Ginamos or hipon: Affordable appetizers for the Cebuanos

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 11/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They do not smell nice especially when you are surrounded by containers of ginamos (fermented fish) and hipon (salted baby shrimps) at a public market.  But to many Cebuanos, these two are all-time…

Puto balanghoy: A favorite provincial delicacy

Gerard Francisco 11/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When was the last time you had puto balanghoy?  This steamed cassava cake is traditionally made in the Visayas region using basic ingredients such as cassava, brown sugar and grated coconut. Puto balanghoy is enjoyed…

The cardaba banana: A local favorite  

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/06/2019

The Cardaba banana is one of the most important variants of bananas in the country. It is often used in many dishes like stews, the famous binignit, and can even be fried with lumpia wraps. One of…

Why candles are important on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/30/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Traditionally, candles are lighted for prayer intentions. It is a form of offering for a petition, or a simple thanksgiving. There are different types of candles, among them, votive candles, or prayer candles, which are…

#PresyoMerkado: Hotdog, chorizo make breakfast preparation a breezee

Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/29/2019

During the busy weekdays, quick breakfast meals help us get through the day. Hotdogs, chorizo and skinless are among the most common quick meals that we prepare for breakfast as they require only the basic skills in…

Peanuts: Rich in fats, high in protein

Immae Lachica 10/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Were you one of those children who were told by your elders that peanuts can make you smarter? A 2017 study of researchers from Loma Linda University in California revealed that nuts will…

Muscovado: The unrefined cane sugar

Raul Tabanao 10/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Muscovado (raw brown sugar) has seen a revival these days as demand for healthier options increased. Described as unrefined cane sugar that still contains natural molasses, muscovado has rich brown color and gives…

Craving for shrimps?

Gerard Vincent Francisco 10/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unlimited seafood is popular in Cebu these days and with prices pegged as low as P199 per person, feasting on a wide variety of bounty from the sea has neven been this accessible.…

Puto-sikwate: The perfect ‘painit’ treat

Raul Tabanao 10/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For Cebuanos, there are two words associated with eating or drinking something in the morning: painit and pamahaw. Painit, which literally means something to warm the stomach, is the food or drink that…

How about bangus, gusô for lunch?

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 10/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public markets, alternately called wet markets in the Philippines, are found in every town or city. Smaller versions of these wet markets are also situated in barangays (villages) which make buying fresh fish,…

Coconut water: The natural sports drink

Raul Tabanao 10/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Stay hydrated with this miracle drink from the tree of life! Packaged coconut water is now sold in supermarkets and grocery stores but nothing beats the fresh juice straight from the fruit itself.…

How do you want your bolinao?

Gerard Francisco 10/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Called bolinao among the Cebuanos, anchovies are enjoyed in the Visayas region in various ways. It can be enjoyed as a torta, which is prepared by mixing anchovies with flour and egg before…

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