Save the Date!
Everyone is invited!
I wrote about last year’s Duman Festival on this blog. This year, I’m making good on my promise to document the process of bringing it from the field to the table. In fact, I was out taking pictures of the lacatan malutu (red-husked glutinous rice plants) yesterday, with two of Arti Sta. Rita‘s writing staff comparing common rice leaves and stalks with those of the lacatan. Most of the documentation will be on the Duman Festival website (online but still under construction).
Come join us. I hope it becomes a food bloggers’ and friends’ meet-up in a provincial setting. It only takes an hour by car from Mandaluyong or an hour and a half if commuting by bus. Sta. Rita is 15 minutes away from the San Fernando exit. Here’s a map to the festival venue.
Hi Karen! This looks so interesting and something I would love to see…but I wont be in town that weekend
I’ll be waiting for your post about it though 
Yes Joey! Am already preparing for that post. Duman-making has started and I’ve had a taste yesterday and this morning! Yiiiipppeee!!! I’ve taken lots of pictures and more to come.
Karen,
My mom is from San Fernando, Pampanga. I grew up eating duman and tsokolate. Even then, she expounded how rare and precious it is. Even now that I’m all grown up, it’s still a treat to have duman. I will definitely be there at the festival. I’m so thankful you posted this. Hope to bump into you.
duman… it’s been ages since i had some. I really miss our local food! what i’ve been looking for is the “apulid”. have any of you ever tried them?
Wonderful! See you Lori!
Tentmaker, apulid are water chestnuts. I think they’re available canned in Asian stores. Come home! Come home!