Foot and Fire

      We traveled by foot but we were transported by our mouths! One of the perks of vacation is eating heartily and discovering great food places. Vista View Resto is one of the happy finds! Feast on the food basket below... This is located at Ma-a Diversion Road and a great stop over before heading to the Crocodile Farm. BOODLE MEAL FOR 4 TO 6 PERSONS: Kinilaw, crispy noodle, chop suey, chicken inasal  and pork barbecue (not in the photo because we requested to separate it) *** *** *** chicken inasal with achara *** *** We were on top of a hill! *** ***

By GERLIE M. UY MMM appetizing papaya achara Pickled Papaya, ever yellow because of the turmeric powder! 1 whole large green papaya, shredded (see shredder below) 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 800ml can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice 1 L coconut vinegar (may use cane vinegar) 4-6 cups brown sugar 6 medium red and green bellpepper, sliced lengthwise thinly 6 medium red onion, sliced lengthwise 6 thumb big ginger, sliced lengthwise thinly Turmeric powder Mix together and Set aside the shredded papaya and carrots in a large plastic container that can withstand heat. Do not use steel as the acid will react on it. In a wok, put the vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, four cups sugar, bellpepper, onion and ginger and turmeric powder. Bring to boil and let it boil constantly for 10 minutes. Add pineapple tidbits. Taste and adjust sourness vis-a-vis sweetness with remaining sugar. Remove from fire and pour on the papaya-carrots mixture. Serve as side dish and appetizer. Store remaining pickle...