Resto Review: Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Bohol

Golden Cowrie Restaurant has multiple branches in Cebu but I have learned from somewhere (a blog or TV show, I don't remember) that prices in Bohol are less than that in Cebu. But since we didn't check out the restaurant while we were in Cebu, I also can not confirm that hear-say.

Since it was near the St. Joseph Cathedral, we decided to have our lunch there. Golden Cowrie is located at VP Inting Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Image from http://www.goldencowrienativerestaurant.com/

We started our meal with their Imbao Soup (Php 135). The soup distinctly tasted of ginger and its seashell. It was yummy and warm on the tummy.

For our main course, we had Crispy Dinuguan (Php 99) and Chicken Halang-Halang (Php 99).

The Crispy Dinuguan was quite disappointing - I was expecting it to have more crunch. It was just your ordinary dinuguan.

Their Chicken Halang-Halang on the other hand was appetizing. Its sauce was creamy and a bit spicy. My only wish for this dish is for it to have more meat.

And to complete our meal, we ordered their Budbud with Tsokolate Syrup (Php 59). I can't quite describe its taste, it was not the usual suman because the budbud itself has a bit hint of sweetness. The tsokolate syrup also compliments it well.

Overall, we recommend this restaurant if you're craving for a quick, affordable Filipino comfort food. Even though the viand serving is small - it is still reasonably priced not to mention their rice is unlimited.

This is part of our 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Summer Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Itinerary and Budget 2014
• A Day in Cebu
• The Bohol Country Side
• A Walk in Tagbilaran City
• Bohol Sea Tour (Dolphin Watching & Island Hopping)
• Bohol Pasalubongs

Read about our accommodations and food trips in Cebu here:

• Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia
• Zubuchon
• Larsian BBQ

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Bohol here:

• Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City
• Accommodations in Panglao Island
• Gerarda's Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• L'Elephant Bleu Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Payag Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Jasz Bar and Restaurant, Panglao Island

Resto Review: Gerarda's, Bohol

Gerarda's Restaurant is ranked #9 in the "Ang Pinaka-Yummy in Bohol" list. It is located at #20 JS Torralba Street, Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Gerarda's used to be an ancestral house thus the home-y, rustic feel when you are inside the restaurant.

We ordered their best-sellers - Dinakdakan (Php 180), Adobong Nokos (Php 180) and Ube Kinampay Guisado (Php 150).

Bohol is known for a specific variety of Ube which is Kinampay - and since it was our first time to ever hear of it we wanted to try it. Their Ube Kinampay Guisado  is sauteed Ube Kinampay and shrimp. Its sauce is similar to that of a Chop Suey. The kinampay itself is heavy on the stomach mainly because it is of carbohydrate content. We did not really appreciate this dish because we find it nakakaumay. Maybe if they added other greens on the dish or something, I'm not really a good cook to know what's missing hehehe

Next on our plate is their Adobong Nokos (squid). The squid meat was tender and sauce was just right but it was nothing out of the ordinary for us.

Their Dinakdakan uses pork belly instead of the usually exotic pig parts (like ears, tongue, etc) sprinkled with bits of crunchy chicharon. This dish is the clear best seller for us because of its delicious creamy with just the right kick of spicy sauce.

Overall, we recommend dining in Gerarda's for your classic Filipino food cravings when in Bohol.

This is part of our 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Summer Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• 5D4N Cebu-Bohol Itinerary and Budget 2014
• A Day in Cebu
• The Bohol Country Side
• A Walk in Tagbilaran City
• Bohol Sea Tour (Dolphin Watching & Island Hopping)
• Bohol Pasalubongs

Read about our accommodations and food trips in Cebu here:

• Sampaguita Suites, Plaza Garcia
• Zubuchon
• Larsian BBQ

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Bohol here:

• Buen Bella Pension House, Tagbilaran City
• Accommodations in Panglao Island
• Gerarda's Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant, Tagbilaran City
• L'Elephant Bleu Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Payag Restaurant, Panglao Island
• Jasz Bar and Restaurant, Panglao Island

DIY: Felt Mum Flowers

Here's another cute felt flower DIY. This one is super easy, just about anybody can do this. Enjoy!

Materials Needed:

Felt Cloth

Scissors

Ruler and Pencil for measuring and marking

Glue Gun

Earrings or Studs (optional)

Steps:
1. Cut out strips of felt 1" width and 12" length (depending on how big you want your flower to be).

2. On one side of the strip, cut out slits all the way till the end.
3. Roll the strip to form the flower. Put some hot glue every once in a while.
4. Form your flower as you want it. Put a stud in middle if you like =D You're done!

You can also make loopy mums with the same step. Just have the strips in 2" width. Fold the strip in half and glue one side of the strip before cutting the slits. These looks really nice too.

I hope you enjoyed making these flowers as much as I did. Next stop on my DIY series is how to make rosettes. =D

DIY: Felt Roses

Here's a simple tutorial on how to make your own DIY roses. It requires tedious cutting though (",) Enjoy!

Materials Needed:

For Will You? To I Do Template (Click Here)

Felt Cloth

Scissors

Glue Gun

Steps:
1. Trace and cut out the template on your felt cloth. You will have a spiral circle.

2. Start rolling from the outer end. Continue rolling and try to keep the bottom straight. Add glue every now and then to keep the flower together.

3. You will find a circle when you reach the end of the cloth. Glue this to the bottom of your flower to become its base.

Whoala! You are done! You may try to use other type of felts if you want. I used soft felt cloth for the pink one and hard felt cloth for the blue and yellow ones.

A Day in Cebu

Upon arriving in Cebu Airport, we rode a metered taxi going to Mactan Shrine. The taxi fare was more or less Php 150 going there. No fee was collected upon entry.

The Mactan Shrine was built in honor of Lapu-Lapu, Ferdinand Magellan and the Battle of Mactan.

You will be greeted by an obelisk upon entering the park. The obelisk is known as the Magellan Monument.