Sweets produce “happiness hormones.” In fact having that sweet dessert after a hearty feast is the most satisfying part of the meal. Filipinos typically prepare delicious treats that the whole family will enjoy using tropical ingredients like coconuts and fruits. Rice, particularly sticky rice and even glutinous rice, is a common ingredient used in merienda recipes like the famous sapin-sapin and palitaw. The sweet treats you hear about such as a special Halo-halo are just a tiny portion of the fantastic merienda that Filipinos enjoy! Anyone can have a taste of these authentic Filipino recipes at the Manila Food Mart ,Lake Forest, Orange County. Let’s see how much you know about some yummy Filipino merienda favorites! Read on!