Comments on: Opinion: Would You Bite Into a Filipino?

By: filmfish

filmfish — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:54:28 +0000

well, an urban myth says it was named that way because the chocolate was “brown on the outside, white on the inside” implying that we all wanna be white, despite our brown exterior. but i only heard that when i was in grade school or high school, i don’t remember if the source was credible or if that was something of a opinionated theory.

By: Dramalover10meg

Dramalover10meg — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:40:06 +0000

They kinda sound like Twix. I guess I would try one. I hate the name though! Like what aunt Hazel said,” Why would they name it that?”
-megan

By: kidadoblog

kidadoblog — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:10:51 +0000

Thanks 33p. Yes, cocoa originated in the Americas, brought to Europe and the Philippines by Spain. But what I understand is that there are many varieties, bearing different flavors depending on where it is grown…

By: 33p.org

33p.org — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:23:40 +0000

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By: FairyGodMother

FairyGodMother — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:50:32 +0000

Food for thought…..or is it Cookie for thought? As usual your writing is exceptional…enjoyable…informative…and more…Now I want to try them….hmmmmm……….

By: Melody

Melody — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:45:30 +0000

*stripes*

By: Melody

Melody — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:44:40 +0000

My mom (aunt venus) came to visit us in GA shortly after the Spain trip. We too got the Filipinos, and she couldn’t resist… a chocolate bar labled “Jersey Girl” (I’m sure a novelty item from a fund raiser or something) But, what a hoot – and same discussion, why the huh would they call it that. The Filipinos were pretty good though. Think Keebler Fudge Stipes, just thicker, and sweeter.

Once again, Haze – love your writing!!!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:09:52 +0000

Never tried them myself but they sound yummy especially the white chocolate ones!