Humbled By "Palaman"
Milka Nonya Kaya Hainanese Kaya This month of December, it occurred to me that I have several options for "palaman". Palaman refers to filling or spread for when eating bread. I was born and raised in a poor household, that growing up, having a chance to eat bread is a luxury already. So having a "palaman" is something very rare too, LOL. So I am surprised and humbled by the realization that I have options this time, such as: Peanut Butter - always my father's favorite Dari Creme - I love this one because of my years in Laguna/Manila where people usually have it in the morning with their pandesal (Filipino bread) Nonya Kaya - my favorite spread (from Singapore- a gift from Nat) Hainanese Kaya - still a gift from Nat Biscoff - I bought through Nicole, from UAE and Milka - still a gift from Nat, pasalubong from Singapore Too many to choose from, LOL. And my heart is happy! I feel like I am wealthy, even for just these days....
