RESTLESS PINAY: April 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Where To Stay in Siquijor Island, Philippines: A Guide as to their Contact Numbers and the Schedule of Room Rates + + SIQUIJOR TOURIST MAP

Accredited Homestay and Resorts in Siquijor Island

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There is no place like a home away from home after an entire day of roaming around under the heat of the sun.. Check out the following resorts and home stays.

🌺😜🌸💓 Resorts in Siquijor,Siquijor🌺😜🌸💓

If you believe that it is to your advantage if you can immediately return the motorcycle that you borrowed from the owner by the port to have a ' sulit' trip and you believe that you'd be running your way to get on the next ferry trip to nearby islands, then by all means, live anywhere in the towns of Larena and Siquijor.

If you also hire vehicles, it is best to hire those near the port so you wont be giving them extra service fee. State a contract as to the amount to be paid before hopping on to your cab or motorcycle. If the transaction with the owner / driver is good, then by all means, pay them more with courtesy, smile , free lunch, and of course, extra dinero. Just don't overkill.

If you want a low cliff side view, you may stay in Sunny Shine (10 minutes from the highway intersection) , Villa Marmarine, Casa Royale, and Diamond de Siquijor. The barangay roads are a bit rough but you can drive past that to a beautiful sunrise and sunset everyday . I love Norwegian's beach side though and it is part of the kilometer stretch of white beach just like in Villa Marmarine. Think about Maldives!

If you want to live in tree houses with a cold spring rooting on its source from the sea bed, then check out Guiwanon's offer.

If you want a spectacular view on an infinity pool overlooking the verdant parts of Siquijor and the azure sea, might as well go up the hills of Pili and check in Infinity heights resort.

Swiss Star (near the Highway), Das Traum near the Provincial Hospital , Sammyz, Rady's and Buhisan in the heart of Poblacion Siquijor , Isla Inn near Rainbow resortI believe do not have beach fronts but Dondeezco ( Tori' Paradise at present ) , and Blue Wave have beach fronts... magsulat sa white sand tuwing umaga!

Kamp Aninipot in Tacdog, Siquijor, Siquijor is a new one and it looks like Hobbiton of New Zealand!

Where to eat: Pinoy Carinderia Foods are available in Joel's lechon Manok; Gourmet -like foods would be from Bellview fronting Joel's ..and if you want pasta-burger-fries type of foods would be near the port I forgot its name but is just like that in Portside called Big Belly. Just take your pick.

🌺😜🌸💓 Resorts in |San Juan ,Siquijor🌺😜🌸💓

If you are more of social butterfly and would want to go about the hustle and bustle of the hundreds of tourists who visit the island, then better check in at any resort in San Juan.

My personal take would be Coco Grove , Kawayan Beach Resort or Salamangka if you are the mucho dinero type.

I would really love to go back to Kawayan and do my requisite orange skirt vogue pose but I have had problems with being a walk-in visitor. I believe I have to check their website for reservation. Their giant staircase carved from a very high 100-meter (approx.) cliff , down to a hummock on aquamarine waters is ahhhhhhhhhhh-mazing!

However, you can also check out any of the resorts fronting Dagsa Restaurant in Solangon. It is around half a kilometer of white sandy stretch so you get the drill. There is Coral Cay and they got this swing from a coconut tree leaning slightly towards the beach.

It is also close to Baha Bar which hosts an eat-all you can buffet every Friday at Php 250.00 and they serve the famous lechon. After which, you can have a drink and party with friends at CZar's place for the live band. Lots of locals and tourists attend this.

U-story is my fave as it is affordable (around Php2,000.00-3,000.00 ) but its sunrise and sunset views are the best. It is thai-themed so you can do your vouge poses there. Just be quiet though as you'd kill the romantic vibe if your too noisy and most of the tourists who choose to be there aren't that very tolerant of necessary banters . Respect and courtesy is the combined key to a successful sunrise chasing. Their Sea Matador is the best for a hungry healthy belly! Or if you cant spare enough dime, just go for their cocktails for the instagrammic purpose.

Where to eat: You have Chekesh resto nearby and White food court. Trust me on these as I have frequented there and the only ones palatable for me and fair enough to get my belly happy are most pinoy carinderia foods in Chekesh and the chicken bicol express and the Yo Te Amo Pizza in White food Court almost comparable to the flavors and aroma of the pizza served in the Italian Restaurant in Sandugan , Larena Siquijor but my husband loves White food court so much more. You can also ask Juan Ernesto in Facebook regarding his review of whitefood court's menu. Baha bar and Dagsa are nice, too.

🌺😜🌸💓 Resorts in San Juan, Lazi and Maria 🌺😜🌸💓

🌺😜🌸💓 Resorts in Lazi,Siquijor🌺😜🌸💓

I haven't been to Lazi's beaches as it is more famous for its many waterfalls. If there is one white sandy beach there that exudes of beauty, I havent set foot on it yet. I heard from my husband that there is a lagoon in Campalanas but I am yet to check that out.

Where to eat:

🌺😜🌸💓 Resorts in Maria,Siquijor🌺😜🌸💓

Twin ledges and twin beaches. Oh well, I have been in diapers/ lampin when I have first set foot on this age -old Salagdoong Beach Resort. It is famous for the cliff jumping activity on the 2 ledges. Its beach-side cottage rooms are affordable or cost-worthy and the rates Hotel Agripino (on the cliffs) are superb for its own right. #pangSlightlyMaarteNaMasa. Vogue worthy? It depends on your capability to pull it!

Haven't been to Buco Beach but I dont think they have a white sandy beach.

Princesa Bulakna has an infinity pool, a balete tree that would require you to pass by the man-made trail on the cliffside, and a very steep road towards the front desk. The beach has white sandy portions but unlike that of Salagdoong.

🌺😜🌸💓RESORTS IN ENRIQUE VILLANUEVA, 🌺😜🌸💓

There are plenty of white sandy beaches here. However, the problem here is water especially during summer months so the only resorts that survived are those with their own water source or the ones who hire people to fetch water for them.

Nevertheless, the best that I have been to is Kalachuchi Beach Resort. It is part of the kilometer-long white sandy beach going onwards to Casa de la Playa.

🌺😜🌸💓RESORTS IN LARENA🌺😜🌸💓

I had my wedding held in Cliff Side. It was affordable and had a nice sunset view and a white sandy beach that you can pass by from Kalachuchi to cliff side to private beaches to Islander's paradise to Casa de la Playa and another long stretch of white sandy beach.

Perhaps the only resort in Larena ( aside from Cliff side ) that I have been to is Casa de la Playa. Looks a lot like Santo Rini , baby!

Where to eat: I have always been very fascinated with the flavors and aroma of the pizza served in the Italian Restaurant in Sandugan , Larena Siquijor

🌺😜🌸💓 HOMESTAYS IN SIQUIJOR ISLAND🌺😜🌸💓

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The only homestay that I have been to is Bernadith Bunado's homestay probably because it is near our place(it is my aunt's and company) , the price is good enough and the free access to a white beach near the Tulapos Marine Sanctuary is within my reach. They offer ngohiong, Siomai sa Tisa , and home made pizza.

🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓🌺😜🌸💓The above info and brochure/ leaflet was taken from the Provincial Tourism Office of Siquijor. I found out that my copy is not edited up-to-date so just do your homework if you cant find here what you need. ..

VLAD's QUICK AND EASY LECHE FLAN 💓🌺🌸💃🏻💞🤑 💓🌺🌸💃🏻💞🤑

Pinoy Style Leche Flan Using Whole Eggs

Remember how they say that sometimes using just the yolk make the leche flan better? Well, cooking is easier with this easy recipe and you can do it by just using the rice cooker. Check it out!

STEPS IN MAKING THESE SUMPTUOUS TREATS:

1. Caramelize 1-2 cups SUGAR by heating it with WATER in a llanera.

2. Mix 3 large EGGS, 1 big can CONDENSED MILK, 1/2 cup EVAPORATED MILK.

The ratio is supposedly 3:1:1 but the evap milk is reduced to half so it wont be too sweet.

3. STEAM it and enjoy!

Vlad's LASAGNA SUPREME - PINOY STYLE 🌺😜🌸💓 🌺😜🌸💓

🌺😜🌸💓Vlad's LASAGNA SUPREME: PINOY STYLE 🌺😜🌸💓

Ingredients:

1. 9 sheets of Catelli Lasagna

2. RAM sweet style Spaghetti sauce 33.8 fl oz pack

3. 1 pack Quickmelt/ Eden Melt sarap/ MOZZARELLA CHEESE ( 440g pack)

4. 1/2kg Ground pork

5. 1 big can Alpine Full Cream Milk
6. 1 TETRA PACK NESTLECREAM- ALL- PURPOSE CREAM

Pasta:

1. Bring water to a rapid boil.Add salt and oil.

2. Add pasta and stir until water returns to a boil.

3. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Bechamel sauce + meat sauce( to be placed in between pasta sheets.)

1. Heat oil in a large pot set over medium heat.

2. Saute garlic and onion.

3. Add meat; cook until brown.

4. Drain off fat.

5. Stir in pasta sauce ; simmer for 5 minutes. (Make sure to stir the sauce as it might burn and form flakes of black burnt sauce.)

6. Add 5 cups of evaporated milk and whisk until very smooth.

7. Add 1 pack Nestle cream and 1/4 of Eden Melt Sarap

ASSEMBLY

1. Spread a cup of meat sauce at the bottom of a prepared lasagna pan.

2. Place 3 cooked lasagna wrappers.

3. Place 1/3 of the sauce.

4. Top with 1 cup grated cheese.

5. Repeat process 1 to 5.

6. Finish with the 3rd layer of the noodles,sauce and cheese.

7. Bake at 350*F for 30-45 minutes or until cheese has melted.

8. Let it stand for 15 minutes.

PHOTOS AND STEP-BY STEP GUIDE

1. Bring water to a rapid boil.Add salt and oil.

2. Add pasta and stir until water returns to a boil.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

1. Heat oil in a large pot set over medium heat.

2. Saute garlic and onion.

3. Add meat; cook until brown.

4. Drain off fat.

5. Stir in pasta sauce ; simmer for 5 minutes. (Make sure to stir the sauce as it might burn and form flakes of black burnt sauce.)

6. Add 5 cups of evaporated milk and whisk until very smooth.

7. Add 1 pack Nestle cream and 1/4 of Eden Melt Sarap

.... you will be using up to 9 sheets in 3 layers

Eden Melt Sarap is good but we have tried using mozzarella- it was superb!

bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes

It should look like this. If it's mozarella, Use the 180degrees celsius : 30-45 minutes; if the oven has 350 as the lowest and you are using mozzarella, bake it at around 15-20 minutes ony. Enjoy!

Friday, April 21, 2017

SALAGDOONG BEACH RESORT, OLANG, MARIA, SIQUIJOR

Peer-pressure Cliff Diving Spot

over 20 to 30- foot dive

The best time to visit this place is at 6AM. The water is calmer and it has this perfectly aquamarine color as the sun hits its surface.

Where to Find it:

The intersection in Olang, Maria, Siquijor is hard to miss as there is a Road Sign/ signage/ billboard bearing ' SALAGDOONG BEACH RESORT' on it. It isn't difficult to navigate around Siquijor as the Highway 860 is mostly a coastal road.

I prefer to call this beach as the TWIN BEACH- as the entire beach are being separated by a 50-foot hummock diving the entire beach into two. Let's call them the Longer Beach and the Shorter Beach.

The view on the photo below is the one you will see on the right side of the hummock a.k.a. the Shorter beach. I was standing atop the hummock here. If I were to choose, I opt for this side of the beach as it is less wavy, and you''l have a clearer view of your foot when it is submerged in water.