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Buko Juice

by Xtian Mack on March 13, 2015
Sometimes, the weather in a tropical country like the Philippines can get quite warm, and being outside to relax or just see the sights can be quite a challenge. Fortunately, being in a tropical country also means you can never be too far from tropical fruits, like coconut. The coconut has long been known and utilized for the seemingly endless variety of products that can be harvested from it. Particularly in the summer, coconut is most in-demand in the form of buko juice, which is sold in carts and stalls just about anywhere in the Philippines.
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10 Great Filipino Food on a Cold Day

by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015
Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them.
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10 Favorite Filipino Breads

by Xtian Mack on December 27, 2013
Although rice makes up the main meals of most Filipinos, bread in its many forms still make up a portion of our diet as Filipinos enjoy nibbling on all things soft, sweet and sugary. Although the concept of baking bread has not been a native concept and was brought over by Europeans and our other neighbors, Filipinos have come to love eating bread. Local bakers, adjusting to the tastes of their clientele and even creating unique breads of their own, have helped create a whole line of treats that are Filipino in their own way and have been enjoyed by many generations.
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Saba con Yelo

by Xtian Mack on February 22, 2013
Although the Philippines' hot summers can be a problem for some, sweet and cold treats can make these warm months a bit more bearable. As a tropical country, the Philippines will never run short of exotic ingredients to experiment on, to prepare and to enjoy. One such treat is the saba con yelo. Its appeal comes from its ease to create and its simple, sweet, curious taste. Although available all throughout the year in many Filipino-themed restaurants, saba con yelo is especially sought after during the warm Philippine summer.
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Well-known Street Food in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on November 6, 2012
Street food is very common in the Philippines. It can be found in any road around the country, that is why Filipinos are very fond with it. It’s an important part of the Filipino culture.
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Taste the Delectable Bagnet of the North: Best of Narvacan

by Jhaypee Guia on January 15, 2013
Bagnet is one of the well-known and well-liked food of Filipinos. In other towns, bagnet is also called "sitsaron" or "chicaron," but it's just synonymous to the bagnet of Narvacan. Bagnet is very popular in Ilocos Sur, particularly in the town of Narvacan where the Bagnet Festival is celebrated every year in the month of December. The agricultural town of Narvacan is a well-known producer of various great quality products such as tobacco, rice, onion, corn and the so-called golden leaf. But apart from that, the town is also the home of one of the best-tasting treats in the Philippines, the Bagnet.
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Buko Pandan

by Xtian Mack on March 26, 2015
Nowadays, a Filipino party is not complete with this fascinating green and white dessert. Buko pandan is a unique sweet treat with ingredients that are distinctively Filipino. It is now made in hoes and restaurants all over the islands, with every household and restaurant having their own special recipe and their own particular twist to it. Although prepared, made and served all throughout the year, buko pandan, in its many forms as salad, juice, shake, or smoothies, are particularly welcome during the warm Philippine summer months.
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Taste the World's Tastiest Milkfish in Bangus Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 30, 2012

Bangus Festival is a yearly celebration in Dagupan City and it is claimed as the longest running festival in the country, held for one whole month beginning on April 1 to May 1 at Pangasinan’s traditional Pistay Dayat or Sea Festival. It highlights the local industry of bangus or milkfish – the Philippine national fish. It also promotes Dagupan City as "Bangus Capital of the World" and establishes the city as a major tourist destination.

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Great Filipino Desserts

by Rosevie Decio on May 7, 2012
Probably because of the abundance of available ingredients as a tropical country or because of the limitless imagination and creativity with almost anything edible, Filipinos have always enjoyed creating, and eating, truly unique and delicious desserts that can definitely satisfy ones cravings for sweets. But then again, these desserts may make you crave for more.
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Strawberry Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 23, 2012
Many parts in the province of Benguet contribute to the strawberry production, places such as Tuba, Tublay and Atok. But the best known and widest producer is the city of La Trinidad where the strawberry fields can be located. Three kilometers from Baguio lay the strawberry fields in Betag, La Trinidad.
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