Rough Groove

Typhoon Yoyong

Wednesday and the skies above Makati is quite cloudy. No sunshine but its not that gloomy. Slight drizzle from time to time. The air is cool. Typhoon Yoyong will land tomorrow.

4 Typhoons in 2 weeks

In two weeks time, 3 typhoons have already passed the country wreaking havoc to structures, agricultural lands, roads, life and limb. First there was typhoon Unding followed by Violeta. Now, there’s typhoon Winnie and forecast to pass over Central and North Luzon this Thursday is typhoon Yoyong that might pack winds of around 120 kph. As usual, portions of Metro Manila’s streets and highways will be inundated. The usual tales of casualties, rivers breaching the banks and families vacated to higher ground fill the airwaves and video photages of these happenings are fed hourly. Fervent pleas for donations, from food stuffs to cash to volunteers are raised. But sometimes its ironic to think that while these storms are passing, lower portions of the country are already experiencing the recurring el nino weather phenomenon. Stretches of land start to become parched and rain, while it still occurs from time to time, gradually lessens in intensity and volume. What’s happening to our weather systems? It sure is starting to get really screwed up.

Casa Verde Baby back ribs

For tender, to-die for baby back ribs in Cebu, Casa Verde near Velez General Hospital is the place to go. Its cheap at P98.00 including rice too.

Pizza Hut for lunch

My cousins came and we had Pizza Hut for lunch.

Carcar delicacies

My sister and her husband arrived yesterday from Moalboal and when they passed by Carcar, bought some delicacies that the old town is known for: bucarillo, ampao and chicharon. It has been a long time since I’ve eaten these and memories from a distant past just rushed in.

Bucarillo, sweets made from sugared coconut meat

Ampao, sweetened rice crispies topped with nuts

Chicharon, pork rind crackling