Hmmm Marang

This is one of my favorite fruits

The marang tree of my uncle is at the peak of its fruiting season now. Fruits looking like christmas lanterns made me salivate everytime I look at them ;-D

I was awakened this morning by the very sweet smell of this heavenly treat. My uncle picked several tree-ripened marangs and with his generosity it reached our dining table at once. ;-D

True enough, it was bliss!

flesh so white, sweet, and tender
what more can I ask for?

Can't hardly wait for the next batch of fruits to ripen ;-D

Sunday Meal

I love weekends because they mean a lot of time for me to prepare special recipes for my family. Just like last Sunday, I was able to serve these simple but special seafood recipes at lunchtime.

tuna kinilaw

Our home, General Santos City, is best known for tuna aside from being Manny Pacquiao's hometown. The cut I used in making this kinilaw is intended for sashimi but since I have no kikkoman and wasabi available in my cupboard it ended up as kinilaw (raw fish seasoned with vinegar, salt, ginger, onions, cucumber, radish, lemon and chilis).

shrimps with green pechay

My kids and I loved this recipe most. Organically grown pechay from a friend's backyard seemed to be the most perfect pair for fresh shrimps. Sauteed the shrimps and green leafy veggie in garlic, onion and tomatoes and seasoned with Thai fish sauce - very easy to prepare piece.

ripe lacatan for dessert

We all know that banana is a good source of potassium and Vitamin C. Having it as dessert completes our weekend lunch as family.

Thy Neighbor's Harvest

Transferring to a new home meant receiving a lot of blessings from God and neighbors. Who wouldn't be inspired if you wake up in the morning with these fruity blessings waiting for you courtesy of a good neighbor's bountiful harvest?

Thank you dear God for giving us neighbors like them!

Fruity World

I am sharing with you pics of fruits thriving in our backyard. . . we'll be missing these blessings once we move out. . .

That's Patricia with avocados within her reach. . .

shining evergreen avocado

so sweet atis. . .

golden yellow balimbings. . .

Once we are settled in our new place, I promise to plant as many fruit trees as I can. . .
please wish me luck, folks!