Video: How to Open a Calamay

Calamay is a local Boholano sweet treat made from sticky rice, kinugay (muscovado sugar) and coconut milk contained in an iconic brown-stained coconut shell secured with a signature red (originally paper) tape.

Ever wondered how to open a calamay? Check out this video, and learn how:

 

Calamay Redux

Jagna (Bohol) Kalamay, bought at P50 in Jagna.

A few will argue that the trusty kalamay is the quintessential Boholano delicacy.

The Bohol kalamay's signature bagul or coconut shell container makes it more appealing visually. When cracked and stretched open, the delight of unraveling the gooey goodness adds to the overall gustatory sensation. (Seriously, no?)

Mosia: Must Love Dogs

Not your ordinary cupcake place.

Their minimalist logo is a cute dog nose-kissing a cupcake. And when you're lucky, the real-life fluffy Mosia avatar will usher you into the lovely quaint little sweets haven, south of Tagbilaran.

Tabliya Cones

Tabliya cones. What a great idea!

Most families used to make their own tabliya (cocoa tablet), bean-to-bar (or in the traditional Filipino case, bean-to-tablets or coin-like shapes) chocolates.