Why apple on lechon

Either way, the image of the apple in the mouth has become inextricably tied to the image of lechon. But does the apple adorning its gaping facial cavity make it more delicious? But if you think that a lechon looks more alluring or appalling adorned with a fruit famed for keeping the doctor away, then yes. As you know, perception of taste is greatly influenced by our sense of sight. Instead, he served pork deboned and used the apple as a slaw to accompany the dish. You are commenting using your WordPress.

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Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Photo credit: I heart CDO While lechon is a Spanish word referring to a roast suckling pig, in the Philippines it refers to a whole roasted pig young or old in general. So, to answer the question if the apple has an impact on the taste, I say it depends.

How do you prefer to see a lechon? Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Follow Following. My Food Beginnings Join 13, other followers. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. Only a man desperate for survival would risk roasting a pig amidst a viral infection or sell on the sidewalk despite knowing its repercussions.

The more important question is, why is it called the lack of discipline when the poor desires to earn money for their sustenance but not when some big businessman excessively amasses wealth that is obviously inessential for his survival? It is so easy to put the blame on the vulnerable, for they can conveniently be apprehended, but it is so difficult to start a systemic change, especially when the radical overhaul essential to realize such change would hurt the rich.

The start of another year might mean hoping for brighter days, letting go of preceding problems, improving for the year ahead. But for the underprivileged, it would just be another same year of trying to survive — like a task without ending. They can only hope for better services, an improved system that does not ignore them, rules that are not void of empathy. As of now, they need to endure an undesirable condition. And no apples could conceal it.

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