Bicol

The Heart of Coconut Country

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Appears in
Memories of Philippine Kitchens

By Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan

Published 2006

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Buko [young coconut].

Mature coconuts.

Lake Bulusan, Sorsogon, Bicol.

I always recommend that people visit Bicol because its landscapes are beautiful and its food rich with the goodness of coconuts. Through the help of Marichi Francisco, mother of a good friend and regular customer, Monica Benares, we were able to visit Naga in Camarines Sur, Legazpi (where Mt. Mayon is located), Polangui, Albay, and Irosin in Sorsogon, Romy’s hometown.