Rediscovered

Singapore is known as Asia's food capital where an endless variety of food is available. Being a self-proclaimed food junkie...with my ballooning weight as proof...my options have, thus far, been limited to famous international franchises and the food junction. But I am not dismayed by the fact that I have not been able to try all the options available. I am enamored by the fact that I have rediscovered snacks that I have enjoyed when I was young still available here.

Tim Tam - both original and double coated - True, Tim Tam is still available in Manila but similar to Oreo's and Chip's Ahoy where the taste largely differs based on where it is manufactured, the same holds true for this chocolate covered and sandwiched biscuits. (I look for the matte packaging manufactured in Australia.) I actually have to stop myself on gorging an entire package in one sitting.

*Original TimTams are once again available at SM and Rustan's

Famous Amos - Passing by a Famous Amos store is certain to elicit the hunger pangs in you. The freshly baked cookies can hardly compare to the pre-packaged ones sold at the grocery. I am not complaining though, it is still better than nothing.





Horlick's - I have looked high and low for Horlick's to no avail. I searched major online stores and even tried malted milk shakes at a couple of dessert bars hoping to get a re-introduction to this great tasting malted sweets. Imagine my surprise when I saw the original Horlick's candies at a nearby food mart. It comes in a slightly childish packaging but it still has the same addicting taste.

Kellog's Corn Pops - Now simply called Pop's, it is available only at a high end food mart at a slightly higher price but all worth it. This remains my favorite cereal of all time.

McDonald's Milk Shakes - Milkshakes are fairly easy to make, however, the ones at McDonald's have a distinct taste that I simply love. When I was a kid, a McDonald's meal is incomplete without it. In fact, I can even do away with the meal itself. Sadly, one by one, the stores removed them from their menu. I simply had to accept the fact that I won't be able to have another shot at this drink when the branch at La Salle (the only one who still sold the drink) also removed it from their menu...but it's back! And I love it. I just wish that all the McDonald's in the Philippines follow suit.