Tag: Filipino Food

When I was away

Well, there’s really no reason or point in explaining why I haven’t posted a single thing since months ago. NO matter how swamped I was I could’ve always made time to post, yes? I didn’t and that’s it. Meanwhile, I can tell you what I’ve done so far. I got a job that…

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Pickled carrots and onion

I’ve noticed that I got bored of the usual (and very much available all the time) pickled papaya that we put on the table every time we have fried or grilled meat/fish for dinner. Acharra (the pickled almost ripe papaya with bell pepper and pineapples) are usually made during big gatherings for parties…

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Something Filipino, Likes and Dislikes

If I had to choose a foodie group I’d belong to It would at least take half my lifetime to pick. I have a very delicate specific comfort zone and I’m a big believer of acquired taste. I love most Filipino foods, home grown or handed down by invaders. Sinigang (Pork or Fish…

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Rice with Assorted Dried Seafood and Tomato Salsa

My mother is Ilonggo. Born and raised in Iloilo but left for good after her wedding to move here in Mindanao. My fondest memories of her hometown would be the 5 am wake up calls to rush into the nearby, bay-bay (seashore) to meet fishermen coming back from their daily catch. Since, I’ve…

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chicken liver and innards lomi

How I love soup. Clear. Pureed vegetable based. Without vegetables. Tomato based. Cold or piping hot. I love it. My favourite would always be clam chowder. I make them every now and then but since clams are a bit hard to obtain I turn into noodle soups. Yes, yes I occasionally make instant…

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