Known as Little Baguio of Western Visayas, Brgy Bucari in Leon Iloilo, is an open secret to many - cool temperature, pine trees everywhere, terraced hillsides, feel of the highlands and breathtaking view among others. A favorite summer destination of the Ilonggos escaping the sweltering heat of the season. It's also the salad bowl of the Iloilo as it grows fruits and vegetables that supply much of city and province's needs. And very soon, Bucari can now live up to its "Little Baguio" tag as a private farm now has begun planting strawberries. Soon Ilonggos will be picking these luscious fruits with their own hands at Iloilo's very first Strawberry Farm! Will keep you posted on this ...
Found in almost all occasions like fiesta, birthdays, reunions and others, Ilonggos really love valenciana because most if not all have grown accustomed of having it in special gatherings at home. A complete " go, grow and glow " dish because it has the carbohydrates, protein and vitamins and minerals in just one spoonful, Valenciana is really an " occasional dish ". Here's the recipe for Valenciana