{"title":"Abi Balingit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the heartfelt and flavourful world of Abi Balingit, an emerging author celebrated for her unique storytelling in the realm of biography and memoir. Abi Balingit invites readers on a personal journey, intertwining her cultural heritage with universal themes of identity, family, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut work, \u003cem\u003eMayumu\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into her Filipino-American upbringing, offering a rich tapestry of narratives filled with warmth and authenticity. Through eloquent prose and evocative anecdotes, Balingit shares her experiences and insights, making her work not only engaging but deeply inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into her explorations of memory or savouring her reflections on cultural intersections, Abi Balingit's writing promises an enlightening and comforting reading experience. Discover her works today and connect with the stories that embrace both the sweetness and challenges of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mayumu-by-abi-balingit-9780063244061","title":"Mayumu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweet baking book of fantastically imaginative remixed Filipino American dessert recipes, plus essays on the Filipino American experience by baker-fundraiser Abi Balingit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the pandemic started her lonely work-from-home life in 2020, Abi Balingit channelled all her energy into the one thing that brought her joy: baking. In her tiny, dimly lit, shared kitchen, she produced hundreds of \"pasalubong\" (souvenir) boxes filled with especially creative treats that blended the Filipino treats and Western-style baked goods she grew up with. Each time, she'd sell out within hours and donated the proceeds to support her community in need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow Abi shares some of these cult-favourite desserts with \u003cem\u003eMayumu\u003c\/em\u003e (which means \"sweet\" in one of the 8 major languages in the Philippines), an incredibly fresh baking book of 75 recipes that span from the never-before-seen, incredibly inventive flavour combinations that Abi dreamed up, to the more familiar, classic Filipino favourites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdobo Chocolate Chip Cookie\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrawberry Shortcake Sapin-Sapin (Rice Cakes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUbe Macapuno Molten Lava Cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatcha Pastillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMelon Chicharron Crumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHalo-Halo Baked Alaska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, essays following Abi's heritage and self-discovery introduce the flavours and experiences that have shaped her life, from visiting the motherland and her parents' birthplace in Pampanga, Philippines, to California where she grew up and went to school, to her now home Brooklyn, NY. This beautiful book is a celebration of the Filipino American experience, perfect for home bakers wanting both nostalgic and excitingly new recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627989651692,"sku":"9780063244061","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13644713482210.jpg?v=1751895787"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/abi-balingit.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}