May “tuyo” ako

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040643731844747704.post-8589175804584322112008-09-22T09:33:00.001-07:002008-09-22T10:01:34.781-07:002008-09-22T10:01:34.781-07:00May “tuyo” akoI got 2 packs of "tuyo" (dried herring) from Avee last Saturday. I say it is a dream come true to be able to get this from a friend who happened to be in a Filipino store in her area. I am just waiting for the right time to cook and I don't want to cause my untimely arrest as yet. I wanted to wait 'til we move to Arcadia where houses are far apart but it seems that my urge can not wait any longer. I have heard several stories about "tuyo" being forbidden in a foreign household. I asked Greg if he mind me frying them, and he said, of course not. I find the smell of fried "tuyo" heaven but to foreign noses, it could spell disaster. Greg has not the slightest idea how the smell could be but he said "whatever makes you happy". Today, I devised my plan to satisfy my urge. After I dropped Greg to work and got home, made sure all the doors and windows are locked, closed all the bedroom doors, turned on the 2 bathroom and the kitchen exhausts, took out the frying pan…..voila! I had 3 tuyo frying in the pan. It instantly filled the house with a putrid smell but to me, it smells the most appetizing brunch I ever had since coming to the US. Indeed, it was the scrumptious meal I ever had, consumed the 2 and left 1 to Greg. Can't wait to see his reaction when he comes home tonight. 2 hours had passed and I am still in a trance like state. I'm in heaven. Just give me tuyo and that's all that makes my day. How very superficial huh, but life is just like "tuyo" it may be stinky but you gotta love it, it is yummy when you eat it. Now, I have to thank Avee for the tuyo and before I kept it in the cupboard I had the curiosity to look at the product label where in the Philippines it was made, and the package says "Made in China". Is there anything anymore on earth that is not made in China, just wondering why the Philippine tuyo did not make its way to the US? Did it get too expensive that it is better to get them in China? hmmmm <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://www.blogger.com/blogoptionsfeed.g?blogID=1040643731844747704</div>Elba Sacrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08665693018877587930noreply@blogger.com1