A Memorable 4 AM Breakfast in Cebu | Tradition Meets Generosity

[@JoJoTwins]

Hi, KURT! Your generous heart always shines through. You’re like a comet streaking across our night sky. Your presence is more than just a spark. It is a blaze that will always light up our entire existence. You are the epitome of kindness, generosity, and humility. May your channel continue to exponentially grow, so you could be a blessing and inspiration to all the people around you and across the globe. Thank you, for all that you do. ❤❤ Your avid twin viewers from Illinois, Josephine and Jocelyn

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you so much for your support JoJoTwins! 😊

[@JoJoTwins]

Our hearts are full, seeing pure joy in Nanay Belen’s eyes when you gave her big tip. How beautiful life can be when KINDNESS touches it. Thank you for your generosity, Kurt. May God continue to bless you more! Whenever we are in a position to help someone, be glad and always do it because that's God answering someone else's prayers through us. Have a blessed day, everyone!

[@tagalogkurt]

I'm happy to see Nanay Belen so happy! 😄

[@sweetmorena]

Without saying a word, you cracked me up just by pretending to look at your two invisible watches with that serious expression on your face! 😂

[@JoJoTwins]

Kurt, you have really adapted the Filipino culture 💯! In our culture, rising up as early as 4AM can be seen as a sign of diligence and responsibility. Typical Filipinos wake up before sunrise and start getting ready for the day. Back then, when we were working in the Philippines, we hated Hospital’s morning shifts, because morning shift means waking up at 4AM, so we could secure a spot in crowded public transportation, beat the traffic and clock-in before 7AM. That’s also one of the reasons why we love working night shifts, we never liked rising up early in the morning. 😁😁

[@tagalogkurt]

Night shifts are something different! I used to pull the graveyard shift as an armed security guard right out of high school and I would go nearly crazy during my 12 hour shift from 6pm - 6am (and also fell asleep in my car more than a few times)

[@beng1203]

A little help for your next trip for the staffs and owners of our #lokalkarinderyas# Manong Kurt you are so kind. That’s what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing. Please take care of yourself always and its me Bernadeth always here to support you🦋🙌🦋❣️

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po, Bernadeth! 🙏

[@sweetmorena]

Seeing elderly people in your vlogs always brings back memories of my grandmother. When I was just six years old, I'd wake up at 4 AM to join her at the bakery to pick up the pandesal we would sell around the barangay. This was my morning routine for seven years before heading to school. I deeply relate to the traditional cooking knowledge passed down through generations, much like what Nanay Belen shares. Watching her joyfully receive the blessings she deserves is heartwarming. Salamat sa iyo at sa Taptap Send!

[@sweetmorena]

The hot chocolate cup is the typical Filipino serving size. Your hands are so big that the cup looks even smaller. 😂

[@tagalogkurt]

Tama ka dyan!

[@danielardona1906]

I will definitely try that when I go to Cebu early next year. Thank you Kurt for loving the pilipino culture and for helping the poor in Philippines. More blessings will come your way. Be safe there.

[@JoJoTwins]

We love pairing Sikwate with Puto Bumbong or Bibingka. When the BER months strike, what really comes to mind is Bibingka and Puto Bumbong, our favorite Christmas Filipino delicacies. Those are being sold by street vendors right infront of the churches. The inviting sweet aroma of Puto Bumbong gives a festive atmosphere and we often described it as a distinct "Christmas Season" scent. ☺️☺️

[@tagalogkurt]

That’s so true! Puto Bumbong and Bibingka are the epitome of the Filipino Christmas season! I used to eat bibingka all the time in Northern Luzon. Such fond memories

[@sweetmorena]

It's impressive to see your early morning dedication in bringing us such delightful content. You look a bit groggy from waking up so early, but your low morning voice has a calming charm that's really pleasant to listen to. Looking forward to more delicious adventures!😊

[@tagalogkurt]

I'm glad you like the video!

[@JoJoTwins]

HI, KURT! Nanay Belen’s Filipino SIKWATE is so flavorful because, the chocolates in the Philippines are 100% PURE Mayan chocolate specie from the original Mayan Empire before they were adulterated from cross breeding experiments. The SIKWATE you have tasted was the same kind of chocolate that Aztec Emperor Montezuma II drank before the Spanish conquest of Mexico. When Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico, Montezuma II served him xocolātl in golden goblets. Cortés introduced the drink to the Spanish courts, where it was expensive and only the wealthy could afford it. Then, the cacao plant was primarily brought to the Philippines, particularly in Cebu in the 1700s when a Spanish galleon led by Cortés from Mexico transported pure Criollo, considered to be one of the best kinds of cacao, from Mesoamerica to the Pacific. 👍👍 Your avid twin viewers from Illinois, Josephine and Jocelyn

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow, thank you for this history lesson!

[@JoJoTwins]

@@tagalogkurt We learned that back in 1988, 6th Grade, Social Studies class with Mrs. Camacho. Wow!…Time flies so fast, it’s bittersweet to see time is making us old, 36 years have already passed, but we remember it like it was yesterday. 😁😁

[@JoJoTwins]

HI, KURT! NANAY BELEN’s name symbolizes humility, sacrifice, and the incarnation of God’s love for humanity. The English translation of the Tagalog word, BELEN is “the Nativity scene of the Holy Family.” Such a remarkable coincidence, now that we’re celebrating the Chrsitmas Season! Your avid twin viewers from Illinois, Josephine and Jocelyn

[@tagalogkurt]

Oh what great context this is! Nanay exudes the Holiday cheer (especially when your product is hot chocolate) hahahaha!

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

My favorite KZbinr vlogger sa pilipinas 🥰🥰🥰

[@sweetmorena]

I enjoy my hot chocolate with milk. I add an extra heaping spoonful of powdered milk, dipping it in until it solidifies. I savor the solidified milk first, like a lollipop.😋 My dad and I always come up with creative ways to hide extra food from my mom because she scolds us.😂

[@tagalogkurt]

Haha that's so creative! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rjnovalmd]

your my favorite vlogger kuya kurt for now, love your contents…

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you very much po!

[@jistrom1767]

God bless you brother more power to your vlog more sponsor more blessing to other🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊👊👊🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@tagalogkurt]

Maraming salamat po!

[@sweetmorena]

Reflecting on my days of harvesting cacao, roasting it, and grinding it to create tablea and hot chocolate, I can still vividly recall the rich aroma of pure chocolate. You don't need special technology to capture the smell because I trust your judgment and keen sense of smell.😅

[@tagalogkurt]

Wonderful!

[@renanteibus2846]

Wow congrats Kurt for being kindness sa mga pilipinos mabuhay k

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po!

[@sweetmorena]

Kuya Kurt, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. Whether they are short or long, they all hold great meaning for me because you pour your heart into creating great content for us. Every time you make someone smile, you make me smile too. God bless you always!😊

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po! I'm happy to hear that the videos are bringing joy Sweetmorena!! 😊❤️

[@rubenbunyi8356]

Bless you Kurt for your generosity to my compatriots. Thanks too.

[@tagalogkurt]

Welcome kaayo!

[@planning-A1945]

Thumbs up 😍very cheap break past ❤ Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁my favorite elementary and high school break past 😂

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat! Merry Christmas to you too! 😄

[@dulseporree8280]

Mabait yan, hindi koripot, God bless Kurt😂

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po!

[@011868]

Maligsyang Pasko k.kurt, salamat sa pag tulong sa mga masisipag na negosyante sa aming bayan…❤

[@tagalogkurt]

Walang anoman po

[@ronsenpai2461]

2nd pampagana ko kumaen mga videos ni kuya Kurt

[@tagalogkurt]

Very soon po!

[@bornonjuly7052]

Thank Kuya Kurt for your blog you are able to help more small Filipinos Karenderia by promoting the lokal foods.ingat lang palagi sa pagkain sa mga roadside karenderias there are some road accidents. Merry Christmas man.❤❤❤❤❤

[@KrisTin-0411]

Maybe for nanay belen this was just an ordinary morning and an ordinary conversation with a customer..as soon as kuya gave her the tip you can see on her face that there's nothing sweeter than an unexpected blessing from a gorgeous soul!!

[@tagalogkurt]

Oo nga she said the tip is several weeks of income for her but unlike the other income she gets from the store it's 100% pure profit!

[@sweetmorena]

In December, I love cooking steamed rice cakes, bibingka (cassava), and suman sa lihiya. Suman sa lihiya is a traditional Filipino delicacy made from glutinous rice soaked in lye water, wrapped in banana leaves, and then steamed. It's often enjoyed with grated coconut and brown sugar. These treats go perfectly with hot coffee, hot chocolate, or hot ginger tea and can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. Eating a heavy meal early in the morning can be tough unless I need the energy for work that requires physical strength. For an early breakfast, pandesal, pancakes, or a little oatmeal are just right for me. I’m quite fond of milk and cheese, so I enjoy my hot chocolate with milk and pandesal with cheese.

[@tagalogkurt]

That’s a great breakfast menu! A simple breakfast is always the best breakfast for me ❤

[@norie66simon83]

Thanks!

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow thank you so much Norie! That's so kind and generous and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@cirilocm5091]

Sana Kurt..maging Pinoy kna...mahal ka ng mga Pilipino

[@JoJoTwins]

❤😍❤️😍

[@beng1203]

Ingat ka po palagi😊 and goodluck po sa diet nyo😊

[@adoraagno7186]

You are of great help especially to the locals when you feature their paninda ....easy to like contents , nice videos ..more blessings in your U tube channel🎉

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po! I appreciate your support! 🙏

[@ianamon2361]

Awesome contents as always, very heartwarming with rawness to it. Keep it up Kuya Kurt!

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you kaibigan!

[@TeddyPESO]

Such a good dude Kurt !!!! Look at you go giving back to the people you love eating from and enjoying their company !!!! God bless you !!!!

[@Nickelkitten75]

kuya kurt thank you for supporting local businesses and for being so generous

[@joseisip3253]

Ohh you did come back to the Philippines ahh ❤️👏👏👏

[@reynaldodelafuente6167]

eeenjoy kuya kurt from new york city

[@tagalogkurt]

Hello po!

[@Milkshake-7810]

Nakakahawa ang matatamis na ngiti at tawa ni lola. Pati kayo kuya kurt ngiting-ngiti rin para kay lola😊 Ang saya saya nya sa malaking tip😊 Mabuhay taptap send and kuya kurt sa maagang pamasko kay lola 💴

[@sweetmorena]

👋Hello Cerise, it's nice to see you here! Totoo nakakahawa ang pagtawa ni nanay Belen, pati ako napapangiti din sa kanilang dalawa.😁

[@Milkshake-7810]

@@sweetmorena My dear 👋😀

[@Milkshake-7810]

⁠@@sweetmorena I am more happy to see you here my dear. Buti naman palagi ka ng nagko comment 😊❤ Namiss ka namin. Oo nga super natuwa din ako. Nakangiti ako hanggang matapos magsalita si lola😊

[@sweetmorena]

@@Milkshake-7810 Nagising ako ng 2am tapos diretso na until morning, nanunuod ako ng vlogs, actually halos maghapon everyday nagplay yung vlogs dahil hindi ako nanunuod ng tv. Sinipag lang magcomments dahil gusto ko maraming hearts sana before January. 🤣Kaya lang walang heart yung ibang comments ko since cebu trailer. Baka makulitan na sa akin si kuya sa dami ng comments ko.😂

[@Milkshake-7810]

@@sweetmorena Ay aga mong nagising😃 hindi ka na natulog ulit? Mahirap ang kulang sa tulog,nakaka huggard😀. Oo friend maganda ang maraming comments,lalo na magaganda ang mga comments mo,masarap basahin,nakakatalino👍 Sure siguro yan na maraming heart😀 baka hanggang valentines pa yan. Charing!

[@JoJoTwins]

@tagalogkurt HI, KURT! We would like to let you know that we just sent you 2 boxes of Christmas presents. It should be there in Utah by December 21st, Saturday. We’re not going to tell you what’s in the boxes, because it’s a surprise for you and Bunnicio. MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😊😊❤️❤️ 🎄🎁🎉 Your avid twin viewers from Illinois, Josephine and Jocelyn

[@tagalogkurt]

Awww Bunnicio gets a surprise too?! I'll try to get him to help open the packages but he usually just sits there and tries to look confused so I do all the work hahaha

[@kylerubruxx4092]

wow bro god bless all tha time❤❤❤

[@portiaodi1988]

Nakakatakam, nagugutom ako😅

[@Jaek86]

More Blessings sa TAPTAP💯 send para marami pang'matulongan

[@tagalogkurt]

Taptap send for the win!

[@charitollanos9985]

Yummy,my fave breakfast & afternoon snack during childhood days👌

[@tagalogkurt]

It's definitely a staple Filipino breakfast and snack!

[@alexanderalejandro7796]

Ang saya saya ni nanay,😂 maagang pamasko...Merry Christmas ingat po God bless po ..

[@tagalogkurt]

God bless din po sa inyo!

[@Dre31166]

kuya kurt i eat that on a cereal bowl then pour the hot chocolate on it also u forgot the MANGOOO!! you should have ask them cuz that's included on that breakfast

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! Ang sarap nyan!

[@villamorbrown5483]

This early morning breakfast is for folks working the 'graveyard shift'.Nice of you to highlight this hardworking Nanay's business! Godbless!

[@tagalogkurt]

I agree! It's important to support hardworking individuals like Nanay and the fact that she's such a staple business in the community shows you how much everyone loves her!

[@noelhernandez7215]

Very generous

[@daxoder]

Your breakfast is so early. Did you go to Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition of going to church early in the morning for 12 days before Christmas?

[@jaxblagging3481]

9 days mass..but maybe you can go for 12 days..

[@maboohigh]

Ooh. Thanks Kurt. We might swing by. We'll be there in Cebu on Dec 23 ...that's not too far from the airport. Where else can we go for a quick bite, lunch or dinner?

[@JaGuiLAR12345]

MC to you Kurt!! and team!!

[@dennisquilatan5666]

sana all ❤❤❤ KABAYAN KUYA KURT ❤❤❤can imagine its super SARAP!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@tagalogkurt]

Sobrang sarap po talaga!

[@jenniferbadili2770]

Bless your good heart Kurt!❤😊

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po

[@sheilaoreo5038]

My fav.breakfast sawsaw sa kape or gatas .

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow!

[@troyl8441]

Love your content, Kuya Kurt! May the coming new year bring you more blessings! Keep on sharing and keep on bringing us your lovable content. Of course, I am a loyal subscriber!

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you for your support and your kind wishes!

[@boyet_tammy]

Love you Kurt!! 🩷

[@tagalogkurt]

Which Filipino delicacy would you love to have for an early morning meal?

[@JoJoTwins]

We love pairing Sikwate with Puto Bumbong or Bibingka.

[@beng1203]

@@tagalogkurt , i love suman sa lihiya with matamis na bao.

[@KrisTin-0411]

@@beng1203 hello! Is this the green color suman? I think we kapampangan call this suman " bulagta" with" latik "on top..

[@JB-BOXING]

Palitaw

[@beng1203]

@Yes😊

[@mozichayoung6964]

Okay nice heehhe

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po ❤

[@romeoramos6650]

Kurt have you tried going to a simbang gabi? You should really try it. It's a mass celebrated early in the morning few days before Christmas, followed by lots of street food.

[@carolynteodoro6468]

Wow salamat kuya Kurt!❤❤❤

[@tagalogkurt]

walang anuman po!

[@Milkshake-7810]

Nakakatuwa talaga si kuya kurt as always. Lagi-laging nagpapatawa😃 Ano bang acting yan kuya, hahaha! Para kayong may hinihintay na ka-date na super late dumating😀 Para kayong nainip na kaya naghikab na lang ng bonggang-bongga 😅😅

[@sweetmorena]

Bakit kaya nakakahawa yung paghihikab (yawning)? Pinanuod ko lang siya pero napagaya din ako, naghikab din ako, follower talaga ako. 😆

[@Milkshake-7810]

@ Oo nga, bakit nga ba? 😁

[@ayaka5948]

mabuhay ka kuya kurt...much of love from dipolog city,mindanao.philippines

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! hello po

[@beng1203]

First😄🙌🦋🙌

[@tagalogkurt]

Hi Bernadeth!

[@virginiatuck]

Nag laway ko Kurt 😋

[@Mr.Sacri-Fice]

FROM BigTimeKa Vlog .. MY New YT account kuya kurt... Lage ako Present Kuya Kurt... thanks for Sharing Positive GoodVibes Stay Motivated kuya kurt... GOD BLESS take care always po..

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po! I'm happy you're enjoying the videos!

[@Rogue-lt9sv]

Sikwate or cacao is good for the heart.

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow!

[@Rogue-lt9sv]

@ punta ka ng iloilo 2nd/3rd week of january kuya Kurt para ma experience mo dinagyang festival. Promise you’ll be amaze.

[@mannypacu6460]

You drank the hot sikwate but I felt the warmth. This vlog is so HEARTWARMING❤❤❤

[@KrisTin-0411]

❤

[@tagalogkurt]

How do you like to enjoy your hot chocolate or sikwate-plain or with a twist?

[@JB-BOXING]

I love anything chocolate. Well except mint chocolate.

[@archiecanon4528]

NA MISS KO YUNG PAGKAIN.NA YAN..

[@tagalogkurt]

Kain kana!

[@MichaelMontebon-kb6de]

salute to you

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you brother!

[@carlosjose-x4d]

Merry Christmas to you!!

[@tagalogkurt]

Merry Christmas po!

[@diazromeo5506]

Sumabay ako habang nanunuod. Nagtimpla ako ng ovaltine tapos sinawsaw ko yung binili kong puto bumbong. Masaraaaaaap 🤪

[@KrisTin-0411]

Masarap yan...

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow naman!

[@tagalogkurt]

Have you ever tried Puto Maya and Sikwate? If not, would you like to?

[@beng1203]

@@tagalogkurt , not yet but for sure 👍 try ko iyan pag uwi ko next year👌

[@JB-BOXING]

Not yet po.

[@villamorbrown5483]

Puto maya is our 'meryenda' growing up.Sikwate is Cebu's version of the chocolate drink concoction made from cacao 'tablea'. Each region in Pinas has its own way of preparing this pairing. We simply call our drink concoction 'tsokolate'! By the way, you look less haggard during this early morning shoot! Good luck & Godspeed!

[@RowVelina-fi7kb]

Merry Christmas po sir. God bless

[@tagalogkurt]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@antoniocoronel2430]

Sarap magkape o tsokolate

[@ssor8581]

Kıya kurt try also simbang gabi and eat bibingka at puto bungbung very early morning

[@mannyboiflorentino6987]

enjoy kuya kurt

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po!

[@mannyboiflorentino6987]

@@tagalogkurt most welcome! God bless.

[@virginiatuck]

Miss the sikwate 😊

[@coradimapilis4612]

I miss my mother... she used to make chocolate drink from cacao

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow!

[@villamorbrown5483]

Let's go folks! Let's help Kurt reach that 100K subs! Godspeed!

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat po! I really appreciate your support! 🙏

[@jeorgesegismundo181]

Thank you boss kurt

[@tagalogkurt]

Salamat brother!

[@tagalogkurt]

What’s your favorite early morning breakfast or comfort food?

[@JoJoTwins]

Tapsilog for breakfast is the best! 👍👍

[@JB-BOXING]

Kahit anong silogs po.

[@ri_os.10]

Ganito din kami dati.. na mamandesal 4 am kasi c nanay nagkakape 😅👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow!

[@edfrompampanga]

Manong Kurt, you being up at 0400 reminds me of squadron PT wake up😂🤪🤣😜. Maybe we can swap vet stories. Ang galing sobra mas Pinoy kapa kesa sa akin😎

[@relravago7743]

Good day!

[@foreveryouwillbe1233]

Dili na breakfast Kurt. We call it Painit.

[@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830]

Mas lami if you pair the puto maya with a ripe mango.

[@PeterSam-xo7sj]

Good morning!

[@rubenderequito6396]

What a way to Celebrate tis' Christmas...Amigo Kurt...for Sharing to those who are in Need...Cheers to you Friend!!!🙏🙏

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you too!!!

[@sweetmorena]

🤍🤍🤍

[@JB-BOXING]

👋 JB present!

[@JoJoTwins]

Hello, JB Boxing! JoJo Twins here. PRESENT din kami. 😂😂

[@izabelsdad]

@izabelsdad, present!

[@JB-BOXING]

@@JoJoTwins 👋 Hi kambal!

[@JB-BOXING]

@@izabelsdad 👋

[@ronvicera2259]

You’re like Anthony Bourdain here pare! Maligayong Pasko!

[@tagalogkurt]

Thank you po! Merry Christmas!

[@dphoenixify]

she's so sweet! nanay's puto maya and sikwate will definitely be my first stop when in Cebu... 🥰☕ that's one hearty braekfast to start the day ✨💖

[@tagalogkurt]

I agree, she's so kind and her food is absolutely delicious!

[@antoniocoronel2430]

Ya, try simbang Gabi kurt

[@aircapitalsole]

cant wait to try nay's puto maya at sikwate

[@tagalogkurt]

Try na kayo!

[@AdventureWithGrace]

New subscriber 😊 pilipino din ako

[@tagalogkurt]

Wow! hello po!

[@jamishthewanderer]

There’s the difference between living in the city than in the province. The sikwati & puto are still cheap. Sa city mahal na kaayo. This is the dark chocolate kinda can’t beat the dark chocolate in America lol. I will never trade my sikwati to the American dark chocolate lol. I always cook sikwati whenever I miss it. And even make puto here. With sikwati and mango. I’m glad KuyaKurt embracing the Pinoy foodie, now KuyaKurt I will ask you to try “MASI” masi is popular in Yati LILO-And if you made it to San Rem, you can pass by to Lilo-An , but should be there early too like 7 AM-9AM Masi- is made of fine glutinous rice with peanut. It’s one of my favorite that made from Glutinous. Then try the Bohol delicasies too, like Kalamay is made from glutinous rice too. Then “Moron” from Leyte, it’s also made from Glutinous rice😊 Good luck and looking forward to your food adventures.

[@tagalogkurt]

I'll have to put Masi on the list of foods to try for the next trip!

[@jamishthewanderer]

@ yay! Thanks for noticing my comment KuyaKurt😘 I definitely watching it and of course I’m excited to hear your thoughts.😊enjoy!

[@noelcarpio4705]

Sir Kurt, nasa pinas KA Ngayon December?

[@tagalogkurt]

Sobrang Maaga guys 😂

[@sweetmorena]

Kuya Kurt, did you fall asleep last night or did you wake up early today? Around 3 AM your time, I saw that you hearted some comments. Sometimes at 12 AM, it seems like you're still awake. Magpahinga ka po at matulog ng tama para you look fresher and feel younger.😊

[@swedemartyrsonswade]

Could you tell me you're a foreigner (Westerner) without telling me? Kurt, "Waiting for White Bread early in the morning". Bread genes are on the move. 🤣🤣

[@ZeCabreira]

Second

[@tagalogkurt]

Hello po