FLAVOURS OF ILOILO

 A buñuelo is a fried dough ball that often comes with a filling or a topping. It is a popular snack in countries like Mexico, Spain, Turkey and Greece, to name a few. But I wasn't in any of these countries last night to savour and enjoy having  buñuelos . It was among the new dessert offerings at Ayanna Garden Restaurant at Sheridan Boutique Resort in Oton, Iloilo. After more than 20+ dishes that ignited out appetites, these  buñuelos capped the gastronomic night with three other desserts. These fried dough balls were filled with bananas that even on their own it was already dessert. But making it more special was the dulce de leche which will certainly bring back the gastronomic memories - condensed milk in can that is boiled for around hours making it into rich "caramel". The joys of dipping the balls into a sea of caramel and popping them into one's mouth is one reason why "Eat's More Fun at Ayanna at Sheridan!"

Salivating over this Crab in Singaporean Chilli Garlic Sauce ? If it looks good, it even tastes better! This mouth-watering dish is part of the new menu launched by Ayanna Garden Restaurant located at the posh Sheridan Boutique Resort in Oton, Iloilo.  Overlooking the Azure Infinity Pool , Ayanna offers sumptuous gastronomic experience in its Asian inspired and al fresco dining set up beside a man-made pond.  Sheridan Resorts marketing manager Joey Osmeña gave guests and the media a gastronomic welcome including members of the Iloilo Bloggers Inc. Chef extraordinaire Miner del Mundo prepared a 26-dish tasting menu that includes premium new dishes as well as Ayanna's best sellers. Appetizers on the menu were served as cocktails as guests started to arrive. I particularly loved the Tuna ala Pobre Sisig that I lost count how many times I asked for a "sampler". If it could have been a regular order, it would be served on a sizzling plate and I wonder how mu...

Without a doubt this ube haleya cheesecake a certified best seller at Ayanna Garden Restaurant at the posh Sheridan Boutique Resort in Oton, Iloilo . The ube or purple yam gives it a distinct colour as well as flavour and at the same time creates a new dimension on the texture. Sitting on a dark chocolate cookie crust, each slice is a burst of ube goodness from the cheesecake layer to the ube haleya top layer. A perfect ending to every gastronomic adventure at Ayanna...

The best way to a loved one's heart is through good food. Celebrate the season of love with a sumptuous 4-course romantic candle lit dinner with a glass of sparkling wine at The Sheridan Boutique Resort in Oton. A serenade will even make your Valentine dinner more romantic as the air is filled with love and music as you enjoy your sumptuous dinner. PhP 688net/pax. Sheridan Boutique Resort Brgy. Buray, Oton, Iloilo Tel No. +63 33 396 0033 Mobile No. +63 917 307 7643 Email inquiry@sheridanboutiqueresort.com Facebook www.facebook.com/sheridanboutiqueresort

Nestled amidst the lush greeneries of Brgy. Buray in the town of Oton, Iloilo is a seafood destination of international calibre. Serving the freshest seafood and other dishes prepared to a gourmet’s delight is the newly opened Ayanna Garden Restaurant at the Sheridan Boutique Resort . Named after a flower, this seafood haven will surely entice the discerning palates of the Ilonggos, Ayanna brings to your plate an array of delicately prepared dishes that will surely capture that foodie in you, as it did in my case. I was invited by Chef Miner del Mundo , consultant of the modern seafood cuisine restaurant, to a dinner that showcased the best Ayanna can offer. And even before our food arrived or even took our seats, I was already impressed with the restaurant and the resort. See more Sheridan Boutque Resort photos .   I couldn’t help myself but ogle and feel the Zen-like ambiance of the Asian-inspired interiors perfectly blending the exteriors. A pathway lined with...