If you’ve ever stared at a bag of plain rice cakes and thought, “What am I supposed to do with these besides peanut butter?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. But here’s the sweet twist: rice cakes aren’t just a crunchy, boring snack. With a little frosting, candy eyeballs, and a dash of…
If there’s one dessert that instantly reminds me of Filipino family gatherings, it’s biko. This sticky, sweet, caramel-kissed rice cake isn’t just a treat—it’s a whole mood. Biko (pronounced bee-koh) is a traditional Filipino sticky rice dessert made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar. It’s soft, chewy, slightly nutty, and often crowned with…