Revisiting Quezon and Laguna via pancit habhab, lambanog, and sinigang sa buko (via nolisoliph)
When in Southern Tagalog, eat as the locals do—with gusto, a shot or two, and coconut on everythingQuezon Province and its neighboring Laguna towns south of Laguna de Bay and north of Tayabas Bay are known for three Fs: food, faith, and fun—at least according to our tour guide.
But this part of Southern Tagalog wasn’t always known for these three Fs. It was a recent invention, said Maria Cristina Decal, a Sariaya, Quezon local who’s been conducting tours for years to bolster the culinary heritage of Quezon and Laguna, what she calls, Kulinarya Tagala. During our visit, we were welcomed by an ensemble of folk dancers and a brunch spread that consists of local bread, innovative takes on breakfast classics, cakes, and kakanin, and, of course, a selection of heirloom recipes that are Santa Cruz, Laguna staples.Sinugno tilapia was a revelation with its considered combination of the popular freshwater white fish and vegetables that are usually found in a pakbet.
For a truly Lucban experience, locals recommend dousing it with a bit of coconut vinegar, which adds a mild sourness and sweetness to the humble dish.This Italian restaurant is the culinary extension of Filipinos’ fascination with the Italian saint Francesco Forgione or Padre Pio. For the non-religious, thankfully, Jardin de Pio is strikingly modern without any indication other than its name and a dedicated Italian menu that it’s an homage to the saint.
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