It’s not often we get to spend time with relatives visiting from the Philippines for a family member’s wedding. Carmina's father was getting married in Tacloban , and everyone flew miles to attend the big day. On the first day of our arrival, before the event began, my cousin Mariles suggested we have dinner together. Mariles asked if we enjoy eating seafood, and I told her we do. Carmina messaged all the family members Mariles wanted to invite and asked if they were free for dinner. Mariles had informed everyone we'll be having dinner at Ocho Seafood & Grill located in Tacloban. My dad arranged for a driver so we could all ride together in a van. Upon entering, Mariles informed all the family members that she had already preordered our meals. The only thing we had to order was our beverages. Crispy Kangkong with dipping sauce Calamaries with dipping sauce Sisig Pork Nilaga Fish Chicken Inasal Crab Shrimp Grilled Squid We also enjoyed pinakbet , though I ...
Who doesn't enjoy cherry picking season that comes every year in the month of mid-May to mid- June depending on the rainfall becomes available in Brent wood, California. Every time I get the chance to visit California I make sure I bring some cherries back home in the Philippines. Did you know cherries range from $20.00 per kilo in the Philippines and comes from the same area. While you spend less buying or picking cherries in California. How I wished we can just have a cherry tree in the Philippines. Of, course it is not possible due to our tropical climate. In the Philippines we buy cherries either in Farmer's Market located in Cubao, Quezon City, Divisoria behind 168 shopping malls near the fruit stand near the bridge or in Uni Mart located in Greenhill's Shopping Mall. Other than cherries you can find plum, peaches, nectarine, kiwi and persimmon depending on the season when they are available. Yet, they cost a lot and our pocket cannot afford t...