Food Trip # 40 : @ Cusina de Oro (3 of 5)

AND AND

Ostrich BBQ

INTRO

Last January 9, 2010, i attended a friend's wedding in Cagayan de Oro City. MyGF and her mother had their hair and make-up done, me and myGF's dad is in their car cruising around the city to get his Barong (Filipinos most formal male garment) we came across to this one very inviting billboard sign.

i immediately forgot my manners in exclaiming "wow! they serve ostrich, i want to try that". her dad agreed and promised "you want that? tomorrow lets have our dinner there".

the next day, true to his words, her dad instructed myGF for us to meet them in Cusina de Oro after their tennis game. me and my GF had our mall tour first then we proceeded to the said resto and before we come inside, i took that photo.

for the next 5 weeks starting June 02, 2010 ill be sharing to you our meals on this resto.

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third dish is 'Ostrich BBQ'. sorry for a low quality photo. as i viewed it on my camera, it looks good but when i uploaded it on the PC, to my shock its not that good. here's the story.

this meal is not mine but for my GF's sister. when this was served, i immediately took its photo. im so ashamed to let her wait to eat this tasty dish. so after about 3 photos, the best photo was this :( i really promised myself that ill go back to Cusina de Oro for a vengeance. speaking of which, i hope ill be there again sooner than i prayed for.

as for the taste. well, sadly, since its not mine, i haven't tasted it. i cant remember if she shared the last bite or not BUT nevertheless, ill share to you my ostrich meal next week. a meal really fits for my "serving size" preference. but for now, this meal is priced per stick and every plate has a serving of atchara (pickled papaya) a great compliment to any grilled meat.

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Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cusina de Oro
LKK drive, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 10th of January 2010

Litratong Pinoy # 114 : Dismaya (dismay; discourage)

BAWAL!!!

Nakakadismaya diba pag ang daming bawal. di mo magawa ang gusto mo; mag-aadjust ka sa kagustuhan ng iba tapos ang mas nakakadismaya pa doon ikaw na ang nag adjust ikaw pa ang KJ (kill joy) :((

noong naka sakay ako sa bus papuntang paliparan ng Manila - ako ay pa tungong Cagayan de Oro City - napansin ko ang mga air-con bus na papuntang timog luzon ay may nakapaskil na babala sa kani-kanilang pintuan. nung nabasa ko, agad kong kinuha ang aking kamera at yan ang litrato =))

nagtataka ako kung bakit bawal magtinda ng mais at itlog, ilang sandali pa, natawa ako sa pag sang ayon. oo nga naman dapat talagang ipag bawal ang mais at ilog, bukod sa makalat itong kainin (at mahirap linisan pagkatapos kumain) ang mga ito rin ay masasabing may amoy bago at pagkatapos kumain.

sana nakuha nyo ang ibig kong sabihin. kung hindi pa, magpasalamat ka nalang kasi walang nagtitinda ng nilagang kamote sa bus =))

in English :

" forbidden "

isn't it dismaying that in life many are forbidden. you cannot do what you please; you still have to adjust to the merriment of other people. what more disheartening to it is the fact that you did not only adjusted but you also be called "Kill Joy" or simply "KJ"

when i was on board a bus going to the Manila Airport - im going to Cagayan de Oro City - i noticed that all air-con buses bound to south Luzon have this warning sign on their door(s). when i finally got its message, i immediately draw out my camera and that photo is the result. =))

i am wondering why it is forbidden to sell steamed corn-in-a-cob and boiled eggs inside the bus. after awhile i was laughing into agreement. its true, eating corn and eggs are not only messy but also it has a dismaying smell before and after eating.

well, i hope you already know what i'm up to. if you don't, just be thankful that no one sells boiled sweet-potatoes inside the bus =))

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot a580 in
EDSA, Makati City (southbound), Philippines
last 23rd of April 2010

Food Trip # 39 : @ Cusina de Oro (2 of 5)

AND AND

Pochero Especial

INTRO

Last January 9, 2010, i attended a friend's wedding in Cagayan de Oro City. MyGF and her mother had their hair and make-up done, me and myGF's dad is in their car cruising around the city to get his Barong (Filipinos most formal male garment) we came across to this one very inviting billboard sign.

i immediately forgot my manners in exclaiming "wow! they serve ostrich, i want to try that". her dad agreed and promised "you want that? tomorrow lets have our dinner there".

the next day, true to his words, her dad instructed myGF for us to meet them in Cusina de Oro after their tennis game. me and my GF had our mall tour first then we proceeded to the said resto and before we come inside, i took that photo.

for the next 5 weeks starting June 02, 2010 ill be sharing to you our meals on this resto.

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second dish is 'Pochero Especial'. this soup makes our dry meals more filling and warms our hungry tummy to comfort. its a stew of beef knee (or shank) and veggies. its well loved due to its bone marrow.

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a travel will not be complete without a food trip :D

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Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cusina de Oro
LKK drive, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 10th of January 2010

Scenic Sunday # 104 : Divisoria Monuments 2 of 4

Borja Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphitheater - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for Justiniano R. Borja,the Mayor of Cagayan de Oro City from 1954 to 1964.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Sky Watch Friday : Season 4 - Episode 52

Philippine Airlines'
RP-C7777

Airline : Philippine Airlines
Aircraft : Boeing 777-36N/ER
Registration # : RP-C7777
Serial #: CN: 37709 / LN: 826
First Flight : 02 Nov 2009
Test Registration :
Delivery Date : 18 Nov 2009

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

FYI:
this is the Philippines' 1st Boeing 777.

Camera: Canon Powershot A580
Photo Date & Time: 08 Jan 2010 01:15pm (GMT +8)

Bibliography:
www.planespotters.net

Litratong Pinoy # 113 : Disiplina (disipline)

Hatid - Sundo

bilib talaga ako sa mga batang maagang gumigising para lang pumasok sa eskwela ng maaga. minsan, masakit sa akin ang maagang pagsundo at pag hatid ng mga school service sa kanila. naghihikab paako, nagkakamot sa mata pag akoy nagigising sa pag busina ng school serice ng mga batang kapitbahay. ang mga batang iyon ay naka gayak na sa oras na iyon para pumasok.

na aalala ko ang kapatid ko noon. sinusundo na siya sa parehong oras. kaya mas maaga pa dapat syang magising upang mag almusal, at gumayak sa pag pasok. ang laking disiplina ang kailangan upang magawa ito ng isang bata araw-araw sa loob ng 10 taon : 6 sa elementarya; 4 sa high school.

noong kolehiyo ako, umaalis ako ng bahay ng 5:00 ng umaga para sa 7:00 ng umaga kong klase. habang akoy nakasakay, nakikita ko ang mga batang mag-aaral sa pampublikong eskwelahan. isipin mo nalang kung gaano kalaking sakripisyo at disiplina ang gagawin nila at ng kanilang mga magulang. opo, nasa kalye na ang mga bata nag lalakad na ng 5:00 ng umaga. iniisp ko nga kung anong oras sila gumising at umalis ng bahay.

hangang ngayon ganyan ang situasyon, kasi sa pampublikong paaralan 6:00 ng umaga ang simula na ng klase, 8:00 naman kapag pribado. karaniwang 1 oras ang gugugulin sa pag hahanda hangang sa pagpasok. ang iba, dipende sa layo ng bahay at eskwelahan o dipende rin sa napagkasunduang oras ng pag hatid-sundo. marami kasing school service maraming beses(trips) ang ginagawa kaya napaka aga ang mga nasa unang byahe.

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

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Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
our neighborhood
last 08th of June 2010

Scenic Sunday # 103 : Divisoria Monuments 1 of 4

Rizal Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphiteather - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for the National hero, Jose Rizal.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Sky Watch Friday : Season 4 - Episode 51 : VOR of NAIA

VHF Omnidirectional Range

Flights maybe still affected to and from Manila (Philippines) from time to time due to the failure of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)'s VHF Omnidirectional Range(VOR) Radar.

on the news, its been days ago that the said radar had malfunction due to its age and lifespan. technicians manage to keep it running for some days by using some parts of other airports' VOR but this is just a first aid to a serious ailment.

Pilots said in the news that VOR helps them to do safe landings and take-offs at nights or at low visibility or weather disturbance because it gives them navigational data to prevent collision to nearby airplanes and/or airport buildings and facilities. thus, if this radar failed, all flights at night or cloudy day will be cancelled and be directed to the nearest airport like Clark international Airport or in Subic-Cubi International Airport.

i just hope that this radar be replace by a new one. not only the nation's economy and tourism is at stake but also the safety of the passengers and cargoes.

Have a great day of watching the skies to all of us :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines
last 08th of January 2010

Food Trip # 38 : @ Cusina de Oro (1 of 5)

AND AND

Kinilaw
ceviche

INTRO

Last January 9, 2010, i attended a friend's wedding in Cagayan de Oro City. MyGF and her mother had their hair and make-up done, me and myGF's dad is in their car cruising around the city to get his Barong (Filipinos most formal male garment) we came across to this one very inviting billboard sign.

i immediately forgot my manners in exclaiming "wow! they serve ostrich, i want to try that". her dad agreed and promised "you want that? tomorrow lets have our dinner there".

the next day, true to his words, her dad instructed myGF for us to meet them in Cusina de Oro after their tennis game. me and my GF had our mall tour first then we proceeded to the said resto and before we come inside, i took that photo.

for the next 5 weeks starting June 02, 2010 ill be sharing to you our meals on this resto.

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first dish is this ceviche locally known as 'kinilaw' . it is a raw fish soak in vinegar then spiced w/ ginger strips; chilies; onion slices; and embellished with red bell pepper strips; seasoned with salt and black pepper; and added a slice of citrus lime locally called "suha".

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a travel will not be complete without a food trip :D

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Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cusina de Oro
LKK drive, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 10th of January 2010

Litratong Pinoy # 112 : Teknolohiya (Technology)

Baterya

ang bilis ng technolohiya sangayon. lahat mabilis na nagbabago ng istilo, porma at kakayahan. pero isa lang ang hindi nagbabago sa ano pamang pagbabago ng tecknolohiya. ito ay ang kaniyang pangangailangan sa enerhiyang electikal. kailangan itong paganahin sa pamamagitan ng pag plug sa kuryente dili kaya sa baterya upong magamit sa kung saan.

bilang isang litratistang pinoy, ang una kong tinitignan sa isang camera ay yung ginagamitan ng "AA" na baterya para kung maubusan ng karga ang baterya. makakabili ako agad ng baterya. aanhin ko ang magandang camera kung wala namang baterya diba?


in english :

"Battery"

technology is fast now a days. it changes so fast in terms of style,form and features. but there's one thing that haven't changed over the changes in today's technology, that is the need for electrical energy. it draws power from an electrical outlet or from its battery source so that we can carry our device or gadget anywhere.

as a Filipino photography enthusiast, the first thing i look for a camera is its power source must be in "AA" battery so that i can buy a battery instantly. a good or best camera is worthless if its battery drained isnt it?

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Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
SM City Fairview Annex 2, Pasong-putik, Quezon City, Philippines
last 30th of June 2010