Top 10 Foods this Summer

Summer is getting nearer and nearer. People start to crave for anything that is cold. Here are the Top 10 most affordable, most convenient-to-find, and most delicious food this summer!

1. Halo-halo

- it is a popular dessert here in the Philippines. It is also a merienda for most Filipinos. Usually, it contains a mixed ingredients of banana, sweet potato, beans, kaong, gelatin, nata de coco and sometimes topped with jackfruit, leche flan, and ice cream together with crushed ice and milk. Who wouldn't want to eat one if anyone can easily find it in front of their neighbor's house?


2. Mais Con Yelo


- a food made with corn, crushed ice, and milk. It is a food for people who want to enjoy eating corn alone. It is usually sold by street vendors in a very affordable price.








 3. Saging Con Yelo



- a food made of banana, crushed ice, and milk. If there is Mais Con Yelo, there should also be Saging Con Yelo. It is a food for those who want to enjoy eating banana alone. It is also sold by street vendors.







4. Ice Candy

 - the most simple food this summer. it can be bought in Sari-sari stores and is very affordable. Home-made and delicious.





5. Fruit Pop

 - it is a more advanced version of ice candy. A little more expensive but still affordable. It comes in different colors and flavors. Everybody can buy it in supermarkets in packs or in Sari-sari stores for individual purchase.

 




6. Ice cream

 - it is a world famous food that kids and adults love so much. One's summer wouldn't be complete without the famous ice cream. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, midnight snack, eating ice cream can always be a delight. Here in the Philippines, there is what Filipinos like to call dirty ice cream where a man is pulling a cart containing three different flavors of ice cream.





7. Milkshake/Fruit shake

 - chocolate, strawberry, mango, watermelon, melon, apple, and other fruits can be made into shake. It is a beverage made of  fresh fruits or other ingredients that can be mixed with milk and crushed ice. It is a lovable food this summer that will surely freeze the heat for a moment.






8. Fruit/Buko Salad

- mixed fruits - fresh or in can - surely, everyone will love to eat salad this summer. It can be served as an appetizer or dessert. This is a food that can be shared with the whole family and is best eaten with loved ones.




9. Fresh fruit


- this is best served in all occasion.Of course, nothing will ever compare to a fresh citrus fruit served in the table. Fruits can be eaten anytime of the day, nutritious and kids surely love.




10. Barbecue

- summer is not just for cold things. Barbecued meat is also best suited this summer especially when going out of town. Families can enjoy cooking barbecues while enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Very affordable, and fun to do with the family.




Enjoy the summer!