Comments on: Four Salads / Four Bucks

By: Mila

Mila — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 03:28:26 +0000

I’ve seen the deli, Enoteca Galileo, on my way to Makati from Mandaluyong. Haven’t been in yet, but may stop by one day just to peruse and get some mozzarella (for that tomato salad). It’s near the Mandaluyong City Hall rotonda, a rather odd place for an italian deli. The neighbors are mainly lechon outlets and it’s near the Nueve de Febrero community (not quite the customers for extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar).

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 00:57:21 +0000

Sorry can’t find the number but the address is 80 Calbayog St. Its actually pretty easy to get to from Makati. Just take EDSA to Shaw Blvd./Crossing. Make a u-turn under the flyover so now you are EDSA southbound. Right before the lane merges to the left with EDSA proper you make a right turn. This is Libertad. Landmark at the corner is mercury drugstore and “Bituin” bakeshop. Go straight, you will pass a ministop on your right. the second intersection is Calbayog St. (about a minute from edsa) Landmarks are Metrobank on your left and Prudential on your right. You will see a sign posted ENOTECA GALILEO. Make a right at Calbayog and its right there. Hope it proves to be worth it. Was in and out in five minutes on my way elsewhere but looks worthy enough to peruse somemore. You never know!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:38:24 +0000

Alicia, thanks for that tip… may have to check it out soon…do you have a more accurate location, I am not too familiar with the streets in Mandaluyong. Thanks! Hchie, sounds good though too much jam might be too cloying… I can see how some jam mixed with a good vinegar would approximate say a good raspberry vinegar that is excellent with salad! Btw, I just linked your site up…I am so lazy that way.

By: Hchie

Hchie — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:19:21 +0000

Thanks for featuring salads. I ran out of honey for my vinaigrette one time and tried substituting it with some strawberry jam from the nuns of Bagiuo. It was good!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:14:03 +0000

I recently stumbled upon a new italian deli, Galileo Enoteca or Enoteca Galileo, something like that. It was adjacent to the Reyes gym (of Putong Ube Fame) in Mandaluyong. They have mozzarella there now (in case you are still in need!) as well as some other cheese, cold cuts, pasta, cookies,bottled goodies and wine. All of which they import from Italy. They also have a set menu for lunch and dinner but have not tried it yet. Will try to get number and post it. Maybe you would want to check it out sometime.

By: Gigi

Gigi — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:28:36 +0000

I love arugula. Great to snip some dried mangoes and sprinkle it on greens. My current fave dressing – an alternative to balsamic vinaigrette is Grey Poupon dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, splash of honey and freshly cracked pepper. Yummy.

By: lojet

lojet — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:41:12 +0000

Havenâ€™t tried this with baby spinach, always liked romaine for salad, but what I do is add sliced cukes and any kind of sweet fruit (canned mandarin orange segments, mangoes, halved grape tomatoes, canned cling peach) add italian dressing and hereâ€™s the clincher, top with lots of crumbled Feta cheese (itâ€™s saltiness goes well with the sweetness of the fruits).

By: wysgal

wysgal — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:30:58 +0000

That is absolutely amazing — and inspiring! Salads are actually an excellent source of one’s daily veggie requirement. And can be a whole meal in itself.

For my own salads I on take a more haphazard approach — I just pull anything that even vaguely resembles salad toppings from the pantry and fridge (tomatoes, carrots, eggs, random green herbs) and toss in an olive oil/balsamic vinegar/honey dressing. Topped with some cottage cheese and I’m good to go.

By: Apicio

Apicio — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:26:56 +0000

Imagination, not resource, seems what sets apart living well from culinary cull.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:45:59 +0000

Marketman is mum about the identity of the club…