Comments on: Christmas Food Presents a la Marketman, Part II

By: alicia

alicia — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:42:31 +0000

Was just reading a few of your recent posts and have to say that everything looks brilliant! Those would certainly be among the best gifts I could recieve. I still remember when you posted the recipe for the torta and the one featuring the buri fabric… my goodness , has it been that long? You must have exceptional organizational skills MM, getting all of that planned, done and delivered in the first week of december!Enjoy the rest of the season, I know I will as I wait to read more of your Christmas posts. Thank you!

By: det

det — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:40:33 +0000

I wont be giving away food gifts this holiday season but instead my husband and i are giving a birthday cum christmas party to my son.itm means cooking galore,no ordering of food for the event.we make it a point of doing the preparation itself kasi mas masarap talaga ang labor of love,besides i love cooking.torta boholana is one item in my dessert list,hindi pueding mawala.be making suman but not sure yet kung anong klase.MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU.

By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:46:10 +0000

People who give presents they made themselves are in my list for the most thoughtful and selfless individuals. Like Maria Clara said, these gifts are fruits of your labor of love. I salute you all and Merry Christmas in advance.

By: Maria Clara

Maria Clara — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:41:28 +0000

Homemade goodies give away for Christmas are the best. They are the labor of love and best efforts. Come to think of it -you put forth your efforts in planning what to give, preparation and packaging them. They even come with tell tales of the gifts written from the bottom of your heart. Everything coming out of your kitchen is to die for since they are well tested recipe! Cool gift presentation. How can you beat that?

By: cindy

cindy — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:13:54 +0000

I totally agree with giving home-made goodies Marketman. I always give our leche flan but am tired of the same old oval tin with plstic wrap!Any suggestions on how to package leche flan? I’ve tried a bilao lined with foil and banana leaves but the syrup still seeped through.
Christmas cheer to you and the family! :)

By: fried-neurons

fried-neurons — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:52:49 +0000

I just checked out your torta recipe again. Now I’m seriously thinking of buying a KitchenAid mixer just so I can try it out. :)

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:31:19 +0000

My lola and my mother used to make this torta nearing Iligan’s fiesta and the Christmas holidays. Our kitchen would be full of trays of this and it was served in our house warmed, with butter melting and a sprinkling of sugar on top. I remember my mom sliced it into quarters too before serving, ready to be picked up by hand by guests.

Come to think of it, my mom stopped making these when we 3 siblings started trooping to college in Manila. As far as I know, she has not baked torta in more than 20 years.

Thanks for the recipe, MM. Will try it out one day.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:57:04 +0000

edee, the torta (cake) is super easy to make. Here is the recipe. Add some freshly ground anise if you want a more authentic twist...

By: edee

edee — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:22:40 +0000

can i give you my phils address so i can have one of these?…..hehehehehehe…..just messing :) … am so curious about this torta, as being a tagalog, i only know torta as ulam……can’t wait to be home, one week na lang !!!!…….