1. CHICHARON traditionally deep-fried pork skin, crispy, salty and hot, the Cebu chicharon now comes in exotic flavors such as garlic and vinegar, sour cream and onions, and chilli. Try it now!

2. BARQUILLOS rolls of crunchy sweet wafer

3. PUSIT sun-dried squid

4. BUCARILLO sweetened grated young coco meat formed into candy

5. AMPAO a Carcar delicacy made from sweet crunchy rice crispies

6. MASAREAL a bar-shaped concoction of crushed and ground peanuts, sugar and milk, wrapped in white paper, which is then secured by a piece of string or twine. It's gritty, sweet, and absolutely delightful

7. TAGAKTAK a triangular root crop delicacy that is uniquely Mandaue

8. BUDBUD KABUG is a sweet Visayan delicacy made from glutinous millet, rolled and steamed in banana leaves. This is extremely popular and rare...so it is difficult to find. Try the Mandaue marketplace. It is a culinary experience.

9. PUTO MAYA two varieties of glutinous rice ( pilit and tapol ) mixed together and boiled in rich coconut milk flavored with salt, sugar and ginger. Best served with sun-ripened Cebu mangoes and tsokolate, a traditional hot chocolate drink blended from cacao (tablea)

10. BIBINGKA A LA CEBU a steamed rice cake made from ground glutinous rice mixed with sugar and coconut milk, and topped with strips of exotic goat or carabao cheese.