Cavite cuisine

January 20, 2011

CAVITE DELICACIES

One early Saturday morning, when many regulars of weekend markets visit their favorite stalls, I headed to Mercado del Ciudad de Cavite translated, it’s the Cavite City’s Public Market. 

Oh don't you just love how those Spanish words sound?

Fresh produce at Cavite's wet market
Fresh produce abound, from tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower and broccoli. Fruits were laid out beautifully and looked to be at their juiciest.

January 3, 2011

CAVITE CUISINE – TAMALES

Whenever the province of Cavite is the subject of discussion, I can only think of two things. One, a historic site for the Declaration of our Independence and the other, that the food is all about seafood – particularly oysters (talaba). 

Tamales a famous Cavite Delicacy
Tamales, a delicious Cavite Delicacy
When I was younger, my dad would often go back and forth to Cavite for his business ventures and would take home sacks of fresh oysters for my uncle, who was a die-hard fan of the kinilaw na talaba (oysters marinated in vinegar, pepper and chillies).