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Mongo Guisado and Fried Hasa-Hasa

February 02, 2012

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Mongo / Balatong/ Mung bean stew and fried fish for supper. Hmm.

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Handmade Empanadas from Niagara Falls

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Suman sa Bilao (or Sweet Rice on Winnowing Basket)

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