Pares (food) Pares (food) The Filipino term Pares commonly refers to Beef Pares, a braised beef stew served with garlic fried rice, and a bowl of clear soup. It is particularly associated with specialty roadside diner-style establishments known as "Pares House" that specialize in serving these type of meals. In recent years, it had also become a common dish served in "karinderyas", small eateries that serve economical meals for local residents. Informally, "Pares" can also refer to any dish that is cooked in the manner reminiscent of the "asado-style" (i.e. stewed in a sweet-soy sauce). The Filipino word Pares ("pronounced as PAH
Venus Rosewater Dish Venus Rosewater Dish The Venus Rosewater Dish is the Ladies' Singles Trophy awarded at The Championships, Wimbledon, and was first presented to the Champion in 1886. A Rosewater dish is a ceremonial platter or basin used after eating to catch rosewater poured from warm or cold ewers over the hands to wash them, which was a daily ceremony in England. Later, such dishes were used for display only. A salver (Latin "salva", "save from risk") was originally used by food tasters who tested food for poison. A rosewater dish was considered a salver by extension. These dishes were made of