Bibingka and Adobo were 2 dishes commonly prepared in my household growing up. Bibingka is most commonly prepared as a coconut rice cake and adobo is a dish in Filipino cuisine that involves meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black peppercorns, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. For this brunch, I wanted to incorporate those dishes and flavors in several of the dishes. I'm looking forward to preparing this special and sentimental meal, inspired by my favorite dishes that my mother prepared for me while I was growing up. The dishes are as authentic to my mother's creations/recipes as possible while reflecting my own, personal growth in the kitchen.