nuts about nut-based treats

One of the best things in life is free food.

I found these nut-based treats on top of the teachers' common table, waiting and inviting us to sample what other provinces have to offer. I so love the barquiron de mani from Cagayan de Oro, the way the nutty polvoron melts into one's mouth... powdered ice cream? Hahaha. But seriously, the other picka-picka which is Cordillera's Creamy-crunchy nuts is just... heaven. The name says it all. Going back to the first delicacy, I'm a bit curious if the barquiron is the junior or smaller and improved version of the barquillos or thin-rolled cookies of Spanish origin originated here in Iloilo City.

But here's a local cookie that's making waves outside Iloilo: Mama's Kitchen Homemade Cookies (I'm not sure if it these have nuts in it)!

Made from pinipig and other secret ingredients, the store that is located in Villa, Iloilo City also sells other flavors like chocolate, mango and ube. During foodie holidays like Christmas, one has to make reservations to get a box or two.

I can't wait what treats will be on the faculty table in the following days/weeks/months to come. :D

Reference: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Barquillos