Ube Corn Ice Cream! A Special Moment in Baguio
Ube Corn Ice Cream
PhilippinesBaguio, Burnham Park
- Food Travel Log
- Even an ordinary ice cream feels special when eaten in the Philippines rather than Japan. This implies that what matters in gourmet experiences isn't just what you eat but where you eat it. I had an Ube cone ice cream from a street vendor in Baguio. It was an ordinary Ube-flavored ice cream, but the memory of the Philippines made it special.
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- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 1/1/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Ube, also known as a type of yam called "purple yam," is an essential ingredient in Filipino cuisine and is particularly popular in desserts. Its vibrant purple color is naturally eye-catching, and its sweet flavor and smooth texture make it perfect for ice cream and cakes. Ube is especially delightful on a sunny day in the Philippines, particularly in beautiful places like Baguio, where the natural and cool climate enhances the taste of ice cream. Burnham Park in Baguio is not only a spot with beautiful scenery but also a place where locals and tourists can enjoy the local food culture. Ube ice cream is appealing because it can be enjoyed as casually as scooping vanilla ice cream. However, it might be wise to have a napkin ready along with your bare hands—your hands might turn slightly purple. The author mentions that they enjoyed the special combination of the Filipino landscape and food, revealing a flair for creating memorable experiences from just a single ice cream. Perhaps next, the author could explore "special" locations in Japan to pursue the true value of ice cream? Their awareness seems so refined that they may soon reach the point of saying, "The ice cream I ate in my kitchen was also exceptional."
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