Cakes have been a timeless dessert, serving as a sweet and indulgent treat to celebrate life’s special moments. From birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, to any other milestone, cakes symbolize happiness, love, and joy, adding an extra layer of excitement to any occasion. The most popular reason why cakes are always welcome is that they can be customized to suit any taste or preference, making them a unique and special addition to any celebration. They also serve as a centerpiece that sparks joy and excitement among guests, especially children, who eagerly wait for the moment they get to take a slice.
Every Occasion Calls for Cake
Cakes are not only delicious but also an essential element that creates memorable moments. They serve as a perfect focal point for photo opportunities, capturing those special memories that last a lifetime. With a range of flavors to choose from, ranging from the classic chocolate to fruity flavors like strawberry and mango, there is a cake for everyone. Cakes can also be decorated with personalized messages or intricate designs, making them unique and special to the occasion.
And some cakes can be adapted with a twist on ingredients or presentation, making them a totally new and exciting experience altogether. Such is the case for Red Ribbon’s New Choco-Mango Marjolaine Cake.
The Marjolaine, a Classic French Dessert
The Marjolaine is a classic French dessert made up of layers of nutty meringue and buttercream. The dessert is named after Marie-Josephine, daughter of French diplomat Pauline Borghese, a prominent figure in the French court during the 19th century. The dessert is said to have been created in her honor by the famous French chef, Fernand Point.
Traditionally, the Marjolaine is made by layering sheets of meringue with a filling made of buttercream flavored with ground nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios. Over time, the Marjolaine has evolved to include variations such as chocolate or fruit-flavored fillings.
Red Ribbon’s New Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake
Red Ribbon recently launched its New Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake, a modern twist on the classic French dessert. It combines the richness of chocolate with the tropical sweetness of mango, providing a unique and delectable experience. The cake is made up of layers of crunchy-chewy wafer layers, refreshingly sweet mangoes, and rich chocolate filling, together with praline cream, which adds a nutty and creamy element to the dessert. The roasted cashew nuts provide the perfect finish to the cake, bringing a satisfying crunch and nuttiness to the sweetness. Really, Red Ribbon’s New Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake is a heavenly delight that is perfect for any occasion and a must-try for all cake lovers!
Make it a part of your special occasions
So go ahead and bring it to your celebrations – whether as your contribution to the office potluck, a birthday cake for someone’s special day, or to mark special milestones such as anniversaries, graduations or promotions.
Every occasion becomes extra special with this new sweet creation from Red Ribbon.
The New Mango-Choco Marjolaine Cake is now available in participating stores for Php899 (Junior Size) and Php1,299 (Regular Size). 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 sample was provided to facilitate this feature.
Check out my previous posts about Red Ribbon Bakeshop:
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to show love and appreciation to our moms than through a delicious cake? Luckily, Inang Charing’s Cakes and Pastries, an online bakeshop, has just the perfect treat for this special occasion.
The business inspired by Grandma and adapted during lockdowns
Inang Charing’s Cakes and Pastries was named after the owner’s grandma, who instilled in her a passion for baking. Mylene Capili, the entrepreneur behind the business, started as Dress Up Brownies, selling pastries and cakes to her BPO officemates. Prior to the onset of quarantine lockdowns, Mylene and her partner Bem successfully adapted their enterprise to accept online orders, allowing them to cater to the increasing demand for desserts available for delivery.
From brownies and cakes to custom cakes and more
Today, Inang Charing’s Cakes and Pastries offers a wide range of desserts, including brownies, revel bars, cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, and custom cakes. Mylene’s baking skills have even led her to create her very first three-tiered wedding cake.
These confectionery creations showcase Mylene’s baking prowess, as well as her creativity in crafting intricate cake designs.
The berry-luscious chocolatey Mother’s Day treat
For Mother’s Day this year, Mylene has whipped up a special creation, the Berry Choco Luscious Cake. This delectable cake features a six-inch, three-layer chocolate cake filled with rich chocolate ganache and topped with fresh strawberries accented with edible gold leaf and a gold Mother’s Day cake topper. It’s designed as a naked cake, making it easy to transport via motorcycles for delivery all over the metro.
A perfect cake for moms who don’t like it too sweet
One of the best things about the Berry Choco Luscious Cake is that it’s not too sweet. Mylene made sure to balance the filling-to-cake ratio to ensure that the overall flavor is not overwhelmingly sweet, perfect for those who want to savor the chocolate and berry goodness.
Order now before it’s too late
Cake reservations for the Berry Choco Luscious Cake (available for Php1,250) are only accepted until May 7, so make sure to send a message to Inang Charing’s Cakes and Pastries on Instagram or Facebook as soon as possible. Give your mom the sweetest treat this Mother’s Day with Inang Charing’s newest cake creation.
Disclosure: Product sample was provided to facilitate this feature.
Check out my previous posts about Inang Charing’s Cakes and Pastries:
Nestled in the heart of the bustling Makati Business District lies a hidden gem for coffee connoisseurs and aficionados alike. Estate Coffeehouse, a charming boutique three-storey coffee shop, has been quietly brewing up a storm with its exquisite selection of estate coffees as well as delectable brunch items and desserts, creating a haven for those who appreciate the art and science of coffee and the sheer pleasure of good food.
Stepping into Estate Coffeehouse feels like entering a world where time slows down and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. The cozy and rustic interior, adorned with greenery and illuminated with soothing natural light, instantly transports visitors to a bygone era when coffee was savored slowly and with great care. The warm and welcoming ambiance, combined with the friendly and attentive service from the staff, creates an irresistible allure for coffee lovers seeking an authentic experience.
I was happy to discover this delightfully quaint coffeeshop when I got together with my foodie friends when Estate Coffeehouse hosted the Third Anniversary of Makati Foodies (as well as the First Anniversary of Mega Manila Foodies).
Cool drinks for a hot summer day
During this particularly hot and humid day, right smack in the middle of a sweltering summer in Manila, we were able to chill out for a bit as we sipped on Estate Coffehouse’ Iced Drinks.
Milky icy drinks perfect for a hot day!
Iced Latte (Php169). A heavenly combination of rich, smooth espresso and chilled milk, poured over ice which makes for a refreshing and invigorating drink that is perfect for those seeking a balanced and creamy coffee indulgence.
Iced Chocolate (Php169). Made with premium chocolate and premium milk and blended with icy goodness, this indulgent beverage is a chocolate lover’s dream come true with its velvety texture and luscious taste.
Iced Milky Matcha (Php169). Made with high-quality matcha powder, perfectly frothed milk, and poured over ice, this drink offers a balance of earthy matcha flavors and creamy sweetness
What sets Estate Coffeehouse’s icy drinks apart is the use of premium ingredients and the attention to detail in their preparation. Each beverage is carefully crafted by skilled baristas who are knowledgeable about the nuances of coffee, chocolate and tea, ensuring that every sip is a delightful experience for the taste buds. The icy drinks at Estate Coffeehouse are not only a refreshing treat during warm weather but also a testament to the commitment to quality and craftsmanship that the coffeehouse embodies.
All-Day Brunch Temptations
Estate Coffeehouse not only offers a well-curated selection of delicious coffee and tea beverages but also boasts a tempting all-day brunch menu that will tantalize your taste buds. From scrumptious munchies and toasts to comforting soups, satisfying mains and appetizing pastas, Estate Coffeehouse has something to satisfy every craving.
With these made-to-order delicacies, you can count on a flavorsome repast at Estate Coffeehouse from morning to evening.
Hash Brown Breakfast Stack (Php439). Hash browns sandwiching chicken meatloaf, crispy young mango tempura, fresh tomato salsa and pesto may0.
Waffle Stach Pork Sausage (Php469). Stacked with garlic rice, arugula, micro greens and salsa. Served with pork sausage and house-made ranch sauce.
Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes (Php529). Served with granola, strawberry slices, blueberries, mango chunks, berries compote and creme anglaise.
Messy Mush Soup (Php499). Earthy mushroom soup served with wild mushroom tempura, furikake, ricotta cheese and buttered sourdough toast.
Sopas Sopas (Php219). Creamy chicken macaroni sopas served with karaage chicken, pork sausage and sourdough toast.
Steak It (Php1,399). Australian striploin with herb butter and rosemary, mushroom cauliflower rice, onions, mesclun salad, grilled cherry tomatoes and zucchini.
Pasta Pomodoro (Php529). Tomato-based squid in pasta with pan-seared fresh squid, clams, mussels, ricotta cheese and mesclun salad.
Pasta Chimichurri (Php399). Spaghetti with Argentinian-styled sauce made from chopped parsley, garlic, herbs, vinegar and olive oil, then paired with chicken chop and mesclun salad.
Cream Pasta (Php489). Spaghetti with creamy garlic sauce, Lechon Pork Belly, spinach and mesclun salad.
Getting ready to dive into these delicious all-day brunch treats!
Delectable Desserts
Estate Coffeehouse in Ayala Triangle is not just a haven for coffee and brunch lovers, but also a sweet paradise for dessert enthusiasts. Indulge in their delectable and creatively crafted dessert offerings that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
MatchAdzuki (Php459). Matcha waffles, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, blueberries, granola, adzuki red bean paste and creamy matcha sauce.
Coco-Nana Souffle (Php429). Delicate souffle with caramelized banana, cookie crumbs, vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate sauce.
Bakeshop Creations
Estate Coffeehouse in Ayala Triangle takes dessert indulgence to new heights with their exquisite line of cakes, available in whole cakes or by the slice. These delectable cakes are not only perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, but also for pairing with your favorite coffee or for celebrating special occasions. Each cake is meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients and a touch of culinary artistry, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.
Indulge in a slice or take home a whole cake to share with loved ones or to celebrate special moments. Estate Coffeehouse’s line of cakes is a true treat for dessert connoisseurs and a perfect addition to your coffeehouse experience.
Whole cakes available!
Red Velvet Cake (Php299/slice)
Dark Chocolate Blackout Cake (Php299/slice)
Walnut Cheesecake (Php299/slice)
Carrot Cake
Blueberry Cheesecake (Php299/slice)
Ube Burnt Cheesecake (Php299)
Enjoy these cake slices at 40% off every Monday and Tuesday! Better hurry; this offer is available for a limited time only!
A place to meet and connect
Estate Coffeehouse is not just a place to indulge your craving for coffee and munchies. It is also a community hub where people come together to connect, unwind, and enjoy moments of respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The coffeehouse serves as a gathering place for like-minded individuals who share a love for coffee, where conversations flow freely, and friendships are formed over a shared passion.
Gatherings of large groups may also be held at its second and third floor areas. Similar to our experience as my foodie friends and I celebrated our group’s milestones, these venues can accommodate sizable parties with adequate space for group activities, programs and games.
As the popularity of specialty coffee continues to rise, Estate Coffeehouse remains a well-kept secret in the Makati CBD, cherished by those who have discovered its hidden charms. It is a place where the simple act of sipping a cup of coffee becomes an experience, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a sensory journey for the senses or to encourage the meeting of like minds over good coffee and cuisine.
So, the next time you find yourself in the area, take a moment to step into Estate Coffeehouse, and let yourself be transported into a world of rich and aromatic delights that only a truly exceptional cup of coffee and creatively crafted food can provide.
Estate Coffeehouse is located at Paseo Center, Paseo De Roxas corner Sedeño Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, open daily from 9am to 12 midnight. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 966 1922223.
Know more about Estate Coffeehouse’ menu and offers by following it on Facebook and Instagram.
Disclosure: Food items mentioned here were served at no charge as part of Estate Coffeehouse’s sponsorship of the event.
Do you want to explore fresh ways to enjoy your classic faves? Do you look forward to broadening your food horizons? Do you long to be in on exciting foodie adventures?
Well, along Sgt. Esguerra Street in Quezon City’s Tomas Morato area, there’s a thrilling secret that’s soon to be revealed that will surely enliven the metro’s foodies.
A Super Secret Supper Club!
This secret society will meet at KitchenGarten, a multi-functional space that houses two professional integrated cloud kitchens and a spacious event hall. The area can serve as a venue for various types of personal and commercial events and functions.
Located in a loft overlooking the main kitchen is KG Hall, an open space that can accommodate up to sixty seated guests. It’s ideal for large social gatherings such as parties and seminars.
Sometime soon, once or twice a month, KG Hall will serve as the venue for the Super Secret Supper Club, a gathering for foodies to savor the wondrous creations from KitchenGarten’s talented chefs.
Among these creations are four exciting food brands that will soon find their way into the hearts of the metro’s foodies.
Betwixt
Getting its name from the sandwich’s main characteristic – being between two pieces of bread – Betwixt serves up delightful twists through fresh takes on sandwich filling, all made from scratch, generously portioned into freshly baked, house-made bread served with root-crop chips.
(Note: The sandwiches in the pictures below are bite-sized versions for tasting). The actual sandwiches would be bigger, sized for a solo serving or might be large enough to share.)
Tuna Confit Melt (Php450). House-made tuna confit, lettuce, olives, gherkins, mozzarella and provolone with Betwixt mayo-mustard in honey whole wheat bread.
Kickass Cubano (Php450). House-made mojo pork and ham, gherkins and Swiss cheese pressed in Cubano bread.
Pulled from Nosh (Php295 for two sandwiches). Pulled pork, lettuce, guava slaw, provolone in toasted brioche buns.
Betwixt Pastrami (Php495). Homemade pastrami and sauerkraut, gruyere cheese, Betwixt mayo-mustard in house-made dark rye.
The Lechon Baka (Php525). Beef lechon short plate, kesong puti, atchara, tomato, lettuce, Betwixt soymansi au jus and mayo on Cubao bread.
Root Crop Chips (Php60). Sweet potato, cassava and taro chips lightly seasoned with salt and pepper then deep-fried to deliciousness crispiness.
Nosh Market
For meat lovers out there, Nosh Market serves up appetizing twists on ribs that will get you reaching for piece after delicious piece. Solo servings include your choice of Nosh’ tasty Side Kick while full portions come with your choice of two Side Kicks. Pair these viands with a the house-made iced tea – Nosh Slosh – or the various craft beers and sparkling seltzers available.
Nosh Rack of Ribs (Php395 solo | Php1450 full). Pork ribs slow-smoked for sixteen hours with Nosh’ signature barbecue sauce.
Ultimate RIBosado (Php345 solo | Php1250). Ultra-soft and tender pork ribs with a light crunchy covering.
Pork Ribs and Beans (Php355 solo | Php1300 full). Pork ribs slow-cooked with cannellini beans, pork cheese, fresh herbs and spices.
General Tso’s Ribs (Php315 solo | Php1150 full). Pork ribs cooked sous vide then deep-fried and served glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce.
NY Buffalo Ribs (Php315 solo | Php1150 full). Super tender pork ribs glazed in New York-style buffalo sauce.
Buttered Corn (Php75).
Guava Slaw (Php120).
Picnic Rice (Php180).
Nosh Slosh
Beers and Sparkling Seltzers
The Bakery and Estheritas
Wondering where Betwixt’s freshly baked breads come from? Not far, apparently.
Within the same kitchen is The Bakery by Nosh Market which supplies breads and loaves such as honey whole wheat, rye, Cubano, banana bread and banana muffin.
Also available are whole cakes such as Nosh Tablea Cake, Mixed Berries Shortcake and Nosh Mini Cakes.
Estheritas MNL, on the other hand, is the prime source for glammed up cakes, pies and pastries such as the La Trinidad Shortcake, Classic Pistachio Sans Rival and Classic Ensaymada.
Mixed Berries Shortcake (Php1150 for 6” square | Php1150 for 8” square).
Nosh Mini Cakes (Php650). Four pieces of tasting slices of Mixed Berries Shortcake, Nosh Tablea Cake, Tablea Opera Cake and Pistachio Sans Rival)
Nosh Tablea Cake (Php1050 for 6” square | Php2400 for 8” round).
La Trinidad Shortcake (Php1600).
Pistachio Sans Rival (Php850 medium | Php1200 whole).
Classic Ensaymada (Php390).
With such delectable items on offer, KG Hall’s Super Secret Supper Club is certainly something we shouldn’t keep to ourselves, is it?
I don’t mind spreading the word about it, so do check it out!
KG Hall is located at 36 Sgt. Esguerra Street, Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City, open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9am to 6pm. For event bookings, delivery orders and other inquiries, call +63 2 87406550, +63 2 77536903 or +63 917 1163693. You may also send an email to kgecorporders@gmail.com.
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Disclosure: Together with fellow foodies from #WeLoveToEatPH, I attended a food tasting held at this venue. Food and beverage items mentioned here were served at no cost to the attendees.
In Japan, the advent of spring season is welcomed by the blossoming of sakura – more commonly known to us as cherry blossoms – from the last week of March to mid-April.
Widely considered as Japan’s national flower, these beautiful and delicate, pale pink blooms figure prominently in Japanese culture.
When the blossoming peaks, usually in the first week of April, it is a wondrous sight, prompting locals and visitors alike to hold tea ceremonies called hanami and other festivities to coincide with cherry blossom viewings.
We may not be able to travel to Japan to see these lovely blooms for ourselves but we can recreate the experience at home by having these Starbucks limited-edition Strawberry Sakura drinks delivered via GrabFood.
The Sakura Blossom Strawberry Frappuccino (Php205). Fresh strawberries are blended with whole milk and ice with sweet strawberry sauce at the bottom of the glass. Petal-shaped pink chocolate sprinkles garnish the whipped cream that top this drink.
Iced Sakura Blossom Tea (Php200). Starbucks’ Teavana Hibiscus Tea is combined with strawberry sauce and topped with cold foam sprinkled with petal-shaped pink chocolate sprinkles.
A perfect partner for these drinks is Starbucks’ Cherry Blossom Cake (Php215), a light yet moist and sweet cherry cake layered with creamy filling made with crushed cherries and finished with cherry cream.
Who says we can’t celebrate sakura season in the comforts of home?
This Starbucks branch is located at Mercedes Residences, Mercedes Avenue, San Miguel, Pasig City. For inquiries, call +63 2 82450773.
If the warm weather is any indication, summer is slowly but surely encroaching upon the metro.
The approach of summer, however, need not be a downer, even when most of us are stuck at home with no way to travel to destinations we dreamed about.
Instead, we can bring the essence of summer right where we are with the newest dessert creation from Chef Jessie – the Summer Berries Light Cheesecake!
Chef Jessie Sincioco began her illustrious career when she won the grand prize in The Great Maya Cookfest in 1983, followed by becoming the first Filipina pastry chef in 1990. She later on set up her own company, JCS Gastronomie Inc. to manage several upscale reataurants.
When His Holiness Pope Francis visited the country in 2015, Chef Jessie was handpicked to cook for him.
This summer, Chef Jessie once again flexed her baking muscles and crafted this beautiful cheesecake.
It’s an eight-inch dessert masterpiece made with alternating layers of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry light cheesecake interspersed with slices of fresh berries nestled on a thin cornflake crust with crispy sponge discs and undercoated white chocolate.
It is a show-stopping dessert, fit for any season, but definitely a hit for the summer!
Truth be told: my fam and I polished off the entire cake in less than a day. We just couldn’t resist it!
Want to bite into your own summer sweetness?
Place your order two days in advance for pick up or delivery. Text or call +63 917 8967880, +63 917 8330797 and +63 977 0976649 or email chefjessiesplace@chefjessie.com. Pick up is at Chef Jessie’s Place located at 1997 Pililia St. corner Obrero and Tanay Streets, Makati and is open everyday for pick up and delivery from 9am to 6pm.
For more details on Chef Jessie, visit her website. Follow Chef Jessie’s Restaurants on Facebook and Instagram to get a sneak peek of her latest culinary creations.
Disclosure: A product sample was provided to facilitate my honest feedback.
Momshies, did you know that red velvet cake is actually made with cocoa, making it, in essence, chocolate cake?
It’s a classic dessert favorite in the Southern US states, said to have originated in Maryland in the early 20th century. It gained the moniker “velvet” cake for having soft and velvety crumbs as opposed to its coarser crumb contemporaries.
During the food rationing of World War II, bakers started adding boiled beetroot to their cake ingredients to help them retain moisture and its juices to add color to their creations.
Traditionally, bakers used a light and fluffy French-style roux icing to decorate the red velvet cake. Variations using cream cheese of buttercream frosting came later.
I was recently gifted by a fellow momshie with a whole Red Velvet Cake from Lia’s Cakes in Season.
This dessert store is practically a landmark in the foodie haven of Kapitolyo in Pasig City. Set up by young entrepreneur Carlo Carlos in 2004 to feature “fruits-to-cakes in season,” cakes and pastries that creatively incorporate the freshest fruits in season.
Its Red Velvet Cake (Php990 whole | Php140 per slice), however, is the store’s take on the classic fave. It consists of a moist chocolate cake (colored a deep red, of course), wrapped in a smooth buttercream icing and topped with crystal bits for added texture.
To get your hands on this decadent delight, order through Lia’s Cakes’ online store or call +63 917 6605427 (minimum order of Php850) for delivery to anywhere in Metro Manila. Delivery is free for website orders over Php2,000.
So order now, momshies!
Lia’s Cakes in Season is located at 23 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.
Check out my reviews of other dessert shops in the metro:
If you venture into one of the more out-of-the-way streets near the foodie-friendly haven Tomas Morato, you might chance upon this colorful little cafe.
Called Pookaberry Cafe, its facade and interiors are marked by whimsical depictions of a baby alien named – you guessed it – Pookaberry, who just happens to be the imaginary friend of Ollie the Octopus.
These drawings and characters are works by renowned New York-based pop artist Peter Marco, co-owner of the cafe along with his wife Jeanette.
While the cafe’s wall-to-wall artworks will stimulate you to flights of fancy, its menu, developed by Jeanette from the family’s own recipes and mirroring their cosmopolitan tastes and Pinoy roots, will comfort your tummy and spirit. Check them out:
Jams: Chili Mango and Chili Orange. Great to spread on buttered bread for that bit of extra sweetness that will put a smile on your face.
Paninis: Adobo (Php220), Bacon (Php240), Pork Loin (Php240) and Avocado (Php230). Grilled breads stuffed with flavorful filling, my fave was the savory avocado panini which veers away from my usual avocado fare which tend to be sweet.
Breakfast: Breakfast ni Juan (with beef tapa and scrambled egg – Php290), Uncle Sam’s Big Breakfast (with bacon, sausage and scrambled egg – Php310) and Vegetarian Option (with mushrooms – Php320). A hearty way to start the day is to have a bit of fried rice, a bit of vegetable salad and your preferred proteins to fuel you up. I was surprised to find that I actually love the Vegetarian Option: the sauteed mushrooms were flavorful, savory and went well with the rice.
Cakes: Very Pookaberry (Php130 slice | Php1,300 whole), Walnut Carrot (Php140 slice |Php1,400 whole), New York Cheesecake (Php140 slice | Php1,680 whole) and Matcha Green Tea (Php140 slice | Php1,400 whole). Delectable desserts to indulge the sweet tooth! My fave was the rich and creamy New York Cheesecake.
Cookie Shots (Php125). Cookie cups to hold your preferred shot among espresso, fresh milk or chocolate milk options. Cheers!
Cosmic Cookie (Php80). Cookies baked in fun cosmic-shaped muffin cups.
Choco Walnut (Php120). A humongous piece of chocolate chip and walnut cookie to give you your sugar fix for the day.
Ice Blended Drinks: Very Pookaberry Ube, Jurassic Milo, Strawberry Cream Cheese Oreo and Matcha Oreo. Refreshing icy drinks, perfect for a hot summer’s day!
Aside from its fun and whimsical ambiance and the yummy treats on its menu, Pookaberry Cafe also has its own advocacy project. Proceeds of the cafe go to the Basilia Women’s Foundation which helps women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.
Check out its gift shop for fun merchandise and bags of its locally sourced coffee beans.
So the next time you’re in the Tomas Morato area, drop by Pookaberry Cafe, for fun times and yummy treats.
Pookaberry Cafe is located at 36-B Scout Ybardolaza corner Scout Rallos Streets, Bgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City, open daily from 7am to 9pm. For reservations and inquiries, call +63 917 9685414.
Disclosure: Together with other foodies from #AileenLFoodieEventBuddies, I was invited to join a foodie meetup held at this restaurant. Food items mentioned here were served to allow us to sample the fare and were not paid for by the attendees, including myself.
Check out my blog posts on breakfast joints around the metro:
Yesterday, the second day of our family in the Evergreen State, my brother took us to his favorite pastry shop, 85C Bakery Cafe.
85C got its name from its belief that coffee holds its flavor best at a steady temperature of 85 degrees Celsius. Its name is a statement of the cafe’s commitment to serving handcrafted coffee of the highest quality.
Each 85C store has its own in-shop bakery with a wide variety of pastries baked fresh every hour.
These pastries were the reason for our visit yesterday afternoon: the plan was to buy some of the store’s freshly baked goods for our breakfast the next day. Our loot included:
Milk Toast (USD3.00). A loaf with a fresh and natural milk taste.
Taro Puff Pastry (USD2.50). This puff pastry is light, flaky, and layered with delicious taro filling inside.
Milk Pudding (USD2.00). A traditional Japanese style soft bread with vanilla custard inside.
Garlic Cheese (USD2.00). A soft textured bread topped with our signature garlic spread, mozzarella cheese, and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Cheese Dog (USD2.20). Soft bread wrapped around a hot dog, with cheddar & mozzarella cheese. Baked with ketchup, light mayo, black pepper and dry parsley.
Marble Taro (USD3.00). A sweet bread made with mixed grains and filled with signature taro filling.
This morning, I had the Milk Pudding and Taro Puff Pastry for my meal while I was enjoying the crisp morning air.
While it would be optimal to consume the pastries as soon as bought but they still tasted great with my morning coffee this morning.
This 85C Bakery Cafe outlet is located at 18700A 33rd Avenue W Lynnwood, WA 98037. For inquiries, call (425) 6722885.
Another outlet may be found at 501 S Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104.
Chocolate Dream Cakes have grown in popularity these last few months.
And no wonder: these cakes are what true-blue chocolate lovers’ dreams are made of. It’s basically layer upon layer of chocolate goodness – from its moist chocolate cake base, to its decadently rich and smooth chocolate fudge topped by a thin shard of chocolate sprinkled with cocoa powder. Plus, it comes in a nifty tin canister which adds to the novelty of experience.
Last week, I chanced upon a Metrodeal offer that offers a 6.5-inch round Chocolate Dream Cake for only Php399 (50% off from its regular price of Php800) from Sweet Kiss. I lost no time in buying a voucher, already envisioning myself sharing this sweet treat with my kiddies who are also chocolate fanatics. (I guess we know where they got that trait from.
Sweet Kiss is a gourmet bakery which is blessedly a short distance from my office. It specializes cakes, pastries and anything sweet, with the goal of making these top-notch baked goods and sweets more accessible and more affordable, despite using the best and freshest ingredients possible. Its offerings are mainly available for pick up from its store but can also be delivered via courier.
I picked up my Chocolate Dream Cake on my way home from work. Fortunately, I called the store two days to reserve my cake and it was ready, chilled and waiting for me when I got to the store.
I was glad to discover that the cake held up well during the hour-long drive home.
My kids were excited to see it and we indulged ourselves with this decadent dessert after our dinner.
The Metrodeal offer is still available. I get the feeling I will be buying another voucher soon.
Sweet Kiss is located at 60-A Scout Limbaga Street, Bgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City.
For inquiries and to reserve your Chocolate Dream Cake, call +63 2 5136600, +63 916 3479958 or +63 928 1431999.
Cafe Mary Grace is best known for its baked goods, particularly the Ensaymada and Cheese Rolls. Stemming from its owner (guess the name!) Mary Grace’s passion for baking, Cafe Mary Grace aims to provide the homey delights of fun Sunday family lunches to its diners.
When a friend came home from Singapore, we decided on a whim to meet up at Cafe Mary Grace in Greenbelt, Makati for dinner.
True its homey roots, the place has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with trinkets and framed sayings and food shots dotting the walls. There were lots of diners there who -similar to us – are friends getting together to catch up or families out for a good meal.
We ordered a Smoked Salmon and Cream Pasta (Php330), a Pasta Amatriciana with Italian Meatballs (Php320) and capped our meal with cups of rich Mary Grace’s Hot Chocolate (Php157) and decadent slices of Chocolate Cake (Php120) and Mango Bene (Php198).
It was an enjoyable meal among friends enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of home.
This branch of Cafe Mary Grace is located at Ground Floor, Greenbelt 2, Esperanza, Ayala Center, Makati City.
Jellybeans in the City 