Pamahaw, Panyaga, Panyapon
Pamahaw, Panyaga, Panyapon – our 3 favorite Ilonggo words! Translation – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Kaon na ta! You may want to read: Philippine Comfort Food For The Rainy Season Linagpang
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Napoleones
People often bring back Napoleones as pasalubong from their trips to Bacolod. It is a puff pastry dessert filled with custard and topped with a sugar glaze. Local bakeries are proud of this dessert. We decided to add salted caramel and chocolate to ours to make them more interesting! Try our take on this popular … Read more
Namit
NAMIT is an Ilonggo word that means Delicious or SARAP! Often used to describe good food, but can also be used to describe feelings, experiences, or sensations of enjoyment. When people say it twice to express their emotion, it means that the food is really good! Ilonggos also add the word “gid” to our sentences … Read more
Kansi
Kansi is the Ilonggo version of beef sinigang, but what makes it different is the ingredient used to make it sour. We use a wild native vegetable called Batwan, which grows in the Panay & Negros islands. Batchoy is a more popular dish, but our version is a must-try! We use premium pork chicharon for … Read more
Oldest Stone Defense Structure
Oldest Stone Defense Structure: Torre de Nstra. Sra. de Guia This tower fort was built in 1587 as part of strengthening Manila’s southern and seaside defenses. The tower originally rose to a height of 12.8 meters, with rooms for workshops and barracks. However, due to bad construction and sandy foundations, the tower started to crack. … Read more