La Preciosa - Laoag

The 1950's proved to be an era where small businesses started to open and thrive in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Such prompted SEVERA ABLAN VENTURA to open MODERN KITCHENETTE which was then located at Laoag City. The kitchenette offered Ilocano cuisine and catered to the many Ilocanos who wanted to eat regular home cooked food prepared with a twist. Severa's knowledge for practical cooking was passed on to her daughter PRECIOSA ABLAN VENTURA PALMA. As a young wife and mother, Preciosa was tasked to manage and operate PEPPERMINT KITCHENETTE which was established in the late 70's.