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I waited until now to write a post here because I felt that the local calamity in Manila compelled me to simplify my already simple food cravings. Hence, my comfort food: the polvoron (powdered milk candy).

Two major typhoons ravaged the capital region of the Philippines where I reside. In the midst of the chaos and panic-buying, I walked inside the mall one day looking for something different than the usual full meal. I ended up discovering a stall that showcases only various polvoron products.

The House of Polvoron stall also sells other powdered candy flavors such as cookies 'n' cream and pinipig, but I've always preferred the classic milk flavor. I especially find the packaging interesting because the carton design seems to give the local sweet concoction a prestige that can be recognized internationally.

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