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Pasalubong from Pampanga: Cheesebread from LBS Bakeshop

During one of our get-togethers, my boss gave each member of the team something really special: a box of those famous Pampanga cheesebread from LBS Bakeshop.

This Pampanga cheesebread is a beloved local specialty that has made a name for itself, not just within Pampanga, but also beyond, with city slickers from the metro clamoring for it whenever friends would venture north.

This soft and fluffy bread has a lovely mix of milky, sweet and salty flavors from the soft and fluffy bread to the fragrant sugary cheese streusel topping. The combination of these flavors and textures creates a taste sensation that is hard to resist.

It is also quite affordable, a treat that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, regardless of their budget.

Pair it with some local hot chocolate and you’ve got a delicious combination of comfort foods for your breakfast or coffee break, or to enjoy during cold and rainy days. Count on the sweet and slightly salty taste of Pampanga cheesebread to complement the rich and creamy flavor of hot chocolate.

It’s no wonder, then, that the cheesebread is such a well-loved staple and a point of pride among Kapampangans. It has become a symbol of the province’s culinary expertise and a must-try for anyone visiting the area.

So, where do you go to get your hands on this celebrated local delicacy? Well, if you’re in San Fernando, Pampanga, just proceed to J. Abad Santos Street in Barangay Sto. Rosario to get a box (or two… or three!) to bring home with you or for your pasalubong to family and friends back in the metro.

A mini box of 18 pieces costs just Php180 while a regular box of 30 pieces will set you back just Php210.

Aside from cheesebread, you may also like to check out LBS Bakeshop’s other pastry offers such as Spanish Bread, Coconut Pie, Pan de Coco, Special Pan de Sal, Pan de Lemon, Putok, Monay and Hopia Kundol.

Call in your orders for pick-up via +63 45 9613457 or +63 917 5747594. To stay updated on its products and offers, follow LBS Bakeshop on Facebook and Instagram.

The Jelly List: Father’s Day gift ideas for your foodie dad

They say a dad is a son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love.

There’s no doubt that our fathers play a very important role in our lives. With Father’s Day coming in a few days, it’s time to think about what to give our dads as little tokens of our love and appreciation for all they have done and continue to do for us.

This task is even easier if our dads have a great love and regard for good food. Luckily, we have an abundance of great food choices that can be delivered straight to Dad’s doorstep to delight him come Father’s Day.

Let me share with you my top picks:

Pampanga’s Famous Cheesebread from LBS Bakeshop

If Daddy ever tasted Pampanga’s famous cheese bread, I’ll bet that he will be craving for more. As luck would have it, this delicacy is now easily available in the metro. At just Php299 for a box of thirty pieces of cheese bread, he can eat his fill of this yummy pastry from Pampanga’s LBS Bakeshop.

To order, just send a message through Facebook or Viber +63 999 8233340.

Pampanga’s favorite cheesebread, now in the metro!

Pampanga is famous for its cheese bread and rightly so!

Ever since I had my first taste of this tasty pastry during a trip to Pampanga a few years ago, I have been craving for it. Each piece has a lovely mix of milky, sweet and salty flavors from the soft and fluffy bread to the fragrant sugary cheese streusel topping. When served still warm from the oven, it gives off a an appetizing cheese-y smell which will beckon you to bite into it again… and again… and again.

Hindi mo pagsasawaan, as we Tagalogs say.

For a while I thought I will only get to taste this delicacy when passing through Pampanga on the way to Bataan during our family’s yearly Holy Week trip to my dad’s hometown, or when I’m lucky enough to have friends passing through the area buy a box (or two!) for me.

Well, imagine my delight when the heavens listened to my pleas and has now made this Pampanga favorite available in the metro!

LBS Bakeshop, formerly known as Apung Gari Bakery & Kiosk, is where Pampangenos go for a taste of the original cheese bread since it started operations in 1955. After taking on the name LBS Bakeshop (after Leonila B. Santiago, the former “L” in another Pampanga landmark, LA Bakeshop) in 2008, it has continued to make flavorful merienda dishes from Apung Gari’s original recipes such as palabok, arroz caldo, chicken mami and more available to locals.

And now, thankfully, it has also made two of its most popular products – its cheese bread and its soft and sweetly buttery Spanish bread – available to Metro Manila denizens through weekly deliveries to its main reseller in Quezon City.

For Php299, you can get a box containing:

30 pieces of cheesebread
25 pieces of Spanish bread, or
a mix of 20 pieces of cheesebread and 10 pieces of Spanish bread

I chose the last option as my son and I are crazy for cheese bread while Hubby and my daughter prefer Spanish bread. Since receiving my order, I re-heat two pieces of cheese bread to go with my coffee for breakfast every morning, and then re-heat enough pieces of the two breads for all of us for our afternoon merienda.

To get your hands on these yummy breads, send a message through Facebook or Viber +63 998 9694531 with the following details:

your order
full name
complete delivery address
mobile number
preferred mode of payment (BPI or GCash)

After receiving confirmation of your payment, you can book the pick up of your order through your preferred courier service.

Now that Pampanga’s famous cheese bread is here, I foresee a lot of happy breakfasts and snack times for me and the fam.

So why don’t you support a local business and order a box for your family and friends today?

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