Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
In our household we have a day when we serve just Japanese food instead of eating outside in a restaurant. We're a lot when you combine each family member together at the dinner table. Our menu is usually the lazy sushi, shrimp tempura, fresh tuna, salmon and sukiyaki. Note : You can get my recipe on the lazy sushi and shrimp tempura (shrimp tempura lazy sushi) in my recipes for your reference. Easy Sukiyaki Recipe : Ingredients : 1 Package Vermicelli Noodles 4 Pieces Dry Shiitake mushroom (sliced thinly) 1 Package tofu (slice in cubes) 1/2 Napa Cabbage 1/2 Kilo sirloin cut or tenderloin cut 1 Bottle Sukiyaki Broth Beef bones 1 Onion (slice in the middle) Green Onions Tip: You can buy sukiyaki broth it will look like this found in the Japanese grocery store or Asian Grocery near you Step 1 : In a medium pot place water half way and add beef bones Add slice onion Let it boil Step 2 : Soak dry shiitake mushroom in hot water in...