It has been over a year since I featured pasalubong or goodies from Iloilo on this blog. During that period, I have continued to embrace many staple Ilonggo products but have discovered a couple of new brands.
I was in Iloilo for over a week, and as I am a creature of habit, I turned to my trusted name when it comes to pasalubong from Iloilo, Biscocho Haus. As is my wont, I went to SM City Iloilo and bought two boxes of edibles in the Biscocho Haus kiosk. It was a grave error on my part because the Biscocho Haus kiosk in Plazuela sold products that were 15% or more cheaper than the one in SM City Iloilo. Maybe it was the universe’s way of telling me to change my ways and do things differently. 🙂 Either way, here are some pasalubong from Biscocho Haus Iloilo*.
For more pasalubong from Iloilo, please read Pasalubong – Iloilo, Part I, Pasalubong – Iloilo, Part II, Cream Horn – Reunited and It Feels So Good, and Pasalubong – Iloilo, Part IV (Assorted Brands).
Merengue, P67.00 (US $1.26). This remains one of my Ilonggo pasalubong favorites, but I have tremendously lessened my consumption of merengue.
Classic Butterscotch Small, P67.00 (US $1.26). The soft, almost gooey butterscotch of Biscocho Haus makes it my top choice for butterscotch.
Garlic Bread, P67.00 (US $1.26). I buy garlic bread every time butter toast is not available. My relationship with garlic bread is love-hate-hate.
Biscocho Haus Banana Marbles, P48.00 (US $0.90), Rosquillos, P38.00 (US $0.72), and Pastillas, P34.00 (US $0.64). I have not tried banana marbles yet. Their rosquillos are decent and their pastillas is not memorable.
Biscochoron, P66.00 (US $1.24), Cinammon Otap, P41.00 (US $0.77), and Ugoytap, P52.00 (US $0.98). I have not tasted any of these.
Butong-butong, P41.00 (US $0.77) and Stick Bread, P23.00 (US $0.43). Both of these may possible cause toothache but they are worth the trouble.
Butterscotch Mango, P77.00 (US $1.45) and Butterscotch Prunes, P74.00 (US $1.39). The mango butterscotch is my favorite among all the butterscotch varieties. It has never failed to deliver that tender and yummy goodness. The prunes butterscotch is a little luxurious because of the huge slices of prunes, but sometimes, it tastes a little on the burnt side. Yes, the extra charge is worth every centavo.
*Exchange Rate: US $1.00 = P53.13