ILOILO FOOD TRIP

A favorite of many Ilonggos, ginat-an nga tambo is heaven to them and fans of Ilonggo cuisine. With coconut milk and greens like saluyot, takway and okra plus subak like shrimps or crabs – this would automatically induce a lot of cravings. Especially when you’re abroad where raw ingredients are often hard to find and if they are luckily available, it still doesn’t taste like the one you might have grown up with. Even so, it is more than enough one's craving for this Ilonggo cuisine, no matter where you are in the world. Ginata-ang Tambo/Labong with Bago-ngon Here's a recipe for Ginat-an nga Tambo

One of the yummiest gifts I received this Holiday season was a big batch of pastillas de leche . I like that it has a tamed sweetness and had the right  density - not too hard nor too soft.  The recipe of making  pastillas  very simple and one can just let his creative mind do the work in making it more special. Here's a basic pastillas recipe.

There are many ways of cooking sapsap - fried, grilled, sinabawan , and even made into the salted and dried uga . But one of the most savory is pinamalhan , which is the Ilonggo way of making paksiw but is cooked a bit more so that it comes out dry. And there are many ways of making pinamalhan as the recipe varies from household to household. Here's a simple recipe for Pinamalhan na Sapsap

It was a perfect Saturday morning - the sun was shining bright, a steady warm breeze blowing, birds are chirping their sweetest songs, the countryside emits a fresh aroma. And the day couldn't have started much better than a picnic under a mango tree at Orchard Valley Farm in Pavia, Iloilo. I have been to this organic farm twice and this third time, so to speak, is a charm. And nothing's more charming and welcoming than a breakfast in the shade of a mango tree with all of Orchard Valley Farm's organic produce.

Bitsukoy / Bichocoy is an all-time favorite snack! As simple as it may seem (it's just sugar-rolled deep-fried dough), it's a delicious snack or even dessert as it could be the local version of a doughnut. While appearance may differ - some as twisted and others are really doughnut shaped, it basically tastes the same. A treat that brings back the taste memories at the same time satisfy one's craving witha sweet and delightful bite. Here's a simple recipe for Bichocoy / Bitsukoy

There's a new restaurant in town and it will satisfy your cravings for authentic Thai cuisine! From  prawn cakes, pomelo salad and spring rolls to tom yum, pad thai and sukhothai noodle soup, it'll be one delicious Thai food trip! The words " Eat Thai, Love Thai " greet diners at  SOI  together with its casual dining ambiance.   Opened last Friday at the Lower Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo, the restaurant's 7th branch serves a wide variety of Thai specialties - noodles, rice dishes, salads, soups, curry dishes, grill meats/seafood and desserts. With most of the ingredients freshly imported from Thailand and carefully selected for quality and flavor, SOI aims to bring the same Thai experience on the dishes they serve. It also take pride in giving guests total satisfaction and great variety of Thai food (over 70 Thai specialties ) using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

This Valentine, it's a Feast of Love at SEDA Atria Iloilo as the Ayala hotel chain features not one but two grand gastronomic celebrations on Hearts Day! Celebrate Love with a grand and flavorful feast at SEDA Atria on February 14 with a 4-course set-dinner at The Velvet Room or with a festive dinner buffet to share with the family and loved ones at Misto Restaurant.