When we were waiting on the 4th floor of NAIA Terminal 3, I saw this store and stopped by to see if…read morethey had Yemas. Yemas are Filipino confections made of butter, condensed milk and egg yolks. They're so good! Unfortunately, I was not able to find Yema pyramids in Mindoro where my parents live. For some reason, they're really hard to find. I asked the sales clerk if they had Yema and she presented two different kinds--the small Yema caramels which are hard, and the Yema pyramids which are soft. Hallelujah! I was so happy! I bought a tub of the Yema pyramids and the hubby and I immediately opened up the tub and had one each. They just melted in our mouths. So so good. You can only have one at a time though since they're quite sweet. This store is tucked in between Kusina Filipino Cuisine and Jollibee's. They also sell all kinds of Pili Nut candies, dried mangos, polvoron, and etc. if you have room in your luggage, this is a good place to get "pasalubong" (gifts) for your loved ones back home. I'm definitely stopping here again next time we're in NAIA!

If you're looking for premium quality meats and cuts head to my favorite butchers at Green Farm…read moreMeat shop where you can buy not just meats, but ingredients, seasoning, sauces, beverages and even uncooked rice. What's amazing is that their products are more affordable than local markets, mini marts or supermarkets. I like buying here for the reason that; there are no lines, no hassle and very fast service. It's already my routine in the morning that I stop by Green Farm to acquire the freshest meats to cook for my family's meal. I appreciate that the store is always squeaky clean and spotless; and doesn't smell like stored cold meat. Meats are kept in large hygienic refrigerators and other merchandise is placed on shelves with clear sliding glass, so no need to dust off the dirt off of the product. 13.

Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of kakanin (sticky rice). Even though it's the Filipino dessert and…read moreit comes in a variety of styles and flavors, I just never got around to really liking it. I'd eat it, yes, but I wouldn't normally crave for it on a random day. But there is one kakanin I've been used to eating every since I was a kid - kalamay (rice cake with sweet coconut puree on top). And it's all because of Aling Kika's. Aling Kika's is a specialty food shop near our place. Ever since I could remember, my mom would bring home a box of kalamay. When she's looking for something Pinoy to give to our relatives, this is her go-to food item and she would always bring home one for the family. What is so good with Aling Kika's kalamay is how tasty it is. The sticky rice topped with latik (sweet coconut puree) is delicious when fresh from the refrigerator or when heated up in the microwave. It's sweet and filling, perfect with a some tea or a cup of Joe! Other than their kalamay, may second favorite food item from Aling Kika's would be their peanut butter spread. Although packaged under Aling Kika's daughter, Mely, their peanut butter just ranks so high up my list Lily's, Skippy's or any other peanut butter brand will never be able to measure up. Mely's Peanut Butter is so good, it doesn't last that very long in the house. It's sweet, chewy and packed with peanut flavour - it's the best spread ever, believe me! Other than those two, Aling Kika's also sell their version of coco jam, leche flan, halayang ube and anything you will ever need to create your own halo-halo. A trip to Aling Kika's may be quite challenging especially if you are not familiar with the place. But it's definitely worth it!

One night, my sister and I were on our way home from watching a movie and realised we were getting…read morehungry. It was roughly around 9:30 in the evening and we thought we'd have a hard time looking for a place to eat. We didn't want to eat a full meal, so we crossed out having to eat at our usual restaurant stops. We chanced upon Cerealicious and saw that there were still customers inside, so we decided to give it a try. As we entered, we were happily greeted by one of the staff and our sleepy selves almost immediately got a hit of glee. We saw that aside from cereals, they also had a few choices of pasta and sidings like mojos, fries, and even Taiwanese-style fried chicken. Being first timers, my sister got the Hurt Laocker and I chose to order the Nutting Hill. She was quite satisfied with her order and filled her up just right. I on the other hand thoroughly enjoyed the consistency of the milk snow (as they call it) and was happy that there was a generous amount of cereals, nuts, marshmallows and chocolate bits in my order. At PhP60, I think I've found an answer to my random cereal cravings.

If cereals were ever a big part of your childhood, Cerealicious can bring out the kid in you. It is…read morethe first cereal café in the South that offers a wide selection of cereals mixed with your favorite chocolate or candy. Choosing your cereals is even made more fun since all their varieties are named after movie titles such as Jumango, Nutting Hill, Charlie & the Chocnut Factory and Frootloose. To make your cereal extra special, you may choose to top it with ice cream. Cerealicious' yummy cereal treats is perfect not only for kids but also for the young at heart.

This food stall is your meal ticket to Ilocos. They serve the best food found in Ilocos such as the…read morefamous longganisa, bagnet, pakbet, papaitan to name a few and served with sukang Iloko on the side. I ordered longganisa and crossed my fingers, hoping that it will taste like the authentic longanisa and it did! The fatty pork marinated in sukang Iloko, mixed with tons of garlic, black pepper and spices transported me back to my grandmother's kitchen in Ilocos. I remember her coming home from the market with around 7-10 kilos of longanisa, (cause We don't eat anything there, but longanisa), boiling it with a little water then letting the longanisa cook on its own fat. Yes, the longanissa made me remember Ilocos and how much I missed it. Try out their bagnet too! It's like chicharon/ lechon kawali- Ilocano Style. The crispness and saltiness of the bagnet is best dipped in Sukang Iloko. Trivia: Mi-ah-Mi-It is not an Ilocano word; its name was derived from the NBA team Miami Heats, the business owner's favorite basketball team.

Bringing home a pasalubong is very important in the Philippine culture. Your pasalubong need not be…read moresomething very big and expensive. It can be as cheap and simple as snacks and delicacies that one can munch on during merienda. Samu't Sari specializes in these products, allowing you to give a pasalubong anytime, anyday. Peanut kisses, lengua de gato, adobong mani, fish crackers, chicharon, Ilocos chicacorn, polvoron, pastillas, tart, peanut brittle, pili nuts, shingaling... Truly, this store brings to the city a taste of several provinces! No need to sit on a bus for hours to go to Baguio to have some peanut brittle. No need to ride a plane to fly in an airplane or board a ferry to have your share of pili nuts. Go to Samu't Sari where you can buy delicacies from different provinces in one go! My advice: Buy a significant amount of several items from this store and you can have your snacks for several days or even weeks covered.

Bee Tin is fantastic, really! If you're on the way to do a Chinatown food trip, make sure never to…read moreleave this place out. Bee Tin Grocery is right on Ongpin st, and is easy to spot, with the colorful sign outside the door and harried Chinese customers going in and out of the grocery . The place has got about everything you need in Asian cooking. You want some Chinese white wine ? How about some sweet soy sauce? The famous spicy sriracha sauce? They've got it! And they're cheap too! One bottle of sriracha would cost you less than 110PHP when other groceries have it priced at nearly double the price. Speaking of cooking, you could probably buy the whole contents of a Chinese restaurant from this place, bar the fresh ingredients. Need some noodles? How about some fungus? Leaves for tea? Spices for that indian curry you've been wanting to make but are too lazy to grind? Bee Tin's got it for you. They've also got Chinese snacks that are commonly found in Aji Ichiban stores around the city, but far cheaper! They've also got stuff that's for the more adventurous palate. As will all stores in Chinatown, you're better of carrying cash rather than cards, and in small bills so you could pay faster at the cashier. I'd recommend you do a circuit of the whole store first and think about your budget (As compared to taking everything out of the rack and having to return them later on haha). Or better yet, it'd be cool if you already have something in mind to look for, else you might be stuck there for quite some time, mesmerized by all the stuff they have. (Trust me, it happens)

Lots of great chinese pasalubongs.. They are all very…read morehelpful. There are different varieties of candied dried fruits.

I was once invited to a fancy birthday party and I had no idea what gift I should buy to the…read moreelegant and sophisticated birthday girl. The only thing I knew is that it should be something that I could buy there at Greenbelt. A friend of mine then suggested me ROYCE' Chocolate, a kiosk located in Greenbelt 5. "A box of good chocolates always works" - she said. I trusted her and bought a box of Au Lait Nama Chocolate, their classic one. Of course I've tried lots of different flavours before making my choice. It was a hard decision, come on! It's fine chocolate! :P Oh my God, I ended up buying a box for me also. However, since it's kinda pricey, I've promised to myself that the glorious box should last for a month at least. Of course I broke my promise. Of course I ate all the box. But I was pregnant, craving for good chocolate. So I'm forgiven.

One Christmas, my brother was so excited to give his gift to papa. He then warned me that his gift…read morefor papa was only for him and it wasn't to be shared with other people. He gave papa the gift and it was opened in front of everyone. It was chocolates from Royce. Of course, the little brat in me went ahead and got chocolates without asking and forgetting the fact that I am allergic to chocolate. Oh my. It was heaven in my mouth. A few days after Christmas, I went to the kiosk and ended up buying their Baton Cookies, potato chips and a box of their classic chocolate. Silly me couldn't resist and I gobbled everything up before New Year came. I was sick with asthma. But who cares?! I was eating a piece of heaven.

Hi Everyone, We are looking for sellers of Vegetables here,…read more Warm greetings from Kalanguya Cultural Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (KCCMC) Enterprise We are excited to introduce our ongoing proposed project which is the "Ifugao Highland Vegetables Consolidation, Processing and Marketing Enterprise" which aims to enhance the value chain of highland vegetables through efficient production, processing, and distribution. This enterprise is located at CAR region specifically at Mugao, Impugong, Tinoc, Ifugao. As a reliable source of fresh, high-quality produce, we are pleased to express our interest in supplying fresh, high-quality highland vegetables to Balintawak Public Market in the future. This project is currently being proposed to the Department of Agriculture- Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). It will be operated soon. Now for us to get the supply and demand, we first need to determine who are our markets where our farmer- members can sell their fresh produce. All produce is freshly harvested, thoroughly cleaned, and carefully packed to ensure food safety and maximum shelf life. We are flexible with delivery schedules and can align with your buyer's needs. Thus, we are currently looking for potential buyers of our products/produce with whom we can enter into a Marketing of Agreement. We would appreciate the opportunity to support your mission of providing healthy fresh produce for Customers. Please feel free to contact us via personal phone number 09669538150 or email this kccmcenterprise@gmail.com at your convenience for further discussion or to schedule a meeting.

Are you a shopper who misses the gritty appeal of Divisoria before there was Lucky Chinatown Mall…read moreand 168? Fear not. The long and circuitous sprawl of Baclaran's open-air market still provides such an experience. If you're game enough to brave wayward jeepneys, daring pedicab maneuverings, and the occasional wet sidewalk, then this is the place for you. It's all worth it, though, if you're a true-blue bargain hunter. Starting from the Baclaran church, just follow the overhead train tracks and you'll find cheap clothes, shoes and bags, industrial supplies, beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, party supplies, fish and meats, fruits and vegetables, cheap electronics, furniture, toys, gift items, it goes on! It's like being at the mall only without the aircon and product branding. It makes me think of Chatuchak, but without the organization. Sometimes, it's more fun that way, though! And if you get hungry while shopping, there's no shortage of street food vendors to satisfy you - from fresh coconut juice and sago-gulaman, to roasted peanuts and barbecue, and many more. I used to be a mall-hound, but Baclaran has changed me. I recommend even just a stroll through here (in clothes you don't mind getting dirty) if you want to see a different side of modern Manila. My family and I have been shopping here since we moved to Parañaque and it's become a comfortable activity. I've never actually felt threatened here (but of course it never hurts to be aware of one's surroundings anywhere you go). The stretch of stalls and shops challenge me to stay alert and sharp as I'm constantly bombarded with smells, sounds, and motion. It's a happy chaos that I think I can only find in Manila.