Ube Cake

Happy New Year

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December 31st 2010
Happy New Year. Well the Filipinos certainly know how to celebrate NYE. You certainly can't miss midnight here - collectively I reckon as many fireworks went off around the place as a the fireworks display in a major Oz capital city. Then there's the food - tables and tables groaning under the weight of all sort of delicious stuff - lots of it deep fried unfortunately. One food item I cou ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more