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Category: Food
Gastronomic Hike to Balbalasang – Balbalan National Park
In the search for the bush food of Kalinga. Tucked in the north-west mountainous slopes of Kalinga province and bordering Abra and Apayao provinces, lies the humble barangay of Balbalasang in the town of Balbalan. A settlement to the Banao tribe. Right in the green heart of Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park and by the riverbanks of … Continue reading Gastronomic Hike to Balbalasang – Balbalan National Park
Banayad Cocktail Recipe: Pineapple Coco Whiskey
After going on a quest to find the real Banayad Whiskey, it is time to go mixing drinks! Banayad Whiskey is actually lambanog or distilled coconut sap, 40% alcohol or 80 proof per bottle. It got it’s name from a movie scene which made it infamous. Blended to be the “smoothest” or banayad lambanog. And … Continue reading Banayad Cocktail Recipe: Pineapple Coco Whiskey
The Hunt for “Pagkaing Gubat” in the Metro – Gubat QC
I found myself walking along C.P. Garcia Avenue in Quezon City one afternoon, looking for a place that no one knows just yet. As per instructions, aka social media, look for a “G” sign on the door then you’ve found the place. Well, I wanted an adventure anyway, so I kept on walking. About 600 … Continue reading The Hunt for “Pagkaing Gubat” in the Metro – Gubat QC
The Quest for the Real Banayad Whiskey
No Joke, Banayad Whiskey is real!
Flavors of Baler at The Circle Hostel with Chef Grai Alvar
I was just scrolling endlessly on my social media feed like any other day when I stumbled upon the best reason to go to Baler - FOOD.
