Part 1 Women's International Group- Filipino Breakfast

Sometime in March, a good friend and fellow Filipina hosted a breakfast for Women's International Group in Phnom Penh. The theme of this gathering was the Philippine culture. She asked that our group who already performed for ISPP's International Day also perform during her party. I don't know why, but we always seem to be raising up our hands to volunteer for such things or at least unable to decline when asked to. So this time around, it isn't a wonder that we said yes first and thought about it last. We are not even members of this group comprised of women from different parts of the world, save for a couple.

And I'm sure some of us didn't know what was in store for them by befriending us. Lol! Not to worry, what happens in Phnom Penh stays in Phnom Penh.

                Photo credit: Mamta Khatri

With the hostess of this breakfast who showed no hint on her face that a few hours ago she was climbing atop chairs to hang decorations.

With another lovely Pinay. The rose necklaces are a DIY project.

Photo Credit: Mamta Khatri

  The buffet table was not yet completely set up in this photo but by the time all the food were there, it was overflowing. It looks overwhelming for some but that's how Filipino parties are. That's because there should be enough leftovers to take home by the guests. Hehe..       Photo credit: Mamta Khatri

                         

 Fresh Lumpia (vegetable roll)

I love, love, love this! Palitaw is made from sticky rice flour and cooked in boiling hot water. You'll know it's cooked when it floats (Tagalog word Litaw), thus the name "Palitaw". White sugar. toasted sesame seeds and grated fresh coconut are added for more flavor.

Ever attentive to details, she put food labels and ingredients of each food.

Being pork-lovers, Filipinos have come up with different ways of cooking it. Adobo is a staple in Philippine cuisine and has many different versions. This one goes so well with Pan De Sal.

Biko, a sticky rice cake cooked with coconut milk

 There were sweet treats of halu-halo and ginatan which I enjoyed eating enough to forget to take photos of.

While the more social-protocol conscious guests left at the appropriate time after enjoying the food, we of course stayed on. One thing you normally never have to worry about at parties hosted by Filipinos is overstaying your welcome. I left before we finished but for sure some goodie bags were packed and I'm quite sorry to have missed that.

This doesn't end here. Read Part 2 of my blog for more of what was showcased on this event. 

 Sandee