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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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10 Favorite Filipino Pastries

by Xtian Mack on November 30, 2013
It is no secret that the typical Filipino has a weakness to sweetness, and because of the myriad of ingredients that abound in our pleasantly tropical country, generations of Filipinos have invented, created and adopted many recipes for pastries that truly satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning of palates.
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Common Tropical Fruits in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on November 5, 2015

Tropical fruits are fruits growing in tropical countries – warm areas with temperate climate. Since Philippine is a tropical country, a variety of delicious tropical fruits are cultivated here. Here are some of the most common tropical fruits in the Philippines.

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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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Kesong Puti Festival: White Cheese Everywhere!

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
Kesong Puti Festival is held in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, in celebration of the town's main delicacy, the Kesong Puti. It had been celebrated on different dates since it was first held ten years ago, but this year, it was celebrated on May 7-12.
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Top 10 Pulutan ng Pinoy

by Jane Dacumos on December 26, 2013
Filipinos love to celebrate different occasions in their lives, and these may lead to night-long merrymaking involving liquor. For many, it is one way of spending time with the people close to them with lowered inhibitions in a relaxed atmosphere. As such, Filipinos have long learned to cook, prepare and adapt different dishes that are best paired with beer and any other liquor. In our country, it is popularly known as “pulutan,” from the Filipino word “pulutin.” Pulutan literally means ”something that is picked up.” Originally, it was a snack accompanied with liquor or beer but has found its way into Philippine cuisine as appetizers or, in some cases, main dishes, as in the case of sisig.
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Jack's Ridge: Making History in Davao City

by Jane Dacumos on September 25, 2012
Sitting in the beautiful landscape of Shrine Hills in Matina and overlooking the island paradise of Davao City and breathtaking Davao Gulf, Jack’s Ridge Resort and Restaurant is one of the many reasons why Davao City is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.
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10 Traditional Filipino Snacks and Sweets

by Xtian Mack on December 10, 2013
Filipinos love to eat, especially food that are sweet. This is probably why our ancestors have come up with a bewildering array of traditional snacks and sweets that truly cater to the tastes of the young and old alike. Being in a pleasantly tropical country, it should come as no surprise that rice, sugar and coconut make up the list of ingredients for the many snacks and sweets we have labeled as distinctly Filipino. Be it for merienda, dessert or pasalubong to loved ones, these traditional food are a delight to have, and, of course, eat.
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Iloilo’s Well-known Delicacies

by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012
Iloilo is a province that pleases the senses, and for many people it is a province that pleases the sense of taste the most. Throughout the ages, Iloilo cuisine has left a lasting mark on Filipino culture with its delicious array of innovative dishes that may just as well be the reason why people keep coming back here 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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