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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Grilled Pusit Recipe


This is a popular dish when you feel like eating for a change you can either wrap this up in banana leaf or aluminum foil of your choice.

Ingredients:
  • 3 – Large Pusit (squid) (clean and remove scales)
  • 2 - Pieces Ripe Tomato (chopped)
  • 1 - Onion (chopped)
  • 1 - Tsp Ginger (minced)
  • 1 - Tbsp Calamansi or Lemon Juice
  • 1 – Cup Soy sauce
  • Salt 
  • Black Pepper
Step 1:
  • In a bowl add tomato, onion, ginger and calamansi or lemon juice
  • Add salt, black pepper and soy sauce
  • Mix well
Step 2:
  • Add Step 1 and place inside the squid with a spoon.
  • Rub cooking oil on the squid prevent stick to the aluminum foil or banana leaf.
Step 3:
  • Wrap the squid in aluminum foil or banana leaf seal tightly by folding both ends secure.
Step 4:

Grilling:
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side on a charcoal.

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