Happy Foodies

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><img alt="Cabanatuans Punos Chocolate Casoy Ice Cream" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3851340145_57d61159d1_o.jpg"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cabanatuan's Puno's Chocolate Casoy Ice Cream</figcaption></figure> <p>While it was raining in the Metro over the weekend, your happyfoodies were following the hiking and food trail to the northeastern part of Luzon. One of our stops on the way home was <strong>Cabanatuan</strong>, and at the suggestion of a friend, we made a stopover at <strong>Puno’s Ice Cream and Sherbet</strong> to cool off the increasingly hot day. Our friend says it’s a must-visit place and we were just happy to oblige.</p>

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><img alt="Luang Prabang Breakfast Noodles" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3818170806_6633acf270_o.jpg"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Luang Prabang Breakfast Noodles</figcaption></figure> <p>For an intrepid traveler looking to discover and connect with the locals, one need not look further than the streets. Eating by the sidewalk may raise some eyebrows and pop in hygienic concerns. Yes, there are risks but having gastronomical ailments in truth is as rare as hitting the 5 numbers of a 6-digit lottery lotto. So going beyond the risks, eating along with the locals is a great immersion in their culinary culture. And in Laos, it's not such a bad thing as most eating establishments are along the sidewalks.</p> <p>I was feeling adventurous when I was in <strong>Laos</strong>, so when I met with my local guide and he asked me where we want to eat I told him, “we'll eat where you guys eat”.</p>