BANGUS RESTAURANT

BANGUS RESTAURANT is one of my favorite filipino restaurants that I always would like to dine. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of this restaurant yet anywhere in Cebu. If there is, then it may not have been tremendously publicized.

For a very affordable price, you get to enjoy sumptuous food that is perfect for Pinoy taste.

Aside from their best seller which is Bangus, I would also recommend that you should try their Pinakbet. For me, it's the best pinakbet I have ever tried in my entire life.

Bangus Restaurant is owned and operated by Bangus Republic, Inc. It is located in SM Mall of Asia, Bay Blvd, Pasay City, Metro Manila
                                      

                                        

                                                       Boneless Bangus ala Pobre

                      Pinakbet in huge cut. This is my most favorite dish in Bangus Restaurant
                                         

 

                                                                           

                                                               

                                                                         Calamares

                             From left: Aligue rice,Sizzling Bangus in oyster sauce, and Pinakbet       



                                                                                                                                                                                      

COBO Tea & Beverages and All Seasons Bakeshop

Smoothies + Bread = YUMPINESS (yummy + happiness)

I admit, I was once crazy over smoothies and once again, right now, I'm into that state.

I bumped into this little store called, Cobo one day and tried one of their best sellers and yes, they were never wrong - It's the best!

         

Taro smoothies with chewpearl @ 22oz for only P85.00

 What I like most about Cobo is that, you have the option to choose the amount of sugar you want to put on your drink. For me, I chose mild. 

For the Love of Bread...

I must confess, I am not a huge fan of breads but when breadtalk evolved in Cebu, I became their fan and tried almost everything they have.

These past few days, I discovered a bakeshop that sells bread in Taiwanese style. Their ' buy 2, take 1 ' promo really caught my attention and made me go, find out what's in-store for me.

I should say, Taiwanese bread are tasty and good. The price is just so affordable. Their usual price range is from P20.00 - P40.00.

                                                      This is my personal favorite. (**,)

  COBO Tea & Beverages and All Seasons Bakeshop are both located in J Center Mall in A.S. Fortuna, Mandaue City.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother's Day to my ever beautiful wife as well as to my Mom, and to all loving Mothers in the world. May you continue to be the best mother as you can be to your children and a loving partner. Your love is incomparable and unconditional and we always appreciate it. 

Claudine-Raymart VS Tulfo

Claudine & Raymart VS Tulfo - How soon will the issue stop? I think, a week is enough for us to know who's the drama queen and who's the meddler. 

Butanding in Oslob

Be amazed as you experience swimming with the breathtaking creatures God has ever created.

In Oslob, Cebu where you can reach by land for approximately three hours from Cebu city, you will be able to amazingly find giant whale sharks or the so-called, Butanding (Rhincodon typus).  It’s an experience that you shouldn't miss especially if you are a type of person who loves adventure and outdoor stuff.

According to a reliable source, the management has recently changed the rate.

*Viewing fee*

Local:   P300.00

Foreign: P500.00

*Snorkeling fee*

Local:  P500.00

Foreign: P1000.00

(Rates are subject to change without prior notice)

Before you dive in with the whale sharks, there are some guidelines that you need to follow. Some few reminders that I can still recall are the following:

- Keep your distance, they might hit you by their tail

- Always listen and follow to your tour guide's instructions for your safety

- Do not apply sunblock or any sunscreen protection to your body, its chemical content may harm them

If you are  a light traveler and some sort of a cowboy, you don't have to worry about feeding yourself. There are variety of food that you can grab for meal.

You can also buy some souvenir items for you friends.

Aside from water activities, you can also visit Oslob's old church and park. The view is so irresistible  that you would surely pull out your cameras and take pictures.

Historical Fact: According to residents, the church got burned in 2008.

IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!

BINIGNIT (fruit porridge) for HOLY WEEK

Binignit (Fruit Porridge) is widely popular in the Visayas and Mindanao region and is phenomenal especially during holy week. They said, it originated in Cebu province so there is no way for you not to know what bininignt is if you are a lumad in Cebu.

I don’t know what makes it so special that almost every household prepares binignit during holy week.

It maybe because People usually fast at that time or, it maybe that it’s already a tradition to Cebuanos.

As far as I can remember back then,  I have been eating fruit porridge ever since I was a kiddo.

The good thing about binignit is, everyone got to enjoy its sweetness and the taste of the coconut milk that makes it palatable to your taste and would make you beg for more. And of course, it is affordable and healthy.

Since it’s holy week, we have also prepared Biningnit at home. Even in the office, they serve binignit to all employees.

          

If you want to try Biningnit and you are here in Cebu, there are some restaurants that include Binignit in their menu list for meryenda . One that I know of is Golden Courie/Hukad located in Ayala Center Cebu, SM, and Lahug. You can also find Binignit in mall food courts.

If you are a little curious and would like to prepare binignit at home, here’s a recipe that I found when I tried to google it:

Preparation Time: 25 minutes |Cooking Time: 30 minutes |Servings: 5 to 6

Cebuano Binignit Ingredients:

• 1 pc white gabi (taro root) you can substitute cassava if available, cubed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 pcs yellow camote (sweet potatoes), cubed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 pc ube (purple yam), cubed
• 4 tbsps landang or tapioca
• 4 pcs ripe Saba (plantain), sliced
• 6 pcs ripe Langka (jackfruit)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut milk, diluted with water

Cebuano Binignit Cooking Instructions:

·    Cook gabi, camote, ubi, and Saba (plantain bananas) in diluted coconut milk.

·    Add sugar, salt, and landang (or tapioca).

·    Add Langka then Simmer until all ingredients are tender and mixture is thick.

·    Add 2 cups coconut milk. Cook in medium heat.

·    Do not boil or liquid will curdle. Adjust amount of coconut milk to your available ingredients.

·    Serve hot.

Tip: If you want to make your binignit more colorful, you can add Sago of any color you want.

Source: http://www.pinoyrecipe.net/cebuano-binignit-recipe/#axzz1rOxWK45v

The Annebisyosa Concert: Anne Singing Beyonce's Who run the World

                       The Annebisyosa Provincial Concert Tour 

                                         @ the Waterfront Hotel and Casino on March 23/2012.

                                            DREAMS DO COME TRUE!