In Quezon, consuming lambanog wine is normally a public thing– men relax in a circle and tagayan will ensue. The men take turns drinking shots from a cup put in the middle of the group. Normally, there is additionally a person vocal singing and playing the guitar to include in the festivities; he takes his turn at drinking too, so the music and songs gets even more interesting as the consuming goes on. It was made an export product in 2001 and has definitely brought in foreign markets. To attract the youth and expand its advertising possibilities, it is now industried and sold in different flavors such as cherry, jack fruit, apple, orange, four periods, strawberry, bubble gum, mint, etc
puto, which are said to have originated in the town of Tayabas.
The yema (Filipino custard candy) icing and filling and grated cheese topping give a sweet-salty flavor to the light and fluffy sponge cake and is a nice way to end a meal. The leche puto, on the other hand, is a lovely combination of steamed rice cake and leche flan (caramel custard).
A visit to Lucban, Quezon will not be complete without trying the municipality’s take on longganisa (Filipino sausage). Lucban longganisa is known for its garlicky taste and is not that sweet compared to its counterparts in other provinces.
This delicious sausage is best enjoyed with a heaping serving of rice (steamed or fried, doesn’t matter) and a sunny side up egg.
