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[Calypso 464]

For the first time, my fiance and I went to a Filipino grocery store in Venice yesterday. A lot of flavory ingredients are here in the U.S. like rosemary, thyme, cilantro, parsley, cayenne, etc., that are not commonly found in households in the Philippines. However, nothing beats our Filipino soy sauce, mangoes, and more.

BTW, my fiance likes ube and the siling labuyo a lot. He had those when he visited the Philippines. Today, we dropped by Red Ribbon Bakeshop in Hollywood and he ordered ube macapuno cake and ube shake. Does anybody know of a nearby store selling ube ice cream or siling labuyo? I also miss calamansi so much. For me, the best dip ever for grilled and fried foods is our Filipino soy sauce and fresh calamansi mixed as one.

On October 27 (a month ago), I finally arrived at LAX with my K-1 visa. The immigration officer (or whatever that guy's designation is), I mean the one who attached the I-94 in my passport let me pass after less than five minutes. It wasn't really difficult, in contrast to the reviews here.

I have gone to some places like Marriott (Lake Mary, Orlando) for a two-week seminar, fun visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the San Diego Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, etc. My fiance and I live in Santa Monica. The climate in Orlando and L.A. are quite similar to that of my beloved Cebu.

A lot of things really seem convenient here like the no-touch (sensor) trash bin, wireless printer, ziplock products, etc. Yet through it all, I can say that anywhere else in the world is the best place to be as long as my fiance and I are together in an active and prolific life.

FAE

[rheanick 42]

For the first time, my fiance and I went to a Filipino grocery store in Venice yesterday. A lot of flavory ingredients are here in the U.S. like rosemary, thyme, cilantro, parsley, cayenne, etc., that are not commonly found in households in the Philippines. However, nothing beats our Filipino soy sauce, mangoes, and more.

BTW, my fiance likes ube and the siling labuyo a lot. He had those when he visited the Philippines. Today, we dropped by Red Ribbon Bakeshop in Hollywood and he ordered ube macapuno cake and ube shake. Does anybody know of a nearby store selling ube ice cream or siling labuyo? I also miss calamansi so much. For me, the best dip ever for grilled and fried foods is our Filipino soy sauce and fresh calamansi mixed as one.

On October 27 (a month ago), I finally arrived at LAX with my K-1 visa. The immigration officer (or whatever that guy's designation is), I mean the one who attached the I-94 in my passport let me pass after less than five minutes. It wasn't really difficult, in contrast to the reviews here.

I have gone to some places like Marriott (Lake Mary, Orlando) for a two-week seminar, fun visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the San Diego Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, etc. My fiance and I live in Santa Monica. The climate in Orlando and L.A. are quite similar to that of my beloved Cebu.

A lot of things really seem convenient here like the no-touch (sensor) trash bin, wireless printer, ziplock products, etc. Yet through it all, I can say that anywhere else in the world is the best place to be as long as my fiance and I are together in an active and prolific life.

FAE

I'm assuming the Venice you mentioned is in Florida. Where is the filipino store in Venice. Thanks in advance for your response.

[Calypso 464]

I meant Venice in California.

For the first time, my fiance and I went to a Filipino grocery store in Venice yesterday. A lot of flavory ingredients are here in the U.S. like rosemary, thyme, cilantro, parsley, cayenne, etc., that are not commonly found in households in the Philippines. However, nothing beats our Filipino soy sauce, mangoes, and more.

BTW, my fiance likes ube and the siling labuyo a lot. He had those when he visited the Philippines. Today, we dropped by Red Ribbon Bakeshop in Hollywood and he ordered ube macapuno cake and ube shake. Does anybody know of a nearby store selling ube ice cream or siling labuyo? I also miss calamansi so much. For me, the best dip ever for grilled and fried foods is our Filipino soy sauce and fresh calamansi mixed as one.

On October 27 (a month ago), I finally arrived at LAX with my K-1 visa. The immigration officer (or whatever that guy's designation is), I mean the one who attached the I-94 in my passport let me pass after less than five minutes. It wasn't really difficult, in contrast to the reviews here.

I have gone to some places like Marriott (Lake Mary, Orlando) for a two-week seminar, fun visits to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the San Diego Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, etc. My fiance and I live in Santa Monica. The climate in Orlando and L.A. are quite similar to that of my beloved Cebu.

A lot of things really seem convenient here like the no-touch (sensor) trash bin, wireless printer, ziplock products, etc. Yet through it all, I can say that anywhere else in the world is the best place to be as long as my fiance and I are together in an active and prolific life.

FAE

I'm assuming the Venice you mentioned is in Florida. Where is the filipino store in Venice. Thanks in advance for your response.

[rheanick 42]

Oh... you are in California. There are lots of filipino in california. No surprises at all on the filipino food you found there.

[Marzy 1]

There are a lot of Filipino stores in California. At Las Vegas, there is Filipino supermarket, and it's bigger compared to most Fil-Am retail stores in California. They have Jolibee, Red Ribbon, Chowking, and parlor. I have seen numerous Filipinos in this grocery store. I felt like being in the Philippines.

Edited December 23, 2009 by S*J