Itsa, or mountain tea from Sagada
In sari-sari stores bags or bundles of itsa or mountain tea leaves can be found ranging from P20 to P25 per pack.
Etag, smoked pork of the Cordillera
There are many ways Filipinos preserve food. Traditions that go back ages. Upwards toward the heavens, there is etag.
Sagada
This would be my first time going to the Cordillera, a mountain range named after its cord-like labyrinth of mountain chains.
Etagged
It turns out that an old friend’s latest project highlights etag and other culinary delights from Sagada.
Sagada woven bags I bought
Initially I thought there was only one weaving shop in Sagada, but it turns out there are several, perhaps more.
SUMANy puns for Valentines Day: Suman and Biko
Biko finally got Suman what she wanted for Valentine’s Day or Araw ni San Valentino.
The Palawan Pangolin
You ever get those moments when you wish you could just roll into ball and close off from the entire world? Well the Palawan Pangolin can do that.
How to make Mango float in a cup aka “Mango-on-da-go”
Mango float is my favorite dessert of all time and world. It’s like sans-rival but way more affordable and healthier. Ok don’t quote me on the latter claim.
Zamboanga City, Birding, and the 9th Philippine Bird Festival
Zamboanga City maintains its resolve, and natural wonders, after the “Zamboanga Siege”.
Things Hello Balut loves to do…
A simple illustrated story of a little balut that likes to do many things.