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Jojo
Serving Cozy Recipes & Island Kwentos
Hi, I'm Jojo
Coffee-fueled, sourdough-obsessed, and chasing little sparks of wonder
Hi friend! I’m Jojo—your island beshie who’s equal parts homemaker, baker, and instant noodle tita. Once upon a time, I was Traveling Petite Girl—flying solo and hopping around the world. Now? I’m in my soft girl era, juggling sourdough loaves, baby giggles, and way too much coffee (but make it hot and strong, pls 😅). This blog is my little tambayan where I spill kwentos about island life, cozy recipes, and the small joys that make everyday feel special. Think of it like a coffee catch-up with me—konting tawa, konting hugot, lots of love.
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Slow mornings, sourdough loaves, and small joys
Stories, recipes, and little sparks of inspo
Life’s a mix of stories, recipes, and random sparks of creativity—kind of like coffee with chika on a breezy morning. Sometimes it’s heartwarming, sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s just me figuring things out as I go (hello, homemaker-mama era!). Whether you’re here for a comforting recipe, an island-inspired reflection, or a sprinkle of inspiration, you’ll always find something brewed with love and a Pinay heart.
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My favorite comfort food is:
Japanese katsu curry over hot rice & plenty of radish pickles 🤤
A morning ritual I can’t miss:
Skincare & coffee!
My go-to coffee order is:
Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. Hot in the AM. Cold in the PM.
The island life perk I’ll never trade:
Living 20 minutes from the beach
My current tita obsession:
Cooking in my LeCreuset dutch oven (sosyal!)
My guilty pleasure is:
Ichiban, Pancit Canton, Shin Ramen, Indo Mie, too much to mention!
Most jojo thing ever:
Starting 3 projects at once then crying from overwhelm 🥲
If i were bread, I’d be
Sourdough— all natural, no fluff pero medyo high maintenance 🥖
A glimpse into this journey I call life. I’m so thankful for every moment!
family is my heart and my soul
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