It's hard to get a good beef steak here in the Philippines (migrated here in March), but I can get it. Pork and chicken are the preferred meats, mainly due to costs and availability. Ground beef is found, but frequently is sold out.
BUT, yesterday, I went to the local supermarket and bought some lean ground pork, and made some country sausage. Added salt and black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, sage, basil, and mixed it all up. Made some patties, fired up the stove and heated the frying pan. Sizzle began shortly thereafter.
As it was cooking, my housekeeper (a 17 year old Filipina), started sniffing and came into the kitchen. After it was cooked, I gave her a patty and she gave me a big grin and big "thumbs up". I let her cook me some eggs, and toasted some Gardenia brand raisin bread.
I get dark roastedBarako coffee from a guy on another island, and brew and drink a pot every morning. Now, I can enjoy my southern breakfast, even better!
Ground pork = 200Ph Pesos pe kilo (2.2 lbs)
FRESH eggs = 70 PhP per dozen, large
Gardenia brand raisin bread = 63 PhP small loaf, sliced
Barako coffee = 180 PhP kilo
comforting breakfast = priceless!
(43.74 PhP= $1US today!)
