BOODLE FIGHT

The week, we had another opportunity to step into ‘true’ Filipino culture.  We were invited by the District President to our first ‘sit-down’ dining experience in an authentic Filipino restaurant.  

By ‘authentic’ I mean, not ordering fast-food from a counter, and not a franchised restaurant, like Shakey’s Pizza, found in the SM Mall next to the Mission Home.  

The atmosphere at “Otep’s” was absolutely charming and we enjoyed our first “Boodle Fight”. 

The Urban Dictionary defines “boodle fight” as “a military style of eating,” in which food, piled on top of banana leaves and laid out on long tables, is to be taken with bare hands washed with water from jugs prepared on the side. The “eating combat” begins when the signal is given.

Sister Roberts is ready for 'Combat'.

Our host said to 'just start pushing it in your mouth'

Our experience lacked the ‘eating combat’, but was authentic in every other way.  It included Fish, Pork (feet as well as other parts), Chicken, cooked vegetables, noodles, a variety of sauces, eggplant omelet, cucumber water (which is very refreshing) and, of course, lots of rice! 

What a great evening!

Since this post is entirely about food, I decided to include pictures of some of the other local eating establishments we frequent and which we pass by during our occasional morning walks.  

Chicken is probably the most common source of protein.

Some things you just can't live without!

We just enjoy the name of this local bakery; besides the fact that it was persuasive enough to earn our patronage.

Elder Roberts