Saba/ Plantain Banana : Ginang-gang

Was browsing MarketMan's site when i came across Grilled Saba Banana. Reminds me of my childhood. But we do it in a different way.
We call it Ginang-gang.

We first peel the saba and thread them on BBQ sticks.
Grill until done (light brown, not too charred).
Brush with lots of margarine (I used Star Margarine) and sprinkle with sugar.
Hay, sarap!

I tried using Anchor butter but margarine tastes better.

Ning's Thai Noodle House

Last month, I had cravings for Thai food. I still do.
Come lunch time, I go to Ning's Thai Noodle House in Los Baños.

Pa-siu, chicken with nuts, pork krapao, poppia.
These are some of their specialties.
Tita Cora and her Ate Mila will cook them personally for you.
You can even watch them cook. Just don't forget to tell them how hot you want
your food: no chili, mild, hot or crying hot!

All time favorite, Pa-siu
(noodles sauteed in garlic and pork w/ peanuts and kangkong)

my favorite, chicken w/ nuts
chicken sauteed in garlic, onions, bell pepper and peanuts

Ning's Thai is located along Lopez Avenue, in front of the old Agrix building.
They are open from 11:00am to 9:00pm (Mondays - Saturdays) and
5:00pm to 10:00pm on Sundays. You can contact Tita Cora +63 919 3599263

Itlog na Maalat (Salted Eggs)

Dad used to make itlog na maalat (salted eggs) using duck eggs. Here's how he did it:

putik (mud) from ant hill is used, mixed with lots and lots of salt

dipping of eggs in the mixture

the eggs are then covered and left for 18 days

washed and boiled for 3 hours, they're ready to eat.
just don't forget the tomatoes!

Pila Day 2008

July 29 was the 433rd foundation day celebration of our town of Pila, Laguna. While everybody was watching games and street dance, i was busy checking out food sold at the fair.

Wanna try a footlong?

ice scramble and fried chicken gizzards , perfect combination?

yellow and pink, that's popcorn and cotton candy!

local french fries? it's minani, fried cassava

mixed nuts and sweetened anchovies

hamburger, anyone?

after the walk, how about sago-gulaman to quench the thirst?

Don't forget to buy pasalubong for bunso
See you in next year's celebration!

Tornadoes Visit Los Baños

Three tornadoes, yup you got it right, 3 tornadoes hit Los Baños, Laguna(where I work) last August 14. First time it happened here and everybody was in awe (read, busy taking pictures and capturing it on video). These pictures were taken by my friend Junel from his cellphone camera.







You can check out these sites for videos:
What's UP, Los Baños? (Blogs about the tornadoes that hit UPLB)
Blogging Pinoy (Tornadoes at UPLB)

Ampalaya

Dad recently planted ampalaya (bitter gourd) and we were witnessed to its growth.

He likes to cook ampalaya sauteed in black beans and beef

Makulay ang Buhay Sa Sinabawang Gulay

Today, I am officially a FoodBuzz Featured Publisher.
My sister introduced me to this club to meet food lovers.

I made this song my Foodbuzz theme song.



I am not fond of vegetables. But i feel guilty if i don't eat gulay (vegetables) cause we grow them. Law-Uy is a favorite dish at home which comes to mind when i saw this commercial on tv.

Get Back Into The Grove

Here's a book for women who need a lift, for women who feel life has faded for them or those thinking that they have become "boring creatures of habit".


Amy Hall's sassy tips will help you get back into track, to "get back into the grove".
She presents 3 areas in life that needs to be balanced.

1. Getting the Grove Back in your Career


2. Getting the Grove Back in your Relationships


3. Getting the Grove Back in your Soul



So, Go Girl!