Food Note

The ultimate icon of Filipino childhood merienda is not ice gems, mikmik milk powder, or sweet corn—while those are peak nostalgia favorites, the real ultimate is kakanin!

Packing a lunchbox is an endless puzzle for most parents. We want something our kids will actually eat (and not trade away during recess), but we’re also watching the sugar, the sodium, and how full they’ll feel until the next meal. This can be quite difficult because most snacks on the market are made to please the kids’ taste buds, putting health and other benefits at the very bottom of the list of things to consider.

Cooking shouldn’t feel like punishment. And yet, somehow, the daily question of “Anong ulam?” continues to haunt our minds!

Every mom knows the struggle of finding a healthy yet enjoyable snack to pack for their kids to school. Most kids like chips too salty or candies too sweet, and it can be a full obstacle course looking for something neither that would still satisfy their taste buds. The answer is simple though—Filipino snacks!

Every great home cook knows that the secret to mouthwatering dishes isn’t just in the technique, but in the ingredients. And no, we’re not talking about that half-used ketchup bottle sitting in your fridge door. If you want to upgrade your kitchen skills, you’re going to need better condiments and spices that bring depth, heat, and umami to your meals!

Everyone’s gotta love a sweet afternoon time with the family. But what do you pair with a quality time of chit-chat?

Hopefully, we are all slowly withdrawing from our canned food season for fast and convenient meal-prepping. With loads of preservatives and intense processes, they aren’t the healthiest. Not to mention they are also prone to dents due to handling, which makes the food content highly unsafe for consumption once the seam is damaged and bacteria enters.

It’s always a pleasure preparing lunches for your beloved kids to bring to school, but days come when you’d rather just put something together quickly and call it a day. Life can get busy and we all feel unwell on some days. We get you, that’s totally normal!

Baked cookies are one of the best comfort foods people often look for during gloomy days. With its rich, distinct aroma and unique mix of textures and flavors, cookies have a different kind of charm that people of all ages enjoy. This makes them perfect as a snack, gift, dessert, and more.

The Snack Attack segment features informative and recommendation articles about daily cravings that usually occur at midday or midnight. This section can provide you with deeper insights into various snack items such as benefits and popular choices — helping you find your next favorite!

Aside from curated food and home items, our vendors at Iskaparate also offer many different types of snacks and drinks that you can try for a taste of something new and see a local take on many trendy food items. View a recommendation for every article you read!