I hope you will write me if you are up to it. I am a fan and I am an avid reader of your blogs. More power and here’s to more educational and cultured, not to mention tasty blogs from the Market Man!

I didn’t have green mangoes which she said above would make an excellent dip. So I used Granny Smith apple slices. It is not our bagoonng but I must admit it is soooo good!

I am glad you like the Pancit, Marisse! Make a whole caldero of the caldo and freeze, so next time you have a hankering for Pancit Malabon, you just have to soak the noodles (if using dried) and make yout toppings. Sorry, MM for the out of topic reply for Marisse!

MM…A long time ago, I met a guy who used to work at the airport as a customs officer. I think he is retired now. I remember him telling me that as long as fruits such as mangoes are BLEMISH-FREE and brought in REASONABLE QUANTITIES (keyword is REASONABLE and not by the “kaing”), it is allowed provided they declare it. That is why pineapples are also allowed in. However, fruits such as cherries, apples, peaches, nectarines or any fruits that are grown in Canada cannot be brought in from let’s say US or Mexico or any other country to PROTECT OUR AGRICULTURE from pests. Mangoes or pineapples are not grown in Canada! My sister brings in BOTTLED TUYO and mangoes which she hand carries for her apo (mango is his most favorite fruit of all!) As long as the fish is processed as in bottled, it is allowed. Again, reasonable quantities.