regular sized mangoes with mini me mangoes hot mango sampaloc mango concentrate okra for export to Japan green mango concentrate yellow mango concentrate dried green mangoes These fresh frozen fruits are exported to Korea. Some are dipped in Chocolate. I wanted to try one but this was one of my last stops and I wasContinue reading “Philippine Food Expo – Fruit Based”
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Philippine Food Expo – Malunggay
Malunggay is a popular tree in the Philippines. In English it is called Moringa Oleifera. The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron and potassium. I think this is the year of the Malunggay. It’s being made into beverages, chips, noodles and even soap. Moringa powder can beContinue reading “Philippine Food Expo – Malunggay”
Philippine Food Expo – Healthy Stuff
I was very impressed with these bars. The owner was very helpful in explaining each variety and letting me try a lot of them. I ate one bar late in the afternoon and was quite full from it. The bars are light and crisp and not too sweet. The Muesli-Granola Kitchen and Bakeshoptelephone: 0917-8118673email: thehappyfood@gmail.comContinue reading “Philippine Food Expo – Healthy Stuff”
Philippine Food Expo 2009
I went to the Philippine Food Expo 2009 at SM Megamall’s trade hall which was held from March 5-8, 2009. I was surprised that majority of the food showcased was all about healthy alternatives. It took me 3 hours to finish the fair which occupied all 3 trade halls in SM. I got so tiredContinue reading “Philippine Food Expo 2009”
Market Market part 3
This is one of my favorite stalls. Sitsirya (junk food) sells a variety of goodies from all over the Philippines. one of the best pastillas in town Kablon Farms jam and honey. Coco Sugar is a natural sugar substitute for diabetics. Low Glycemic Index (35). Does not increase blood sugar, controls cholesterol. (from Sitsirya) exoticContinue reading “Market Market part 3”
Market Market part 2
Turrones de casoy are nougat slivers made with cashews and honey and then wrapped in rice paper. Assorted fruit tarts more peanuts polvoron in different flavors famous dried mangoes ready to cook chicharon (fried pork rind and belly) native cookies milkfish different kinds of dried fish
Market Market part 1
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands which are divided into 80 provinces. Each province has it’s own food specialty and flavor. Going around Market Market, a mall in Taguig, will give you a chance to travel from North to South and buy each province’s delicacies. Each cart represents a province and is filledContinue reading “Market Market part 1”
Red Mango at SM Megamall
Red Mango is a frozen yogurt chain founded in South Korea in 2002, that has gained popularity in the United States. The company is known for using natural ingredients in making “authentic frozen yogurt” that is both tart and creamy. (from Wikipedia) Red Mango is now in Manila. Their first 2 branches are at theContinue reading “Red Mango at SM Megamall”
In search for the best Cua Pao
Cua pao is an open faced siopao with pork belly, preserved green mustard vegtable and sweet ground peanuts as filling. I don’t know where cua pao came from because I haven’t seen it in Hong Kong, China or Singapore. Maybe it’s a Filipino invention? Finding good cua pao is even harder than finding good siopao.Continue reading “In search for the best Cua Pao”
Healthy Options Junk Food Haul
I am thankful for a store like Healthy Options who provide health conscious eaters like me more options (to the readers who know me, stop laughing!). I went there today to get my healthy junk food. No that’s not an oxymoron. I happened to watch the Today show’s feature on healthy snacking and they showedContinue reading “Healthy Options Junk Food Haul”
Shoot First Eat Later 