Christmas is right around the corner and it's about time you start thinking of goodies and gifts to give! One suggestion that we have is this delectable Gigi Gaerlan's Custaroon Poppers (₱280-350 for a box of 25). Gigi is famous...... [More]

Theo and Phili Artisan Chocolates (₱95/bar) is 100% pinoy brand that we can be proud of. Cacao from Davao, Sugar from Bacolod and flavors that we are truly filipino. Our favorite is the Green Mango and Salt - dark chocolate...... [More]

Are you familiar with Smucker's Magic shell? It's an ice cream topping and it is called "Magic" because it magically freezes in seconds once it comes in contact with ice cream. The Magic Shell makes your ordinary (yet delicious) ice...... [More]

More is more with Marks and Spencer's Cookies, Cake and Cream (₱475) . It's basically cookies and cream added with gooey chunks of brownie and chocolate frosting and flakes. Made from the cornish (clotted cream) variety - this ice cream...... [More]

Today's found food is something new to us. We've all had popcorn before - but not like this. Tastes great, no aftertaste or artificial products. It's amazing that 479° Popcorn (₱99 for small bag, ₱200 for big bag) can make...... [More]

Republic of Tea is finally here! You'll be amazed at the selection of teas they carry - with tons of different flavors, tea types, and purpose (need something for sleep? check! hydration? check! energy? check!). Today's choice goes to the...... [More]

Before there was Magnum, Haagen Dazs was our go-to brand for premium bars and sandwiches. Though a bit pricey, nothing can come at par with its high quality ice cream in terms of creaminess and flavor. Sadly, Haagen Dazs is...... [More]

Cassava Chips have long been billed as healthier alternatives to Potato Chips. You've heard all of the notes - less fat, less oil, twice the fiber, no gluten, and a bunch of other things that evil potato chips have. They're...... [More]

From what we know, Hacienda Macalauan has been in existence since the early 90s. They boast of fine dairy products, and we love their yogurt (₱20+). With no preservatives, artificial flavors/colors and billions of live/active cultures - it is an...... [More]

The mantra "once you pop, you can't stop" holds true for this popular Filipino-Chinese pastry. Mainstream brands sell this in sealed and pre-packed but there is a unique charm in the less widely known bakeshop that is Baker's Fair. Their...... [More]

Normally we would not equate healthy to snacks or to chips, and definitely we will not equate healthy snacks/chips to being delicious. Baked Lentil Chips (₱245) were unlike a lot of other healthy chips. They are crunchy and super tasty....... [More]

We absolutely love soft and chewy chocolate cookes. It is hard to find the one with the perfect texture but Cukay's was love at first bite. But wait, there's more! These awesome cookies are STUFFED! Comes in 2 flavors -...... [More]

Drinking Tea and maintaining good health dates way back, and while the market is flooded now with different flavors of teas and milk teas if you really want to go healthy - you should go back to the naturals. This...... [More]

Whiskey meet Mustard. Following the footsteps of Jim Beam's awesome bacon mustard - Jack Daniel's Old No 7 Mustard (₱165) is another absolute winner. This condiment has a subtle Jack Daniel's flavor mixing perfectly with the mustard. We recommend this...... [More]

We've been on this quest to find the best red velvet cupcake there is - and we believe that we've found one of the finalists. Cukay's Red Velvet mini cupcake (₱180 for 12) is super moist, has a perfect shade...... [More]

As we stuff our faces silly with this one - it's time to thank Doritos for contributing to our unhealthy snacking. Doritos Late Night BBQ Shrimp (₱35) is from the Doritos line aiming to break the monotonous variations of cheddar...... [More]

From New Zealand, Whittaker's has been around for over a century now. They source ingredients from all over the world and boasts of honest-to-goodness chocolate that is better than any other. With that said, Whittaker's Original Peanut Slab (₱35) is the...... [More]

Marks and Spencer known to be one of UK's leading retailers in both fashion, also comes with some pretty excellent food (both fresh and frozen). We chanced upon this on one of our supermarket runs needing a quick banana pie...... [More]

Polvoron is part of the mantecado family of shortbreads - heavy soft and very crumbly. One of the best tasting ones are definitely Double Delights Premium Polvorons (₱100+). No flour-y taste, these airy Polvorons have fine, smooth and creamy texture...... [More]

The heat is definitely on in Manila and what perfect timing it is for the Magnum Ice Cream bar (₱50) to finally grace us with its presence! Already available in nearly 40 countries, Magnum has finally arrived here! We've only...... [More]

Surprise your loved one with some non-mainstream chocolates. These Spanish chocolates are made with high quality ingredients giving them the perfect texture and taste. Offers a lot of varieties too and it comes in a simple, crisp and clean looking...... [More]

It may look like a conventional cheese curl - you'll be surprised at what we call a flavor explosion in your mouth. Herr's Buffalo Blue Cheese Curls (₱22) is quite a snack built on aftertaste. Crisp, soft cheese curls with...... [More]

Thinking of the perfect snack to bring for your next potluck? Empanada Mas Empanaditas (₱40/6 pieces) will be a sure hit wherever you bring them! Comes in different flavors that will suit anyone's palate - Chocolate or Peanut butter for...... [More]

It was one of those intimidating drinks in the Starbucks chillers. You've always wondered how it tasted like but you hardly see anyone ordering it (at least for us!).. Well, we found the perfect opportunity to try it when we...... [More]

Finally making it to the Philippines - Ruffles' Queso Cheese (₱105) is local cheese version in Mexico. Tastes like queso cheese mixed with hint of sour cream in one awesome chip. The bold cheesy flavors makes these chips absolutely delicious....... [More]

If you haven't tried this already, you are way behind! Must be Mom's Dulce de Leche ensaymaditas (₱180) is the ultimate ensaymada out there. It's salty-sweet like your typical ensaymada.. but wait there's more! There is dulce de leche (yema)...... [More]

Oreo's Double Stuffed Heads or Tails (₱225) is the perfect combination for indecisive folks putting chocolate and vanilla all in one bite. For twist and open kind of eaters like us this really works.You can eat the chocolate cookie first,...... [More]

Chewy Chips Ahoy (₱150+) are generally our go-to cookie when we are in the mood for a delicious, soft, chocolatey treat, and Nabisco has never failed to delight us with all the little things they inject into these treats. The...... [More]

We found another "healthier" alternative to potato chips and it comes in a bag labeled Ritz's Toasted Chips (₱145+) . As the name suggests, it is toasted and not fried and it has 40% less fat than the regular fried...... [More]

Mustard? Check. Bacon? Check. Bourbon? Triple Check. We can't think of anything better than Jim Beam's latest Bacon Mustard (₱143). Rich, subtle bourbon profile with smokey bacon all in one delicious sauce. Ideal for dipping or as a spread on...... [More]

From the King of Beers - Budweiser BBQ Sauce (₱163) combines the finest ingredients with beer to create a premium sauce. With beer being listed as the 3rd ingredient (after water and ketchup) this holds the perfect blend of heat,...... [More]

Arnold Palmer is a famous golfer. Arnold Palmer is also a famous drink in the US named after this famous golfer. Also known as half and half, order an Arnold Palmer in any restaurant in the US and you will...... [More]

While we take a bit of an issue by the level of heat in these chips as they are nowhere near molten - we can't really find any other thing to complain about Ruffles' Molten Hot Wings (₱116). Nice smoky,...... [More]

Hershey's Kisses with Coconut Creme (₱175) provides such a wonderful blend of flavors and texture. Featuring the classic milk chocolate kiss filled with some wonderful coconut filling. The filling tastes like coconut macaroon - moist, sweet with crisp little flecks...... [More]

This is not your ordinary mint! We are loving these tiny mints that is cool in the mouth with a slight tinge of our favorite honey melon flavor. Comes in a sexy package that you can easily slip in your...... [More]

If there is anything we love more than popcorn, it's popcorn with peanuts. Fiddle Faddle's Caramel Popcorn (₱85) is a sweet and salty snack for everyone. Crispy, crunchy caramel covered popcorn with peanuts make for a very tasty treat. This...... [More]

Muji is literally a one stop shop. From organizers, school and office supplies, furniture, kitchenware, clothes, and even food! And in this wonderful shop we found this instant pasta sauce - Sea Urchin Cream Pasta (₱195). Yup you heard it...... [More]

We couldn't really tell you what old fashioned lemonade tastes like - but if we were to imagine then this would be it. Bundaberg's Lemon Ale(₱67/piece) has a strong lemon flavor but is also sufficiently sweet and very refreshing. Extremely...... [More]

Estrel's boasts a recipe that started way back in 1946, fresh ingredients and no preservatives. It is a made to order shop so each cake is baked on the day itself.Their famous Caramel Cakes (₱500 and up) are lightly sweetened...... [More]

We looked up the word Tias and all we can find are pictures of women (Tia means Aunt in multiple languages). Although we have no idea why these are call Tias - we still feel very strongly about these Kettle...... [More]

Arnott's is probably more well known for their Tim-Tams, but they do make a number of very delicious biscuits. The Farmbake Chocolate Chip Cookies(₱205) are a personal favorite here. The chunky, crunchy, homey style, choco chip filled biscuit which Arnott's...... [More]

We've always wondered why we don't see more varieties of fresh nuts in groceries. We're very happy that Nutsylicious (₱100+/pack) offers a variety of what we are looking for. They carry roasted almonds, green tea squash seeds, walnuts, macadmias, pistachios....... [More]

Take a siopao, bake it in the oven, and what do you get? WhaPAO(₱30+)! Soft, warm and freshly baked siopao buns filled with different kinds of filling. The regular asado and bola bola are available (and are pretty tasty, too)...... [More]

Our theory on why Dolcetto's Wafer Petites(₱230+) is better than the normal full sized rolls is that there is a better cream/flavor to wafer ratio because of it's small size. These bite-sized wafers are generously filled with rich filling -...... [More]

You will notice that Oishi's Baked Porky Popps Chicharon (₱10-20+) is a bit light. It's because it is baked not fried, and packs less fat and less calories than most potato chips out there. Very light pork rind crunch that...... [More]

We love ordinary things that are made extraordinary - and that is what we've discovered with Merry Moo's Artisan Ice Cream (₱70 classic, ₱75 premium flavors). An ordinary thing like ice cream made extraordinary with not just its rich, creamy...... [More]

For more than 50 years, the Edwards frozen desserts have provided families with tasty, tempting treats in convenient individual servings or whole frozen pies. We call them heavenly frozen delights! Edwards' Lemon Meringue Pie Singles (₱TBD) is one of our...... [More]

We discovered this in Thailand but lucky for us, it is now sold in local supermarkets in Manila! Tao Kae Noi's Japanese Crispy Seaweed (₱60+) takes snacks to a whole other level. Sheets of crispy seaweed that are salted and...... [More]

This is one of the most expensive ice cream we've seen but we promise you won't regret buying this. Rich chocolate flavor, great texture and quite possibly the best chocolate ice cream you can buy in the grocery. Sara Lee's...... [More]

We have always loved Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chip Cookies especially with a big glass of cold milk. The Chunky White Fudge Cookies (₱198) have just made them better. The cookies are bursting with white and milk chocolate. Try them out...... [More]

It is movie night and you would like to take a break from your usual popcorn movie snack.. so what do you get? Taters' Tater Chips (₱55 Lightweight, ₱105 Heavyweight) of course! Tater Chips are no other than potato chips...... [More]

We're not going to spend too much time explaining this (it's pretty simple) - Mrs Fields Ice Cream Sandwiches (₱270/box) have light vanilla ice cream in between 2 delicious Mrs. Fields Cookies. It's a bit small, but with the reduced...... [More]

All hail mighty Herr's for another winner of a product - Herr's Grilled Cheese Curls (₱55+). If you close your eyes and imagine really hard - they do taste like a normal grilled cheese sandwich - otherwise you'll taste cheese...... [More]

This popcorn has a great flavor and is definitely generous on the jalapeno - leaving you with a lingering hot aftertaste. Magictime's Jalapeno Popcorn (₱86) is a great snack to munch on any day.Magictime's Popcorns are located in most...... [More]

Chcoolate Ice Cream with Frozen M&M's and Sprinkles (₱143)? Sign us up! We know that everyone at one point or another has placed M&Ms on top of their ice cream - but it is just awesome to find pint sized...... [More]

Oh baby are these things spicy! Dave Gourmet's J&M's Insanity Cheese Straws (₱110) are made with Cheddar Cheese and Chipotle peppers. J&M bakes them using a 100 year old family recipe combined with the heat of insanity from Dave Gourmet....... [More]

Looking for something sweet and healthy? Look no further than Yummy Earth's Organic Gummy Worms (₱138). USDA and EU certified - these treats have no chemical colors, artificial flavors, corn syrup and any of that rotten stuff. What is has...... [More]

Meltykiss has finally arrived in Philippine shores! It is originally sold in cooler countries during wintertime as it is made to melt easily, as the name suggests. Meltykiss' Green Tea Chocolate (₱183) is individually wrapped for longer shelf life, each...... [More]

We're always a bit skeptical on "Magic"-al products - but Jolly Time's Mallow Magic Popcorn (₱85) is something we'd gladly keep buying. This is so good - the perfect mix of salt, butter and mallow on a popcorn. That mallow...... [More]

One of the best hot chocolate instant mixes out there - this Double Hot Chocolate (₱588) drink stays true to the well known quality and name that is Ghirardelli. Steamy, rich, chocolatey and delicious. Tastes like it was made from...... [More]

You take an excellent snickers bar and then you make it even better by making it with ice cream - what do you get? The incredibly delicious Snickers Ice Cream Bar (₱65). These are just so good. The familiar Snickers...... [More]

Tastier and healthier than any sort of chips - Wheat Thins Reduced Fat (₱150+) is one of our favorite snacks here. Who knew that whole grain snacks can taste so good? We try not to buy them too frequently because...... [More]

Chef Tony's (price varies per flavor and size) has been popping the one of the best popcorn for almost 5 years now and it never fails to disappoint. Each year, they come up with innovative flavors such as Belgian Butter, Canadian...... [More]

Jack Daniel's Original (No. 7) Whiskey is a favorite of ours - smoky grain flavor, not too sweet with a smooth, mellow aftetaste. The BBQ Sauce - Jack Daniels Original No. 7 (₱157) has a lot of similar qualities. This...... [More]

These chicharons will never reach the level of greatness of good ol' pork chicharon, but as far as alternatives go, this comes pretty close. Marty's Spicy Chicharon (₱7-₱20) is the only one we prefer (out of all the chicharon wannabees)...... [More]

Korean ice cream bars are all the rage and Melona (₱25-₱30) is our favorite. We love the unique honeydue flavor of Melona with its fruity taste and very creamy smooth texture. It is not icy like your normal popsicle stick....... [More]

The Bag says: Popcorners Popcorn Chips (₱159) are the delicious new snack with the snap of a chip and the same wholesome goodness as popcorn.This couldn't be more true - it's like corn chips and Smartfoods' popcorn rolled into one....... [More]

Shaped just like Pringles, Chocola's Crispy Chocolate (₱181) has a different take from your usual chocolate bars. Thin, delicious belgian choclate filled with rice puffs for just the right crisp. It will be difficult to eat just one piece.Comes in...... [More]

With the milk tea craze in full swing in the Philippines - we present one of our favorite drinks. Gong Cha's House Special Milk Tea (₱80-₱95) comes topped with special milk cream on top on some premium, strong tea flavors....... [More]

Rumor has it that it was Frank's (Red Hot) that lit the Buffalo Wing fire. The label on Frank's Red Hot Original Sauce (₱248) says "The Perfect Blend of Flavor and Heat" and this is an accurate description of the...... [More]

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape. Mochiko takes on putting ice cream inside Mochi balls - it's indulgent, but definitely worth it! Our favorites include Strawberry, Sesame, Caramel and...... [More]

Frito Lay's is famous for their potato, nacho and tortilla chips. But here's a trivia: they produce awesome popcorn too. Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn (₱70) is the best white cheesiest popcorn you've ever tasted. We can sit down and eat...... [More]

Everybody loves Cheesecake! Sara Lee's Original Cheesecake Bites (₱310) provides the perfect fix for anyone craving cheesecake without the guilt of consuming a whole slice. These bite sized pieces are rich, smooth and creamy and only 20 calories per bite....... [More]

Now this is how Pastillas are to be made - creamy, rich and huge! Iya's Jumbo Pastillas (₱300/box) is the perfect sweet snack for any occasion. There's a bunch of other flavors (like Ube) but the 'De Leche' one is...... [More]

Chocolates makes the world go 'round! At least that's what Hershey's would like you to think. Finally coming to the Philippines - Hershey's Bliss Milk Chocolates (₱310) - tastes richer and smoother than the original Hershey's Milk Chocolates. Packed in...... [More]

Starbucks' Five Cheese Turnover (₱85) is a puff pastry filled with Cheddar, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and swiss cheese. Don't get too worried with cheese overload, this baby has basil, too, to balance everything out. Have it heated for more...... [More]

If you are looking for a good.. no, GREAT caramel cake, Costa Brava (₱150-500) is the way to go. Light caramel icing on soft and equally light sponge cake. We love that this one is not too sweet yet it...... [More]

As if Mrs Fields cookies were not perfect enough, now you can have them in their immaculate dough form! Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Delights (₱57) wrapped in semi-sweet chocolate is to die for. Comes in an easy to bring...... [More]

Tastes just like a frappucino! After almost 2 years Starbucks Ice Creams (₱290-310) have reached our shores. Our favorite is the Mocha Frappucino flavor - rich coffee ice cream swirled in with an almost dark chocolate: a perfect blend. Other...... [More]

If you have no time to squeeze oranges in the morning for OJ, Florida's Natural (₱247) might just be the next best thing. It's all-natural with no sugar added, yet it has the right amount of sweetness. Have a good...... [More]

If you are looking for an adventure for your taste buds - Borges' Green Olives Stuffed with Hot Peppers (₱150) delivers olives enhanced by the right amount of heat. A must try for any olive lover that is great with...... [More]

When you bite into it, the chips taste close to the real thing - greasy with enough heat from the jalapeno and right amount of cheese. Herr's Jalapeno Poppers Cheese Curls (₱22+) continue the trend of putting food into chips....... [More]

French Fries made to last even longer. Stays crispy and salty for a really, really long time - no soggy factor here! Jagabee (₱70+) comes in a sealed can to ensure that your fries-like potato chips stay intact (yes, they...... [More]

For those who love the salty-sweet combo, Nestle Flipz (₱220) is for you! The best among the chocolate covered pretzels we've tried - just enough salt in a high quality pretzel covered in chocolate awesomeness. Lucky for us, this has recently arrived...... [More]