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It was my last day and last meal on the island since I had an early afternoon flight back to Manila. After having breakfast in Cafe del Sol, I went back to the hotel to freshen up and to finish packing my belongings as well. I must correct my previous assumption that the majority of restaurants in D’Mall area all offering Pasta, Fried Chicken and Coffee haha. I told myself that I should try something different before I leave the island… and Guess What it was? … Fish and Chips (LOL). It may sound funny but I haven’t tried eating fish and chips yet that’s why I included FishBar in my itinerary.

Beer Batter Fish and Chips

It’s not the choice of food to eat while on a calorie-controlled diet or weight watching but since It was my last day… I would rather drop the weight watching thing and enjoy the food instead. Read the rest of this entry →

Breathtaking Batanes is not only known for its peace-loving people, fresh air and beautiful scenery, this lovely destination can also amaze anyone with its fresh and rare selection of seafoods.

Steamed Coconut Crabs

During our Batanes visit a couple of weeks ago, Sabtang Island tour was part of our second day itinerary. The caretaker of Novita House where we were billeted pretty much prepared everything including our transportation to San Vicente which is the jump-off point to Sabtang Island. Read the rest of this entry →

After our first day of touring Batan Island, we dropped by the market to buy something to cook for our dinner before heading back to Novita house - our home away from home in Batanes. Who said that our first day of Batanes adventure was over? It was just the beginning of a gastronomic adventure! While frying fish and cooking Pako Saute for our dinner, Tita Remy - the house caretaker arrived with 3 kilos of Lobster that Gail and Eric ordered for their pasalubong. Since we were’t due to fly back home for 3 more days and Gail wanted the lobster fresh when we get back to Manila, everyone decided to have a Lobster feast.

3 Kilos of Lobster

After boiling the entree with salt and water, it was time to shuck and serve the lobster. It was indeed a Lobster feast, there was alot of quiet intervals during our dinner due to the lobster overload. While the rest are still familiarizing their taste bud with the Pako (Wild Fern) Saute that I introduced them to, I was shucking the remains of what was once a lobster. For me, eating lobster is not a refined pastime specially if the shell is hard but this scary looking sea creature is justified by its delicious flavor. Read the rest of this entry →