Ulog Diary #15: Nothing Beats The But-ong Made By My Nanay

But-ong

But-ong is an Ilonggo delicacy made up of glutinous rice, coconut milk, water and salt, wrapped in banana leaf.

When I was a kid, I was used to waking up in the morning and eating but-ong along with my coffee. Nanay would normally prepare this at night so that we can have them in the morning for breakfast. As her youngest (and her favorite obviously.lol), Nanay would always ask me to have the first taste of her cooked but-ong.

Now that I'm residing here in Manila and Nanay lives in our home in Negros, I can only eat this but-ong along with her other specialties whenever I go home for a vacation.

A couple days ago, my brother-in-law arrived here in Manila and with him was a pack of but-ong made by Nanay. Oh what a joy!

I just realized that in my entire life, I have only been able to eat but-ong made by Nanay. And I have nothing against it. Despite not being able to taste other but-ongs, I know that Nanays home-made ones are the best there is. Not only only are they made into perfection but they are also made with love. This will not only remind me of a wonderful childhood and a beautiful home but of a great love by a mother who would stay up late at night making these for the ones she love. ❤

What about you? Ever have that special food that reminds you of your mother's great love too?

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