by Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos (Author), Isla Celestine Studio (Illustrator)
It is the night before Leo leaves for college. Excitement and a bit of nostalgia fill the air, mingling with a sense of bittersweet anticipation. To celebrate this milestone, Mom serves her special sinigang recipe, sinigiggles. Eating sinigiggles brings their family much comfort and delight. As they take their first bites, something magical happens. Conversations flow, laughter fills the room, and a sense of warmth wraps around the family like a cozy blanket. In moments like these, the dinner table becomes a sacred space—a sanctuary of understanding and empathy.
