Merienda is the Filipino tradition of an afternoon snack, bridging the stretch between lunch and dinner. Rooted in Spanish colonial custom, it can be as simple as pandesal and coffee or as elaborate as a spread of kakanin. Merienda reflects a relaxed approach to eating.
Merienda
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