Carmen’s Best
On the flight out of the country after his visit the Philippines, Pope Francis reportedly indulged in a pint of Carmen’s Best ice cream. Whether part of apocrypha or not, the story is a testament to the high esteem that Carmen’s Best enjoys in the country.
La-La Squidee
La-La Squidee Sweet & Spicy Squid Snack by Newton Food Products Manufacturing Company, Philippines.
Whammo’s Chocofudge: 2016 Comeback!
Photo of Whammo’s Chocofudge by John Braza.
Whammo’s Chocofudge (rich chocolate cake with fudge filling) disappeared from store shelves in 2004 but now they’re back!
Pesang Lapu-Lapu
Pesang Lapu-Lapu by Toyang Noresa.
In Tagalog, pesa refers to a type of stew with ginger, while lapu-lapu is a type of grouper fish. Pesa is usually associated with dalag (mudfish), but of course there are many variations. You can even make a pesa with chicken!
Itlog na Maalat at Tinapang Bangus
Photo by Mayette Garcia.
On the left is salted eggs on a bed of chopped tomatoes and onions. On the right is Boneless Tinapang Bangus (smoked milkfish) with calamansi and sili.
Pork Liempo Sinigang
Pork Liempo Sinigang by Mommy Shelette.
Sinigang is a sour broth with the prominent ingredient usually being fish, shrimp, or a cut of meat. In the case of the featured photo, it’s pork liempo, which is pork belly.
Sweet Cornsnak
Pack of Sweet Cornsnak from the Philippines. Photo by Soundtech27. This is
Crispy Tilapia Kropeck Snack
Regent’s Crispy Tilapia Kropeck Snack. Photo by Soundtech27. These crunchies are produced