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The best thing since sliced bread: Red Ribbon’s New Classic White Bread!

In the heart of Filipino households, white bread has long been more than just a pantry staple; it’s a nostalgic comfort that evokes cherished memories and delightful flavors. Familiarly known as “tasty bread,” this humble yet beloved treat holds a special place in the hearts of Pinoys.

From delicious breakfast toasts, filling lunch sandwiches to decadent puddings for dessert, white bread has proved to be quite versatile, servings as a soft and delectable canvas for countless culinary creations.

The new Red Ribbon Classic White Bread pays homage to this cherished tradition, offering a soft and tasty experience that captures the essence of what “tasty bread” means to us Pinoys.

Check out the delicious ways you can enjoy this new favorite!

Classic Sandwiches: A Timeless Favorite

Layer your choice of deli meats, cheese, fresh veggies, and spreads between two slices for a satisfying and convenient meal that never goes out of style.

The Toasted Delight: A Crispy Start to Your Day

Whether you prefer a light golden crispness or a hearty crunch, toasting brings out a delightful contrast that complements any topping or filling. Spread butter, jam, or even cream cheese on the warm slices for a comforting breakfast or snack.

Peanut Butter Power: Fueling Your Snack Time

Sometimes, simplicity is the ultimate indulgence. Spread creamy peanut butter on a slice of Classic White Bread for a wholesome and protein-packed treat that satisfies your cravings and keeps you energized throughout the day.

Fruit Jam Bliss: A Burst of Sweetness in Every Bite

The natural sweetness of the jam harmonizes with the softness of the bread, creating a balanced and flavorful experience that’s perfect for a quick snack or a light meal.

French Toast Upgrade: Turning Bread into Breakfast Art

Dip slices in a mixture of eggs, milk, and a touch of vanilla, then fry until golden brown. The result is a harmonious blend of custard-like richness and a crispy exterior that’s sure to impress.

Melted Goodness: The Irresistible Grilled Cheese

Few things rival the comfort of a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread offers a symphony of flavors and textures that’s impossible to resist.

Avocado Feast: Creamy and Nutrient-Packed Treat

Spread mashed avocado on Classic White Bread for a creamy, nutrient-packed treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Add a sprinkle of salt and a dash of lemon juice to enhance the flavors.

Cinnamon Crunch: A Dash of Sweetness and Warmth

Experience the cozy warmth of buttered bread with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.

Bread Pudding Magic: Turning Leftovers into Dessert

Transform leftover bread into a delightful bread pudding dessert. Combine milk, eggs, sugar, and your choice of flavorings, then bake to perfection. The result is a decadent dessert that’s a testament to the versatility of this pantry staple.

Sliced Bread Pizza: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dish Embrace creativity with sliced bread pizza using Classic White Bread as the base. Top with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, then bake for a quick and flavorful meal that’s sure to please.

Red Ribbon’s New Classic White Bread reimagines the essence of “tasty bread” with its soft texture and delightful flavor. From classic sandwiches to creative culinary masterpieces, this bread invites you to embrace its versatility and make every meal a memorable experience. Get inspired, experiment with flavors, and let your imagination run wild as you enjoy the countless ways to savor this beloved pantry staple.

The Red Ribbon Classic White Bread is now available in all Red Ribbon Bakeshop stores for Php89 for a full loaf and Php55 for half loaf. Order now via the Red Ribbon app, the Red Ribbon delivery website, Red Ribbon on Facebook Messenger, or by calling the #87777 hotline. You may also place your order via GrabFood or FoodPanda.

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature.

Check out my previous posts about Red Ribbon Bakeshop:

Celebrating different kinds of love with Red Ribbon’s limited-edition Valentine Black Forest Cake

Red Ribbon’s New Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake: A unique and delectable twist on a classic French dessert

Sweet Christmas celebrations with Red Ribbon’s Holiday Cakes

Red Ribbon cakes for your everyday cravings

Red Ribbon brings a taste of the divine with its new Chocolate Heaven Cake

Sweet dads deserve sweet chocolatey treats from Red Ribbon this Father’s Day

#SweetDelight: Red Ribbon’s Caramel Crunch Cake is back!

Sweet snacktimes with Red Ribbon Bakeshop

Cracking the Code: How to celebrate our busy dads this Father’s Day

#ButterIsBetter: 7 occasions to indulge in Red Ribbon’s fluffy treat

Recipe: Cinnamon Pecan Pudding

Here’s my confession: I get so antsy at the thought of food waste.

I don’t like the idea of throwing perfectly good food away just because the fam got tired of it. This attitude is probably a holdover from my younger years when my family was not living as comfortably as we are now and I didn’t get to enjoy a lot of good food.

Still, getting my fam to finish of every last bite of leftover bread can be quite a challenge.

After all, while freshly baked bread does get us salivating at the mere aroma of it wafting from the oven, stale leftover bread is, at best, ignored and placed at the back of the refrigerator.

The solution? Re-invention!

With just a few additional ingredients, a little bit of prep work and some time in the oven, the leftover bread that my kiddos turn their nose up at becomes a mouthwatering dessert.

I got the idea for this recipe from fellow blogger Tina of Hungry Travel Duo who made a Creamy Bread Pudding from stale bread. I just made a few substitutions – such as using leftovers from my homemade bread and using pecans instead of raisins (because I’m not big on raisins!) – and adjustments for my family’s taste – like doing away with the sweet milk sauce – and my Cinnamon Pecan Pudding came to be.

Here’s how I did it:

Ingredients:

6 to 8 1-inch slices of bread cut into 1-inch cubes (you can use 8 to 10 pieces of regular sliced bread)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 tablespoons room temperature butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup roughly chopped pecans (you can substitute this with chopped walnuts)
3/4 cup condensed milk

Procedure:

Grease a baking pan with butter.
Spread the cutup bread and 3/4 cup of pecans evenly in the pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, cinnamon powder and condensed milk, then pour over the bread.
Top with the remaining pecans.
Bake in a 200 deg C oven for twenty minutes until golden brown.

This recipe is great when you want a quick and fuss-free dessert or if you want something fresh from the oven for your coffee break.

How about you? How would you re-invent your leftover bread?

Check out my other dessert recipes:

Carnevore Food Trip at Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse, UP Town Center

There’s something so primal about grilling food, particularly meat. Harking back to cavemen days when it was discovered that cooking food in an open flame makes it more tender and taste better, grilling has now become an advanced study in itself, with specialized tools and techniques to satisfy the most discriminating tastes among grilled food fanatics.

Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse began as a venture among siblings – right in the backyard of their house in Marikina. Having discovered the unique flavors and distinct styles of the American southwest when it comes to grilling, smoking meats in particular, they determined to bring that kind of cooking back home with them.

From its flagship store in Marikina, to this bigger store in UP Town Center in Quezon City, the Fat Daddy’s has certainly come a long way. This newer branch boasts of a spacious seating area, fun and playful decor as well as a showcase of meat rubs, condiments and sauces that the restaurant owners developed while perfecting their barbecue techniques. It is an ideal place for fun family dinners and boisterous barkada get-togethers.

Together with fellow bloggers, I was invited to attend a foodie meetup held here where I was able to sample many of Fat Daddy’s signature dishes.

Buttermilk Fried Livers (Php210)

Who would have thought that I will be munching on – of all things – chicken liver! But this is not your ordinary fried animal innard dish; the chicken livers are marinated in buttermilk, deep-fried, coated with Fat Daddy’s home-made barbecue rub and served with piedmont and Alabama sauces.

Jera’s Ultimate Pulled Pork and Bacon Nachos (Php330 for half serving/Php600 for whole)

A humungous pile of nachos, pulled pork barbecue, smoked bacon, salsa and sliced jalapenos, drizzled with oodles of homemade cheese sauce and Alabama barbecue sauce.

Hot Pork Poppers (Php175)

Imagine biting into thinly sliced pork belly dried to a yummy crisp and coated with homemade piedmont sauce.

Chef Pat’s Ultimate Cheese Dip (Php250)

Bless Chef Pat’s heart for this! Melted cheddar and mozzarella mixed with beef and onion make for a great dip for toasted bread and tortilla chips.

Crispy Fried Pickles (Php185)

Panko- and corn crust-coated dill pickles are deep-fried and served with Alabama-style barbecue sauce.

All those appetizers sure did their job: whet our appetites for more… because more certainly came.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the Holiday Feast Platter (Php2,699, good for 4 persons). The family’s holiday dinner will no doubt even be more festive with all its hearty inclusions:
Smoked Ham
Smoked Pork Ribs
Roasted Chicken
Barbecue Pulled Pork Salad
6 Pieces Salted Egg Chicken Wings
2 Slices of Chocolate Cake
Plain Rice
4 Glasses of Iced Tea
2 Extra Sides: choose from Southern Potato Salad, Buttered Veggies, Coleslaw, Sauteed Beans and Bacon and Chicken Macaroni Salad

I would have let this story end right here, being so full from the carnevore feast laid out for us, I was approaching food coma.

But, no, they just had to bring out dessert.

O. M. G.

Sweet saints above! Whatever good I ever did to deserve a taste of the Cajeta Cheesecake (Php155/slice) – a sinful variation of the dulce de leche – and the Caramel Drizzled Banana Pudding (Php170/slice) – moist butter bread drizzled with caramel and topped with home-made vanilla ice cream – I’m just glad the powers-that-be were around to see it.

The other delectable dessert treats we were able to gorge ourselves on include:

Pecan Pie (Php250)

Bacon and S’Mores Dip (Php250)

Spicy Chocolate Cake (Php125)

Pineapple Carrot Cake (Php125)

My foodie adventure at Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse was a feast for carnevores capped off with treats for sweet-tooths like me.

This Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse branch is located at the Ground Floor, UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. It is open open daily from 9am to 11pm. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 2 7174482.

Fat Daddy’s original store is located at 171 Dao Street, Marikina Heights, Marikina City, open weekdays from 12 noon to 9pm and weekends from 11am to 9pm. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 995 5832237.

Disclosure: Together with other food bloggers, I was invited to attend a foodie meet-up held in this restaurant. All the food items mentioned here were served to allow us to sample the fare and were not paid for by the attendees, including myself.