Exploring the Philippine Kitchen

Stories in this collection:

The Kid Who Does Not Like Cheese
Written by Sally Esteban Eugenio 
Illustrated by Rhea Kristine U. Elnar
Ever since Juana was a child, she would avoid eating cheese because she believes it is an obstacle to what she seeks to achieve Her mother calls her a special child because she has superior intellect. But what could be the reason why she no longer likes cheese and why does she consider it as a hindrance for her to obtain great knowledge?

 Eng-eng is Coming 
Written by Jayson V. Fajardo
Illustrated by Juno Abreu
Lilit is well taken care of by her Ápa Ápû always cooks her_favorite food such as tidtad and sisig. However, Lilit scared whenever her Ápû mentions IS the magkukutud called Eng-eng.

Why is Bampi Getting Fat? 
Written by Sally Esteban Eugenio
Illustrated by Tinsley Garanchon
It is Miss Witcha's birthday but Bampi would not like to join the party. What may-be-the reason? Is it because a. She does not like the food that will be served 5 Ms. Witcha's friends are not her friends. She cannot fit into any dress c. anymore. But why is Bampi getting fat? Let us know the reason and what she did to resolve letter C which prevents her from joining the merriest party ever of her` best friend.

 How Does Nanay Count? 
Written by John Patrick F. Solano
Illustrated by Kenneth Justine Licaycay I always ask Nanay to teach me Math, but she always refuses. One time after school, I joined Nanay in selling and = discovered something! Read on and join me and my Nanay as we count, add, and subtract numbers!

 Lola's Recipe 
Written by Cliford C Novela
Illustrated by Joey Camille P_Ellson
Ditdit's town is gradually forgetting the heritage recipe of his Lola. Would he still remember how to cook it? Let us join Ditdit and find out how he restored and reintroduced his Lola's recipe.

 The Tallest, the Biggest, and the Best Birthday Cake Ever 
Written by Lara Christie llustrated by Mariel Deeney de Jesus It is the King's birthday soon! Princess Julia wants to surprise him with the tallest, the biggest, and the best birthday cake of all! Join her misadventures and discover how her surprise turns out!

Our Neighbor's a Witch! 
Written by Tope Z Vargas
Illustrated by Joey Camille P. Ellson
Nonoy and Nene's neighbor is brewing something again at her house. They have heard too many painful screams and they cannot take it anymore. They need to do something once and for all But not all things are what they seem. The twins soon discover that their neighbor is something more than a witch that brews potions and takes care of twenty cats.