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Despite the evolving food scene in Davao and the growing number of restaurants and food themes to choose from, it’s undeniable that our palates would still crave for the familiar taste of traditional Filipino dishes that truly remind us of home. Good to know that Bagoong Club, a new restaurant emerging at the south part of the city, offers great Filipono comfort food and a warm homey ambiance to welcome families and groups looking for unique home-cooked dishes to celebrate with.




What used to be an ancestral residence along University has been creatively converted into an inviting gastronomic destination. It’s laid back interiors and interesting decorative pieces bring such a nostalgic feeling that sort of reminds of special traditional family celebrations. 



Their menu has a wide array of dishes to choose from – which includes the common Filipino dishes like Kare-kare and Binagoongan. Just seeing the names of dishes with bagoong was already enough to stimulate my intense appetite and craving for the famous condiment. However, not all dishes on the menu are infused with bagoong so it’s safe to say that even those who are allergic to bagoong still have a lot of options. Dishes are prepared as soon as it is ordered so make sure you’re fine with 15-20 minutes of waiting time. No need to worry though, as a complimentary treat of singkamas (turnips) served with two kinds of bagoong – the Bagoong Pag-ibig (sweet version) and the Bagoong Umaga (spicy version) makes the waiting time more exciting.

One fascinating thing with Bagoong Club was how they creatively innovated classic Filipino favorites like the Ukoy, which was commonly served as a round fritter. But in Bagoong Club, their version was a tower of goodness made out of sweet potato, carrots, crispy shrimps and beans, that’s not greasy at all. 

Ukoy Php 265.00


Street food fanatics will surely be delighted to see their favorites at Bagoong Club, but prepared in the most sanitary way possible. No need to be wary of indulging in street food. 


Isaw  Php 145.00

Bagoong lovers will truly enjoy these flavorful bagoong-infused traditional dishes to their heart's (and tummy's) content. These dishes just had the right tinge of saltiness that doesn't disappoint.

Bagoong Rice Php 190.00
Club Binagoongan Special Php 290.00 
Traditional Kare-kare Php 490.00
Of course, almost all traditional Filipino restaurants definitely serve these classic favorites:

Crispy Pata Php 530.00
Crispy Pork Dinuguan 
Unlike the usual Dinuguan, Bagoong Club’s version has crispy pork meat in it. Not only was it flavorful, but the crispy texture of the pork meat added a different feel to the usual version.

The following dishes are what I considered to be heart-captivating for me that's worth coming back to Bagoong Club for over and over again. Not only that these dishes stood out because of their uniqueness, these are also flavorful and surprisingly incredible. Whoever thought of whipping out such dishes must have been a culinary genius!

From among the dishes served to us, the Mula Sa Puso was my most favorite. Behind the clever name was actually a sisig of banana blossoms. Still not believing it? This dish may be far away from the usual kind of sisig but it tastes similar. Plus the dip made out of mayonnaise and pig brain was a perfect match. The dip makes the flavor pop out, you'd crave for more.


Mula sa Puso Php 180.00
Another surprising dish that stole the scene was this Pancit Inasal. Imagine two Filipino favorites - Inasal and Pancit - in one dish will surely blow you away. Two familiar flavors make a very good combination that it's already tummy-filling in itself.

Pancit Inasal Php 280.00
Another unique but sumptuous dish that's a best-seller as well is the Bulalo sa Monggo. This bone-marrow soup with monggo is so packed with flavor that it makes an exquisite impression.   


Desserts and fresh fruit shakes are also available. Of course, any meal would not be complete without desserts and thirst-quenching drinks to complete your satiety.


Dishes are usually priced at P150.00 to P500.00 but it's quite reasonable considering that one serving could generously feed at least 2-3 persons. Service is commendable although it might take some time before food is served since most dishes are prepared as you order. The place is usually jam-packed, regardless of whether it is lunch or dinner, most especially during special occasions so be sure to make reservations ahead. 

Have you tried Bagoong Club? Tell us what you think!


BAGOONG CLUB
123 University Ave. cor Talisay St.
Juna Subd. Davao City
(082) 298 - 5968
Opens 10 am - 10 pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bagoong-Club-Davao/1216589611784796




Last Saturday, I was one of the foodies who got to enjoy a sumptuous seafood feast at Marco Polo Davao’s Seafood Dinner Buffet. For reasons I could not fathom, it has been years since I found out that I became hypersensitive to crustaceans and mollusks. To others who experience the same thing, every trip to a seafood buffet felt like going on a suicide mission, but for me, it’s simply what I rationalize as desensitization.  As long as I pop in an antihistamine a few minutes before the feast, I simply believe I will be just fine (and I was even until now, hence this post!)


One of the hotel’s exciting treats this summer, Marco Polo Davao’s Seafood Dinner Buffet will satisfy seafood cravings every Friday and Saturday until April 29, 2017 at Cafe Marco. This treat is a perfect alternative for guests who chose to abstain from meat during the Lenten season. Diners will get to feast on abundant fresh produce like crabs, shrimps, shells and various fish that can be enjoyed in different preparations according to the guest’s preference. The wide array of delectable seafood selection definitely stood out from the other food stations readily available on a regular Cafe Marco buffet.



Those whose palates lean more towards the carnivorous side will never go hungry as well since meat dishes are also available. But of course, one must also save room for desserts! 



For only Php 1500.00 per person, Cafe Marco's Seafood Dinner Buffet will not make you only "see" the food, but you have to "taste" the food and eat all you can in order to enjoy it. 


CAFE MARCO
Level 2, Marco Polo Davao
P.O. Box 81540 CM Recto Street, 

Davao City 8000, Philippines

Contact No: (63 82) 221 0888 local 7222
https://www.facebook.com/marcopolodavaohotel
Instagram: @marcopolodavao
Twitter: @marcopolodavao



My love for breakfast food made me always on the lookout for interesting ideas to make food more exciting. I have been really interested to try making quiches but the idea of using a doughy crust somehow influenced me to forego trying. But when I stumbled upon posts wherein traditional crusts are replaced with much more interesting ingredients such as bacon, I decided to give it a shot. 

So instead of the usual dough as a crust, I decided to replace it with bacon. It's not only packed with flavor but it's also saturated with protein that makes these quiches perfect to munch anytime of the day, and delightfully nutritious, too! 


YOU'LL BE NEEDING:

2 large eggs
6 slices honey cured bacon
Spinach leaves
Jolly Whole Kernel Corn
Quickmelt Cheese
Salt and Pepper
Butter

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Coat your cups (or muffin pan) with butter so that the bacon won't stick.
2. Line each cup with slices of bacon. 
3. Divide spinach, corn and cheese among cups. 
4. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Take note that the bacon can already add up to the saltiness of the egg so be careful not to add too much salt in it. 
5. Carefully and evenly pour egg mixture into cups, at least 2/3 of it, making sure it's not filled up.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
7. Allow to cool before loosening edges with a knife or spatula.
8. Serve.


This recipe is very simple and easy to modify according to your preference. You can also use different vegetables according to your liking.

How do you make your quiche? Share it in the comment box below. 



I've been trying hard to lose some weight in preparation for my summer escapades that I decided to ditch some calories off by fasting from rice and thought of ways to prepare my food in more exciting ways to compensate. I noticed that in the course of a few weeks, I have been preparing the same old recipes considering that I'm still a noob when it comes to cooking. 

But lo and behold, some things just make the perfect addition to the ordinary recipes, and one of which is CORN! So to make my ordinary favorites go more nutritious, more flavorful and more exciting, I tried adding whole corn kernels to my all-time favorite chicken poppers.


INGREDIENTS:

250 grams ground chicken meat
1 pc red onion
1/2 cup flour
1 whole egg
salt and pepper
Jolly Whole Corn Kernels
cooking oil for frying (you can also bake!)


INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine chicken meat, onion, flour and egg in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper. 

2. Roll the mixture into balls. Add corn kernels. You can also add cheese to make it even more exciting.
3. When the oil is hot, fry the chicken balls and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

That's it! Making chicken poppers go jolly is such a breeze! You can also serve it with a dip but I opted mine to be plain and simple but packed with flavor and excitement. 

I still got more recipes to share so be sure to follow this blog. Happy munching! 







I went to McDonald's earlier to have my 2nd breakfast (don't judge me!) in order to satisfy my craving for their Sausage McMuffin. Their new offering of Cheesy Eggdesal with Sausage (photo attached) caught my eye (and my tastebuds) so I decided to order one, only to find out that after 10 minutes of sitting, the lady in the counter punched and gave me a Cheesy Eggdesal with Tomato and Onion instead. I wanted to complain for the WRONG sandwich given to me but since I don't want to waste more time, I decided to line up again and ordered another Cheesy Eggdesal with Sausage and thought of giving the other sandwich to the first beggar I'll encounter on my way home.

I came along a first beggar, a man in his 60s or 70s asking for money so I handed him the "wrong" sandwich. The first words I heard from him caught me off guard:

"THANK YOU, LORD!"

It wasn't me he saw, it was God!

Because it wasn't actually me who did it, it was God!

I came to realize that God actually had it planned for me to have a wrong sandwich so I can provide for others, in such a way that God also allows for wrong things to happen in our lives so that we can be a blessing to others. And oftentimes, the situations we perceive as wrong were actually His interventions in order to use us for His greater glory.

In "wrong" situations wherein the Lord can use me as a blessing to others, who am I to complain?

Here I am, Lord, use me and my circumstances as Your instrument in this world. To God be always the glory!

PS: This Cheesy Eggdesal with Sausage is soooooo good I'm hoping McDonald's PH will offer all-day breakfast soon.