Archive for September 2nd, 2009
Filed Under Cebu Food-trip Adventures
People in the Philippines are essentially food lovers. To prove this, Filipinos spend a lot of money on food during special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, graduations, weddings and even death anniversaries – people really consider any occasion or event in their lives a reason to celebrate. This is because it is in these celebrations that everyone in the family can get together, from grandparents to grandchildren of the nth generation. That is why investing in a food catering business in the Philippines is a sure-fire way of earning a lot of money because of their love for food.
The most important thing for a catering business investor to shell out money for are the many different kinds of equipment like catering trays, stoves, ovens, roaster, China ware, utensils, etc. It is to be at the top of the list because these things are pretty expensive. Next, is to find suppliers who will agree to consign ingredients for the recipes that the business will cook. If the investor should find this difficult, he can opt to use his own money or credit cards to buy everything he needs for the business. Another option would be to ask family members and friends to invest in the business or at least loan him money to get the ball rolling. Also, there are financial institutions willing to loan small-business owners to jump-start their endeavour. Having the right connections and adequate knowledge of the food that most people will have should be able to help the investor get a good start on the business. One will be assured of great returns on investing in a company that is huge click for a lot of people.
Filed Under Cebu Food-trip Adventures
Cebu is famous for its white sand beaches, pristine waters, tropical climate, warm, friendly people and delightful cuisine that not only fills starved stomachs, but warms the heart as well. Cebu welcomes hundreds of thousands or even millions of tourists, both local and foreign, year after year. With several of them visiting the place multiple times a year, truly it has been considered a second home to some. With cheaper airfares being promoted online, one can find direct or connecting flights to Cebu wherever you are in the world. You can also find thousands of hotels and resorts listed on the Web or even travel agents specialising in Cebu tours for first time visitors. Hotels and resorts range from dirt cheap pension houses to luxury hotels and resorts. Cebu beaches are the best place to go to in this island. You can find the best resorts not too far from the city, so you can still be able to enjoy the city life while staying here. There are posh resorts located just a few minutes away from airport, while others are located in the southern and northern tips.
On the other hand, city life in Cebu may not be too far out from other major cities in Asia like Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Kuala Lumpur because one can find a wide array of clubs, restaurants and entertainment facilities like karaoke bars, which is pretty famous in Cebu among locals and tourists alike. However, the best to do when visiting Cebu is to have a taste of its local delicacies where you feel completely full and satisfied. If you like seafood, there is a place near its international airport where one can find the most amazing array from lobsters to giant crabs.
Filed Under Cebu Food-trip Adventures
The kitchen is a sacred place for people who love food and has the passion for cooking mouth-watering food for loved ones and for their own families. The kitchen is where they pour their hearts out to create masterpieces for every single member of the family to gorge in. That is why they will need some neat kitchen equipment and a revamp of the entire area to be more inspired to do so. Kitchen remodelling should start with a complete makeover of its cabinets. People will need a place to store all their ingredients. Otherwise, their fancy stoves, ovens and large fridge will not have much use to them. This is where usability should come before aesthetics. If they have a lot of pots and pans, then they will also need to install hanging racks. The home owner can then choose to have a counter in the middle or a clear cooking space.
Once the storage area has been taken care of, the home owners can then move to neat kitchen equipment like stove and oven. They can opt for professional ranges that will have up to eight burners. They can then choose an oven model that is easier to control the temperature as this can be better when baking cakes and other pastries. One of the most important things in a kitchen is a dependable fridge to store all food items. The home owners should choose a fridge of high quality to ensure that no food will be spoiled.
Filed Under Cebu Food-trip Adventures
Cebu is quite a small island in the southern part of the Philippines. This small city has been dubbed as the “Queen City of the South.” This is because Cebu is the centre of trade and economic activity in this region. As a matter of fact, its metropolis is surrounded by posh shopping malls that can definitely compete with other similar facilities found in major Asian countries. Mall owners have made it a point to construct these malls to aesthetically imply luxury and style.
In shopping malls, one can find all sorts of things like clothes, footwear, jewellery, crafts, hardware supplies, and of course, food. There are plenty of shops in these malls that offer all sorts of food from street food items to gourmet food for the elite. Supermarkets are packed with virtually all your needs, from food items to toiletries. Then there are road shops that sell food items as well as clothes, toys, shoes, etc. Moreover, during festivities like the Sinulog, which is the celebration of the feast of their patron saint, Senor Santo Nino, one will find all sorts of food stalls lined up on the streets to cater to people witnessing the Mardi gras. In this festivity, you will also find the longest line of barbecue vendors where food is served at dirt cheap prices. This event is held every year during Sinulog, to take a shot at being the longest barbecue grill in the world, where food lovers gather to celebrate the festival, the food and life in general.
Filed Under Cebu Food-trip Adventures
The Philippines is well-known for its delectable food all over its various regions, while the Filipino people are famous for their love for food. Cebu, in particular is famous for several local delicacies that people keep coming back for. This includes the “lechon,” which is a whole pig, stuffed with all sorts of herbs and spices and roasted to perfection. Although there are other regions in the country that cooks “lechon,” the one in Cebu, is the most flavourful of them all. One can find lechon being served in homes during fiestas along with other sumptuous viands that are definitely mouth-watering as well.
Aside from lechon, Cebu is famous for its salty dried fish, which is more commonly called “buwad.” You can it “buwad” with plain rice and vinegar with some chilli. Then, there is the famous barbecue, Cebu-style. One can even find a place where several barbecue vendors converge to sell all sorts of grilled food. For people who want affordable food, there is the “siomai,” which one can buy for only six pesos (Philippine currency) only and match it with hanging rice, commonly known as “puso.” Among the Cebuano delicacies that people can bring home to friends and loved ones, are the “chicharon” (crispy pork skin that have been boiled, dried and dip fried), “otap” (a local biscuit), “rosquillos” (a round, flat biscuit with a whole in the middle), “ampao” (dried, sweetened rice), “baraquillos” (long, stick-looking thin crackers) , dried mangoes and mango purée. All of those food items are locally made and are sold almost everywhere in the metropolis and even in the airport and port terminals.
