Buenas mga Kalutong Cavite ! Kamakailan ay may ginanap na poetry reading sa ating ciudad pero ang nakakalungkot titulo pa lang mali na agad ang ginamit ng mga bumuo nito.  Ano nga ba ang tamang tawag sa lengwahe ng ating ciudad? Ang Chabacano ay isang wika na ipinamana sa ciudad ng Cavite ng mga ninuno nito. Ito ay isa sa mga uri ng lengwaheng kreol at nag-iisang Indo-European of origin na sinasalita sa iba't ibang rehiyon ng bansa. Sa lahat ng mga iba't ibang bersyon nito, ang sa ating ciudad ang pinakapuro dahil ito ay halong Kastila at Tagalog lamang. Chabacano o Chavacano ay parehong ..read more

  Ano ba ang Cavite Arsenal? Ang Cavite Arsenal, o kilala rin bilang Arsenal de Cavite, ay isang mahalagang base militar at pasilidad para sa mga armas na itinatag noong panahon ng pananakop ng Espanya sa Pilipinas. Matatagpuan ito sa Cavite City, Cavite, malapit sa Look ng Maynila. Ang Arsenal ay naglingkod bilang pangunahing sentro para sa pagmamantini, pagkukumpuni, at produksyon ng mga barkong pandigma at armas para sa Hukbong Pandigma ng Espanya. Sa buong kasaysayan nito, naging mahalagang bahagi ito sa depensa at mga gawain sa dagat ng kolonyal na pamahalaan ng Espanya sa Pilipi ..read more

The replacement chicken by Bounty Fresh is so damned pretty that to the point that what was originally intended to be a simple adobo dish was transformed into an elevated baked chicken cut-up meal for a weekend indulgence. Ingredients:   For marinade: 1 pack S&R Bounty Fresh Chicken Cut-ups 4 tbsp lemon juice   Before baking: 2 tsp rosemary or more 2 tsp lemon zest Butter, melted Olive oil Salt and pepper   Procedure: Mix the chicken cut-ups with the lemon, salt and pepper and marinate for 1 hour or 2 hours. Preheat oven 350℉. Mix butter, olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, s ..read more

As a Sarisuki customer for several months, I've grown accustomed to the convenience of their delivery service, particularly for frozen products. However, my recent purchase of a frozen chicken packed with was unexpectedly disappointing. This was the initial instance I came across a frozen chicken pack with such troubling characteristics – bloodied and bearing skin so severely bruised and forcibly plucked that it exhibited scars and rough texture. Feeling dismayed how the product passed the quality control knowing Bounty Fresh brand has high standards so I reached out to them via their Facebook ..read more

Resto Name: Illo's Buffet Location: Adriatico, Malate, Manila Type:  American, Filipino, Spanish Buffet Price: P999 Eat-All-You-Can Buffet and Drinks Due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), this page ceased to publish restaurant reviews. However, after a prolonged hiatus, we finally decided to dine out with senior parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary. After some research, we settled on trying Illo's Buffet. After reading numerous positive blog/vlogs reviews and browsing through enticing images, we confirmed Illo's Buffet indeed serves seafood (senior's favorite), part ..read more

Kakanin of Native Delicacies hold a significant place in Filipino culinary traditions. Uniquely Filipino, these sweet treats often serve as snacks or desserts, crafted from rice, glutinous rice, or root vegetables that undergo slow cooking and are commonly infused with coconut or coconut milk. The top favorites in Cavite City are Bibingkoy and Bibingka Samala. Additionally, there are other homegrown vendors offering a wide variety of choices, sold from individual servings to larger bilao portions. Ta aqui el quatro popular ta vindi kakanin na bilao Twinbee Hattdy's Kitchen KT's Kusina Mer ..read more

Sinigang na Bangus sa Bayabas is a version of sinigang that makes use of ripe guava as the souring agent. This is a popular Caviteñean fish sinigang dish among legit Chabacano.  Ingredients: 500g milk fish, chopped in 4 equal sizes 250g semi-ripe or almost ripe guavas, sliced 100 grams kangkong tops sliced labanos, optional   4 cups rice water Procedure: Clean milk fish and cut into four equal sizes. Set aside. In a casserole, place the sliced guava, add two cups water and boil for 10 minutes. Remove all the guavas. Mashed the guava skins excluding the seeds in a mortar ..read more

Fondly known as Purita or Pura, was born on February 2, 1908, in San Roque, Cavite City, to a musically inclined family. She was named after the purification of the Virgin Mary, and was one of five children of Urbano Borromeo and Francisca Quijano, music aficionados. The family and the relatives were all musically inclined, could sing and play various musical instruments; and it was this milieu which would lead later to Purificacion becoming an acclaimed artist in Manila and other parts of the country. After early studies at Cavite Elementary School and two years at Cavite National High Schoo ..read more

  Completing the trifecta of our city heritage pancit … Pansate is a unique Caviteño pancit version which is a fusion of Chinese and Malay cultures, resembling pancit canton but distinct with its savory soy sauce-based gravy. This delightful dish is commonly enjoyed as a snack and holds a special place in the hearts of city locals. Just like typical pancit, the process begins with a sauté of garlic and onions, followed by the addition of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and beans. Thick egg noodles are traditionally used, ideal for soaking up the rich gravy that accompanies it. To ac ..read more

Mona Lisa, originally known as Gloria Lerma Yatco, was born on June 22, 1922, in Tondo, but she considered herself a proud Caviteña due to her long residence in San Roque, Cavite City. Her journey in the world of acting began with minor roles in films such as "Ang Pagbabalik" (1937) and "Bago Lumubog ang Araw" (1930). However, it was her appearance in Carlos Vander Tolosa's "Giliw Ko" (1939) that made history as she became the first actress to wear a bathing suit on the big screen.  Mona Lisa's career flourished in the 1940s, and she gained recognition for her versatile performances in ..read more