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Notable Edibles #5 – Mr. Hapi Tinapao/Siopay

Ahh, snacktime. (“,)

Tinapao (or Siopay if you like …) from Mr. Hapi

Allow me to be a girl of a few words today (rarely happens so relish the moment *heeharhar) as I delight in these soft and flavorful little buns.

Mr. Hapi tinapao/siopay bread

A cross between Read More…

Notable Edibles #3 – Nora’s Homemade Sorbet

Nora’s Homemade Sorbet

I know, I know it just rained cats and dogs (and probably some carabaos too) today, but then the weather’s being major funky what with it getting really hot at 1:00-ish, bright sunny (also) at 3:00-ish and either it gradually gets cooler as the sun goes down or it’s a sudden drop in temp with the help of a downpour.  (Wreaks havoc on my head. My lord, the migraines. =S)

Anyhoo, in the hopes of  beating the heat, I sent a little text to  Read More…

Notable Edibles #2 – Street Food (Bonifacio Street)

Street Food (Bonifacio Street)

Street food, it forms a huge part of the dining scene probably in every country and in every city in the world.  In the City of Pines, these little snackables are mostly found near schools.

Walking along Mabini Street just recently, I noticed that the area where the stall of Aquino’s used to be had been fenced off.  (Probably another “on this site will rise” a commercial building *sigh.)

(I hope Aquino’s wonderful store of tokeneng, mango halves that you “use” like a spoon for the shrimp paste and palamig/coolers just moved someplace nearby … if they did, UB people please give me a heads up about where I can find them . Thanks, guys! I really appreciate it. (“,))

Bonifacio Street Baguio street food (tokneneng)

Tokneneng in a cup. (“,)

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