Oh pinakbet. It is the holy grail of Ilocano vegetable dishes, the symbol of the simplicity of Ilocano cooking, and a reminder that even if the land is not fertile, Ilocanos can still grow veggies.

If you feel that you weren’t able to explore the north’s gustatory offerings, you may have to book a flight soon. You may have already tasted the proverbial empanada and other street food fare from Ilocos Norte but I am quite certain that you did not have enough time to explore other places.  I will…

  You’re thinking of going back to the north. Yes, we dug deep into your subconscious. You’ve seen the sights, heard the sounds, dipped your toes in its pristine waters but you want to go back for the food. Food is love and in Ilocos Norte, we can fatten you up just in time for…

Wine. You love wine. I love wine. We love wine. And there is nothing better than drinking wine in nice places, preferably with great company and great food. Ilocos Norte is beautiful. Nice place? Check! Ilocos Norte also has Basi del Diablo, a local wine brand made from sugarcane and grapes. Good wine? Check! The…

When: October 26, 6pm onwards Where: Cafe Buho, Bellagio Hills Ticket Price: P550 per person Confirm Attendance Here Ilocano wine brand Basi del Diablo is set to host a wine tasting night on October 26 with Bellagio Hills, one of the best hotels in the province. The event has been in the works for the…

An American chef now based in Paoay is using local wine Basi Maria to make authentic Italian sausage. Smoke Bar and Restaurant owner Chris Stolk often experiment in the kitchen for his menu and his Italian sausage is getting great reviews. Currently used at the restaurant as a topping for its mouthwatering pizzas, Smoke’s Italian…

Years ago, I wouldn’t dream of suggesting a nice rosé or pure basi for seafood. My go-to were always crisp white wines that were served cold and more often than not, my choices were Italian or French. Things have changed since the launch of Basi del Diablo Wines and now, this great granddaughter of a basi maker, has turned into one of the heritage wines’ biggest fans.

  I know it’s been raining and that sometimes, a breeze comes with it but it is still hot hot hot here in the Philippines. It’s so hot that you are no longer sure why you said yes to grilling slabs of pork for lunch. You go to the fridge for some iced tea to…

It’s only July but Salucop Group Inc.’s (SGI) wine brand is now accepting orders for Christmas 2019. The announcement came out through a post on social networking site Facebook, encouraging customers to place their orders as early as today, July the 3rd. According to the wines’ director and SGI’s CEO Sigrid Salucop, the move is…

Visiting Ilocos Norte soon? If you’ve heard of our wine Virginia Blush and want to try it, take a look at this guide.