Balaring, a small barangay in Silay City, is one of our family’s frequent lunchtime destination. We usually go here after the Sunday morning mass especially when the weather is breezy and the skies are clear. Hectares of sugarcane plantations hide rows of seaside restaurants such as this. (Tama Plaza, the largest among them) They offer […]
Thank Heavens for Diwal (Angel Wings Clam)
The diwal or angel wings clam (Pholas orientalis) is a highly seasonal shellfish in the Philippines and prized for its delectable and succulent taste. Diwal thrives in the sandy-muddy bottoms of inter tidal areas in coastal waters of Iloilo, Capiz and Negros Occidental. I remember eating them while growing up in Iloilo but I haven’t […]
Sharyn’s Cansi House
Cansi (kansi) is a traditional food both in Iloilo and Negros which is bone-in beef shank stew soured with the local fruit batuan. Cooking cansi takes hours so the meat becomes very tender it falls off the bone. Cansi may be just plain meat but others add langka (jackfruit). It’s a little similar to the Tagalog’s […]
Federico's Fruit Wine: A Perfect Gift
If you think good wines are made from grapes only, think again. A dear friend gave me a bottle of Federico’s Island Wine made from Duhat as a Christmas gift last year. I was surprised to find that the fruit wine was made in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. I’m not a wine connoisseur but the […]
Starbucks Bacolod Now Brewing
Bacolod woke up with the aroma of Starbucks Bacolod yesterday, December 9. The opening of Starbucks Bacolod has been eagerly anticipated by coffee aficionados in the province. Starbucks Bacolod is located at 18th corner Lacson St., along Bacolod City’s Tourism Strip. Starbucks Bacolod is the first Starbucks in Western Visayas and hopefully will not be […]
Bacolod Napoleones: Perfect for Dessert and Pasalubong
Many people would associate Bacolod City with piaya and chicken inasal. However, the sugar capital has more to offer to satisfy one’s sweet tooth. Pastry shops in Bacolod City has some of the most sought after delicacies that can only be found in this part of the country. One such delicacy is the napoleones which […]
