Street Gastronomy

I just had my first Tuslob Buwa today!

My fiance and some of our friends just decided to eat tuslob buwa, I don't even know if I spelled it right. Well, anyway it's a street food, I'm not sure if it is that common here in Cebu. But for that area where we went to have this experience it was a familiar and ordinary thing, Pasil is the place. Yeah.. it was an amazing sight for it was also my first time to really go deep into the place. Lots of little stalls on the streets selling various foods, there's banana-ques, sandwiches stand where you get to choose what kind of spread you want, food carts where puso is a recognizable sight and of course street foods- tempura, saang, fish balls, balot and all, trycicles, and kids playing and running on the street. The place is a busy street where orinary life and social economics is in sync. 

Going back to what ate, so what is tuslob buwa? They say, I'm not really sure if it's right.... I'm kinda afraid to ask what really makes out of it because I may not eat it, so I settled to what I first heard.... it's a dish made out of a pig's brain and liver. The dish is eaten with puso, (hanging rice). The fun side of eating tuslob buwa is that, you have to wait for the dish to boil and when it starts to bubble you scoop it out with the puso and on to your mouth. So it's eating straight from the cooking pan. You have to be careful not to burn your finger nor your tongue. :)

My very first scoop.

Looking at the picture you might ask if it's safe. Well, its a street food what can you expect, there are no fancy stalls in this place and its a normal food for the people in the area. It's a risk we took.The food actually tastes good. My companions even had a really good time eating. It's a try for those who are not so hygenically concern, because sometimes you have to eat the dish with other people (strangers for that fact) scooping with you. In our case, we requested if we could have it exclusively for us and the vendor was kind enough to let us. If you are a go to this kind of experience that's a tip so as for you not to have a grumbling stomach when you get home. But if you have a delicate tummy I don't recommend you doing this, burgers will be much safer.

Thought for the Day

"Those who fail to pray because they do no feel close to God may not feel close to God because they fail to pray."

Prayer is and will always be an essential part of my life. Imagine that telephone can we used in school experiment in elementary? It is like that thread that connects the two can. As long as the thread bonds the two cans, then the person in the other end will surely heard the other.

Two things happen when we pray, it's either things change, or God changes us. It's not all about asking. Some people thinks that prayer is just asking. Prayer is talking. Prayer is communing. Prayer is fellowship. 

Detailed to Perfection

One of the reasons people (most especially the women) are so excited to attend weddings are the gowns and dresses. I was so amazed on how the gowns used in my sister’s wedding turned out to be. It was indeed a collection that is detailed to perfection. I deeply commend Erik Cabales for creating such lovely master pieces. What a talent you’ve got there!

The bead work was so detailed and clean. And the hand paint? What can I say, very inspired and artistic. Considering the outlay, it goes beyond what I expected.

 Even the customized cord and veil looked very chic yet simple. It’s like conventional and contemporary meeting half way.

This flower girl's dress was hand painted, accented by beads over the paintings. Very cute to look at.

If you like to see more of Erik Cabales' work you can check his blog at http://viajerro.blogspot.com/

Happy Day

My sister's wedding finally came to pass. It was indeed a memorable and special event for our family.The wedding of course would not come as it was without the preparation and a constant updates of checklists. From the concept to the tiniest details, were products of endless brain storming and prototyping. I am so proud of my sister really putting 100% hands-on job in the preparation of her wedding. I thank God for the support each family has given to make the wedding a trully blessed and merry one.

A wedding brings two families together, it strengthen the bond that ties family and friendship. It is such a happy episode of our lives, one that sank deep into our hearts and will never be erased by time. For this special people who made this time possible we express our greatest gratitude. And to God who has woven destiny to be so, our praises and thanks.

To the people who graced the event, especially those who have traveled from different places just to be with us, we are truly blessed to celebrate the occasion with you, we could never thank you enough.

Reading through what I have written sounds like I was the one who got married.. hehehehe :)
Well anyway I am just happy.

A bunch of thanks to all who took part and to everyone who were there.