The sight of Negrense handicrafts and the sound of people speaking in Ilonggo brought back memories of Bacolod. I was so excited to see and taste everything the fair had to offer. I saw booth after booth of my favorite pastries and pasalubong treats.
I would always go back to Manila with boxes full of Virgie's Mango Tarts, Boat Tarts, Butterscotch and Meringue. Virgie's was established in the 1970's and has been a go-to pasalubong place since. http://virgieshomemade.com/
I remember how my mom would order our afternoon snacks at Quan's. They are famous for their Manapla puto, suman and cuchinta.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/QUAN-Delicacies/228243650549464
Original Squid Rings and Spicy Squid Curls from Sagay, Negros Occidental are a must try!
El Ideal located in Silay City is a landmark bakery established in the 1920's. All-time favorites include Banadas, Broas, Angel Cookies, Galletas and Lubid-Lubid http://elideal.multiply.com/
I was happy to see some yummy Vargas Butter Cake at the fair. This moist, melt-in-you-mouth butter cake is available at Rustan's Supermarket Makati and Rustan's Supermarket in Powerplant Mall.
https://www.facebook.com/vargas.kitchen
The highlight of the Negros Fair for me were the yummy eats! I had the boneless chicken inasal skewers from Lolo Art's Chicken Sarap, Chicharon Rice from Freakin' Chicken and some La Paz Batchoy and Chorizo Recado from the food booths. I went back the next day to have more of the inasal skewers and Chicharon Rice ... yes, it was that GOOD!
https://www.facebook.com/chickensarap
https://www.facebook.com/TheFreakinChicken
