A vacation house for sale in Tagaytay is one of the best places to spend a nice, quiet
weekend with your family or by yourself. Tagaytay is host to a lot of tourist
spots, cool weather and lush flora and fauna, making your vacation memorable.
Recently, though, the rainy season is rapidly approaching but that doesn’t mean
you can’t enjoy your vacation house. Because one of the best ways to overcome
your rainy day blues is to…eat.
Nothing can compare to the comforting ability of
food. No matter what the event is, may we be celebrating or simply relaxing
after a long day at work. We can’t deny the soothing powers of a piping hot meal, which is always doubled when it’s raining. Whip up the following recipes
that can warm up both your heart and tummy:
1. Chicken and Dumplings Soup
This generous serving of soup with meat and
vegetables is hearty enough to be a full meal. Chicken soup has always been one
of the favorite comfort food classics but add some dumplings in and you’ve just
upgraded this meal from A to A+.
2.
Sukiyaki
Everyone must’ve heard of ramen but have you ever
tried sukiyaki before? Sukiyaki is a popular Japanese one-pot meal that
consists of thinly sliced beef, glass noodles, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu.
The dish is then topped with raw egg and a sweet, flavorful broth. With a
diversity of flavors in one simmering bowl, every bite is guaranteed to be
heavenly.
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3.
Suman (aka Rice Cake)
Who can forget this rice cake wrapped tightly in
leaves? Filipinos have been making this kakaninsince
the pre-colonial times as offering to the gods. Pair this up with some sugar or
latik, which is a syrupy, caramelized
coconut cream mainly used as dessert sauce. Or, you can whip up some hot
chocolate before getting your favorite snuggly blanket. Yes, it’s bliss.
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4.
Ginataang Mais( Sweet corn Kernels in Coconut Milk)
If you
are a big fan of ginataang halo-halo, why not try ginataang mais? Made from
whole kernel corn and coconut milk, this decadent dish is considered as a
comfort food by many Filipinos. This dessert is similar to Maja Blanca but its
texture is the same as goto or arrozcaldo. You can enjoy ginataang mais as a
breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Enjoy it as it is or add a dash of coconut
milk on top for an extra flavor.
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5.
Champorado
Nothing can beat this bowl of ultimate chocolate
goodness. This rice porridge is made from glutinous rice (or malagkitin the local dialect) and cocoa
powder. There are people who use tablea in the place of cocoa powder. Don’t
forget to fry up a couple of this dish’s famous partner: tuyo.
A hot, delicious meal after a hard day at school or
work is probably one of the best things that can happen to you during a rainy
day. Eating is one of the ideal ways to relax and enjoy the rest of your day.
So head over to your kitchen and start cooking right now!
Author’s Biography
Sue Reyes is a former
writer for CNN Philippines and Aspiring Fashion Blogger
Follow her on twitter: @suereyesfashion
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