West Covina, CA Aug 4, 2010 – Southern California-based entrepreneur, Mr. T, is giving Southern California residents the opportunity to sample the succulent taste of Cebu-style lechon. His company, tastemycooking.com, is taking orders online and is offering free delivery to those within a 20-mile radius of West Covina (91792).
Generally referred to as whole roasted pig, lechon got its name from the Spanish word for milk – leche. There is an assortment of ways to roasting a whole pig; however, it is Cebu lechon that has earned the distinction of being the world’s best as unabashedly proclaimed by world-renowned chef and author, Anthony Bourdain.
In a past episode of his show, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations that airs on the Travel Channel; the self-proclaimed pork expert declared Cebu lechon with its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat as one of the best roast pig dishes he has ever had the privilege of tasting. In fact, on his blog, the world-travelling chef had this to say about Cebu’s culinary delicacy –
“And speaking of pig? It can now be said that of all the whole roasted pigs I’ve had all over the world, the slow roasted lechon I had on Cebu was the best.”
Tastemycooking.com is offering the people of South California a taste of Cebu-style lechon. Filipinos, especially, can savor the taste of home without having to travel all the way to Cebu. Customers who reside within a 20-mile radius of West Covina will have their orders delivered right to their doorstep. Those who live outside of the delivery area will be charged an additional fee based on the distance that needs to be covered to make the delivery. Each order also comes with two containers of lechon sauce.
Available Lechon Sizes and prices: (click here)
With Lemon grass and some spices stuffed inside aka Cebu Style Lechon
or without the lemongrass but with powder spices aka Regular Cebu Lechon
Testimonials:
Update : Tastemycooking is also accepting orders for
LECHON baka or Roasted Young Calf click here for the price
Roasted Lamb – call for price.
