Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Filipino Food is My Guilty Pleasure... What's Yours?



We all have our favorites. From our best cold drink to our go-to meaty main course and of course, sweetest dessert, we all have our preference as to what makes us satisfied – sensically satisfied, that is. The moment our stomach growls, we automatically recall of a particular dish and crave. For us, nothing beats a full stomach on any given day.

As a Filipino, I'll play bias and consider the many delectable Philippine cuisine recipes and dishes my go-to comfort food of all times. No, I'm not limited to one particular type of food or cuisine, I too have a longstanding love affair with a global menu.

I have had my fair share of adventure and gastronomic expeditions of flavors and combinations from different cities and continents around the globe. I must say, I always look forward to tasting something different and new to my senses. Certainly, I love the idea of widening my palate scope and taste vocabulary one day at a time.

Nonetheless, I always go back to my roots. I always go back to the taste of my childhood; to the taste that contributed to how I am able to distinguish one flavor, ingredient and taste from another. My Filipino food favorite? Let's see. . . I can say quite a lot but, on any given day, I'd be happy to munch on a meal of Hilaw na Mangga at Bagoong, Sinigang na Hipon, Kalderetang Baka, Sapin-Sapin,  Kalamansi Juice and kanin. Now, I'm hungry!

Be it sunny or rainy, I'll always be ready to have a meal of any of my favorites. I'll always have that space in my tummy for any of my favorites. Hence, the struggle to keep the weight off. You can't blame me, I'm always surrounded with either a sweet or savory meal prepared with love.

To say that I'm playing favorites and that I'm bias is truly an understatement. As much as I would like to delve in my personal list of many favorites, I will always boast of the fact that my lineage is not only known for our attitude, scenic spots and historical recalls but more so, of gastronomic offerings unique to the world over. Hence, Philippine cuisine will always remain my forever dining favorite. 

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