What are the best local foods in Baguio? What is the best “pasalubong” for your loved ones?
LOCAL FOODS IN BAGUIO – If you come to visit Baguio City, these are the foods you must try and “pasalubong” to bring to your family.
We love Baguio for its cool weather and beautiful view of the mountains. However, when we travel, what we also could not miss is trying out the local foods and delicacies of the place we’re visiting.
And in Baguio, the “City of Pines” and “Summer Capital of the Philippines”, there’s more to its weather. Baguio has a lot of tourist spots and accommodations, luxury or budget-friendly, are just everywhere.
You surely would not worry about where to stay in Baguio City as there are a lot of cribs ready to address your needs.
In terms of food, there are also a lot of foods and delicacies we can find in Baguio. There are a lot of options to choose from that will serve as a great “pasalubong” to our loved ones.
Here are some of the top-selling “pasalubong”:
- Strawberry Wine
Filipinos, by nature, are drinkers but more than the drinking session, it’s the fun conversations and friendships that are built that make this activity fond to many people. But it surely is not too much if along with the good conversation is a good drink. And a good drink Baguio can offer is strawberry wine. Baguio is known for strawberries. Although this drink has a slightly lower alcohol content than most wines, you still need to be careful. - Peanut brittle and Choco Flakes
These sweets packed in a plastic jar can easily be found as they are everywhere. Peanut Brittle is composed of chunks of hardened caramelized sugar and brittle. Choco flakes are also many people’s favorite. - Ube Jam
This creamy purple jam can be enjoyed as a spread or just as it is alone. The best ube jams are produced by the Good Shepherd Sisters – Mountain Maid Training Center. - Pinuneg or Cordilleran Blood Sausage
This is one of the unique cuisines of the city. This is a traditional Cordilleran dish made for eaters who are adventurous. This dish contains pig’s blood, intestine, and spices producing a chewy texture when eaten.
Meanwhile, as for the other foods, you should also not miss trying out Choco-late De Batirol and the street foods in the night market. Among the famous street foods is their one-day-old chicken which is also best for adventurous eaters.
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