Arlene Necor tells us first hand how she was bitten by the neighbor's rabid dog at age 8. In 2 weeks she had a fever and chills. Her father burnt the root of tobacco plant and crushed siling labuyo (cayenne) and stuffed them deep inside her festering wound. In 2 days she got well from what was suspected as rabies. See www.curelibrary.com for the english translation.
This is how mature coconut (niyog) is opened and grated. The grated coconut will be pressed at home to extract coconut milk (gata). This delicious plant fat makes up the sauce of many dishes.
The full music video of Doc Erikk Cruz's "BALIW" part of the album: "Voice of a Coach" buy your CD now at record stores. See www.docerikkcruz.com *** With bonus music video: Mandy! ***
