[Story 105] Harvesting TINY bitter gourd and turning it into delicious stew[Pinakbet] |Farm to table

I went to the garden to pick tiny bitter gourd for dinner. This variety can be found in every Filipino wet markets. As a Filipino from the north of the Philippines, we often cook this kind of bitter gourd for our pinakbet, a Filipino vegetable stew. The next day, I saw the kakawate trees are in bloom. I picked kakawate flowers and turned it into okoy.
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[@gayyembenph]

Memories that are worth remembering. When I was a kid, my mother always cook this kind of bitter gourd. She adds it to her pinakbet, a Filipino vegetable stew. I like it. They're surprised because, I'm one of the few kids who like the taste of bitter gourd. I grew up eating it. One of my favorites until now.

[@yancybaguio6549]

Same bro,my favorite vegetable is ampalaya and talong , yummy 😋😋😋😋

[@aprilaries1223]

Nagimasen barok..makapailiw makan dita pagilyan tayo..nagmesej nak kinyam ijay fb accnt mo..ask ko lang met ketdi sagmamano lote dita rural ken urban areas? Kasla mayat ag migrate dita nueva vizcaya

[@mygallery9635]

Wow nagimasen

[@robee4122]

Growing up I hated ampalaya (bitter melon here in UK) and would always leave them on the side, now that I’m older and also cook pinakbet from time to time, I find it doesn’t taste the same without adding them, so I do even though I can only eat a couple of slices 😅

[@jackielae2358]

Nag imas balong. Imbag man ta ubung ka oat lang ket kayat mon ti parya. Great watching your vlog balong!

[@Wennievlogs1199]

Hala now qlang nalaman na pwd pala kainin iluto ang bulaklak ng kakawati Galing nman

[@glendawayan1433]

Sana all... making me so hungry while watching 😂 take care and God bless...

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

magandang araw po may maliit na palayan din po ako, sana makadalaw ka po. GOD bless po :D

[@violetasan306]

Ang husay mo sa presentation talaga, Gayyem!!!

[@gayyembenph]

Sakto lang po. 😅 Salamat po. ☺️

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

i agree galing niya sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@bellevilla8152]

. .nakakamis ang buhay probinsiya kasama ang buong pamilya sabay'2x kumakain sa hapag kainan nakaka inggit yung ganito kasama ang mama at papa at mga kapatid 😔

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

samin din po sana po makadalaw kayo sakin kasi may simple farm at green palayan din po ako. Salamat po sobra at pagpalain nawa kayo ng ating DIYOS. :D

[@violetasan306]

Thanks for the baybayin words. Love it!!!

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

true po yan sana po makadalaw kayo sakin kasi may simple farm at green palayan din po ako. Salamat po sobra at pagpalain nawa kayo ng ating DIYOS. :D

[@maryrosedemarunsing2438]

Yan ang isa sa masarap na ulam ng ilokano gayyem ben 😘imasen🥰🥰🥰

[@joeblow2069]

Ingenious!

[@taiheart37]

Every time when I see new videos of your, I clicked instantly. It was funny scaring the chickens away.

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

good day po new friend here, hope you can visit my farm and simple province life too, GOD be with you po :D

[@michaelamontemayor448]

This bitter gourd is the daily food of my neighbour who is diabetic. Gathering them at the wild backyard. He eats everything from this plant. Never consumed tablet maintenance and he is still alive at 78. Diabetics who had medications all passed away. Him is still here, but slowly losing sight. I wish him many more years to enjoy

[@EMEZED1918]

Aww your dogs also ran when you called your family to eat. 🥰🥰

[@critique211]

Another quality content! Kudos!!!

[@gayyembenph]

🥰🥰

[@arlenecastroramos2076]

Halla namiss ko yung lola ko sa bulaklak ng kakawati palagi kaming naguulam ng ganyan noon nilalagay nya sanpaksiw na isda ang sarap🤤😍☺️

[@JohloCarmelotes]

Watching always from cebu

[@gayyembenph]

Maraming salamat po. Hello po sa inyo diyan sa Cebu. 👋😀

[@jenniferanncervantes363]

Finally another sensible content na pinag-isipan. Hindi puchu-puchu Lang.

[@TheRockB.]

The best comment. 💯💯

[@madona370]

I always go back to this channel, it's one of the few vloggers who brings Filipino pride♥️🙌🙏

[@maryjoylabado4552]

Yes specially Yung episode na may nagsayaw ng tinikling I am very nostalgic I remember how good my grandma in dancing our national dance so happy that Filipino culture is very visible sa katulad mo...so young but very good in showing gratitude to your roots...

[@gerberladiv8731]

Favorite ko yan bro lalo na sa nalalapit na araw ng mga puso....bitter kasi tayo🤣

[@gayyembenph]

Ampalaya para sa mga walang jowa. 😅

[@normadelantar3062]

Wow ang ganda Ng view at ang sarap mamitas Ng ampalaya ang sarap Naman tomira Dyan nakakatuwa.

[@TheRockB.]

Gayyem Ben, I will be your fan until the very end. I like the effort you're putting into your videos. Hindi siya yung content na 'pwede na' basta may mai-upload lang, basta makaraos lang. You're giving respect to the content. Hindi ka yung typical na Filipino KZbinr. Nakikita ko 'yun. Thank you for always inspiring me. Keep the fire burning kasi we're just here supporting you! Go Gayyem!!! 💪🤗

[@LifeWithTheDelfinados]

Same thoughts bro.❤❤❤

[@gayyembenph]

Nakakataba naman po ng puso ang comment niyo. Maraming maraming salamat po. Natutuwa ako at nandiyan kayo na sumusuporta sa akin. Mabuhay po kayo! 💚

[@helenyadao8060]

🙏💝🙏👍🙏🥰🙏😇🙏

[@linpascua390]

Saang lugar yan sa viscaya sarap nmn ng ampalaya❤❤❤

[@rosalinapascual310]

@@gayyembenph .gustong gusto ko Yung pknakbet na ampalayang bilog Ang sahug. Kaya sa duun sa mahabang ampalaya

[@emmanuelbarro26]

ang cu-cute naman ng mga ampalaya na yan ben

[@kaprobinsyajunmar]

Nice another great content Gayyem Ben..

[@jinglovesrich4220]

I really love your place and the simple way of living in there. Nakakainggit.

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

samin din po hehe masarap po ang hangin sa munting farm ko at simpleng buhay probinsiya sana po dalaw po kayo sakin. Salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@celestialbox4781]

😍😍😍kasasarap ng Luto mo Adeeeeng❤❤❤wagmo maisipan Mag Abroad. Kawalan ka sa pamilya mo sa pagluluto yaan mo mga Kapatid mo Ang mag abroad naaaaapaka Bait mong Kuya at Anak. Grabeee ramdam q Saya ng Pamilya mo twing sasabihin mo Mangan ta?

[@luningningbbenjie8733]

I didn’t know kakawati flowers can be eatin i thought it us just flowers a beautiful flower when it blooms thanks i learned from you today x very resourceful 👍

[@gayyembeso]

Sarap Naman Nyan gayyem subrang nakakainspire Ng mga gawa mo God Bless you always with your family

[@jeanniemariekeh8588]

Watching.... Ganda ng view!!!

[@valutanes3276]

Very healthy remembering my old days thats my favourite yuuummyy for tummmy👍❤️🇨🇦

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

tama po yan kamusta po sana po makadalaw kayo sakin kasi may simple farm at green palayan din po ako. Salamat po sobra at pagpalain nawa kayo ng ating DIYOS. :D

[@auroragould1527]

Sarap yang lulutoin mong gulay Gayyem sariwa at healthy! Yummy!

[@krizanniM]

Ang sarap talaga sa probinsya lahat fresh.. Ang kakawati nakatikim ako niyan noong bata pa ako dahil ang lola ko lang naman ang mahilig mag luto ng kakawati.. Thank you for sharing with us... Sarap talaga ng buhay probinsya. Simpleng buhay mas masaya.. Great job Ben

[@gayyembenph]

Salamat din po sa panonood. 😍

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

masaya din po samin kulay green at simple ang farm ko po sana makabisita ka po. Pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS :D

[@lheaagustin9815]

Appow,paborito ko ang ampalaya llalo na yang igigisa sa kamatis at itlog at ung maliliit na ampalaya sa pakbet,imasen🥰 Sarap talaga sa probinsya😊

[@rhea3234]

You have this special charm that captured the hearts of your audience as well. Benben. Way to go. 400k subs and more. CHEERS👍 I also look forward to the house tour ❤️❤️💚💚

[@rubybermejo7664]

Ang sarap ng pakbet😋😋na gutom na nman ako.

[@maebuhay6172]

Best part Ng mga videos mo Kuya Yung sama Sama kaung kumakain. Kudos Sayo Kuya! Love from HK 🇭🇰

[@lakbay_canada]

Bumabalik ang mga alaala ng Northern Philippines Kung napapanood ko itong vlog mo ang ganda ng tanawin diyan sa NViscaya

[@yoooghii]

1st 😊

[@apriljas2794]

I love okoy! I always get excited when I see the maid cook that for breakfast

[@czeska4160]

Mga ilocano ang isa sa mga masasarap magluto ng gulay at mahilig sa gulay. Nakapunta na ko sa iba ibang probinsiya sa pilipinas iba pa rin yung lutong ilocano.

[@juwelydebbarma5041]

I love ur videos

[@gayyembenph]

😍

[@jocelynlao3579]

Galing mgluto sarap lagi ulam saka healthy pa...

[@user-ws3pe2dp1w]

Larawan ng masayang pamilya - sama-samang kumakain habang ngkukwentuhan at ngtatawanan

[@Batangkusinera4296]

wow pwede po pala yan itorta parang bulaklak ng kalabasa yummy😘😘😊

[@mariegracesumbrado300]

Wow sarap talaga ng ampalaya kahit anong luto

[@rafaelperalta1676]

Dati puro channels nina Li Ziqi, Xioage, Long Mei Mei, etc., pinapanood ko. Simula nung na-discover kita, Gayyem Ben, laking tuwa ko. Finally, may Pinoy representative na tayo na gaya sa aforementioned youtubers na makikita rin ng ibang lahi. I'm sure may mga viewers ka ring banyaga na manghang mangha sa iyo. We, your kapwa Filipino, are also proud coz you're showcasing our food and culture to the world. May your channel flourish more. Salamat sa mga videos mo. Laking tulong mo sa akin lalo na nung medyo malala pa ang pandemya. 😁

[@marcrisbunagan9150]

same x3 here

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

green din po ang channel ko dahil may probinsiya at farm na simple din po ako, sana dalaw po kayo. Salamat po at pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS :D

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@@nanaynilittlekuyakim subscription done ✔️

[@marybeltulin5557]

@@nanaynilittlekuyakim done

[@krizelorden9259]

Li ziqi din ako dati before gayyem benben. Then meron ako pinapanood ngayon si Dawang na alaskan malamute then tsaka ko nakita si Di xiaoxe(?).

[@simplykulet3578]

Napakasarap mamuhay sa Gaya nitong Lugar. Presko Ang hangin at mga gulay, tahimik na Lugar love❤️

[@Cheekeong2483]

Nakakarelax panoorin ang mga videos mo gayyem Ben.

[@nicadearest]

this is what I grew up to.. I'm missing the province life..

[@dollytolentino6801]

Favorate namin ni mama, pag nakain ako nian natulo luha ko, i missed her so much..😭😭

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

maligayang araw po kulay green at simple ang farm ko po sana makabisita ka po. Pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS :D simple lang din po ang aking farm at buhay probinsiya sana po makapunta kayo. Pagpalain po kayo :D

[@juliegiron2404]

Hello gayem Ben i ❤ watching your videos i have a relatives there they leave Bascaran I used to go there when i was younger to visit my family they have a rice plantation the last time i went there was 1979 I went to visit again

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

kamusta po kayo sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@litas5366]

My Dad used to cooked ampalayang pakbet with dried shrimp. It was so good! Pati yong dalawa kong kambal na 9 years old na mga pamangkin na mga American born pinapanuod ka nila kasi mahilig din sila sa nature at mahilig din magluto.

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

new friend here, hope you can visit my farm and simple province life too, GOD be with you po :D may maliit na palayan din po ako, sana makadalaw ka po. GOD bless po :D

[@nikkifemoral17]

Wow, tiny bitter gourd! I think native variety po yan ng ampalaya. Anyway, love your videos po, as always. And pinakbet, too. 😁❤

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

hi po sayo new friend here, hope you can visit my farm and simple province life too, GOD be with you po :D

[@mariabrookes9540]

Ganda NG Lugar nio , very inspiring video..

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

tara po samin Welcome po kayo sa aking maliit na farm at simpleng buhay sa probinsiya. Sobrang salamat po talaga. Pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS na powerful sa lahat :D

[@sarah_farm]

You're doing such a great job at showing everyone the way you see the world! Thank you for this!

[@normadelantar3062]

Wow sarap Ng pinakbit Ng Ilocano I like it.

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

magandang araw po sayo masarap po ang hangin sa munting farm ko at simpleng buhay probinsiya sana po dalaw po kayo sakin. Salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@Macjeeh]

I was born in Bambang, nueva vizcaya. But grew up here. I always wanted a simple farm life like that. Unfortunately i never got it. I like watching your vids. Reminds me of a life may have been for me. Thanks for your vids Kaili. 👍

[@pakimipaki9514]

Hi game am aleya vee am glad you happy with yr fmly hope you enjoy wht you did ok tq pengakausayoo sigap bahh bye

[@mynameis_831]

Simpleng pagkain talaga ang napaka sarap tapos naka kamay pa kakain 🙂

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

tama po sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@christinahenson4146]

Ang sarap mamitas ng mga sariwang gulay mula sa bukid.. 😍♥️🤗Sarap mg buhay sa Bukid.. 😍♥️

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

tama po kayo masarap po talaga sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@bautistaKC23]

Tommorow after our Sunday Service, I will surely buy bitter melon and pork in the market to cook your recipe... That is the beauty of living in the province, you can plant vegetables and raise your own animals for your daily needs..

[@millenianime]

Ngayon ko lang na realize ang astig pala ng Alibata parang nanunuod lang ako ng vlog ng taga ibang bansa. 😁 Wish ko lang sana may sariling Alibata subject na sa mga School mahilin sana natin yung sariling atin natatakot kasi ako baka tuluyan ng maglaho itong Alibata sa mga susunod na henerasyon. 😥

[@arnelconstantino4016]

thanks for promoting our national heritaga,our culture, customs and tradition, mabuhaay ka.

[@georgereasonproductions]

this looks very tasty very creative good work my friend😊

[@francofesarillo3854]

Hello wow naman.. Naluluto pala ang bulalak ng kakawati..

[@normadelantar3062]

Ganda Ng mga bulaklak

[@gailsiangco5599]

I Love Pinakbet !!! We go to a Farmers market to get vegtables in San Diego,CA. I miss my grandparents garden in Hawaii ,they have passed away . Nothing like a home garden !!! The best !!!

[@christopherday3130]

My Filipina wife loves that vegetable. She calls them ampalaya. Keep up the good work. Watching from East Windsor, NJ, USA.

[@annecuerquis0905]

I love your videos! I love how you put effort into it! I love seeing a complete and happy family enjoying the foods around the table with full of love and laughter! God bless your family!🙏🏻🥰I always watch your videos here in Canada🇨🇦🇵🇭🙏🏻🥰

[@JhunM69]

Another good video Gayyem Ben! I'm a bit intrigue on that little flowers you picked and turned into a fried dish. God bless!

[@el-xx1et]

Just search you to binge watch ur videos but so surprise that you uploaded just at the right time. Thank you! Keep creating!

[@rhea3234]

Playing with your dog Rubina also caught my attention. She's indeed adorable 💚

[@violetasan306]

May your united family always welcome the gift of joy and sacrifice for the family. I like to hear your laughter when you eat together!! God bless yoU!

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

hi po sainyo hehe sana po makadalaw kayo sakin kasi may simple farm at green palayan din po ako. Salamat po sobra at pagpalain nawa kayo ng ating DIYOS. :D

[@naolnorem5414]

Your videos are all therapeutic

[@zaarkhananal7165]

Lol, 3:25. Speaking from experience, at least what I had with my pet parakeet, birds love chilis. So your probably going to need to put up a fence soon around that area, otherwise the chili plants won't last long.

[@levyguevara4560]

I like your food very healthy and yummmy

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

hi po Welcome po kayo sa aking maliit na farm at simpleng buhay sa probinsiya. Sobrang salamat po talaga. Pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS na powerful sa lahat :D

[@cecileking]

Sarap ng gulay na ampalya & healthy too👍😋 Ang galing ng camera man at video editing 👏 God bless Ben and more vlogs. Love watching your vlogs 🤎

[@gayyembenph]

Maraming salamat po. Alay po namin ang lahat ng ito para sa inyo. Mabuhay po kayo. 💚

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

i agree po! hello po baka gusto nio rin po bisitahin ang aking simpleng farm at buhay probinsiya salamat po at pagpalain po nawa kayo ng ating DIYOS sa langit :D

[@sheronrodriques1016]

😍 I absolutely love your videos. I look forward to everyone you put out. Keep ot 👆

[@sheronrodriques1016]

Thank you for liking. Gaymem's vlogs are always very refreshing and family oriented.

[@sheronrodriques1016]

Thank you Gayyem and God bless.

[@marinabagcal8972]

Gimasen, makapaapal, makapabisin 😋😋😋,, mayat nga talaga ti biag ti away, godbless you ang your family, gayyem BenBen 👍

[@bellaschilling7758]

Hay sarap ng pagkain na Ikaw ang nag tanim nag ani at nag luto Grabe tlga … kaylan ko yan matitkman yong authentic na Pinoy foody natin hmmm!!!

[@johndoe-si2sp]

what a sustainable lifestyle. something i want in the future.

[@edmo43]

Salamat kaibigan Gayyem sa bagong episode. Ang tanawin ay isang bagay na wala sa mundong ito, Kahanga-hanga. Ang Menu, karapat-dapat na ihain sa isang restaurant. Dapat kang maglagay ng isang lugar upang magbenta ng mga pananghalian. Napakasarap mong magluto.🥇👍

[@marlynbartolata7633]

Gustong2 ko talaga pag Naka droneshot ang buong rice field kitang kita ang kagandahan NG kalikasan sa katulad Kung nature lover Mae enjoy talaga ang buong content NG vlog mo

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@hildanies5725]

I‘m hungry 😋 👍👍Enjoy cooking Gayyem Ben . God bless you all .

[@carolgalimba172]

Wow new video, thank you Gayyem Ben. Ang sarap nman ng ampalaya

[@mikhailroiemondigo9036]

Namimiss ko yung simpleng buhay sa probinsya, nakakatanim sa paligid ng bahay. This video makes me wanna go home at Leyte.

[@teresitaalcantara5608]

ang ganda ng buhay m lahat ng kinakain nyo fress kahit malayo k s siodad ok lang lagi kitang pinapanood ang sipag m

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Pang world class talaga!!!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@gayyembenph]

🥰🥰🥰

[@cyanncasaje4298]

Grabe ang ganda jan sa inyo nakaka relax panuorin at higit aa lahat napaka ganda ng vlog mo Gayyen Ben sana palagi ka mag upload. Im your fan from the beginning dito lang ako palaging sumusuporta sau. More power to you and God bless you always🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@gayyembenph]

Mula po sa kaibuturan ng aking puso, maraming salamat po sa suporta. 💚💚

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

green din po samin sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@claralali3265]

Ang sarap naman ng ulam nyo.

[@mapsdg8591]

What a beautiful simple life taking pride in what you do. You do not only bring the best of Filipino culture but you also respect and love Mother nature. I hope a lot of young Filipino will follow your example.

[@amritagita9540]

So many bitter melons ! I love those. Very nutritious too. Farm to table. Doesn’t get any better than that ❤

[@khunkhensstories3151]

We love you Ben. I envy your family. I pray that every one will have a happy family like yours. God blesa you.

[@pogsmorales9798]

Ang sarap naman...

[@atehjen6904]

Sa tuwing pinapanuod ko ang mga video mo nawawala stress ko namiss ko tuloy ang kabataan ko nuon

[@mabelynserna]

wow.... masaya talaga sa bukid, palaging sariwa mga gulay..... sipag din gayyem ben😊👏👌👍

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

totoo po yan sana po dumiretso na po kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng province life, salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@susanrosario5383]

sarap talaga buhay probinsya fresh air fresh veges, healthy food ,,, natural way of living no polution …. love it💞

[@imeldaasia1761]

Wow nagimasen gayyem Ben. Nagmayat ta lugar yo fresco nga fresco !

[@yolandaatherley4141]

Much appreciated long video ❤

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

hi po may tahimik, luntian at simpleng farm din po ako sana po makadalaw kayo sa aking munting channel. salamat po at pagpalain kayo ng Maykapal. :)

[@nrox8495]

I didn’t know kinakain pala kakawati , nice to know 😮

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

hi po bagong kapalayan po dito, sana po dalaw kayo sa aking munting farm at simpleng buhay..salamat at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@ninzassortedph]

Wow. Kinakain pla Ang bulaklak Ng kakawati. ❤

[@ProbinsyanaCountrysideLife]

The best ka talaga Gayyem Ben👍Thanks for always inspiring us😍God bless you more!

[@gayyembenph]

Maraming salamat po sa palaging panonood at walang sawang pagsuporta. Nararamdaman ko po 'yun.

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

magandang araw po sayo kulay green at simple ang farm ko po sana makabisita ka po. Pagpalain po kayo ng ating DIYOS :D

[@petinaballesteros8927]

Simple dishes but soo yummy...enjoy eating God bless

[@nanaynilittlekuyakim]

kamusta po kayo masarap po ang hangin sa munting farm ko at simpleng buhay probinsiya sana po dalaw po kayo sakin. Salamat po at pagpalain po kayo :D

[@merlaisaacs9584]

ALL VEGIES SO FRESH...... I LIKE IT......

[@rosemariealmero1214]

I’m hungry again watching your videos of your fresh home cooked meals 😋