Sunday, July 20, 2008

Tray of eggs

Chicken eggs are priced according to sizes. This one costs 4.50Php a piece. There are smaller sizes which cost 10Php for 3 pieces. Not bad, huh?

Sweet bananas

In Visayan dialect we call this kind of banana "lakatan." The color is light orange and is very sweet. It can be eaten even if the peel is still a little bit of greenish.

World class mangoes

The Philippines is known to have the best mangoes in the world. I have not tried mangoes from other countries yet, but, I would say that my country produced the most delectable mangoes. During mango season, per kilo only costs 40 to 45Php.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Famous lechon

Lechon is the most popular dish in Filipino parties/gatherings/feasts. It is a whole pig slowly roasted over a pile of charcoal. The hollow stomach is stuffed with different spices like lemon grass, chives, and such making every part of the meat tastier. The skin is crunchy which everyone are crazy about. Lechon are sold in whole or by kilo. It is available in mall's food courts or wet markets.

Dressed chickens

Fresh dressed chicken in wet markets. Body parts (wings, breasts, thighs, heads, etc.) are separated according to its kind. A whole chicken is also available, depending on the customer's preference. Per kilo is 130Php.

Bamboo shoots with pork

Bamboo shoot is one of Filipinos' typical ingredient on dishes. This dish is cooked with slices of pork with spices.

Patience is virtue

This is the typical sight you will find on jeepney terminals in shopping malls -- a long queue of commuters on their way home from work, school, or from window shopping.