Comments on: Golden Zucchini a la Marketman

By: lawrence

lawrence — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:53:37 +0000

can we grow any variety of zucchini in the philippines? has anyone tried ityet? i think thisplant can grow in our country because its a warmth loving vegetable,and kapag research ko parang pede naman,,

a frend fromengland will send me some seeds, imresearching how to succeed in planting this in the philippines ..plshelp

By: Maki

Maki — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:48:18 +0000

hey Mr. MarketMan….. i really congratulate you for the increase of readers… I am one of the avid lurker/commentor.. LOL…

i saw you on youtube… You look like my uncle… ^__^

By: iyoy

iyoy — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:14:41 +0000

maria clara is likely correct in that duman is made only in pampanga. there is a similar delicacy known as “ubas” in aklan. the preparation is the same, except that the grains are not soaked and simmered in water and dried under the sun. also ordinary rice variety may be used, not only malagkit.

By: EbbaMyra

EbbaMyra — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:14:36 +0000

bettyq: I sure will search for this seeds. thanks for the info.

By: Guia

Guia — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:10:21 +0000

This was written but posted quite late; was not able to send it because somehow, err, work got in the way. MM later noted his post on Duman by The Pilgrim’s Pots & Pans.
Re, Duman, Karen of The Pilgrim’s Pots & Pans has a very comprehensive post on this special delicacy, from planting, harvesting, prep. and to the table.
https://karen.mychronicles.net/2005/12/30/duman-epitome-of-artisanal-food/
We ate this precious, delicious grain when we were growing up, with tidbits of how special it is from our parents; but the post vividly and comprehensively described it best, summarized by Maria Clara above.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:16:57 +0000

EbbaMyra: …while you are at it, try to find the zucchini called Papaya Pear. it is a yellow zucchini, shaped like a papaya, very little seeds and best when picked young…and the yield, naku, po!…from 1 plant, and dami-dami! It is an AAS, I think about 3 or 4 years ago…

or how about BUTTERNUT squash seeds….there is a variety called REALLY BIG BUTTERNUT. Hindi kita binibiro. Iyon talaga ang pangalan ng squash….napakalaki ng mga bunga!

By: EbbaMyra

EbbaMyra — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:54:00 +0000

My mom who is kindda picky on “american” veggies surprised us when she said she loved eating sliced raw succhinni dipped in ranch style dressing. And so when planting season came, I bought a packet seed of this veggie for mom’s sake. On my next box to be sent to the Pinas, I am enclosing some seeds to be planted in Quezon Province. I hope tumubo.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:58:11 +0000

MC…I guess it is Morton’s in US. and what we have here is Sifto coarse salt…it says: “natural, no additives” on the box.

By: Maria Clara

Maria Clara — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:39:15 +0000

Bettyq: The picking salt you use in your relish is that Morton pickling salt or your mix your own pickling salt? Thanks.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:52:28 +0000

Yup, I agree totally with you, Zena! It is best to know their genealogy!!!….hahahahahahaa….. If the mom had a fling!!!! This is what Silly Lolo would say!!!!