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 ...

In the six months since Carol Occidental opened her Filipino bakery, The Sweet Spot, in North Little Rock’s Park Hill neighborhood, I drove right past it some 260 times on my daily commute without the ...

The rich purple hue and naturally sweet, earthy flavor of ube has long been a beloved staple in Filipino desserts. From the classic halaya, lovingly stirred for hours in traditional kitchens, to the ...

Ube (OOH-bae) is a purple yam indigenous to the Philippines. It’s often made into a jam called ube halaya, and that jam is used as a base or filling to make breads, ice cream, doughnuts and pies. Ube ...