Most of my friends already know my mantra when it comes to food: in Tagalog, it goes – “nasasayang lang ang calories pag hindi ka nasarapan.”
The reasoning behind this is that if I have to spend an extra thirty minutes to an hour on the treadmill just to burn off those calories I consumed anyway, the food better be worth it. (Truth be told: I haven’t been on the treadmill as often as I should but the principle still applies.)
During a recent Zoom party with former officemates, I won a box of empanadas from online bakeshop Baked by Rina.
Rina is one of my former bosses. Beneath the fierce, tough love and go-getter exterior she displayed in the workplace, my teammates and I all knew she’s a softie at heart.
That softer side comes to the surface when she brings to the office some items she baked for us to share.
Fast forward a few years and Rina has since moved forward to more creative pursuits: among them are the crafting of preserved flower arrangements for Stories & Blossoms and the creation of goodies baked with love for Baked by Rina.
This venture grew out of the ever-increasing demand for Rina’s baked treats, first within her circle of friends, then on to their friends until she decided to share her creations to a wider network of foodies through her online store. Her offerings include the classic desserts often requested by her family and friends during special occasions or when they have a particular craving.
Last weekend, to the fam’s utter delight, my empanadas arrived accompanied by other treats from Baked by Rina. These were all certified by the Jellybeans family as well worth the calories.
Check out these baked goodies:
Baked Empanadas (Php550/box). Savory chicken and chicken asado filling wrapped in a flaky crust and baked to a beautiful golden brown. A hit with Hubby for his midnight snacking.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Php250/tub). Sweet chewy nibbles of oatmeal cookies studded with fruity raisins.
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Php325/tub). Little bites of classic chocolate chip cookies best enjoyed when bitten into after dunking in full cream milk. My son’s favorite since he had his first taste of it a year ago and its appeal to him has not waned!
Banana Loaf with Walnuts and Raisins (Php350). A fragrant and moist banana loaf studded with chopped walnuts and raisins. My daughter loved its taste and texture!
Dutch Apple Pie (Php1,400). This is my absolute favorite kind of apple pie: a sweetly spiced apple filling on top of a flaky crust and topped with a slightly crunchy and buttery streusel. It’s great on its own but it’s best enjoyed hot and topped with vanilla ice cream.
With each bite of bite of these sweet treats Baked by Rina, you know these are worth all the calories.
So give yourself and your fam a treat and order some baked goodies today!
Check out Baked by Rina on Facebook to see the complete list of available goodies. To order, send a message via Facebook Messenger or call +63 917 5014934 at least two days before delivery date. Payments via Metrobank or BPI bank transfers and via GCash are accepted. Baked by Rina delivers from Quezon City to anywhere in the metro and nearby cities via Grab, Lalamove and Mr. Speedy (delivery fee charged to buyer).
Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature article.
Check out my blog posts on other small enterprises and startups in the food business:
- Goodness MNL
- Pizza X
- Bake Boss
- Kica Bites
- Extra Butter
- Chrissy Bakey
- Boba Unibers
- Kuki’s Fudtrip
- Clingy Wingy
- Silverspoon PH
- 616 Burger
- Jampax Foods Delivery
- Charlie Baker S’mores & More
- Tia Carmen Pies
- Pickfresh Calamansi Concentrate
- Tita She’s Bakery
- Y&G Delectables
- Cucina ni Sheng
- Mumei Sushi
- Casa Bakes by Kayla
- MDJ Cookies
- Graffiti Desserts
- Pampanga’s Cheesebread
- What’s Your Flan?
- The Saucier
- Sugar Salt Cakes & Pastries
- Platterea Luna
- Sammy’s Cookin’
- Chi’s Cake
- The Happy Kitchen
- Inang Charing Cakes and Pastries
- Rolls.PH Cinnamon Rolls
- Spookie Edible Cookie Dough
- First Harvest Nut Spreads
- Good Shepherd Ube Jam
- Migu Migu Finishing Butter
Wow natakam ako Ms.Gel lalo na sa empanada😊 Affordable pa 550 lang isang box na🤩worth it talaga yung calories pag masarap ang food😅.
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Admirable po yung former boss nyo, sya din pala yung creator ng stories and blossoms, I love her design. Her baked goods really looks delicious especially yung chocolate chip cookies and dutch apple pie. Bet ko ring lagyan ng ice cream on top 🤤 worth trying tong baked by rina, ganda pa ng packaging. Anyway, I like your mantra 😉
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Thanks dear! Yes, my teammates and I have a deep affection for Rina. 😍
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Yung Blog na hindi nakakasawang Suportahan, dahil siguradong Highly Recommended tlaga, super Proud being Your Supporter ate Gel, Panalong panalo to, worth the Price, Love that Packaging ang Truly Looks So Yummmy
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Wow super nkaka inspire po ung dati niyo pong boss 😍 sasarap perfect lahat pang dessert at pwedeng ipang gift kse super ggnda ng lagayan niya and affordable price pa ❤️😍
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I always admire our fellow kababayans na nag thrive in their business na syempre nakakainspire din! Syempre I love Miss Rinas banana loaf, empanada and the cookies! Thank you Miss Gel for featuring another small entrepreneur!
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