Huge, succulent, yummy scallops from Century Seafood restaurant in Manila

Scrumptious fried crab meat ball from Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant in Hong Kong

Roasted broccoli is one of the simplest yet most satisfying veggie dish I’ve ever made.

French macarons from Harbourside restaurant at Intercon Hong Kong

Cornick is simply fried corn kernels. It’s a popular snack in the Philippines.

Pinasugbo is a native confection from the Philippines made from thinly sliced bananas which are deep fried then dunked into dark caramel.

Crunchy Chili Garlic in Oil from Becky’s Kitchen is my favorite condiment! It’s crunchy and spicy.

Yogurt with cereal, cranberries and honey is a yummy and healthy way to start the day.

Green mango salad is made from shredded green mangoes, tomatoes and bagoong (shrimp paste). It’s a popular salad in the Philippines.

Michelle’s Banana Chips from the Philippines. These are thin, crisp and lightly glazed and totally addicting.

Elbert’s Cheesesteak Sandwich from Manila. Yummy!

It’s nutty, chewy and healthy! What more can you ask for in bread?

Sapin sapin (steamed coconut layer pudding) is made from glutinous rice or rice flour, coconut milk, ube (purple yam), and cassava.

Bibingka is a favorite Filipino dessert made from glutinous rice. They make look like pancakes but they taste richer and denser.

Kutsinta is a brown rice cake from the Philippines. It’s eaten with grated coconut.

Har Gau or Shrimp Dumplings is the most popular dimsum dish. Delectable pieces of shrimp are wrapped around a thin, chewy dough.

Pistachio, ube and mango gelato from Cara Mia gelateria in Manila

Mango jubilee gelato w/ frozen berries, vanilla & chocolate gelato on waffle cups.

Tomato & mozarella cheese appetizer

Sea urchins “royale” with a fennel emulsion from L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong

Lemon macarons and chocolate raspberry tarts from Caprice restaurant in Four Seasons Hong Kong.

Savory Fried Chicken is a popular restaurant in the Philippines. Their chicken is marinated in a special sauce and fried.