Puto from Laguna

On the way back from Tagaytay, we decided to have lunch at one of the stops along the SLEX. After our quick meal, we went to check out stuff for pasalubong. We had only bought pineapples by the roadside in Alfonso, Cavite but not everyone likes pineapples as pasalubong. Instead of pasalubong, we ended up buying some snacks and puto for merienda when we reached home.

The rice cake (puto) came in a box. Puto sold in markets usually come in a paper tray wrapped in cling wrap. In some, they are wrapped in banana leaves.

Here's a look at the puto, which is a "putong bigas" meaning its made entirely of rice. Note that other puto can be a mix of rice and regular or typical flour.

Close-up of the puto

The puto was okay but I do have my suki for puto at the Antipolo Market where I can also get the "putong bigas". I would say that the one we get at the market in Antipolo is of the same if not better quality. I wouldn't mind buying this for personal consumption especially when on travel.

 

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Relic of St. Francis of Assisi

My brother shared this information about the pilgrimage of the relic of St. Francis of Assisi. He went to St. Francis of Assisi church at Lourdes Mandaluyong last week. My brother-in-law went with my nephew and niece there. Unfortunately, I've not had the opportunity to visit. However I will probably get a chance between June 23 to 26 when the relic is at Santa Clara, which is just along Katipunan and near my office. Here is the official itinerary shared to me by my brother. 

  

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Back in Tagaytay - Lunch at Charito by Bag of Beans

We were back in Tagaytay last weekend. We decided to have lunch at Bag of Beans but instead of going to the original restaurant, we went to Charito, which was supposed to have an excellent view of Taal Lake and Volcano (there wasn't a good view that time because of the haze). We ended up ordering and enjoying what was probably one of the best roast beef we've had. 

What looks like a serving of roast beef is actually half of an order. We were right to split this along with the rice, which we really didn't mind not finishing as the beef was that good.

 

We were so hungry that I didn't take photos of the pasta our daughter ate. I also forgot to take a photo of the frozen blueberry cheesecake. I will probably take those photos in the (near) future when we eat there again.

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