FINALLY-No Reservations PHILIPPINES!!!! March 2, 2009

Thank you Anthony Bourdain finally you made an episode for the Philippines and I’m exceptionally ecstatic they showed Cebu my hometown. The show hit the right notes, all the food was authentic Filipino dishes which I dearly miss a lot…the lechon, seaweed salad, kinilaw (ceviche), green mango…should I go on. Anthony Bourdain was right Cebu have the best lechon in the whole wide world. I got his blog to prove that. I just wish they are going to do another episode because there are still a lot food to be discoverd and show  the world the Filipino cuisine.

No Reservations Philippines Part 1 of  5

No Reservations Philippines Part 2 of  5

No Reservations Philippines Part 3 of  5

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Really Good Banana Bread by Gail O’Grady March 2, 2009

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. very ripe banana, mashed (4 bananas)

1 c. granulated sugar

1/3 c. vegetable oil

1/2 c. buttermilk

2 eggs

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. semi-chocolate chunks (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine bananas, sugar, oil, buttermilk and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture gradually.  Lastly add the chocolate chunks. Pour into a greased 9×5 inch pan. Bake for 45 mins. or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

* I got this recipe from my co-worker and this is the best moist banana bread I ever had. I did not have buttermilk on hand so I substitute it with 1/2 c. 2% milk with 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar or lemon. It worked out perfectly.

Originally the recipe did not ask for chocolate chunks but my love for chocolate always prevails. Chocolate chunks works the best because when you pour it in the pan it settles in the bottom. It makes a layer and a different texture to it. enJOY!