Che Che Bolcalso

In the Philippines, it is more common than not to have a house helper that could be a live-in helper or someone who comes during the day. Houses are built with helper quarters which include a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and "dirty kitchen". We moved into our new house on Sat. 1/31 and found a helper Che Che recommended by an expat friend. It is expected that the helper cooks for the staff and us as well as cleaning and laundry (grocery shopping too). We have a driver (Ardy) and security guards (Danny, Egan, Nito) all provided by Lexmark and a gardener/handyman (Edgar). So she cooks meals for all of them during the week. She works Monday through Friday 8-5. And if you want to share recipes with friends you send your helper over to teach your friend's helper to cook the dish and vice-versa. Pretty nifty eh? Any how many of you remember using a clothesline?

Che Che in the "dirty kitchen"/laundry room