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Lengua de Gato From Good Shepherd Baguio

Nhil — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:36:54 +0000

Minutes before typing this post, I had my treat of Lengua de Gato from Baguio City. We just arrived here from Baguio and I tell you, that’s when I miss everything from the City of Pines.

Good thing I have my plastic can of this sweet treat. Sorry but I don’t have the photos yet, I just borrowed one from a site, just check the credit below for the source.

I am afraid that I finish all of this before I say stop.

source:applepie, patis & pate’

Green Mango Salad

Nhil — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:50:07 +0000

My mom prepared this Green Mango Salad to strike a balance in between tomato based recipes that she prepared during the death anniversary of my grandmother.

This is very easy to do, all you need to do is to mix the following ingredients in a bowl and you are all set to have this fresh green mango salad appetizer:

4-5 pcs of green mangoes, peeled and diced

3 pcs tomatoes, diced

2 pcs onions, diced

iodized salt or fish sauce to taste

optional ingredients:

ripe mango or honey to add some sweet taste to the mix

Lumpia Wrapper Secret

Nhil — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:10:52 +0000

Do you eat Lumpia? Lumpia is a finger food, consists of vegetables like carrot, onion, monggo bean sprouts enclosed in a flour-based wrapper.

Aside from that, the so called ‘lumpia wrapper‘ is used in other Filipino food like Turon, with saba banana slices coated in sugar as filling and the ever famous spring roll or what we call as ‘Lumpiang Shanghai’

Okay, that should be enough to really make you wanna eat these ‘lumpia’ goodies. But how would you react if this ‘lumpia wrapper’ became the subject of a thorough investigation? Check the video to find out why.

Will Cook Pochero for Husband Tonight

Nhil — Sat, 15 May 2010 08:49:33 +0000

I will definitely cook this yummy Pochero recipe for my husband.

But I would have to use pork instead of beef since I haven’t gotten back to the grocery after a week. So I will just make use of what I have here.

Of course, just like any other tomato sauce inspired recipe, this will be another great chance to appeal to my husband’s stomach and definitely make him fall in love with me all the more.

How to Cook Mechado the Filipino Way

Nhil — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:57:33 +0000

Oh! I so love eating Mechado, especially if the sauce is rich and the meat is really tender. Well, I haven’t cooked this to my husband, but I am starting to prepare cooking one for him in two weeks.

Well, I just realized, based on my activity calendar, that I will be having much time offline for him in two weeks time. That is why I will just settle cooking still delicious but simple recipes for him.

Check out the video on how a fellow Filipino shared his way of cooking Mechado.

Chicken Curry and Bonding with the Family

Nhil — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:32:01 +0000

Chicken Curry for Dinner

This is what I ate for dinner. I am not that adventurous when it comes to trying out new food.

That’s why when I have found out that Chicken Curry is somewhat ‘Indian’ food, my parents told me that I am not that picky at all.

And so there goes my love for chicken curry. I love it especially when my parents cook it for me. I like it when the sauce looks more orange-y rather than the usual yellow one. Of course, I would have my extra servings when it is not too spicy because I know that my taste buds can only tolerate it to a certain level.

It is always a joy to bond with your family with great food and booze. How about you? When was the last time you ate chicken curry and had a great bonding time with your family?

image credit: google images

Janitor Fish to Make Fish Sauce

Nhil — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:21:52 +0000

How can these people afford to supply us with unhealthy food? I mean unhealthy because they are prepared in a not so good condition using dirty equipments and kitchen setups. If you are curious to find more about it, check this video and find out for yourself.

From hopia, to recycled bread and fish sauce using what? Yes, Janitor fish, eww! I can’t take how far they can go about earning something from doing those acts. Good thing, some people told Imbestigador (Investigator) about it and so the police and the local health department joined forces to save us from consuming those dirty stuff. As consumers we really have to be that vigilant if we wanted to only consume food that is really clean and healthy. That would certainly bring value for our money.

Popped Corn in Imbestigador (Investigator)

Nhil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:39:53 +0000

A local investigative program zeroed their operation in one of the manufacturers of popped corn or ‘cornick’ to the Filipinos. They monitored this subject manufacturer because they are operating on below quality in terms of cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Personally, I like what they are doing to expose these things. The public has the right to know these information and modus operandi. Also, the public deserves to eat a clean food because they shelled out cash for it. Check out the video after the jump and let me know what you think.

Delicious Kare Kare for Matet

Nhil — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:51:33 +0000

We all had a great day today as we celebrate the birthday of my only (younger) sister, Matet (Ann Michelle). After twenty five years, she’s still the same cool younger sister who loves to cook and eat. But today, my Dad prepared the dishes that she likes through the years, and one of them is Kare-kare.

Delicious Kare kare served in a large serving bowl

She likes it the creamy way. My sister loves to eat this with sauteed spicy bagoong. Check out the other picture below for a closer look.

With creamy peanut sauce! Yum!

I just can’t see a photo of the spicy bagoong, on my memory card. But I will definitely update this post as soon as I already have the image up on my photo folder.

Chicharon’s Many Faces

Nhil — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:25:00 +0000

Say the word ‘Chicharon’ here in the Philippines and you’ll get a lot of excitement on people’s faces.Well, that is because chicharon has been one of the Filipino’s fave munch all the time.

Chicharon Bulaklak

Well, that is because Chicharon, can be served alone with its popular dip, spiced vinegar. It can also be part of of any vegetable dish, to serve as the substitute to the usual red meat.

Chicharon as garnish on Pancit Malabon

This popular Filipino munch can also garnish any Filipino style pasta.

Plain, packed pork chicharon sold on streets

Looks so delicious right? But before you grab a lot of packs to eat, better think twice. Well, these munchies also have saturated fat still in each piece thus the need to consume this one in moderation.

Now is your chance to share your piece about chicharon. Are you a fan of eating one? Or if you haven’t tasted it, would you want to try one? Why or why not?

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