Local food speaks so much about a place and the culture. I didn't have the chance to join my bro-in-law in his Tuguegarao adventure when he visited my late mom-in-law’s hometown. I’ve heard a lot of Tuguegarao province from my Mama Elvie when she was still alive. She talks about her family, how their day to day life has taught her to be very domesticated, and of course the tapang kalabaw which I knew is the well-known meat native dish in her province. When my bro-in-law got back after his two weeks getaway, he didn’t forget to bring home the native deli that made us feel the rich culture of the province and the warm regards from the clan since our Aunts and Uncles prepared much of the “pasalubong” by themselves.
...thoughts of a Special Needs Mom. ❤️