Archie Inoncillo, the host of the Halo-Halo Mix-Mix podcast, talks with students Ellhyn Alva, front, and Czarina Cabillo, back, during a recording session at Pilothouse Coffee on Jan. 15.

Inspiring the community. Year two of Halo-Halo (mix-mix in Tagalog) brought over 130 builders, riders, media and youth organizations to the sunny slopes of Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood.

No, this isn’t a quirky take on a four-cheese pizza. This is halo-halo reimagined, with the inasal chain swapping out some of the usual mix-ins for, well, cheese for a bit of a savory-sweet twist.

Filipino comfort food has long held a special place in the hearts of foreign visitors, from celebrities to chefs and K-pop ...

For me, that’s halo halo. The typical recipe for halo halo (mix-mix in Tagalog) includes shaved ice, evaporated or coconut milk, tapioca, jellies and an ube (or purple yam) component.