05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, aunties, hānai moms, and mother figures who make life sweeter with their love.
This photo is especially close to my heart because it’s my own mom — celebrating her birthday surrounded by family, cake, laughter, and love.
My mom came to the United States from the Philippines carrying responsibility, strength, and the determination to help her family build a better life. Like so many moms, she gave endlessly, often quietly, and taught us that love is something you show through sacrifice, care, and showing up day after day.
So much of what Short N Sweet is today was shaped by the women who raised us — the recipes shared, the hospitality taught, the gatherings around the table, and the belief that feeding people is one of the purest ways to care for them.
Today, we celebrate all of the women who hold families together in big and small ways.
We hope your day is filled with good food, sweet moments, and the people you love most.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Short N Sweet Bakery Café in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
