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Bahay Laguna of Magdalena, Laguna

jackie — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:21:56 +0000

Bahay Laguna is a museum in Barangay Bungkol, Magdalena.It houses the memorabilia of Governor Felicimo T. San Luis. He served as Governor of Laguna Province for 33 years.During his time, he was known as the “Living Legend of Laguna”.

Bahay Laguna also showcases the specialty crafts and signature products of Laguna towns such as woodcarving of Paete and bottled preserved fruits of Alaminos.

The construction of Bahay Laguna was completed in December 1995. The Dr. Floro Brosas Foundation donated a piece of its land for this repository.

source: wikipedia.com
image from:lagunatravelguide.com

Have You Tried Paco Salad with Laguna’s Kesong Puti?

dyan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:58:27 +0000

Craving for something healthy yet delicious?

If you have watched Kris TV’s episode aired last Friday, Feb. 17th, then you must have seen that restaurant which featured the paco/pako (fern leaves) salad with kesong puti and olive oil vinaigrette.

The salad basically consists of pako leaves, kesong puti, and the vinaigrette dressing with olive oil.

Kesong Puti, as you all know, is popular here in Laguna. Can you imagine how its saltiness goes well with the dressing and of course, the leafy flavor of the paco?

How to prepare Paco Salad with Kesong Puti?

You have the option to either have the paco leaves raw or blanched. Chop kesong puti into cubes and have some onions finely chopped too. Mix the paco leaves, kesong puti, and onions. Others add tomatoes for more crunch and color.

Then prepare your vinaigrette dressing (vinegar, olive oil, salt, a little sugar, pepper). Pour the vinaigrette on the salad and there you have a great tasting salad!

Photo insert is from http://chibog.tumblr.com. The version of this paco salad has salted eggs microgreens on top.

How to go to Pagsanjan Falls from Manila via Cavinti

dyan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:24:43 +0000

Although Pagsanjan Falls was named after the town of the same name, this tourist-attracting falls is actually located in Cavinti.

How to go to Pagsanjan Falls via Cavinti?

If you’re from Manila –

1. Look for Sta. Cruz, Laguna-bound buses in Buendia.

2. Upon reaching the terminal in Sta. Cruz, take a jeepney ride from there to the public market.

3. Get in a jeepney going to Cavinti. Your drop-off point will probably be the cemetery.

4. A tricycle ride will take you to Pueblo El Salvador Nature Park and Picnic Grove in Bgy. Tibatib.

This is how you can reach the renowned tourist destination via Cavinti.

Meanwhile, if you wish to read more about this astonishing natural attraction, this link will tell you about the legend of Pagsanjan Falls.

Image source: trifter.com

Batingaw Festival of Cabuyao, Laguna

jackie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:37:13 +0000

Cabuyao Laguna is known for its Batingaw Festival which commemorates the legendary Kampanag Ginto.

It is celebrated every January 10-16 annually.

The celebration always starts with the simultaneous ringing of church bells, Cabuyeños believe it will bring good agricultural harvest.

The highlights of this festival includes the parade of the Kampanang Ginto, colorful street dancing, singing contest, trade fair exhibits and fireworks.

image from:wikipedia.org

How to Cook Victoria’s Trademark Dish, Kinulob na Itik

dyan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:59:29 +0000

Victoria, Laguna is abound with duck farms. This is the reason why they came up with the Itik Festival held every November. And because there are a lot of ducks in this town, a special delicacy becomes by product — kinulob na itik.

Kinulob na itik is the locals’ way they want their duck dish to be — crispy. This duck dish is famous in eateries around Victoria. Some are even sold along the highway.

How to cook kinulob na itik? After removing the feathers and the innards, the duck will be boiled for hours with some secret ingredient (now we don’t know exactly what those are) until you have gotten rid of the pungent smell. Tamarind, garlic, and onion will then be added.

When the duck’s own oil appears, you can now deep-fry it and let it swim in the very hot oil until the outside becomes really crispy.

It is usually served in banana leaves plus with a special sauce. You can buy kinulob na itik for P140 or something around that price.

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