Bicol-Style Philippine Mussel Soup

Posted by admin on Nov 9, 2011 in Bicol Recipes | 5 comments

Bicol-Style Philippine Mussel Soup
canadianliving.com

Ingredients
2 lb mussels (907 g)
1 stalk lemongrass ,
2 tbsp olive oil (25 mL) or vegetabIe oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 cloves garlic minced
6 bird’s eye chili peppers , finely chopped
1 tbsp finely grated gingerroot (15 mL)
1/4 tsp pepper (1 mL)
3 tomatoes , peeled and chopped
3 cups water (750 mL)
1 tbsp fish sauce (15 mL)
2 cups lighltly packed spinach (500 mL)
2 tbsp lime juice(25 mL)
1/4 tsp salt 1/4 (1 mL)

Daragang Magayon

Posted by admin on Nov 8, 2011 in Literature, Poetry | 0 comments

Daragang Magayon
From Wikipedia

Daragang Magayon is the heroine that appears in the legend of Mt. Mayon in Albay, Philippines. Her name means “beautiful lady” (“daraga” – “lady or maiden”; “magayon” – “beautiful”).

Basic legend
Daragang Magayon was the only daughter of the Makusog (strong), tribal chief of Rawis, whose mother died shortly after giving birth to her. Magayon grew up to be a very beautiful and sweet woman that struck the swains from faraway tribes who vied for her attention. But not one of these young men have captivated the heart of Magayon, not even the handsome but haughty Pagtuga (eruption). He is a hunter and the chief of the Iriga tribe. He gave fabulous gifts to Magayon and vied for her attention.

Experiencing panicuason hot springs resort in Naga City

Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2011 in Places, Tourists Spots | 2 comments

Bikol Joke – Dear God

Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2011 in Collection of Jokes | 1 comment

Dear God,
Please take care of this person…
Maboot man po yan…
pag turog…
Doblehon na lang po nindo ang bantay ngonian…

Dahil garo mata na po siya…Amen.

Good morning!!!

Bikol Joke – Pipse o Cuk

Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2011 in Collection of Jokes | 0 comments

Customer: Waiter! Ano ta haluyon kan order co?? pira ang cook nindo igdi?
Waiter: Ah sir, mayo po kaming cuk igdi. Pipse lang…Pipse!!!

‘Miracle’ town’s claim to fame is carabao’s milk in caramel

Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2011 in Articles, Blog, Information | 2 comments

‘Miracle’ town’s claim to fame is carabao’s milk in caramel
By Jonas Cabiles Soltes
bicolmail.com

MILAGROS, Masbate–Legend has it that Saint Peter walks on the beach of this quaint town 22 kilometers west of Masbate City and can be seen doing so on a clear day. This is why the place was named “Milagros,” the Spanish word for miracles.

But the creature that brought so much wonders here is not Saint Peter’s supposed favored animal—the rooster—but the carabao.

The carabao is the beast of burden for many of the town’s 44, 575 residents, many of whom are farmers although townsfolk subsist primarily on fishing in the Asid Gulf.

Bikol Joke – Bertday

Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2011 in Collection of Jokes | 12 comments

Juan: Padi, bertday baga ngonian kan Mrs. mo…ano ang irinegalo mo?
Pidru: Iyo ngani padi…tinawan co sya nin IBON ta yan hilig nya…
Juan: Wow, ang sweet man! Anong klaseng IBON padi?
Pidru: Idtong IBON baga…pang mik up, lepstik, ay shaduw…
Basta IBON padi, kursunada talaga ni Mrs.!!!
Juan: Toink!!!