#pako salad

[beingjellybeans]

Take a bite of classic Kapampangan food at SilverSpoon QC

Take a bite of classic Kapampangan food at SilverSpoon QC

If you haven’t gotten your fill of food trips over the holiday break, the good news is that you won’t need to leave the metro to get a taste of the best of Filipino food. SilverSpoon Kitchenette is launching its 2023 Travel Lokal Campaign which highlights dishes that represent regional culinary traditions every quarter of the year. “SilverSpoon’s mission is to give a spoonful experience to our…

[eunicexxx]

When I was young, I would always look at my mom as my worst enemy. Because she always gets mad at me. Of course, there's a reason for it and in those cases for sure I am the one who's at fault most of the time. But I never understood it before. Maybe at some point I thought that we exists to bring out the worst from each other.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Mom so much. Even when we argue before, I love her still because she's my mom.

So fast forward to this day where I can call myself a grown up (lol), I realized that my worst enemy before, is now turning to be my best friend and my shoulder to cry on. You know, growing up, I like to keep things to myself. I was never trained to speak what I truly feel. Maybe I got it from Mama. Because she likes keeping things to herself. You can just have a portion of her. Just a tip of an iceberg.

Last Sunday I went home. I was in so much pain emotionally. I feel like my heart is being ripped out. I went inside my room. I am crying so much when I heard a knock on my door. It's Mama. When I open it, she saw my eyes and asked me if I am crying. Then I started to cry even more. I cried on her shoulder then she asked me why am I crying. I just shook my head. Then she gets so frustrated and asked me again. I kept crying then I told her what happened. She didn't asked me to go on to details, but I know she understands me. She told me, not to give my everything to anyone. That I always have to keep something for myself. And that the only constant thing in this world is change. That I should know how to adapt and be flexible. That what matters most is Jesus. And that I shouldn't be crying over that 'thing'.

I knew my Mom will never take sides. Or even if she does, you won't know it. Yep, that's her. And last Sunday, that's what happened. She made me realized that I am also at fault to what had happened to me. sigh

Then yesterday, Monday, I didn't go to work. I took a leave and just stayed inside my room for the whole morning. I just sleep and watched videos. And at lunch time, she barged in my room and told me that she prepared Pako Salad which is a fave. She didn't asked me why I didn't go to work. It is because she knows the reason. And I am thankful for it. And I appreciate it.

That's why I can now say, that I am really grateful that I have my Mama. That if all else fails, I know I have her.

[ianfulgar]

More fun in the Philippines! Just had an amazing time at Lake Pandin, and I've got to say it's worth checking out. We took a bamboo raft across the lake, which was an experience in itself. The view from the middle of the lake was incredible. Plus, we had lunch right there on the raft! They served us grilled tilapia, pako salad from the mountains, shrimps in coconut milk, and halo-halo for dessert. It was some seriously good local cuisine. There's more to do at Lake Pandin than just eating and rafting, though. You can go for a swim in the lake's crystal-clear waters, or if you're up for a bit of an adventure, hike over to its twin, Lake Yambo. If you're the camping type, you can even pitch a tent for the night. And let's not forget about the fishing - the lake is full of freshwater shrimps, tilapia, and catfish. Getting to Lake Pandin was easier than I expected. It's about a two-hour ride from Manila to San Pablo. So, if you're looking for a laid-back getaway from the city or just a nice spot to connect with nature, I'd definitely recommend Lake Pandin​. #getaway #tourism #pandinlake #sanpablo #morefuninthephilippines #lake #saturdayvibes #naturelovers #naturephoto #ecotourism #placestogo #adventurer #sunny #summer #summertime #resort #research #lagunalake #laguna #basin #freshwater #bambooraft #philippinestravel #bestplacestogo — view on Instagram https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/357639778_793620745505975_4924318948708780189_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=ors7lupEZyAAX9gVFKk&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBmFyLS43wnoOkyAdXJxs80AfVEhjvsx-sxgOLi8vjwnA&oe=64A5B590

[benefits1986]

Since I’ve recovered a clean calendar in time for the really long break, I’ve gotten a list of really, really good roadtrip+foodtrip invites which include the following: -Boracay -Bicol x Calaguas x Freedive x Bike (HUHUHUHUHUHU. You will be mine soon!!!) -Baguio x La Union x Atok -Tokyo, Japan Sagad FOMO ko basta travel na solid ang ganaps. As my basher dad tells me: Alis ka ng alis. Napakalayas mo talaga. Kung maka-alis, akala mo ‘di na babalik. Paano mga aso mo? LOLOLLOLL. Been eyeing Negros, Camiguin and Zamboanga on solo trip, too, however, dad has been low-key missing Holy Week visits to ina’s sleepy hometown. I asked him if sure ba siyang gusto niya ba talagang umuwi or bored lang siya or wala ba siyang gala. LOL. Sabi naman niya, all of the above. Sobrang gusto ko talagang mapag-isa or with a group na outside my past months’ routine because I really need to recharge because Taurus szn on triple steroids is coming soon. May dagdag na namang plot twist na sana naman, last na. Saka I easily get bored talaga kaya para bumalik ‘yung pake ko sa daily grind, I need to pull damong ligaw self out of my usual, inescapable scene. And sooooo, saan ba tayo napunta this really long Holy Week break? Yes, sabi ko, pagkatapos ng burial ng lola ko, ako naman. Pero, I also can’t just leave my dad and my fave tita na ere. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Even boomers and Gen X sila, ‘di sila gaslighters and ‘di rin sila feeling pa-victim which I like. Inaasar pa nga ako ng dad ko na sana all, maraming invites. HAHAHAHAHA. Sabi ko sa kanya, keep up. LOL. Pero ending, as an empath (FUCK) and sabi ko naman, marami pang long weekends pero ‘di na muli a long weekend like this, samahan ko na siya umuwi. Apaka basic ng Laguna. Ugh. South na naman!!! WHYYYYY? But, as I came home this time around with dad to ina’s sleepy hometown. Why not nga ba, Laguna? Why not? Actually, the past years ko lang din narealize that Laguna is underrated. Madali puntahan if you’re near SLEX tapos recently, ‘di na lang buko pie, Pansol saka Pagsanjan Falls ‘yung puwede mong i-look forward, too. Also, since for a time, naging Baler ang fave place ko, sobrang similar din silang 2 places tapos less traffic and iwas Sierra Madre zigag pa. May OK na peanut butter na homemade, pako salad, decent food, surf spots in the nearby Real, may spelunking sa Cavinti, camp out sa Caliraya, hiking sa big ass waterfalls na nilampasan pa Mother Falls ng Baler. Also, may spelunking (Cavinti), art scene (Paete/San Pablo),local fashion scene (Lumban/Liliw na puwede tumapat sa Vinta Gallery fashion) and syempreee, biking sa kung anong trip mong ride –pabebe sa gedli ng bundok hanggang Elbi; or yung basagan ng tuhod at pagka-broken inside na shit naman sa life sa ahon sa Caliraya hanggang Pililia. Dad tried pa ‘yung Pingas at nag-compare notes pa sa rides ni IanHow and company. LOLOLOL. So, Laguna, why not? -Tipid gas and toll lalo ngayon men, sobrang hassle na punta sa Liwa x Subic x Iba lagalag kasi sobrang mahal ng toll kahit malaki sahod mo HAHAHAHHA -Daming kakainan sa daanan -Mura buko and super fresh ng malauhog -May masarap na bibingka na freshly made cooked sa uling below and above it; may free unli buko juice pa saka sustainable bayong estetik packaging -Sobrang daming falls na iba’t ibang vibe na kaya mong hatawin in 1 day kung hapit sa sched -Food is not as good as Visayan cuisine (as a gata x spicy food fan), but lumalaban lalo sa Aurora’s na heirloom recipes ng family na tubong Laguna -Hiking spots ‘di super duper ganda pero puwede na rin basta gandahan mo lang ‘yung timing para solid sunset ka or may clouds na pakk -Coffee spots medyo hassle lang pero so far, okay naman Muni pero solid ang Gerk’s (Pakil’s secret gem) kasi ‘yung owner is talagang sineseryoso niya ‘yung craft niya; sana ‘yung logo niya and brand storytelling mag-come after LOL -May super love pizza din na for me na I eat only the toppings ‘pag wala ako sa BGC or formal shit, ‘yung crust niya kahit thicc, may sapi (Check out Kato’s or Katos pizza) -Lato + Ensaladang PAKO —actually, eto lang solb na ako. -Carpa dish na hassle hanapin pero ‘pag nahanap mo, kanin is lifeessttt ka, mhie -complete din ang Senakulo (?) ganaps dito sa sleepy town ng lola ko so I grew up with nightmares featuring penitensiya, literal pako sa cross ‘yung tao, badass prusisyon ng saints line up; then may malayong lola pa kami na meron lifesize dead Jesus sa house. Shet. Kidding aside, kung fan ka nito, you don’t need to go so far from Manila to have your fix -masarap pa rin hangin; may moss pa rin mga puno; may tutubi pa rin; may fireflies minsan -plantita and plantito’s heaven on earth as in!!! Mura and maganda tapos maraming rare na basic lang sa Laguna (LOL) -sarap din ng hot spring (meron isang shabby place sa Lumban na puwede mong pitstop ‘pag gusto mong maiba pero solid talaga siya basta ‘di ka maarte) plus may cold spring for all (Pakil) na napakalamig kahit summer tirik ang araw, again, basta ‘di ka maarte -’yung mga ilog malinaw pa; I remember nung bata kami, inom-inom pa kami sa bukal which is still my water of choice kasi matamis siya; kabog Fiji saka Evian, mhie as in kaya sobrang inis na inis ako ‘pag wala ng mabiling ibang water as an uhaw sa tubig to the point na dami kong water weight but I don’t care na rin talaga -gaganda rin ng mga hidden accoms dito pero syempre long way to go pa tayo pero andyan na sila. Example, dati sa Caliraya as in onti lang meron dun na food choices pero ngayon, opak, kahit sa tabing daan puwede na mag-set up ng camp HAHAAHAHHAH -Cavinti is the newest destination pero need mo ng malakasang car at driving skills kasi nga ‘yung daan ginagawa pa :D. Speaking of which, sure ako, may mala-Mapanuepe dito sa Laguna as in. Or baka gine-gate keep na naman ng mga nagdadamot sa madlang peeps because, ganun talaga mga mhie. HAHAHHAA. NakakaLL vs nakakaLL (Nakakaluwag vs Nakalalayan ng lipunan). So, taradits na ba sa Laguna? All these travel check na check checklist na ‘to na naggawa na namin mostly, Laguna is where my Aries dad’s heart is. Dito siya most alive and at home. When we go biking, dami niyang kwento at hugot sa life. Andito rin first love niya before mom na balo na. HAHAHAHAHA. Sabi ko nga, ituloy na niya ‘yun kasi confident naman akong si mom pa rin ang no. 1 niya kahit magkabalikan sila nung babaeng ‘yun. Or, baka naman, it’s also the universe’s sign na meant to be talaga sila. Syempre, as gaguhan na as old as time, dad said naman na: Takot siya sa mom ko kasi dun pinaka selos ‘yun. HAHAHAHAH. Saka, ayaw na raw niya mag-alaga ng matanda. Dun daw siya sa bente uno para tuloy-tuloy ang happ vibes. Mhie, I kennat. LOL. Also, dad’s chapter is something na for him to really face and process. Nasa sidelines lang ako, ready to be with him and let him go as well. Nagkataon kasi na birthday week niya nga ito so may hall pass na naman si gago. Hahahahahaha. LOL. So far, this weekend has been a good one. Bagal signal, bagal oras, non-stop kain so nabawi na lahat ng no meal or 1x/day meals ko sa Manila, and sobrang nakaka-recalibrate talaga especially come Tuesday onward. Mhie, lasog na ako, iniisip ko pa lang, but, fightttt tayo! Excited na rin ako bumalik sa BGC (eewwww) kasi I will be getting back to one thing na pang-release ko ng frustrations ko and also, my pang-sedate para ‘pag sabak ko sa mga ganaps, mas kalmado na ako. Need ko talagang mas maging kalmado para iwas-mistaken identity kasi… bakit ba ako nageexplain na naman? Stop. Long weekend muna. Cancel BGC and BGC and beyond muna. Will share soon!!! Sidenote: I don’t hate BGC because of my work ha. I just abhor BGC na sinubukan ko siyang iwasan and muntik na akong mag NO sa job offer because that’s how much I abhor BGC, but sabi nung best friend ko, ‘wag daw akong tanga. HAHAHAHAHA. Second the motion naman si P na tumigil-tigil daw ako sa walang sense kong logic. HAHAHAHAHA. Puwede naman daw akong sumabay sa kanila papasok and pauwi pero sila masusunod sa oras… so, no. Bye. LOL. Kwento ko ‘tong BGShit na ‘to some other time. Kakanood kasi ng Parasite saka Snowpiercer saka Samurai X. LOL.

My dad’s birthday suprise 01 is a heartfelt one. Chunchaba mode kasi kami nung fave tita ko na ka-tag team namin sa lola ko na kunwari nasa roadtrip na sila. Sabi ni dad: Ay, wala talaga sila? Me: Yes. Ano? Hintayin ka nila? Importante ka? Hahahaha. Sabi ni dad: Okaaaayyy. Then si fave tita ko naman, niloko ko na ‘di kami uuwi. Hahahaha. Na-sad daw siya kasi sanay siyang abala sa Holy Week lalo bday ni dad. LOL. Sabi ko, tita, Nuvali x Tags x Bats kami. Syempre, since ‘di naman ako sanay mag-sinungaling talaga, buking agad me. :D Eto yata ang bad side ‘pag masyado kang unfiltered. Hassle mag-roll out ng surprise and need ng may accomplice. So, binigla ko na lang si fave tita na nasa Bay na kami. Hahahaha. Stress siya kasi wala siyang handa. Sinadya ko talaga para ‘di na siya mag-abala at para makarest din. Sabi ko, mocha cake na lang ng Goldilocks. Sabi niya okay. Then, punta kami ni dad sa bahay nila fave tita para ibagsak mga summer ootds ng kids and siya na rin. HAHAHAHAH. O di ba? Gagalit pa si dad kasi dami ko raw pa rin damit sa house kahit dami kong pinamimigay. LOL. E hello, most of those binili ko not for me but for the kids and my tita so shut up siya. Pag-open ng gate, kanta kids ng happy birthday. HAHAHAHHAHA. Naluha. Walang palag. Sabi ni dad, shaky voice: Akala ko wala na kayo. Hahahahaha. Naiyak din fave tita ko: Hinintay ka namin, aba. Hahahaha. Me: Bayaaann. Clingy? Hahaha. Kakakita nyo lang a. ‘Di kayo nagsasawa sa isa’t isa? LOL. But, so far, food coma x Tamagochi baby is slaying. Jusq. Pero, gusto ko pa rin ‘yung luto ko saka nung lola ko sa mom side na walang habas sa linamnam. Can’t wait to go back to Manila to have my grand grocery time and cooking time. Another little bday surprise for my dad is coming this Easter Sunday! Naghanda na siya kasi, nakabukas daw phone ko tapos nakita niya. Then nacurious siya and binasa message ko. FUCK. Napaka chizmozo neto pero ‘di naman siya nagbabasa ng phone ko kaya nastress ako na alam niya na sino invited. Magaling kasi siya mag-memorize. Sabi niya, alam ko na saan tayo punta. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Naiiyak na ako sa galit kasi invasion of privacy saka ang dami kong ni-adjust para sa attendance check nung small party niya as an introvert dad. Sabi niya, ewan daw ba niya bakit nga niya ni-open. Sabi ko, sana ‘yung mga landian messages na lang ni-open niya. Sabi niya: Che. Sungit mo pa rin kahit landian. Hahahahahaha. Soooo, ayun na nga. Sulit na sulit ‘yung leave granted ng boss ko sa akin. As in. Alam ko may be too long itong break na ‘to pero kung puwede ko lang sabihin lahat ng behind the scenes and plot twists na dumating last week and this week, mhie. LOL. And those plot twists are not just pabebe ones a. ‘Yung talagang dibdibang prayer na: May my shoulders be able to bear the heavy gone heaviest load kinda thing. Pero, fight tayo. Let’s heal together. Ganerrnnn. Sana rin, pagbalik ko sa Tuesday, ‘di ko naman gusto ng easy, but sana, worthwhile lahat-lahat kasi I really need a distraction para makawala sa mga plot twist ng Taurus szn. :D Hype kang Taurus szn ka. Mag-out of Manila na lang talaga ako all weekends of May para makalma ako. And also, this Taurus szn, sana mag-pass with flying colors na ako na ‘di na ako mag-spiral ng malala. ‘Yun lang naman talaga need and want ko sa May-June e. As in, apaka simpleng please, ayoko na magkasakit, ayoko na magspiral, ayoko ng mapunta na naman ako sa deep, dark, rabbit hole. Ganernnnn. Kbye.

[edikdolotina]

Tatay's version of Tinunoang Pako ug Puso sa Saging Salad—fern and banana blossom salad in coconut cream for lunch. (at Poblacion Norte, Batuan Bohol) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cov_C0wykUX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[veganpinay]

Pako salad, also known as ensaladang pako, which is among our most loved salads is usually prepared using fresh tomatoes and onions that add flavor to the vegetable fern's distinct taste.

[filipinofoodart]

Ensaladang itlog na maalat can be as simple as itlog na maalat or salted egg mixed with sliced tomatoes. Throw in any number of ingredients to add dimension to this simple yet satisfying salad. Some add pako or vegetable fern, in the Visayas and Mindanao lato or seaweed are tossed in while enjoying sinugbang isda or inihaw na isda. Others add olive oil, capers… the list goes on! Earliest recordings of salted eggs are in ancient Chinese texts dating back to the 6th century! How do you like your ensaladang itlog na maalat? Artprint: https://society6.com/product/itlog-maalat-or-salted-egg-salad-with-baybayin-filipino-food-art_mini-art-print

[lettersfromthecatcave]

Saturday errands day~

Today, we spent the morning doing our weekly grocery shopping. We then went home and I:

Gave the cats a bath

Cleaned the CR

Disinfected the groceries

Fed the cats and groomed them

Cooked lunch

I made some Korean "samgyup" style chicken, pako salad with salted egg and my signature sauce and gochuijang shirataki rice. Di ko naubos lol.

After that, I took a bath and did some branding kit practice.

I've been trying out my skills in terms of creating logos and also, creating a complete branding kit guideline. I figured this is hands-on study, plus I can add it to my portfolio.

Here's some I made with actual clients:

If anyone here owns a small business, I'm open to xdeal for 1-2 clients. I might even throw in some product shoots so send me a message.

Ayun lang. I'm off to my e-mail marketing class. Yes, I grind on weekends and after work. Corporate then freelance. LOL.

[jasfhercallejo]

FOOD TRIP PART 1

I’ve been to Gubat in Baler, Aurora (see blog post here) with my closest friends last 2019 and we really enjoyed their food and service. Now, craving for Gubat will be easier because apparently, a QC branch is now open for public.

Gubat QC is from the same people behind Kusina Luntian of Baler. It is a hidden restaurant inside the Diliman Bonsai Society with interiors made from upcycled materials that can accommodate 20-30 people. The open-air restaurant is not noticeable at a first glance — it is surrounded by plants and bonsais, and the door made of bamboo has a small sign to welcome its visitors. Gubat also promotes zero waste by going back to basic, as each order is served on banana leaves, eating using your hands without utensils and drinking straight from the glass without using a straw.

When you receive your food, you’ll have it served up on banana leaves with no utensils. That’s right, kamayan rules here. Their dishes also offer pako salad (complete with tomato and salted egg) as a side to any meal. We ordered Lechong Kawali and Shrimp Gambas and Calamansi Juice for drinks. 

From grilled pork, we went to grilled seafood! (Yup, our cravings can really be THAT spontaneous. Mana samin? Haha.) Went for our last meal in Dampa in Antipolo, and we had Grilled Hito, Siningang na ulo ng Salmon, Kinilaw na Tuna, and Baked Tahong. 

Yup, welcome to my Babuyan era. 

[dumparchivesblog]

Good morning! So I made me and my brother some healthy breakfast today. I made a salad last time and he got to taste it. So yesterday he requested that I made him one too when I make one for myself. He also liked the patties I made the other day and asked if I could make some more pero I told him there’s no more meat na so I’m just gonna make him ham sandwich later for merienda. Just me making all these food is kind of making me and my brother close (?) somehow. Cos we barely have interactions in the house and it makes me happy about him asking me to make him food. It’s like his subtle way of saying hey sis ur doing great. And ‘di niya directly sinasabi but I know he likes my food. Hahaha lol. And that also means I’m getting better at cooking and making meals.

Although alam mo yun, this is my own grocery stash. Separate from what my mom buys kasi I don’t want to ask her to buy and isama na niya sa family grocery namin yung akin dahil ako naman yung gumagamit nung ingredients and kumakaen but sharing is caring lol. And di naman ako selfish. Hahaha. I make some for them too not just for myself. So ayun might do grocery shopping at the end of the week kasi I’m starting to run out na of ingredients. Search narin ako recipes kung ano pa pwede lutuin for breakfast like mga frittatas and omelettes ganon or some fried rice.

Feeling ko kaya din lately walang say nanay ko sakin as in nagugulat ako kasi ‘di ako sanay na hindi niya ako nasesermonan is because I’m doing these things. Like I set an alarm, wake up early, fix my bed as soon as I wake up, make my own breakfast, I wash the dishes ganon. Dati kasi pag weekends tas nasa house ako may feeling na kahit namiss ko sila and yung house parang sana shet di nalang ako umuwi. May ganon. Hahaha. Pero sabagay dati kasi gigising ako mga 9 o 10 tas minsan ‘di pako agad kakaen and dun siya naiinis. Late ka na nga gumising tapos hindi ka pa magbe-breakfast tas mag kukuda na siya about ulcer ganon. Hahaha. Basta yun. Saya lang din. :-)

[thinkeertbl]

sh*turday eats: smoked pork loin and pako salad - thanks again other fridge😍 + (no)wine🍷 the-two-month-challenge ‼️ day 41 week 5 / life in the “subbed” lane 2🤞 #theroadtosexyss👙🩱#foreversummerdreamin🌞 #keertology 930 #dietholiday66 #thinkeertbl #dietdiary y3 https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDF_7lBhfoPN7Ti-f_qoFlq5v-fdOKleVW0Ss0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[edikdolotina]

My life tonight, all in one plate—clockwise from left—Pako Salad, Tarong Salad, Puto Ligong, Nilaing na Gabi, Assorted Camote and Gaway (Gabi). The only meat there is the Fried Chicken in the center. Maupay nga patron Brgy. San Jose! (at San Jose, Tacloban City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd-qddQB19V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fromplatestopixels]

Fiddlefern (Pako) Salad

[jasfhercallejo]

Baler food crawl!

Charlie does is a groovy surfing fashion boutique combined with a book exchange (you're welcome to chill out and read), a hip gallery, coffee counter and vegetarian restaurant. I would recommend the fresh vegetable omelette, rice crispy cereals, and their Mushroom Tapa and egg (better than it sounds). You can also stay here in a hammock (P250) or in rooms made from recycled shipping containers (P1500 to P3500).

Probably one of the great foodie finds we had is Kusina Luntian, a simple nipa restaurant where you can feast on Filipino staples like liempo, adobo, and Pako Salad served in a coconut shell. The laid-back vibe and honest-to-goodness food they offer is probably an experience every one should experience. Their menu is written on a surfboard, they use charcoal to cook, and the seats and tables are made of bamboo. Everything was rustic. To make the experience complete, they serve the food in banana leaves and you have to eat it with your hands, no spoon and fork. Rapsa!

For dinner, we ate at Yellow Fin Bar and Grill, your typical restaurant that most locals recommend to visiting travelers. Perfect way to start the night — feast on inihaw dishes!

[veganpinay]

Pako salad, also known as ensaladang pako, which is among our most loved salads is usually prepared using fresh tomatoes and onions that add flavor to the vegetable fern's distinct taste.