FLAVOURS OF ILOILO

I could still smell the aroma and taste the flavor of this Bourbon Barbecue Ribs that still linger in my senses after today's grand opening of Bourbon Street Bar and Grill 's branch at Festive Walk Iloilo. Enjoying these ribs will now come with a view of modern Iloilo as Bourbon Street's newest branch features an al fresco veranda that opens up to the Iloilo Business Park.  One can particularly admire the Park Square (featuring the monument of Ilonggo hero, Gen. Martin Delgado ), Casa Emperador housing the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) and Megaworld's condominium row - closest being the sunset-lit One Madison Place. Located in Iloilo's most happening spots, Bourbon Street's first branch is located at the  (then) center of city’s most popular night spot area – Smallville. Presently, it is located at The Avenue Complex, just a stone's throw from its original location. But this new branch at the 2nd floor of Fe...

One simple recipe at home where it involves a few ingredients and easy cooking is soup made with balunggay ( malunggay or moringa), balingon ( dilis or local anchovy), tomato and egg. Though it can be considered as a cardillo recipe because of the addition of fresh egg, it stands as its own dish, at least at home.  Its simplicity makes it a good soup or even side dish complementing fried or grilled dishes. Just place malunggay, dilis and quartered tomato (just make sure to wash them - soak the dilis in water remove impurities) in a pan of boiling water. After 5 minutes (or until all are cooked) add beaten egg and season with salt - if the saltiness of the balingon is not enough. Now ain't that easy and healthy!