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The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.

Ube, a fragrant purple yam from the Philippines, has officially hit the trendy mainstream. Here's what Filipino chefs in ...

ICE CREAM has long been a staple in Filipino households—present at celebrations, craved during summer, and easily accessible ...

Ube and purple sweet potatoes may look similar, but they are entirely different tubers with unique flavors and textures. A ...

Marie Mercado is used to talking about ice cream. In the years since she and partner Mo Hassan opened The Greenery Creamy — first in downtown Orlando, then a smaller outpost at Sanford’s popular food ...

Looking for a twist in your recipes? Imagine a sweet potato, but brilliantly purple – that's ube! It's a staple in Filipino cuisine, bringing a distinct taste and texture to dishes. Sweeter than your ...