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- 5. — A starchy root used to make crisp cookies called “Uraro” in Southern Tagalog.
- 10. Pie — A sweet pie filled with young coconut meat, a signature delicacy of Laguna.
- 12. — A hearty beef marrow soup, famously served hot in Batangas.
- 14. na Bangus — A sour tamarind-based soup made with milkfish, a favorite Filipino comfort food.
- 15. — A slow-cooking method where chicken or meat is sealed in a pot and simmered until tender.
- 16. — The Tagalog word for mature coconut, often grated and used in Filipino desserts and sauces.
- 17. — A cooking technique involving grilling food, often over charcoal, for smoky flavor.
- 19. — A traditional dish where fish or shrimp is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
- 20. Barako — A strong, bold coffee variety cultivated in Batangas, loved for its distinct aroma.
- 23. Flan — A smooth, creamy caramel custard dessert often served at Filipino celebrations.
- 24. Habhab — A noodle dish from Quezon, eaten straight from a banana leaf without utensils.
- 26. — A Filipino stew marinated and braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves.
- 27. — A cool, elevated destination best known for its scenic views and Bulalo.
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- 1. — A delicacy of fish or meat wrapped in taro leaves and stewed in coconut milk.
- 2. Tour — A sustainable travel experience where tourists dine on freshly harvested local produce.
- 3. Farm Tours — Guided visits to coffee plantations to learn about the bean-to-cup process.
- 4. Lucban — A garlic-heavy, slightly sour pork sausage from Lucban, Quezon.
- 6. — A rice cake baked in clay pots, traditionally topped with salted egg and cheese.
- 7. — A sour fruit widely used in Filipino cooking, especially for flavoring sinigang.
- 8. Tasting — A local activity in Quezon where visitors sample coconut-based distilled wine.
- 9. — A clear, salty, fermented fish sauce used as a condiment or cooking ingredient.
- 11. Festival — A vibrant, colorful harvest festival in Lucban featuring decorative rice produce.
- 12. Pie Shopping — A popular tourist stop in Laguna to buy fresh coconut pies.
- 13. — A Batangas-style method of simmering fish with salt and souring fruits like kamias.
- 18. — A town in Quezon Province, known for its Pahiyas Festival and Pancit Habhab.
- 20. — A sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar.
- 21. Seko — A dry, crunchy cookie made from cornstarch or arrowroot, popular in Southern Tagalog.
- 22. — A city in Batangas known for coffee plantations producing Kapeng Barako.
- 23. Baños — A Laguna town famous for hot springs and being the birthplace of the beloved Buko Pie.
- 25. — A heritage town famous for its Taal Lake and dried fish industry.