Topper in Bacolod

[Topper]

At least the karaoke crooners of the philippines do so in English

Oh, you're mistaken there....a good percentage are in Tagalog.

[malmomike77]

Something for the weekend

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jan/17/suspiciously-delicious-undeniably-asian-four-ways-with-spam-recipe

[BLD]

Oh, you're mistaken there....a good percentage are in Tagalog.

say it ain't so.

[BLD]

Something for the weekend

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jan/17/suspiciously-delicious-undeniably-asian-four-ways-with-spam-recipe

I've got a recipe for spam fritters that I got of a facebooknpage I follow. Scottish recipes. If anyones hankering for some.

[malmomike77]

^ I just know Katie will be, she's known for flashing her spam given its HiSo reputation.

[Topper]

I like a spam sandwich occasionally. It was a staple growing up.

[sabang]

Ever tried spam sushi? Seriously, it's a real thing- quite nice too.

[malmomike77]

Ever tried spam sushi? Seriously, it's a real thing- quite nice too.

I think you've been on the Russian Spam Enema

[cyrille]

Seems like you've been having a bit of a glug.

[sabang]

Spam fried rice tooo... you won't need an enema after that.

[katie23]

^ I just know Katie will be, she's known for flashing her spam given its HiSo reputation.

Lol. I haven't eaten SPAM in more than 2 years. Didn't eat it over the course of the pandemic and several months before that.

If you read the article that you linked, you'll see that I was correct in saying that it's considered as a HiSo food in PH, since it was (initially) only available in imported goods stores.

Nowadays, I don't buy it since it's too salty (and unhealthy). Besides, one can of SPAM here costs equivalent to 1 kg of whole chicken. I can do more meals with chicken than with SPAM.

Still, the thought of the Monty Python skit with the Vikings makes me smile. Lovely SPAM, wonderful SPAM!

[sabang]

Do you get the Chinese 'Luncheon meat' over there Kate? cheap spam, good with instant noodles.

[katie23]

@sabsng - yes, Ma-Ling luncheon meat. It's popular for carinderias (street food stalls) to use it in their breakfast "silog" meals. It's either "spamsilog" (if more posh) or "malingsilog".

For those not familiar, __silog meals consist of fried rice, egg and meat/protein source.



^I don't know if those are current prices. They've probably increased by 5 or 10 pesos due to high inflation the past months. 1 USD = 51.5(?) pesos now

[tomcat]

I like a spam sandwich occasionally. It was a staple growing up.

...where in Dixie was that?...

[malmomike77]

For those not familiar, __silog meals consist of fried rice, egg and meat/protein source.

Dare is ask what Skinsilog is?

[katie23]

Dare is ask what Skinsilog is?

It refers to skinless longganisa (sausage). Their naming is a bit off, though. Usually it's called "Longsilog" not "skinsilog" . Also the "tocisilog" - it's usually just called "tosilog". "To" is for tocino (cured pork).

I usually like longsilog or tapsilog (tapa = cured beef strips).

[Topper]

..where in Dixie was that?...

Florida....grew up trailer park trash

[tomcat]

Florida....grew up trailer park trash

...well...uh...you've come a long way...

[Topper]

...well...uh...you've come a long way...

Thanks Tom! I'm glad you're never sarcastic!

[Topper]

A great video of the hassle it is to travel inter island and the costs...

[cyrille]

Oh christ, not that hoser again.

[TizMe]

I have zero interest in ever visiting Boracay.
On 5th March, I took this photo, just 130 klm north of Boracay in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.

[Topper]

Nice.....

[katie23]

^^nice pic, @tiz. I'm not that keen on Boracay either. It's now too touristy. I prefer less developed places. I'll probably want to visit in 5 or 10 years just to see the changes.

@topper - I watched the vid of @asia at night. Fewer requirements now, no more tests required if one is fully vaccinated. However, the guy still irritates me re: his pronunciation of names (Boracay, Bacolod). If he was a newbie or occasional tourist, I wouldn't mind. But he's been an expat for 10+ years, has a resident visa and doesn't bother to learn things properly. W@nk3r!

Btw, there's a vid from the Eaton Squad re: the timeline of getting the husband's 13A visa. It took about 6 months and they had to maje several trips to Davao City. I think they live in GenSan, so Davao city is several hours away from their home. Have you started the 13A process? Cheers.

[baldrick]

and doesn't bother to learn things properly. W@nk3r!

I think you have just described the english in pattaya