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Quick and Easy Recipe for Turon: Filipino Banana Roll Dessert
This delicious and frugal treat from the Philippines is easy to make with this simple recipe!
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25 Bird Idioms Explained to ESL Students
Idioms or idiomatic expressions are one of the hardest parts of learning a new language. This article will help you understand 25 English bird idioms.
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25 Religion Idioms Explained to ESL Learners
This article will help ESL students learn religious idioms in English. Discover 20 idioms about religion that will enhance your English skills.
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How to Cook Arroz Caldo - Chicken, Rice, and Ginger Philippine Porridge
Arroz Caldo - Philippine Rice, Chicken and Ginger Congee a.guzman, via flickr, CC-BY-ND Arroz caldo is a rice porridge that Filipinos in the Philippines and across the world love to have in ordinary or rainy days. This congee can be a meal on its...
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25 Sports Idioms Explained to ESL Learners
Idioms or idiomatic expressions are perhaps one of the toughest topics for learners of English. Read on to learn 25 sports-related English idioms.
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25 Clothes Idioms Explained to ESL Learners
Idiomatic expressions are words or phrases with figurative meanings. They may be confusing to English learners. Learn 25 clothing idioms below!
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How to Cook Lugaw: Recipe for the Philippines’ Popular Rice Porridge
Lugaw, a Rice Porridge of the Philippines arnold | inuyaki, CC-BY, via flickr Lugaw is a popular rice porridge in the Philippines that is very much a staple in the Filipino cuisine. It is such a part of Filipino people’s dining experience that...
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15 Education or School Idioms Explained to ESL Students
Idioms often cause confusion among learners of English. Here are some examples of education- and school-related idioms.
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15 Legal or Law Idioms Explained to ESL Learners
Idiomatic expressions are one of the toughest English topics to master for many ESL students. Read on to learn 15 legal- and law-related idioms.
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The 10 Best Places to Visit When Travelling in Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa is full of gorgeous sites, so much so that visitors are often overwhelmed upon arrival. But don't worry, I'll narrow it down for you. Here are 10 places you truly should not miss if you're visiting Okinawa!
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The 10 Best Places to Visit When Travelling in Hokkaido, Japan
Full of breathtaking parks, healing waters, and delicious food, Hokkaido has something for everyone. Though it's hard to narrow down the list of things to see, here are 10 must-see places on this incredible island.
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Okara – Japanese Food for Healthy Diet and Weight Loss
Okara Burger Patties rusvaplauke, CC-BY, via flickr A by-product in the process of making soy milk and tofu, okara is a soy-based Japanese food for good health that has hogged the spotlight in the West for its ability to support diet and weight...
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Weight Loss and Dietary Benefits of Konnyaku, a “Broom for the Stomach”
Konnyaku Steak jetalone, CC-BY, via flickr Eaten in Japan for almost 1,500 years, konnyaku is a jelly-like food that has become known as “broom for the stomach” for its abilities to facilitate weight loss and deliver other vital health benefits...
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Health and Weight-Loss Benefits of Ocha or Japanese Green Tea
Among all the good kinds of tea, ocha or Japanese green tea ranks well high up in the list for its amazing health benefits and weight-loss benefits.
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How to Tell the Date and Time in Filipino or Tagalog Language
Sunset or "Takipsilim" in the Filipino Language The Dilly Lama, CC-BY, via flickr In the Philippines, many Filipinos would tell the date and time in either Spanish or the English language. Yes Virginia and Joe, the Filipino language borrows...
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Count Numbers and Money in Filipino or Tagalog Language
Philippine Peso Jun Acullador, CC-BY-ND, via flickr Whenever and wherever you deal with Filipinos, you are likely to mention something about numbers and money. If and when you come to the Philippines, you may find yourself counting money that you...
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How to Say "I Love You" in Tagalog: Filipino Words and Terms of Endearment
We all know that love reaches beyond language barriers and continents, but it certainly doesn't hurt to teach yourself a phrase or two to impress the Filipino or Filipina in your life.
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Useful and Common Filipino Greetings for Special Occasions
Fireworks that are typically seen during Philippine New Year celebrations Thomas.L , CC-BY-ND, via flickr The Filipino or Tagalog language is filled with words and expressions that we Filipino people commonly use during special occasions. We...
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Recipe: Lomi (Comforting Philippine Egg Noodle Dish)
America has chicken noodle soup. And the Philippines have a vibrant soup dish called lomi. Here's how to make it!
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Recipe for Pancit Canton – a Massively Popular Pancit in the Philippines
Pancit Canton VirtualErn, CC-BY-ND, via flickr Drop by any Filipino food stall, restaurant, or canteen in the Philippines and you are likely to catch sight of the most popular pancit that Filipinos all over the country just love to eat – pancit...
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Recipe for Heavenly Leche Flan – Philippine Caramel Custard
Leche Flan luchrupan, CC-BY, via flickr If there were a diva in Philippine desserts, then the Filipino leche flan would be it – hands down. For one, leche flan is massively popular among sweet-toothed Filipinos. It is a must-have food during...
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How to Make Ensaymadas: Fluffy, Creamy, Cheesy Filipino Bread
These rich rolls are flavored with cheese and butter and are great as snacks for children, gourmet treats, or holiday gifts.
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How to Make Filipino Siopao—Beef or Pork Buns
Learn how to make a staple of Filipino cuisine: the beloved siopao! In this recipe, you'll find easy steps to making your own steamed pork (or beef) buns in both the asado and bola-bola styles.
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Trouble-Free Recipe for Kwek-kwek – Philippine Quail Egg Street Food
Kwek-Kwek or Kwek Kwek digipam, CC-BY, via flickr Roam the streets of the Philippines and you are likely to stumble upon a stand for small, round, ocher, kwek-kwek, a Philippine street food of hardboiled quail eggs that Filipinos enjoy eating for...
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Simple Recipe for Calamares – Philippine Street Food and Appetizer
Calamares jlastras, CC-BY, via flickr Calamares has been a favorite appetizer of many Filipinos for years. It has been served with tomato-based sauces or mayonnaise right before the main dish is served. It has also been a much loved finger food...
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How to Make Ice Scramble or Iskrambol – Philippine Street Smoothie
Chocolate Ice Scramble or Iskrambol Maroon Surreal, CC-BY, via flickr Believe me, nothing beats slurping a cup of ice scramble or iskrambol in the Filipino language during searing Philippine afternoons. Iskrambol does the work! It is so chilly...
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Easy Recipe for Taho – Philippines’ Most Popular Street Food
Taho with sago and Arnibal Puck777, CC-BY, via flickr Cook up the Philippines’ most popular street food – taho – right in your own kitchen with this recipe! Taho is a street food made from silken tofu, a concoction of brown sugar and vanilla...
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Simple Recipe for Lumpiang Shanghai (Meaty Philippine Spring Rolls)
Everyone loves lumpia! This is one of many delicious varieties.
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How to Make Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beefsteak)
Bistek tagalog is a popular Filipino dish made from tender strips of sirloin beef marinated in soy sauce and tangy calamansi juice. Learn how to make this delicious meal from the Philippines.
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Easy Philippine Nilaga Recipe (a Rich Filipino Meat Broth)
"Nalaga" means "boiled" in Tagalog. Let me show you how to make one of my homeland's favorite dishes.
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Tasty Filipino Sinigang (Sour Soup) Two Ways
Sinigang is a famous Filipino soup with a sharp, biting and tangy taste. I'll show you how to make two different kinds of sinigang: one with shrimp and one with milkfish.
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10 Must-Visit Historic Towns and Districts in Japan
In these towns and districts, striking displays of Japanese architecture and history survive. These are must-see destinations for anyone interested in the country's past!
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Weight Loss Benefits of Soba Noodles and Healthy Reasons to Eat Them
Soba Noodles WordRidden, CC-BY, via flickr Soba noodles are widely eaten in Japan for their amazing health and nutritional benefits. Made of buckwheat flour or soba-ko, wheat flour or komugi-ko, water, and sea salt, these noodles are said to lower...
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Malunggay or Moringa Nutrition Facts and Dessert Recipes
Looking for recipes for malunggay or moringa? Considered by many scientists to be one of the healthiest vegetables on earth, this plant can be used in delicious sweet desserts!
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5 of the World’s Healthiest Foods You Should be Eating
Kimchi Nagyman, CC-BY-SA, via flickr World cuisine has hidden wonders – absolutely healthy foods that not only can help us become fit and strong but also facilitate our weight loss and keep diseases at bay. These foods originally come Korea,...
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Recipe for Sansrival or Sans Rival – Buttery, Nutty Filipino Dessert
Sans Rival - Sinful yet Heavenly Filipino Dessert museinthecity, CC-BY, via flickr A Philippine dessert that indeed has no rival is sans rival, a sweet Filipino treat that is buttery in taste, nutty in texture, and ultra rich in flavor. This 100%...
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How to Cook Pancit Sotanghon: Filipino Glass Noodles Recipe
Pancit sotanghon is a flavorful dish full of vegetables, chicken, pork, and yummy, slippery glass noodles. Learn how to prepare this dish, and get tips on how to cook the tastiest noodles.
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Top 10 Pancit – the Most Widely Eaten Noodles in the Philippines
Pancit Canton VirtualErn, CC-BY-ND, via flickr Almost always served from special gatherings to ordinary days and from restaurants to homes, pancit or pansit is the most widely eaten noodles in the Philippines. Introduced to the Filipinos by the...
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Puto Bumbong Recipe Made Easy – How to Cook the Purple Filipino Christmas Rice Cake without a Steamer
Puto Bumbong Roberto Verzo, CC-BY, via flickr Perhaps the most loved of all Philippine desserts that Filipinos cannot wait to eat during the Christmas season in the Philippines is puto bumbong, a purple-colored sticky rice cake shaped like small...
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Easy Filipino Bibingka (Rice Cake) Recipe for Christmas
This article will explain the different types of bibingka and show you how to make a simple version in your own home.
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10 Splendid UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Western Asia
Dome of the Rock Ezry A Rahman, CC-BY, via flickr Western Asia, the cradle of the world’s earliest civilizations, has a substantial number of ancient and glorious sites that have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. Many of...
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10 Timeless Philippine Christmas Songs
This article takes a look at popular Christmas songs from the Philippines.
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Easy, No-Bake Recipe for Philippine Crema de Fruta Cake
Try out this no-bake recipe for the Phillippine classic Crema de Fruta cake.
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How to Make a Philippine Parol: Filipino Christmas Star Lantern
Parol at the Top of a Philippine Christmas Tree Constantine Agustin, CC-BY-SA, via flickr A quaint, traditional and shining star-shaped lantern that Filipinos hang outside of their homes, buildings, or just about everywhere, the Philippine parol is...
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10 Kiss Idioms Explained to ESL Students
Learn about 10 idioms or idiomatic expressions of the English Language involving kissing—great for ESL learners.
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10 Heart Idioms Explained to ESL Students
This article will help you understand 10 common heart idioms in English. Read on to discover some great phrases to use in English conversations.
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20 Money Idioms Explained to ESL Students
This article will help ESL students learn money idioms in English. Discover 20 idioms about money that will help you further understand English.
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Top 10 Popular Korean Foods that You Ought to Try
Korean Bibimbap joyosity, CC-BY, via flickr Korean foods have become more and more popular across the world as people learn about their amazing health benefits. Many Korean foods are prepared through fermentation, a type of food processing that...
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How to Cook Sopas: A Creamy Filipino Macaroni Soup
Sopas is one of those Filipino dishes that can be a complete meal in itself. It has vegetables, meat, pasta, and even milk. It is relatively easy to prepare.
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10 Breads and Pastries That Filipinos Love
Ten delicious baked goods from the Philippines that everyone should try.
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How to Make Authentic Pastillas de Leche (Filipino Milk Candy)
Pastillas de leche is a well-loved dessert in the Philippines. Here's how you can make them at home!
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Easy Recipe for Making the Well-Liked Filipino Dessert Mango Float
Mango Float digipam, CC-BY, via flickr Mango Float, also commonly known as Mango Refrigerator Cake, is one of the most popular Filipino desserts in the Philippines for some obvious reasons: It is simply yummy! It tastes like a cake but has a...
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10 Most Delicious Filipino Desserts
Bibingka Roberto Verzo, CC-BY, via flickr Filipino desserts possibly have something really important to do with the generally sweet nature of most Filipinos. Notwithstanding typhoons, earthquakes and countless difficulties of living in the...
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4 Exquisite Baroque Churches in the Philippines
The islands of the Philippines boast many exquisite Baroque-style Catholic churches. Here are four of the most impressive.
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Top 10 Most Difficult Words for ESL Students to Spell
English as a Second Language students are often confused by the spelling of these difficult English words.
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How to Learn English as a Second Language in 10 Simple Steps
English as a Second Language is not easy to learn. This is because English has its own set of rules in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations that might be very different from that of the native language of English as a Second Language learners....
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5 Common Grammar Errors ESL Students Make
English can be very tricky for non-native English users. This article helps ESL students learn how to deal with 5 common grammar errors.
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6 Most Common Mistakes in English as a Second Language (ESL)
Non-native users of English as a Second Language almost always struggle with all aspects of English – speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Many also commit errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. This is because there are aspects...
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Top 5 Obesity-Fighting Korean Foods for a Fit You
With one of the lowest obesity rates and longest life expectancies in the whole world, Koreans attribute their relatively good health to traditional fermented foods.
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7 Staple Filipino Foods for Special Occasions
Leche Flan bingbing, CC-BY, via flickr Filipinos in the Philippines and all across the world love getting together for festivals, holidays and other special occasions. This is because most Filipinos give premium on pakikisama or the concept of...
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5 Most Important Chinese Traditional Festivals
Lantern Festival TingChang, CC-BY, via flickr Spring Festival, which is also known as Chinese New Year in many parts of the world, is perhaps the most important and grandiose among the many Chinese traditional festivals. Falling on the 1st day...