Gemma started baking at home after the birth of her daughter, Jordyn Marley. Today, Marley’s Treats, the family’s small business bakery and food truck, has reached great heights the Bay Area. Listen to Gemma talk about her business journey and all things ube!

Centuries of foreign influence have made Filipino food less identifiable to the masses. But is there an ingredient that’s uniquely Filipino? Let’s get to the root of this question.

From desserts to streetwear to candles, we explore the different ways that ube, the Filipino purple yam, can be used for creative expression.

In an interview with Mariah Taloa, founder of Taloa’s Bakery, we chat about the bakery’s origins, her baking process, and sharing her Polynesian and Filipino roots to the world.

What is ube, really? We’re breaking down its history and why it’s more than just a photo-worthy Instagram dessert.