White Rabbit

 

Turkish Delight

Chinese Nougat

Bubble Tea Candy

Mentos Matcha

MInt Humbugs

Orange Swits

The original candy was named Orange Kisses, but I don't see that anymore.  It was shaped like an orange slice and has a gummy bear consistency.  Orange Swits is the local version, I guess.  You probably won't find this in the supermarkets, but if you commute, any side stall near jeepney sakayans will most probably have them.

Shocking Popping Candy

Monique came back to the hotel with some candy surprises that allows her and her cousins to enjoy the same fun I had when I was a kid.  She found some Shocking Popping Candy in the grocery near our hotel, and we all enjoyed the popping bursts each granule would give.  The granules are somehow infused with carbonated gas, and the fizz is released upon contact with your saliva.  The popular brand used to be Pop Rocks, but I haven't seen that for some time now.  I'm glad she found a good substitute, and the packs were finished in a day or two.

Made in Candy

The candy man can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good...

When we were young, there was a song about the candy man.  On its face value, the song was pretty much suited for grade school children, but when we got to high school, there was some implied twist to the lyrics.  We would read about the phenomenon of Woodstock and the resulting brownies that were mixed with love and REALLY tasted good.  As Monique and I walked past the Made in Candy stall at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall, I couldn't help but remember those wild party days and the connotation associate with candy.  This Singaporean franchise, however, makes true candy like no other, and showcases such wonderful sugary creations, all made right in front of you.  These artisans really know how to make it look so easy, and the resulting confections look like glass sculptures and have a wide variety of flavors (I like the watermelon candy).  Around P100 to P300 depending on the size of the bottle; you can have your favorite flavors and color combinations done, all made to order.