Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
This recipe is almost the same as chicken apritada cooked into tomato sauce with same vegetables. The best beef to cook for this meal is chuck roast, top round or pork fat. Some people each mechado as cooked whole meat and slice it afterwards when it is done cooking up to you by your preference. Beef and Pork Mechado Recipe: Ingredients: 1 – Kilo Beef or Pork (cut into 2-inch Cubes) 4 – Cloves Garlic (mined) 1 – Onion (sliced) 2 – Potato (quartered cut in half) 2 – Carrot (sliced 1 inch round) ¼ Cup - Calamansi or Lemon Juice ¼ Cup - Soy Sauce 1 - Cup Del Monte Tomato Sauce 2 Bay Leaves ½ Tsp - Peppercorn 1 ½ Cup Water Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Step 1: In a pot pour small amount of cooking oil in low heat add garlic and onion to sauté. Add beef or pork cook until brown on both sides. Step 2: Add tomato sauce, peppercorn, bay leaves, soy sauce, salt and calamansi or lemon juice and water Cover the pot cook for...