Wednesday, March 6
78°F 84% Humidity
Before our flight tomorrow, my uncle and aunt generously bought a "few" Filipino snacks for us to bring back to the States! My carry-on was approaching the weight limit (7 kg = 15.43 lb! Not enough) and I didn't know if the food would clear customs. Thankfully I didn't have to throw anything away and CBP didn't take some for themselves. All products are manufactured right in Cebu:
Titay's Rosquillos Corazon - a buttery ring-shaped biscuit with a heart-shaped center! Portion of proceeds go towards charity, which is very heartwarming!
Export Quality 7D Dried Mangorind - bite sized chewy candies jam packed with flavor from the sweet mangos and tangy tamarind!
Shamrock Otap - delicate and flakey puff pastry cookies!
Export Quality Natural Delights Dried Mangoes - these are one of the best ones I've tried. I never thought about using the word "tender" to describe the texture of dried mangoes before until now. A lot of them tend to be tough to chew because of how typically stringy and fibrous these snacks are. Which I learned happens when they use fruit when it's not at its peak. I don't know if it's the type of mango or if they have a special dehydration process but each bite was pleasantly soft and sugary. Consume in moderation!
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