Comments on: Fennel, Arugula, Pear and Sagada Orange Salad a la Marketman

By: Ali Figueroa

Ali Figueroa — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:50:48 +0000

I already made a comment in the original entry on Sagada oranges.

They’re really amazing. So amazing, I’ve been searching the net for more information on where I can get more in Manila.

How much are the oranges in the Salcedo market, and are they available regularly? I really should go there soon.

By: Joycelyn

Joycelyn — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:40:53 +0000

Thank you, MM for responding. If they still exists, I will find them. Hahaha..

By: Mila

Mila — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:12:50 +0000

How odd, I bought oranges and fennel couple of weeks ago at the market, sliced them, and roasted them in olive oil and ate them with a sprinkle of fleur de sel and cracked black pepper. Then had a slice of parmesan cheese, with cava to top off the light dinner. Must be the availability of the produce that sparks similar menus around town.

By: wil-b cariaga

wil-b cariaga — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:54:38 +0000

fennel and orange tastes great then spice it up with arugula. . .perfect MM!!!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:50:39 +0000

I bought the flat ceramic plates from a potter in Antipolo, Blue Moon Cafe I think it is, with overruns from the potters kilns sold near the restaurant… but that was eons ago so I don’t know if they still make the same style. It has Pinatubo ashe to boot in the glaze…

By: Joycelyn

Joycelyn — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:10:08 +0000

MM, I am making this salad-it has all my favorite flavors plus some crunch! Thank you for sharing it with us.

And may I ask where you got your sandwich plate? I really like your plate! I hope you sourced it locally.

Thanks, MM!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 01:57:56 +0000

Wysgal, Myra P. was spot on, I got the fennel at the Salcedo Market from Joey Malana. He said it was grown at some state university experimental farms up near Baguio. The gardens of Antonios in Tagaytay also grow fennel. And yes, Santis does carry both the local and imported (much bigger and more expensive) fennel. Ana, the Sagada grown navels were from the Salcedo market as well. I first found them at the Baguio market a couple of years ago and wrote a post on them here... I really do like them, the quality of the pulp and juiciness is superb. And if the rinds are unblemished, they make fantastic candied orange peel. But fantastic!

By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:40:12 +0000

i keep wondering where you go to get your ingredients – sagada grown navels, fennels. from Salcedo market? i really must go there one of these days.
..and thanks for letting me know where to get fresh lobsters.

By: Maria Clara

Maria Clara — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:51:05 +0000

Its great combination has all the good elements and no guilt feeling after finishing your plate. It is good filler with minimal calories!

By: Myra P.

Myra P. — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:22:52 +0000

Wygsal, since MM mentioned he was at Salcedo Market last Saturday, im pretty sure he sourced his fennel and Sagada oranges from there :) The big veggie stall close to the walkway to the park had these oranges on display, and the fennel bulbs are usually on the wire rack in front. Hope this helps!