The tools, pantry staples, and everyday favorites that keep my home running — from Filipino comfort foods to bartending must-haves.
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Filipino Pantry Staples
Lunchbox Kid Must-Haves
Filipino Pantry Staples
The sauces, seasonings, and snacks I grew up with and still keep in my kitchen today. These flavors make every meal feel like home.
Perfect for adobo, dipping sauces, and that tangy kick Filipinos love
Datu Puti Vinegar & Soy Sauce 1L Pack
A true staple — no Filipino home is complete without a steady supply of rice.
Kirkland Signature, Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, 25 lbs
Sweet, tangy, and nostalgic — I use it for BBQ marinades, fried chicken, and spaghetti.
Jufran Banana Sauce, 12 Ounce (Pack of 2)
For fresh spring rolls
Bamboo Tree Rice Paper 22cm 12 oz
Essential for pancit bihon — light, chewy, and quick to cook.
Excellent Special Bihon, Rice Noodles 16 oz
Staple in every Filipino household to enhance flavor and give that umami taste.
Ajinomoto Umami Seasoning MSG 16 oz 1 each
Great for stir-fry style pancit and comfort meals.
Excellent Pancit Canton, Wheat Noodles 16 oz
A salty, umami punch — I splash it into sinigang, adobo, and dipping sauces.
Rufina Fish Sauce 24 oz
The ultimate Filipino party snack — salty, crunchy, and a little bit of everything in one bag.
Ding Dong Snack Mixed Nuts 100 g
Crispy, savory, and addicting — these shrimp chips hit the perfect balance of light and crunchy. A staple snack my family never gets tired of.
Calbee Shrimp Chips Value Pack 226 g
Enhances the flavor of dishes.
Knorr Liquid Seasoning 250 ml
Convenient chicken flavor, enhancer.
Knorr Bouillon Cubes, Chicken Flavor 2.2 oz
Pantry staple
Tellicherry Whole Black Peppercorn 16 Oz
Perfect dip for crunchy lumpia and chicken.
Mae Ploy Sweet Chilli Sauce 25fl.oz, 2 Pack
Pantry staple
Happy Belly Bay Leaves Whole, 0.25 oz
For Filipino savory dishes and sweet desserts
Chaokoh Coconut Milk 13.5 ounce (Pack Of 3)
Family favorite snack. A great alternative to fruit snacks.
Philippine Brand Dried Mangoes Fruit Snacks 12pk
These instant noodles are next-level — sweet, savory, spicy, and packed with flavor. I love topping them with a fried egg and a squeeze of calamansi for the ultimate comfort food fix.
Indomie Instant Noodles Stir Fry Ramen Halal (30)
The OG flavor that started it all — sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced. I love adding a fried egg and a little chili crisp to make it extra satisfying.
Indomie Instant Noodles Stir Fry Ramen 20pk
Filipino dessert
Giron Powdered Purple Yam - Ube, 115g (4 oz)
Kid approved and great treat for lunches.
Jelly Snack Fruit Jelly Candy - 20 Cups
Lumpia wrapper
Menlo Wrappers Lumpia Spring Roll 3 Packs
The classic — salty, bold, and the flavor base for so many dishes.
Silver Swan Special Soy Sauce, 34 Ounce
Lunchbox Kid Must-Haves
Making school lunches fun, healthy, and stress-free. These are the tools and containers I use to pack meals my daughter actually eats.
Turns boring sandwiches into fun shapes. My daughter loves the heart and dinosaur ones — makes eating lunch way more exciting
Sandwich & Veggie Cutter Set - Dino, Star, Heart
Keeps everything neat and separated (no soggy sandwiches here). Easy to pack fruit, snacks, and a main dish in one box.
LOVINA Bento Box for Adults & Kids, 5 Compartments, Green
Perfect for sending warm meals like pasta, rice, or soup. Keeps food hot until lunch.
Godobo 40oz Vacuum Insulated Food Jar
Safe for kids to help prep snacks at home — gets them excited to make their own lunch with me.
Suhctuptx Kids Knife Set with Board & Tools
Colorful sandwich cutters, fun dividers for snacks, fruit, or small treats. Plus, it helps me cut down on plastic baggies.
• This exact sandwich cutter set is currently unavailable, but I’m keeping it on my list because it’s one of my daughter’s fav...
Sandwich Cutter Set for Kids - Fruit & Veggie Shapes
