Regina turns 20 with a Bacolod feast!

Birthday milestones from childhood are traditionally celebrated on the 1st, 7th, 13th and 18th year.  For one living in the United States however, it is the 21st year that calls for a celebration.  My daughter, Regina moved to New York not even when she was 18.  So, home for the holidays before her 20th birthday which is just a few days after the new year, we celebrated somewhere in between with a Bacolod feast.  No cooking for me this time, it was all about styling the tables with a very festive look of Negros, with shredded colored Japanese paper mixed with the very famous Bacolod sweet delights.

A VERY DEADLY FILIPINO DINNER!
After joining the Ultimate Culinary and Heritage Tour of Ilocos last May, I prepared a simple dinner of Vigan Longaniza and Pinakbet Paella.


Pinakbet Paella with Bagnet


Inihaw na Baboy


Vigan Longaniza


Mangga at Bagoong


Buffet Centerpiece


Table Setting


Table Centerpiece