast flour in a moderate heat for about 15 minutes, or until light brown, stir constantly to avoid burning. 2. Remove the pan and transfer the mixture on a big bowl. 3. Add the powdered milk, toss for another 3-4 minutes. 4. Add sugar and melted butter. Mix well. 5. Fill the mould with the mixture, press it hard by using a spoon, then release it, if it is still too loose, add more butter or olive oil. Make sure that you could pick up the polvoron without it crumbling straight away. 6. Place the polvoron in a airtight container, chill in the fridge until firm. 7. Carefully wrap the polvoron individually in japanese paper or cellophane.

Keep refrigerated until you want to eat them. You can store them on the fridge for about a week, or you can freeze them. Home made Polvoron are wonderful food gift idea, by using colourful cellophane or Japanese papers, they give the polvoron a festive look, They make great gifts during the holiday seasons and if you put them in a box or in a small basket and tie a ribbon in the traditional holiday colours of red and green.

All photos by MM del Rosario

Cheese Waffles
Ingredients:
Servings:
4

Units: US | Metric

2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup of grated cheese

Directions:
1. 1 Add all the dry ingredients and sift. 2. 2 Beat the egg yolks and add them to the milk. 3. 3 Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. 4. 4 Add your melted butter. 5. 5 Now add your cheese. 6. 6 Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and add them to the batter just before making. 7. 7

Preheat the waffle iron for 2 minutes. 8. 8 Add batter, cook and enjoy!

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/cheese-waffles-47899#ixzz1vPMlbLRN

Yema
Favorites, Filipino Dessert Recipe, Filipino Snack RecipesJune 16, 2009Comments: 52

Yema are custard candies we inherited from Spanish colonizers of 300 years. The candy now is more filipino for we have added our own touch on it. Ingredients: 2 cans of condensed milk 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon of melted butter 3 tablespoons of chopped langka (jack fruit) 3 tablespoons of chopped nuts

Procedure: In a bowl cream the egg yolk and condensed milk. Then pour in a casserole and cook slowly over medium fire. You should continue mixing it to avoid sticking. Cook it until it thickens. Add your chopped nuts and jackfruit. Let it cool and form the shape you want.

2 cans of condensed milk plastic cellophane for wrapping Directions:

You will have to use a regular frying pan to get the best result, not the non-stick one. Pour the condensed milk in pan and put on medium heat. Using a metal spatula, stir the milk as if you are scraping the bottom of the pan. This must be done continuously to avoid burning the milk and to prevent it from sticking at the bottom of the pan. This will also ensure that it is cooked evenly. You can tell that the yema is done if your condensed milk sticky. Let it cool and wrap in cellophane cut outs for easy serving.