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Divine D's - Love It!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner 
 
DIVINE DESSERTS! 
DATE CAKE & BLUEBERRY STREUSEL CHEESECAKE

 OVERALL RATING: 4.1
 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 315
 "The desserts stand up to the brand's name -- Divine!"

 

Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 3.0 Winner - Divine Desserts (Indeed!)

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I liked the crust

- Excellent date cake!

- I love the crunch!" - Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Foodie

Divine Desserts is probably one of the best dessert suppliers in the country today. :) We discovered them when they joined the Ultimate Taste Test 3 last November, and the foodies raved about their Double Double Fudge Cake and Cookie Caramel Crunch Cake.

In Ultimate Taste Test 4, they offered totally different cakes -- Blueberry Streusel Cheesecake and their latest offering -- Date Cake. Most foodies raved about these new cakes! They have the same level of food quality and following as Dulcelin. (I wonder what will happen if they decide to go into gourmet food?) 

Millet has mastered the art of balancing out the creaminess/sweetness by using contrasting tastes like blueberry or dates. Plus, she enhances the texture by adding some crunchiness to the treats. But some say that her cakes are still too rich and sweet.

Oh, Tapa of My Dreams!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Overall Winner
 
 JAM FOODS Angus Beef Tapa!

 OVERALL RATING: 4.2
 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 544 
 "The Best Tapa Ever!"
 

"The Best Tapa Ever!" - Ultimate Taste Test 4 Foodie :)

The Ultimate Food Discovery and overall winner during the Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 is JAM Foods Angus Beef Tapa! 

Most of the foodies couldn't stop raving about how the tapa was bursting with sweet flavor in every strand. Since it's USDA certified beef angus tapa, you can be assured that the meat is tender and has the right texture.

Best of all, you can buy it for take home. The tapa is marinated already and frozen when delivered. All you have to do is cook it at home together with eggs and rice, cooked the way you like it. Most of the raves were transformed into actual purchases during and after the Ultimate Taste Test event.

Congratulations to JAM FOODS Angus Beef Tapa!

*** July 7 Update: a customer complained about JAM Foods Tapa and I would like to share it with you:

"I was disappointed to find out upon delivery of this product labelled USDA Certified Angus Beef that it was incredibly full of fat under which the meat was hidden, and the real product was, to me, a misrepresentation of its name. When I wanted to have the product replaced, the JAM foods contact told me that all their products were that way because it was 'beef bacon', then, why not label it so? The consumers must know as this product is certainly not the best tapa for those who stay away from so much fat. I've tried a lot of better beef tapa. The one served at Pancake House in their breakfast menu, for instance, is real beef and delicious."

Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 -- Don't miss it! :)

Our Awesome Planet and San Miguel Lifestyle Brews invite you to the Biggest Ultimate Taste Test ever in the Philippines!

Finally, the Ultimate Taste Test Event we've all been waiting for... :) I'm excited because we are now staging it in the NBC Tent with 50 suppliers (see list below) and as many as 1,000 Foodies. We will accept walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis until the 1,000th foodie slot.

You can taste ANY of the latest food in Manila and even pair it with San Miguel Super Dry, Premium All-Malt or Cerveza Negra. :) Technically, it is not a buffet. Just imagine yourself going inside the kitchens of these home-based food businesses and getting a taste of their food. The best thing about this experience is that you can rate them and provide feedback to these food/drink suppliers. :)

Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Summer Event Details

 What: Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 -- Be a Food Critic for a Day!
 When: May 14, Friday, 7pm
 Where: NBC Tent (Parking is available at The Fort Strip or around the NBC Tent)

 Hosted by:
 Ivan Man Dy, Food & Culture Guide of Old Manila Walks fame
 Spanky Enriquez, Food & Political Blogger @ Manila Boy Blog

 With Special Guest: The Comedy Cartel!

 Contribution Fee:
 P230/head  (P100 each for children who are 3-6 years old) 

 Includes: 
 - P200 contribution to MASED (Macario Arnold for Socio-Economic Development) Foundation's Out-of-School Youth Program
 - P30 is for one bottle of any of the San Miguel Lifestyle Brews:
 San Miguel Super Dry, Premium All-Malt and Cerveza Negra

 Note: We will only serve beer to Foodies 18 years old and above.
 Beer inside the event will be sold at Php 50 per bottle.

This is the post-election-payday-summer foodie event you should not miss!