Hardinera or Jardinera is Quezon’s (particularly Lucban) own version of meatloaf. When talking about meatloaf, you may already think about Embutido, but this Hardinera is in a whole different level. You may get to see and taste Hardinera only during special occasions like fiestas and festivals. This dish contains a lot of ingredients, not to mention the…
Pata Tim or Patatim, from the word itself, is a Filipino-Chinese dish made from pork legs or Pata. Practically, the Pata is cooked with several spices and ingredients to enhance its flavor. This makes an overall tasty saucy viand that’s above the other Pata dishes when it comes to complexity. It is usually served in restaurants, mostly…
Bagnet is probably the pride of Ilocos when it comes to the culinary world. Well at least to me, because I just love that good ‘ol crispy Bagnet! I noticed the rise of Bagnet’s popularity over the past few years as evidenced by the establishment of several ‘Bagnet’ restaurants all over the metro and in the…
Just a glance at this photo makes me drool (and feel guilty) at the same time. Who doesn’t go hungry whenever they see (and even hear) about Lechon Kawali, right? Lechon Kawali is one of the best pork dishes out there! I’ve tried and tasted a lot of these but starting with a fine crunch…
The phrase “magpapa-lechon ako” is a really nice thing to hear among Filipinos. Not only do you get a yummy meal, but more importantly, it means celebrating a milestone. It may be a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, a fiesta, or may be a simpler event, but one thing is for sure, the celebrator wanted to…