Summer, Boracay and Mango Shake
2009 music video of Boracay by Blake Jarrel. www.armadamusic.nl
It’s February 2009 and it looks like summer is early this year. Whenever summertime and since Philippines is boasting with world-famous and incredible beach destinations, it’s impossible not to hear “Swimming tayo!” As a former front desk officer of Victory Beach Resort, located in the world’s most popular beach in 2007 (according to Yahoo!) and having a dad who is an Aklanon (meaning, a native of Aklan province. Dad is from Balete, Aklan), swimming means Boracay Island for me. I don’t want to sound bias but Boracay has a special place in my heart. Let me share why. It was the year 2006 and I was still nursing my self over a divorce. With so much things going on in my personal life, I decided to take a boat ride and find a job in the island. The island gave me more than a job within my stay of a year and five months. I met some of the most interesting people, I gained new friends and found someone special–”myself”. It was in Boracay Island where I found my self back. I love Boracay!
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The island has a unique personality due to the presence of an international community in which one can easily blend in because it is also where you will find warm and friendly people. Due to its diverse community, you will experience a wide range of variety in food from local to international flavors; and when it comes to beverages, my most favorite in the island is, of course, the fruit shake. You will find a restaurant called Jonah’s Fruit Shake and Restaurant located in Station 1. It is acclaimed by visitors and locals as having the best fruit shakes in the island. I agree and, so far, I haven’t found any fruit shake that can beat the distinct flavor and texture of their fruit shakes. Hhmmm….must be the secret ingredient? I strongly recommend their Choco-Banana-Peanut Shake. Too bad, I am not in Boracay right now and how I miss it. But I really feel summer coming in fast! So, while listening to Armand Tajanlangit’s Boracay song and as a tribute to the Philippine’s national fruit with its peak abundance in summertime, I would like to share with you a mango shake recipe.
2 pieces ripe mangoes
3 cups crushed ice
3/4 cups milk
Scoop out mango flesh into a blender. Add crushed ice, pour in milk and blend. Serve in tall glasses.
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Bugsay Boracay: http://bugsayboracay.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Sabay_Kampay
Kiteboarding: http://www.islakite.com/
Restaurants & Bars: http://www.boracayrestaurants.com/
Aklan Province website: http://aklan.gov.ph/
