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Bon Appetit; Lets go and taste the Traditional Cuisine in BICOL 💞❤

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  Did you know that the Mayon landscape and Pili nuts pasalubong are only part of the Bicol Region? Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsgon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Masbate are the six primary provinces that make up the region. It has a rich historical culture with a diverse range of colorful traditions and wonderful local stories.  Furthermore, Bicolano’s are famed for their spicy cuisines, which our own mothers are likely to have in their recipe books. So, what are you waiting for come and discover the beauty of Bicol. #BASTA BICOLANDIA ORAGON’TA The name "Bicol Express" was coined in Manila to refer to a fiery Bicolano dish called Sinilihan (with Chili Peppers.) The dish is named after the passenger train that takes people from Manila to Bicol. Bicol Express or Sinilihan is a stew made of siling haba (finger chili peppers), coconut milk, pork, shrimp paste, garlic, and onion. First-timers would say that there are more peppers than meat in this dish.  It is so spicy that