Built to Beat the Heat

“Ding! Ding’’ That’s when I realized it’s lunchtime and I still don’t know what to eat. And because it’s scorching hot, I want to eat something cold and refreshing. I continuously walk around the canteen trying to decide what to eat to fulfill what I’m craving.

Many students visit the canteen during recess to purchase various things such as carbonara, palabok, biscuit, juice, and many others. However, because the weather is so hot, the students are looking for ways to cool off gradually while being hunger-free.

We have numerous options for staying cool now that the weather is boiling. In today’s sweltering heat, who wouldn’t want something cold? We share similarities with ice that breaks down in hot weather. With the heat we’re now experiencing, we need something cold to combat it.

Saging Con Yelo is coming your way!

This is the most popular dessert among Bagong Silangan High School students. This is the ideal dessert or snack for the hot summer days.

But how does it actually taste?

Of course, if you’re a fan, you already know what it tastes like. Its innate sweetness, but massive structure, is enhanced by the syrup, shaved ice, and

It’s the time of the month again where I get to shine as much and as hard as I want. I know it’s cruel and I don’t intend to hurt anybody, but beaming is what I’m meant to do.

I stretched my arms and climbed above the mountain. I looked down and smiled but the next thing I knew, I suddenly let out the loudest sneeze I’ve ever had. “Achoo!”

Oh no! What a bad way to start a day. Are they frowning at me? This is not what I wanted to happen. I wanted them to smile back and spread positivity.

I decided that today will be the usual, another sunny day. But what makes today unique compared to other days is that it’s actually more vivid, maybe more than what I’d typically prefer. Everything seems so normal, birds keep chirping as well as the people who keep chattering. But I noticed something, a room full of people who’s scorched with flames.

There is not a time where you would not see them not using anything that they can to fan themselves in order to let some air kiss their sweaty skin. From their handheld fans, to even using their hands as a way to cope with the heat. If they were given a chance just to be hit by the “air producing appliance” they would definitely get it. Oh I wish I could make the cool breath of nature leap through their open window and offer them some kind of relief. But I can’t, after all I cannot call the wind to fall.

Something caught my attention, I turned to my left and suddenly, my ears were filled with the noise coming from what they call a “canteen”. A bell rang that made almost everyone leave their rooms, not because there’s an ongoing drill but because it’s already break time and they can now leave the most boring place on earth. Parched, exhausted, and gasping for something to give them a sense of relief from the agonizing heat. As usual,

Denise Gail Agresor

evaporated milk.

If your mouth is now watering just by thinking of how it will taste like, then try to make it! It is relatively easy and enjoyable. Simply follow the procedures and your picture of a refreshing and cold snack comes to fruition.

The ingredients you will be needing are as follows: saba banana, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract/essence, salt, shaved ice, and evaporated milk.

S- SLIP THE BANANA’S SKIN OFF Get rid of the skin from the banana, section it to the desired proportions, and set it aside.

A- ADD WATER AND BROWN SUGAR TO THE POT Stir the sugar into the water, and add vanilla extract/essence, bring to a boil, and cover with a lid. When the water is boiling, gently add the sliced banana, and cover with a lid.

G- GO FURTHER TO COOK THE SYRUP.

Continue to heat until the syrup thickens slightly. When the syrup has thickened slightly and the desired amount of sauce has been reached. Remove from the heat. You’ll notice the sweetness of the syrup, which is made from caramelized sugar. The flavor of the syrup is not sticky at all, yet it features a watery consistency.

I- INVITE IT TO COOL ONTO A SERVING BOWL

The syrup must be cooled down before serving. It must be chilled so that the ice, which is the key element in Saging Con Yelo, does not melt instantly.

N- NOTE: CRUSHED ICE AND MILK SHOULD BE ADDED

Of course, it’s not Saging Con Yelo if you forget the crushed ice and milk. Serve the saging minatamis with milk and crushed ice. Sago pearls or corn flakes are optional.

G- GOOD TO GO

You can now serve and eat the Saging Con Yelo, sweetened banana in brown sugar syrup served on crushed ice with milk.

Now you can make your own refreshing drink that is cost-effective and enjoyable. Eating Saging Con Yelo is one way to cool off the body. That is why it is popular among students because it is relatively affordable and mouthwatering, especially now in the summertime.