Damdaman FOODIE COLLECTION featuring an intricate floral pattern

featuring an intricate floral pattern that celebrates the vibrant culture of the Philippines

Interact and Make your own Halo Halo

Filled with playful illustrations of beloved Filipino dishes

brings the traditions and flavors of this beloved cuisine to life

Toddlers will treasure their fun and versatile blankets for years

Damdaman FOODIE COLLECTION featuring an intricate floral patternThis book was inspired by the makahiya plant. A common sight in the Philippine grasslands, the makahiya plant (Mimosa pudica) is famous for its tendency to curl up its leaves at the slightest tough, as if it were extremely embarrassed about physical contact, hence its name: "makahiya" is derived from the Filipino word "shame" or "shyness" (hiya). About the title: Portmanteau or blending is when you clip two words and bring them together to form a new