Although ube has recently become popular in the U.S., this ingredient has been integral to Filipino cuisine for centuries. It’s found in both savory and sweet dishes, but with its creamy texture and ...

“I often have to tell people it’s not that sweet,” says self-taught baker Irene Pabellano, founder of Pastries On Demand and creator of the royal purple-hued ube flan cake. “It’s similar to leche flan ...

Vivid and violet, this technicolour tuber is now a popular international ingredient. But for Filipinos, it symbolises their nation's history. The seller pointed to the large canisters sitting on his ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines, is popping up left and right at local bakeries, cafes and ice cream shops. The Southeast Asian veggie ...

The hamon may be the star of the Filipino Christmas table but desserts rule holiday celebrations. From fruit salad to decadent chocolate cake, it's really the sweet treats that people look forward to ...