Christmas Dish

Manila Christmas

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December 28th 2010
Our Christmas schedule in Manila was very nice and low key. We spent Christmas Eve at the residence of Maria's uncle. The kids opened gifts after a very nice dinner of Pancit(a local noodle dish), barbecue, two kinds of adobo (which is chicken, beef or pork cooked in vinegar and soy sauce), fish with Chinese broccoli and mushrooms, pasta salad and steamed veggies. Oh yeah! I forgot to mention rice ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more