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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Mechado

The mechado is a stew of beef originating in the Philippines. The use of soy sauce and calamansi juice to marinade gives this recipe its distinctive Filipino character.

The traditional dish uses a Spanish culinary technique consisting provenance lard or through lean beef with pork bacon strips to make it more tender and less dry. Hence evidently derives its name. The pieces of shredded beef marinated then in vinegar, soy sauce, juice of calamansi, garlic crushed, black pepper and bay leaf. Quickly brown them on all sides in hot oil and then braised slowly in the marinade, adding broth, sliced ​​onion and tomato sauce, until meat is tender and the liquid is reduced to a gravy thick and tasty.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Hinuatan River

The Enchanted River takes its name from the many mysteries surrounding its breathtaking beauty. The locals have a lot of legends associated with the river, many of which involve a various supernatural beings. Some stories about people getting lost in the river or strong swimmers drowning in its depths, never to return.

Formally known as the Hinatuan river, the River Enchanted is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Surigao del Sur and the rest of Mindanao. This beautiful river is said to be shrouded in mystery and supernatural events in a way that has earned the reputation of being enchanted. There are many unexplained mysteries and features that this beautiful river has to offer to keep you guessing.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Tarlac and Calauan Laguna

Although Isdaan Floating Restaurant is a place of inspiration Thailand, with all those statues larger than life Buddhas, little monks and sirens, they even so handled to include a impress of Filipino tradition in their stores.
A floating restaurant that take guests into a different world in the Isdaan floating restaurant Calauan, Laguna. In addition, another site Isdaan is located in the northern part of Luzon - Girona, Tarlac. They have the same atmosphere so it will be just a matter of how close you are to these two sites in terms of deciding which branch you choose and visit.