Palawan’s Best Delicacies - Baker’s Hill

“Saan na pasalubong ko?”, a line sooo familiar among Filipinos, commonly chanted upon a beloved’s arrival… from another country, city/ province, or the nearby work office- that’s how cliche it is!

Giving of pasalubong (a present or token) usually connotes an act of love and remembrance, as the gift- giver tends to spend more on goods for loved ones, other than the self. In most case, gifts of this kind come in edible form- as they say “there is no better way to express love but through food”.

In Puerto Princesa- Palawan, the most frequented tourist site is the Baker’s Hill. Located in the barangay of Sta. Monica, the place beams with a Disneyland-like aura- a theme park filled with Disney characters sculpted from fiberglass… Don’t get overly excited with the sceneries, as you might forget the more important reason for the visit- Pasalubong! Allocate ample time for purchases, as Baker’s Hill bakery offers the best sweet treats!

Hopia (Ube) with pork oil- P45

• Light and Flaky crust
• Melt- in- your mouth Ube filling! - tastes like the renowned Ube Halaya

Cashew Brittle

• High quality cashew made crisp with sugar and corn syrup
• Far- better than the common peanut brittle!

Pianono- P45

• Miniature chiffon cake with custard cream filling, rolled in white sugar
• Light- textured and incredible moist

Baker's Hill
Mitra Road, Barangay Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Foodnotes:
> Pianono- originated from the Spanish Swiss roll cake called “Pio nono” (which means “pious nine”), made in honor of Pope Pius IX
> Hopia- a popular bean- filled pastry originally introduced by Fujianese immigrants in the urban centers of thePhilippines during the American civil occupation

written by: Atchi