Cooking Filipino Dried Fish For My Canadian Mom (Bulad From Mindanao)

[@joelfrancisco4585]

I love your mom's honest opinion. Not pretending coz its her first time. Just keep being honest coz thats what everybody likes, being honest. God bless your family! Keep safe!

[@emmiellamas-cruz3842]

It made me teary-eyed when you took a bite, looked away and said that it made you miss the Philippines so much.

[@enrichinghobbiesbyissey4702]

Mama deb is adorable. She is real. Honest and polite. What a sweet mama

[@ryannrequerme5674]

Your mom is an honest person....no pretentions whatsoever...filipinos love honest people...she will be loved by your fans bro...godbless you both

[@dennxelle8788]

I love how bret's mom is Honest on her opinion and bret didnt cut or told her mom to say that its good cuz some ytbers do that often

[@christinecruz3084]

I give your mom a 10 for effort!👏 It is an acquired taste. Now I'm craving fish, and I'm homesick for the Philippines. The head is the best part! Enjoyed another vlog!🤣

[@talakitok72]

masarap

[@nielcutter3804]

Agree...

[@prestinetodcor4657]

exactly!

[@drrosu1604]

Not all Filipinos eat tuyo,they prefer fresh fish

[@Pip1024.]

Butter is really enjoying the long and vast playground wearing that Christmas / winter outfit. So cool to see butter happy and in good health. Bret, You’re so lucky to have a cool and wonderful Mom. God bless you all.

[@mondla2643]

It doesn't matter if she didn't like it. Trying to eat the dish for his son is everything. And the eating with hands.

[@marikitthompson7947]

OMG, those Tuyo(tamban) and daing made me drool while watching you both cooking it. Looks so yummy Bret. I enjoy Watching you and your Mom and of course Butter. Thanks for your Vlog. Can't wait to see the next adventure.

[@SyCNCM]

It’s really amazing for those like you who are close to the parent, especially to the mother than the companion who is always a girl friend, because the mother is the best lady in the world. I love both of you.

[@jeraldjavier1586]

Off topic. I just rewatched the vlog when Butter had her first bath when she was 2 months old. Its amazing how big she is now. And she grew up to be a beautiful, intelligent and happy dog.

[@MadammaL2022]

True! She is really being well taken cared of with her daddy Bret.

[@jovemarks855]

What a wonderful mother-son relationship. No matter how busy we are, it's always good to find some time to spend quality time with our parents and let them know how grateful we are for bringing us into this world.

[@evebrielle580]

When Bret paused after a bite of bulad and said "this makes me miss Philippines so much" it's so heartwarming Bretty. Filipinos will wait for you to comeback with butter of course! Stay safe and God bless you and your family! ❤❤❤

[@leticiaremo6386]

You're hilarious, Brett subjecting your mom to the dried fish taste challenge! Anyways, I'm so so happy for Butter! He has all the space to run and explore. And she looks so happy too!

[@amristar736]

It was cringy, actually.

[@evebrielle580]

@@amristar736 oh!? Yeah a little 😅

[@MOTOLAKWATSERO]

Love it that you gave butter the best time of her life... and the bulad, wow man... i never eat the head of tamban but this time will definitely try , your moms being honest...love the expression!!

[@MarkAgi]

Your mum is a Legend, she gave it a go and was honest. Certainly an acquired taste. Butter is loving all the space

[@ronahead69]

You're mom is just plain honest for foreign taste. That doesn't offend Filipinos.

[@xinziearusuke4696]

yeah we filipinos will just laugh at it when someone taste our food whatever their reaction, it will just be fine.. but when get used to it, you'll certainly love our foods..

[@individual1199]

Aahh ako pure bisaya dele ko mokaon ulo sa bulad at balot ulam nalang kog Uyap ok na 😄😄😄😄

[@elenitathomas3023]

@@individual1199 uyap naa ulo mn hahaha

[@lyntorrejos6322]

@@individual1199 nganu diay, natang tangan diayg ulo ang uyap?😏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣..hahahaha..may ulo raman pud to😁😁😁

[@individual1199]

@@lyntorrejos6322 alangan ang ulos bowad epakaon sab nakong Dogger my ero mag atang pd

[@shypotatoe4087]

I wish all Dog's in the world can feel that happiness like butter 💕🐕

[@Macel_Garcia]

Ohh this is so awesome! I love how honest your mom is. You are very Filipino in some ways now. I know some Canadians but you and your mom are so funny and sweet 😊

[@viccaubalejo8236]

Bret, because you lived in the PH for years, there's part of you that is Filipino. I love dried fish paired with fried rice and brewed coffee (w/o cream). Wow! the best!!

[@banicu6622]

Its one of those dish that takes time before you like it but I love how honest your mom is. Its better than those who pretends to love it on the first try.

[@tessangeles6124]

Yeah She is so honest.

[@internationalmanofmystery4285]

Brett, I’m Filipino but I was born in the US. When I go to the Philippines I don’t even eat that dried fish like you do. I have to say, I love the way you embrace the culture. The pure joy on your face eating that dried fish is legit. Really enjoy watching your Vlogs. You set a good example for travelers everywhere.

[@teodoricoperalta560]

You are fool pretender pilipino US MAN

[@josiejuanillo744]

You love Pilipino ,Thank you for that. Youre Amazing & wonderful young guy ,love you BRET !

[@politicallycorrect1102]

Mom is a real trooper, she tried it and didnt like it and its ok, she's right "its an acquired taste", we have preferences! 😁

[@roselleruiz-noffke2396]

True, it is an acquired taste! I miss eating bulad! And I love eating it a bit over cooked too so it’s crunchy and I could just eat everything including the bones...

[@minettravels9501]

I got teary-eyed when you said, "I miss, Philippines".. After taking a bite of the bulad. Oh, Brent, I know the feeling! As an OFW, it brings back the good ol' days after eating bulad. Thank you for adapting our culture! I super love your videos! 😘❤️

[@juliecantot.6440]

youre so Blessed having mom like her.Godbless goodhealth to you both and the whole family.kisses and hugs to Butter

[@rungun3867]

i like ur mother shes honest :) im so very happy watching.

[@lematurika2465]

i’m so happy seeing butter running around in such a huge space. It’s good for her health 💗

[@mildredbaldisimo1626]

I like you're moms honesty it is a strange taste for her and thats ok. she is brave enough to try and that's good. like this vlog Bret keep it up stay safe Butter is well adjusted now .

[@cherryflores1091]

true, not many filipinos like it either bec. of the smell and it's salty. It's just a matter of preference. But it can be used as a side dish/appetizer, pra pampagana ug kaon, just like atsara or Kimchi for Koreans. Good on you for trying. The crunchier the better..

[@BabycakesTravels]

U are truly a Filipino at heart Bret, wow! my mom makes the best “Bulad” because she will marinate the fish with some vinegar, garlic ginger and salt before drying it up in the sun! OmG the smell of mama’s Bulad is heavenly

[@chillrid3r591]

I luv dried fish, bulad, tamban etc.. Its my survival food this pandemic.

[@dantem3499]

Lami kaayo ang bulad! You're very Filipino by heart Bret. Take care Bret,Butter and your family!

[@ladypoly2304]

Mama Deb is so adorable. Love her honesty and authenticity. Looks like Butter is on the mend. Keep feeling better ❤️ Like my bulad and daing toasted too

[@disbursingofficer]

Yes she is! So adorable!

[@daylinacuray4566]

Your mom is lovely and honest person...i saw her face like “kawawa” eating the bulad🤣🤣brett is so funny..hugs and kisses to dalagang filipina she sooo happy with you the loving 🥰 daddy stay safe god bless 🙏❤️

[@gwekr6989]

That's okay Bret. Mommy Deb's reaction is not new, we totally understand her. What surprised us more is how you love our dried fish, hehe. For that, we love you more ❤

[@lufp6339]

I love love love love watching your videos, Bret! Butter is one blessed aspin to have you as her fur dad!

[@cezararrieta8621]

Filipino has a taste bud for everything extreme, salty, sweet, spicy, and sour. :D. The trick is to be able to mixed all those flavor into one meal. Like bulad and suka or bulad and tomatoes (salty and sour) and the most important part to balance the flavor is RICE.

[@yourtrendtv]

include bitter... Ampalaya.. hehe

[@kristinetumala]

True! One thing I have noticed here in Canada is that the food are mostly bland, I mean the taste is pretty neutral considering my taste bud as a Filipino, I am usually inclined to extreme flavors.

[@greyekko]

Butter's loving all that space 'coz she can run around all day. She's a happy dog. Get well soon Butter! 🐕💛

[@luzbrilloenrado3044]

I enjoyed watching this vlog. It’s ok for your Mom not to like the “Bulad”, understandable Bret but so proud of you to bring those Bulad to Canada and the way you ate it with rice. And Butter looks so happy there with so much space to run around. I love you Bret and Butter, greetings from the Sunshine State.

[@micheledwardmaravilla591]

Delicious food and very nice refreshing place!

[@Bear4196]

Butter's daily life has improved exponentially while on the island. She 's free as the wind! Wonderful to see!

[@Redman2109]

Murag taligsik. Perfect bisaya and the accent is like a true blood bisaya Brett. Welldone!

[@nevertoolate3791]

Your mom is sooo pretty. Bulad with fried rice, sunny side up egg, fresh tomatoes and coffee or hot chocolate for breakfast. Yuuuummmeh! Extra rice pleazzz...

[@amaliasamala3269]

You’re mom is soo cool! Butter she really enjoys being with you!

[@Jewry1989]

I love Debie's reactions , she is so hilarious. 🤣 Thats ok she of doesn't like it. Thats normal if you're not used to eat it. But Bret's, its heart warming. I can really tell how he miss 🇵🇭 so much 😍

[@vanhenreich]

“This makes me miss the Philippines so much”. That’s the best part!

[@LilyGWard]

At least your Mom is game to try the bulad.😁 Some people won’t even try it. Good to see you’re still practicing to speak Bisaya and Tagalog Bret.😊

[@jessiebuglosa190]

I salute you sir for ur bieng memories in phil. and adopt the traditional life and accepting the taste of filipino food.i understand the reaction of ur mom..i miss ur travel with becoming a pilipino..

[@romualdoagarrado2821]

I cant stop.laughing in this episode...i like the honest to goodness opinion of your mom when asked about the taste of bulad...at least she is honest.... As for u Bretty dude, you became Filipino indeed....even in speaking some Tagalog words....so natural... More power to u Bret and im looking forward for your next vlog...

[@reneabrea4123]

bisaya word..can you educate yourself?

[@romualdoagarrado2821]

@@reneabrea4123 better educate urself first.....ok?!

[@EveJules]

Not everyone would like the taste of “tuyo” (dried fish) especially if they’re from western civilization. I’m surprised your mom didn’t complaint on the smell while you’re cooking it. You’ve got a Filipino heart now Bret.

[@yraglareb8741]

In US they have anchovies that taste exactly like tuyo. In some European countries, they have dried fish that also taste salty

[@honeykohtasis4051]

I'd like mom bret, atlist she tried.. And proud of u bret seeing you eating bulad!!! God bless you always.

[@aiai718]

Makamingaaaaw kaaayo bulaaaad!!!!!! Your mama is the coolest!!!

[@ceciliarodriguez7184]

I totally get your Mom's reaction. The flavor and smell can be overpowering hence the reaction. It was sweet of her to try.

[@julietferolino6940]

Bret, you are becoming Filipino na jud. ❤️ Your mom is so genuine and that makes her so adorable. Great to see you both vlogging. May butter keeps her good health. God bless your family. 🙏❤️

[@PearlLove1494]

I love Butter . And I love the way you take care of her. Shes definitely a family now. So lucky.

[@marilousumo226]

Champorado is sticky rice cooked like pooridge and tablea or raw dark chocolate with some sugar .. You can use coco sugar or muscovado healthy sugar and a little milk or coconut milk o If available for me is more yummy.. The more tablea the better .. We usually eat this on breakfast with fried tuyo (broken into small bits or pieces .. Scales are removed)

[@theresajavellana4883]

Thank you Bret for introducing one of "our" native delicacies here in the Philippines...your mom might not or as well not like the dried fish but if she has to try some of our cuisine such as "adobo" she might as well change her mind...why don't you cook her ADOBO (chicken) would be fine...

[@teegee545]

Watching from Sydney, Australia ! 👋Bret, your mum’s reaction with the dried fish is okay. We are not offended. My kids we’re the same when i get them to try first time. Then later on they liked it too. It really goes well with garlic fried rice and spicy vinegar. Next time you can get her to try again. But never cook the dried fish indoors. 😄Your mum will hate you for it. There’s a lot of Filipino asian shop in Vancouver, look for “Tuyo” in a jar . It is fried tuyo and then soaked in spiced oil. You dont have to fry tuyo again. Its ready in the jar. Its not crunchy but its not soggy either. Also, you can get the filipino vinegar in Asian shop and all you do is chop onion, garlic and add chilli and salt to it. It taste better as it aged. There are filipino restaurants in Vancouver too.i think there is one called Pinpin restaurant. Who knows maybe there is a Bitbit restaurant too😊. Love you Bret & Butter and now your mum and your sister too. Great family 😍

[@jamel1207]

I'm proud of you,""you got a Filipino tastebuds , mabuhay!

[@lezahnabs2295]

I love your Mom! she's so spunky and so game! I dont understand the thumbs down though..maybe not filipino..coz only filipinos understand the beauty of "Bulad"...yum! love the way you cook it coz we cooked ours that way..so you can eat just everything

[@whatsupkylaanddadofficialc8147]

as a filipino, our staple food is rice which is generally a good smelling one but at times tasteless and that makes our dishes salty to compliment our rice, salty dish like tuyo, tinapa and dried fish plus rice is perfect with vinegar or soy sauce with kalamansi or tomato sauce

[@ellianejoygumilid658]

instead of a gf... bret is having a date and roadtrip with his gorgeous mudra.... and I think it’s the cutest, sweetest and loveliest thing ever!! 🥰

[@pagenotfound-]

bata pa ata sya 23 o 24

[@D__634]

@@pagenotfound- nasa 30s na sya

[@bernaldaolimpio6591]

Agree

[@maribethw6118]

Tuyo is an acquired taste to get use to. My son loves it but my daughter can’t stand it! Lol and Bret I love when it’s over cooked. You did great! and props to Moms for even trying it! 😋

[@charleybrown2472]

What a nice son you are, that is a bonus for being a good parent, your mom is realy succesful having you man 👍

[@agnesmorata9473]

The scenery is so refreshing and Butter seems to be excited roaming around...yesss mom Debbie eating tuyo & daing...is a cowboy, hahaha! Luv it Bret!

[@lmija5244]

Your mom is cute 😂😅 she can’t believe you like our food!

[@mandirigma3166]

Mom's a gamer ,all you can ask from her is to try it. Kudos1 to Mom Debbie.

[@prettyasian1594]

You’re such a good kid Brett…you’re Mama is awesome 👏 Loved that dried fish.

[@abarcangel713]

thank you for adopting butter, shes so adorable.....

[@whereplanet]

Bret, when you took a bite of the Daing, I saw in your eyes that you somewhat missed your buddies in the Philippines. You have a cool family. Stay safe brother.

[@laurasmith9351]

I am so proud of your mom for trying it!😊 We Filipinos will always love you Bret! Thank you for sharing Filipino food with your mom!♥️

[@Dakdak04]

Kalami ba oi. Ito maslami ikaon pag malamig Ang panahon tos Ang kan-on ay fried rice tos kape tos bulad. Mmmmmmmm lami kau sa tanang lami.

[@bezaleelcastillo9775]

The pinoy in Bret ate the tuyo head on. No pun intended. And he ate with his hands... and he knows how to do it too. Kudos to you Bret

[@a_tom339]

I'm loving Mama Deb. She's a cool mom and funny too.

[@Twist-turns-d1t]

Summer to “Fall”, Mommy Debby👍thanks for caring Butter & whip Bret,,,, may your sister feel better & healthy👍Butter, Bret, Your Mom Debbie, your Great sister 🇨🇦🇵🇭👍🙏be safe, healthy & have “fun”🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@redamarch9946]

You have a great relationship with your mom, you just like buddies ❤️

[@humanbynature2111]

I love how u still remembered your bisaya words. "Murag taligsik". 😄😁😆

[@YourWanderGirl]

Your mom is wonderful❤❤❤❤❤

[@marlin5173]

Kudos to your mom for trying! She is beautiful !

[@brae6163]

"Ikaw bahala" and "murag taligsik" is perfectly pronounced ❤️❤️

[@rudifrancois]

Tamban are Sardines. It becomes TUYO or BULAD when dried. Transformers.

[@robrose7420]

Tamban is the name of that fish. In bisaya we call it mangsi we have so many like that in Leyte easy to catch and it’s very cheap as well

[@lindafaber2693]

That Butter moves so freely outside and without deer around💕I enjoyed watching you and your mom, you guys made me so hungry for a dry fish😋my mom’s no. 1 favorite because she came from Cebu and Davao. Your mom just joined you and trying everything, should be proud of her🥰I love that lady👍💕

[@WendzskiTV]

Bret was in my top10 list of foreigners loving Philippines looking forward for His Vlog and the most I admired with this guy that He fell in loved with Aspin a Local breed of Dog in the Philippines Looking forward to see you back here in the Philippines buddy keepsafe and with your family!

[@beverlynredona9528]

The first video I’d watch, I’ve learned to love you and Butter this second one I know I’m loving and having fun with you and your mum!

[@InterestTrends0202]

thanks Bret for introducing BULAD to your Canadian Mom,hahaha

[@AprilRoseRPerez]

All kinds of dried fish were soaked in salted water before drying under the sun! Enjoy! 😊

[@mjpuffy6285]

I love that crunchy bulad too!! You’re more of a Filipino than most us pinoys by eating that crunchy head of tamban. Love it too.

[@kryzrpastrana5762]

I was laughing so hard while watching your Mom. She's so cute..

[@mothercat1839]

Mommy Deb is sooooo beautiful. I also love listening to her voice, its like music to my ear. Awww, i miss my mama 😢😢😢

[@klyderaymundo2133]

It seems like bret was offended that his mom didn't like it! 😂 Kudos to your mom for trying! ❤️

[@shashabuenaflor593]

So true. Bret was more offended than Filipinos i guess 😂

[@myraochon8278]

They need to soak it with lots of salt for preservation and to avoid having worms growing for longer period in the shelves. But for the danggit dried fish they just wash it in sea water and dried under the sun. Much better if wash the bulad first before frying to reduce the salty flavor. I missed this food for breakfast Yummy with tomatoes.

[@rudifrancois]

Bret, you really became a Filipino!

[@bellejameson7385]

I'm proud of you u shared ur mom our appetizer bulad u can make your own fresh bulad Bret salt and dry in the sun is key but u know clean first b4 u do that congrats ur mom she eat the bulad watching here in Nevada mabuhay sa in yong pamilya bret

[@lalielou1]

Butter is having fun on her new home looks like.

[@isabelespejo7566]

EAT IT WITH. TOMATO AND EGGS "

[@naimuds8269]

Butter enjoys her new canadian life just the way she'd like it to be

[@nenarosacena1807]

I miss bulad. So delicious. Dip the bulad to vinegar with chili. When this pandemic is over i will go back home. The Philippines. Watching from Toronto, Canada

[@zfilmsph]

Butter is living the life! Hope she's all better now!

[@marilousopocado9429]

brett silay is i think is a place in cebu where bulad came...i also appreciate your liking of tamban...not everybody in the phils like tamban..enjoy!!!

[@Flinstone-b1o]

I remember watching Kulas vlog when he went back to Canada and cook bulad in his parents house..His parent's got up from bed so quick and start opening all the windows from their house...Lol , good job Bret playing it safe cooking the bulad in the woods..

[@mercicuplaceri3622]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gailborillo1124]

This is hilarious but to be expected.😆 but I give credit to your Mom for being a sport. Thank you 🙏 Hey almost 300K! Congrats 🥳🎉

[@arlenegadon4239]

I am smiling while watching. Good vibes!

[@exploren2752]

Love them too! So glad you liked it. Canadian hates it . Can't even cook it coz my neighbors hate the smell. Keep safe! Love from Oakville Ontario.

[@edwardlupango382]

Bwahahaha... I like the honest reaction (Mom: "its horrible") of your mom 🤪🤪🤪 we do understand her reaction since its her first time tasting it 🙂🙂🙂

[@anthonyalger]

With that smell permeating the Canadian wilderness, I'm surprised a bear didn't make an appearance. 😂 Love your mom. She's a badass!

[@disbursingofficer]

Yes! Very cool mama deb!

[@fionadawn332]

That “silay bulad” is so perfect with Champorado . Have a try bret.

[@mhelmasillones576]

We use sea water to marinate the fish and rinse it while drying it to the sun and put it under the sunlight to completely dry it for more than 1 week.