ILOILO FOOD TRIP

Sinigang is one of the most popular soup dishes in the Philippines and the list goes on on the different variations it has across the country. If there's a Sinigang na Bangus with Puso ng Saging , which is already different from the usual fish sinigang, then how about the pork version of it - using pata or pork hocks. Here's a simple recipe for  Sinigang na Pata with Puso ng Saging .

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for sweet indulgences to savor and to share with loved ones!  At the Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, expect a treasure trove of mouthwatering baked goodies you can include in your holiday celebrations and Christmas lists for family and friends.

Just the mere mention of crispy pata , makes one imagine a deep fried pork knuckle with very crisp skin and meat dangling after being dipped in a very spicy sawsawan . Next to lechon, crispy pata is probably the most indulgent pork delicacy there is. Though, laden with cholesterol, sometimes we need to satisfy our cravings and indulge on foods we miss a lot - with caution, that is. Making crispy pata is quite simple though preparation time is quite long. But it is as always, worth the wait. Here's a basic recipe for Crispy Pata.

Deco's La Paz Batchoy Valeria is the second Deco's branch that features a Ramen house-style design with a touch of Ilonggo culture and heritage. The first one is located at Robinsons Place Jaro.  * Ramen-house style  * Open kitchen * Instagrammable wall  * No short-cut soup preparation * Batchoy sizes: Special, Super and Extra  * Also serves Diniguan, Siopao, Siomai, Pandesal and Puto  * Free WI-FI With Iloilo City's thrust as a premiere MICE venue (for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), Deco's La Paz Batchoy is keen on revolutionizing the batchoyan in Iloilo to make it more trendy and exciting. Ilonggos as well as tourists can now enjoy a bowl of hot and steamy delicious Deco's La Paz Batchoy in a clean, convenient and vibrant environment in its Valeria Branch, Iloilo City. Located at La Salette Building, Deco's Valeria features an eat-and-watch design wherein customers can see their ba...

Pancit Palabok is one of my personal favorite noodles dishes. I just love the combination of the ingredients creating various taste contrasts as well as texture. Fastfood chains, snackshops and most restaurants offer Palabok for a quick and delicious fix and less hassle in preparation. But if time permits making Palabok at home is also a treat! Its makes an interactive dish if its self service since you can choose the ingredients you want. Here's a basic Pancit Palabok recipe

Tired of the usual adobo and grilled stuffed squid? Try this easy to cook and delightfully good Baby Squid in Olive Oil recipe. It could be your next specialty in the making! Here's a very simple recipe for Baby Squid in Olive Oil

How do you love your Adobong Pusit? For me, I like it when the ink is is blackest and sort  saucy. Among the most popular ways of cooking squid, makign squid adobo ombines the Pinoys favorite way of cooking -  adobo , with one of the most delicious bounty of the sea.  For some, the blackness of the dish is a sort of turn-off but to those who have discovered the gastronomic delights of this cooking; it's a taste of heaven - on a plate with hot rice! Here's a simple recipe for Adobong Pusit

A perfect appetizer, this combo can make you salivate the moment you see it. For most Pinoys,  mangga't bago-ong  (green/unripe mango and sauteed shrimp paste) is among the ultimate appetizers. Even just the smell of tanginess of the mango and the pungent-ness of the sauteed guinamos already makes a gastronomic impact.  But there's more to this combo than what it is. You can also make it into a salad....  Just dice green mangoes (the ones that are halfway between green and ripe are the best), then add slices of onions and tomatoes and mix sauteed bago-ong .  On it's own, it is already a treat but as side dish to fried or grilled meat or fish, it's the bomb! Happy eating... Here's a recipe for this Mango and Bago-ong Salad