Glad to know I'm not the only one who brings back bags full of Ding Dongs and Happy Nuts. On my last trip, I filled a 61 linear inch bag with Ding Dongs, Happy Peanuts, Dried Mangoes, San Mig and Tanduay Rum. Even after giving some of the nuts as "pasalubong" I still have quite a few for myself.

The Taho, well, what can I say. The stuff is tasty! I've actually gotten to know a Taho vendor during my trips to Manila. He comes from a family comprised of 7 brothers, all of whom sell taho. (no kidding!) They mainly work in the villages around Paranaque. The guy I know has had the same route for 20 years or more and has says hes never missed a day making his rounds. From what I understand, its a big deal for one vendor to go onto another's territory. I think it's cool they have their turfs and stuff, just hope a "taho war" never breaks out.....