Kalami Cebu! - A Gastronomic Guide to Cebu

One of the cheap baked items that I grew up eating was the bagong bayan. It must have been decades since I last ate one.  The rise of more glamorous bakeshops has relegated some of the most common snack fares into obscurity. I went to Parkmall last weekend to check on their weekend market and I was surprised to see the bagong bayan. I did not know that some bakeries are still selling this cheap yet delicious snack. I bought a pack home and eating it brought back a lot of good memories. I would probably buy more the next time I see someone selling this old favorite. Do you have an old favorite that you have not tasted for quite a while?

Budbud or steamed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves is one my favorite local delicacies or kakanin.  It is a very flexible delicacy that it can be eaten as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast food.  When I go home to my dad's hometown in Bohol, I always look forward to eating budbud for breakfast.  It goes so well with sikwate or hot chocolate.  Another great combo for budbud is eating with ripe mangoes. Budbud with manga has become so popular that even local restaurants started offering the amazing combination.   How about you? Do you have a favorite delicacy?  Related articles Kakanin Galore at the Banilad Town Center Chocolate Hills, Bohol Delicacies: Medellin's Chrisphelle Special Otap, Patatas, Huevos Chocolate overload at The Chocolate Chamber #Foodtrip 2015: Ormoc Food Adventures Bantayan Island Tour Day 2