My mom and her three sisters make it a habit to get-together at least once or twice every month, and I happen to tag along most of the time. Today, Dec. 16th, was one of those occasions, and my Tita Cris, the eldest of the sisters, was the hostess this time. She lives in the Cojuangco-Reyes' Wack Wack Compound, since I happen to be related to the Cojuangco-Aquinos by affinity. My first cousin Linda Reyes, who is the eldest daughter of Tita Cris, is my first cousin, who is married to Jay Reyes, who happens to be the son of Lola Josephine Cojuangco Reyes, who is the sister of Tita Cory Aquino.
The Cojuangco-Reyes Wack Wack compound is actually a modest one, simple but spacious.
Lola Jo has her own place in front, along with her daughter Marisse, and her grandchildren. Then, another son Kit has his own place too, with his family, and the one at the back-most portion of the compound stands my cousin Linda's place.
Linda has this penchant for fancy decors in her house, and I was amazed at all the Christmas decors she has! Different kinds of christmas trees, and christmas ornaments scattered all over the house. Amazing! She has several colorful lanterns hanged outside her home, and every house in the compound has a Yellow Ribbon lantern hanged as well. You could very well recognize the compound as a Cojuangco-Aquino compound.
My Tita Cris prepares the most sumptuous of dishes, and for today, we had Inihaw na Liempo, with all the sidings, from manggang hilaw, to itlog na maalat, and laing, large shrimps, and arroz caldo, then she prepared this gigantic Maya Maya, and broiled it, with potatos and other vegetables, and made it into a soupy dish. The deep fried okoy was also delicious, with suka and lots of chopped garlic. For dessert, we had this classic Goldilock's Cathedral gelatin, and puto and kakanin.
What a feast indeed!
Linda's youngest daughter Bianca Reyes was with her boyfriend, Marvin Raymundo Wijangco, who happens to be a model, and a tv personality, appearing in ABS CBN shows.He is absolutely gorgeous, and drives a black Fortuner. Yummy!
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