Mabuhay, Hive Friends!
Hello, my dear Hive family, especially the Filipinos of Hive Community! I hope this post finds you smiling and savoring life’s little surprises. Today, I want to share a food story that feels more like a poem than a recipe, a tale of how five humble eggplants turned my ordinary day into something memorable.
This morning, I had no plans for what to cook. My kitchen felt quiet, almost empty of ideas. Then, as if destiny wanted to brighten my day, a rolling store of vegetables passed by my gate. I quickly bought five pieces of eggplant, their purple skins shining like gems in the sunlight.
I grilled them until smoky and tender, mixed them with eggs, and fried them into Tortang Talong, a dish so simple yet so comforting. For breakfast, I savored its warmth, each bite reminding me of home. At lunch, I enjoyed it again, the flavors deepening as if the dish wanted to linger. By dinner, I finished the leftovers, grateful for the joy of eating something I hadn’t tasted in months.
Sometimes, life surprises us with the simplest gifts. Tortang Talong may be just eggplant and eggs, but today it became poetry on my plate, a reminder that food is not only nourishment but also memory, tradition, and love.
Thank you, Hive friends, for joining me in this little journey. May we continue to find beauty in the ordinary and joy in the unexpected. Until next time, let’s keep celebrating our meals, our culture, and our community together.