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Marukawa Marble Bubble Gum: A Blast from the Yummy Past

Have you ever encountered a bubble gum that was so yummy you wanted to swallow it whole? Growing up in the 80s, Marukawa was that gum for me. Not that I knew the brand. I just remember buying small boxes … Continue reading

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Chamorro Chip Cookies: From Guam with Love

When my friend Nina learned of my plans to vacation in Guam, she immediately asked me to bring home some Chamorro Cookies. “Whut? You want me to get you a Chamorro?” I teased her, referring to the indigenous people of … Continue reading

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Rowena’s: Re-imagining the Buko Pie Pasalubong

When vacationing in the South of Luzon, the buko pie is the region’s ubiquitous pasalubong. Perfect for sharing, the buko pie is commonly a 9-inch double-crusted pie stuffed with young coconut custard. But as perfect a pasalubong it is, there’s … Continue reading

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