Just the mention of Pinoy Lechon in every household in the Philippines lifts up everybody’s mood. It is always present in almost all ocassions, may it be weddings, birthdays, baptisms, graduations or even just a simple family get-together.  For most people, the presence of the dish evokes sweet and happy memories.  However, preparing and cooking this pork dish isn’t just a walk in the park.  It is an arduous task that needs skill, knowledge and most of all patience as it takes at least 5 hours before the pig is completely roasted.  Besides, Filipinos like the Pinoy Lechon more when the skin is crispy and the meat is so soft that it feels like it melts in your mouth.    The degree of difficulty in preparing and serving Pinoy Lechon though depends on where the family is located – whether they are in a rural area or in the city.

Living in rural areas poses many advantages when it comes to the preparation and cooking Pinoy Lechon.  Apart from the fact that there are many pigs to choose from in the rural area, the spices and herbs stuffed inside the pig which give more taste when it’s roasted are within reach.   The fresher the herbs are, the tastier the lechon will be when it’s done.  You won’t even need sauce just to fully savour it.  Yet, as there are advantages, there are always disadvantages.  People in the rural areas cook lechon by skewering the cleaned pig on a bamboo pole and putting it over a heated charcoal for hours.  The pig has to be rotated from time to time to evenly cook it.  As there is no machine available that does that, this is done by a person who at the same time spreads either oil, milk or butter over the skin of the pig to make it tastier.  Imagine how strenuous it can be.

In the city, it is just as easy as pie.  One can just go to the nearest Pinoy Lechon restaurant, have an advance order, have it delivered or picked up and viola! The Pinoy lechon is ready to satisfy each grumbling stomach.

Now if you happen to be in Illinois, particularly in Skokie, fret not for you can still enjoy the taste of an authentic Pinoy Lechon here in Adeline’s Catering.

The mixture of tastes and textures make Filipino foods special. Filipino foods are simple to cook and always a pleasure to serve and eat. These delicious and mouth-watering dishes are always welcome on the dining table in whatever time of the day. Filipino food consists mostly of vegetables, seafood, dairy, meat and rice. Like Philippine fiestas, Filipino recipes are rich in flavour and colour that are not only a pleasure in the eyes but also a pleasure to eat.

The Filipino food aromatic dish makes all the food more inviting to eat and makes you want to savour the food bits by bits. Filipino food for every foreigner that sees it looks dull yet interesting and intriguing. The way of cooking displayed in different households mesmerizes foreign people and even Filipinos themselves especially when they smell the aromatic or pungent aroma of the food that is being cooked. That is one thing that makes Filipino food interesting. Its smell makes it unique and it is something you have to watch out for.

A certain dish is cooked in many different ways depending on which part of the country you are staying. It may be the same dish but the style of cooking, flavour and ingredients vary and this makes the Filipino food interesting and one of a kind. When other countries are cooking the same dish exactly the same, Filipinos are cooking it in varying flavours in diverse places and by the way it is cooked and the ingredients used you can tell the origin of the person who cooked it.

The Filipino food is not only interesting and special because of its aroma, flavour and taste but with all the names they come up with are something to perk up your mind and your tongue.

Having said all this, all Filipino foods could never be complete without the Filipino people who prepared all this food with all their hearts. For a moment, just imaging one of the occasion you had celebrate with your love ones, family, and friends there you will remember it will never be complete without Filipino foods like pansit, adobo, kinilaw to name a few. These make eating Filipino food an unforgettable experience.

Why Filipino Food?

Pinoy food is one of a kind, there are sweet, salty, spicy and sour authentic Filipino Food you can choose from. Probably the most popular Filipino food in Illinois is Lumpia, it is mixture of vegetable like onions, carrots, turnips and sprouts that is combined with pork, beef or shrimp. It is crunchy in the outside and healthy in the inside so you get to taste Filipino Food tropical flavors even if you’re in Illinois. Exciting collection of Filipino food you must try are Sinigang Soup (tamarind based soup loaded with ingredients), Paellas, Kare-kare with Bagoong, Lechon (roasted pig), Pinakbet, Tapsilog, Adobo, Halo-halo (sweet savory desert mixed of jackfruit, corn kernels, custard, garbanzos, plantains, kidney beans topped with ice cream, leche flan and some nuts or fruits),  , Gulaman or Sago. All these features dishes that are sour, sweet, earthly taste and everything in between that you must explore and will surely love.

Where to go?

I searched several restaurants that serve real authentic Filipino Food in Illinois and found Adeline’s Fil-Am Food a really interesting one.  The creativity in their food preparation really amazes me.  And the taste will definitely satisfy your craving for authentic Filipino food in the middle of a western country.

What to expect?

Filipino food are mostly served with steam rice, you may request to serve it with garlic, butter or mixed vegetables depending on your taste. Garlic rice are mostly served in breakfast, it is combined with sausages, eggs and cured meat or tapa.  Cooking styles includes Adobo (cooked in garlic, oil, vinegar and soy sauce) you ask for Chicken adobo or Pork Adobo, Binagoongan (cooked with fermented fish or shrimp paste) bagoong are sometimes mixed in rice, with green mangoes or served with other dishes to enhance flavor; it has an distasteful smell but you got to try that with other dishes, Ginataan (cooked with coconut milk) popular dishes with coconut milk are combined with chili powder, you can try Bicol Express, lastly the most popular and easy style of cooking Filipino food is Guisado (cooked with onion, tomato and garlic).

There is so much to expect in exploring Filipino Food in Illinois, most probably one of the most rewarding experience in food discovery. Filipino Foods are undeniably the most exquisite foods you can eat – the reason why they are always looking for ways to cook and eat Filipino foods despite being migrated to US or located anywhere in the world. Go, explore and have fun!

What makes Filipino food different from other places? Could it be the taste of it that makes every dish you eat a memorable experience? Could it be the place where the food had been served? Could it be the familiar Filipino style of cooking or could it be the Filipino people who prepared the food full of love? Whatever could be the reason of this delightful food eating experience, let us all find out what more reason that makes Filipino food special.

The mixture of tastes and textures make Filipino foods special. Filipino foods are simple to cook and always a pleasure to serve and eat. These delicious and mouth-watering dishes are always welcome on the dining table in whatever time of the day. Filipino food consists mostly of vegetables, seafood, dairy, meat and rice. Like Philippine fiestas, Filipino recipes are rich in flavour and colour that are not only a pleasure in the eyes but also a pleasure to eat.

The Filipino food aromatic dish makes all the food more inviting to eat and makes you want to savour the food bits by bits. Filipino food for every foreigner that sees it looks dull yet interesting and intriguing. The way of cooking displayed in different households mesmerizes foreign people and even Filipinos themselves especially when they smell the aromatic or pungent aroma of the food that is being cooked. That is one thing that makes Filipino food interesting. Its smell makes it unique and it is something you have to watch out for.

A certain dish is cooked in many different ways depending on which part of the country you are staying. It may be the same dish but the style of cooking, flavour and ingredients vary and this makes the Filipino food interesting and one of a kind. When other countries are cooking the same dish exactly the same, Filipinos are cooking it in varying flavours in diverse places and by the way it is cooked and the ingredients used you can tell the origin of the person who cooked it.

The Filipino food is not only interesting and special because of its aroma, flavour and taste but with all the names they come up with are something to perk up your mind and your tongue.

Having said all this, all Filipino foods could never be complete without the Filipino people who prepared all this food with all their hearts. For a moment, just imaging one of the occasion you had celebrate with your love ones, family, and friends there you will remember it will never be complete without Filipino foods like pansit, adobo, kinilaw to name a few. These make eating Filipino food an unforgettable experience.

The authentic Filipino food served in Adeline’s has won the hearts of the many Filipinos who are longing to taste again the food they have used to eat back in the Philippines and the Americans who have always been curious and charmed with the food that originated from the Philippines.

Victor was driven by passion, determination and self-motivation as he defies the new business climate in the American economy.  He gives credit to the quality of food and customer service in Adeline’s for it has remained strong in the business for twelve (12) long years.  Adeline’s was able to gain customer loyalty because of this – high quality food and services and yet affordable.

Victor has a lot of plans for Adeline’s Catering so watch out for that. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep you posted.