Dearest Uncle G,
Among the things our dad asked us to get him from Indonesia is Flores coffee, which is “[f]rom the volcanic slopes of Flores Island near Timor… [with a] mild piquant taste with perfect balanced rich flavor [that is] unmistakably Indonesian.” Tito L introduced our dad to Flores coffee several years ago when he visit Indonesia. My dad has been drinking it ever since. I am not a coffee drinker but all those who tried Flores coffee have vouched for its great taste.
On the Sunday before we left for Manila, Tito L and Tita D took us to some far away mall to buy Flores coffee, which is not available just anywhere. While we were buying our dad his coffee beans, Tita D introduced us to the Indonesian version of pickled guava. I was expecting the guava to be sour but it turned out to be a sweet sort of pickle. The guava was crisp, refreshing and quite filling. It is a must try.
Tita D also introduced us to Pazola, a fruit seasoning. Pazola tastes like salt. Only it is not as salty as salt. Pazola enhances the sweetness of the fruit. If you like to eat your fruit with salt, you will like Pazola.
Love, Pandora
