Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
Carmina got tired eating asparagus steamed up. Carmina gave Manang V some asparagus to cook for our dinner. Manang V's daily menu was supposed to be Chicken Tinola and replace the asparagus for chayote. Manang V got worried that her boss might complained. Manang V decided to change the menu to a new dish to Chicken Nilagang with Asparagus. Chicken Nilagang with Asparagus Ingredients: 1/2 Kilo - Chicken 1 - Onion (quartered) 2 - Pieces Garlic (chopped) 2 - Potato (quartered) 12 - Pieces Asparagus (sliced 2 inches) 1 - Tsp Peppercorns 4 - Tbsp. Patis (fish sauce) 4 - Cup water or chicken stock 1 РChicken cube Small amount cooking oil Medium Pot Cooking Instructions: Step 1: In a medium pot add small amount cooking oil in medium heat Add onion, garlic, asparagus and fish sauce to saut̩ Add chicken and peppercorn Add four 4 cups of water or chicken stock Add potato Let it cook for one hour in low heat. Ready to serve while hot in a serving bowl. NOT SPONSORED. Subscr...