Category: Food

PAPA DIDDI’S: Forbidden Rice and Mango Ginger Handcrafted Ice Cream! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) Papa Diddi’s all-natural premium ice cream uses produce sourced directly from farms, markets and gardens all over the Philippines.  Papa Diddi’s is a tribute by Paul Perez to his father who was a lawyer that represented farmers from Northern Luzon, including the Mountain Provinces. Inspired by … Continue reading PAPA DIDDI’S: Forbidden Rice and Mango Ginger Handcrafted Ice Cream! #UTT2015Winner

CASA DEL FORMAGGIO: High Quality Artisan Italian Cheeses made in Negros! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Mercanti Veneziani Trading produces quality Italian Style Cheeses under the brand name Casa del Formaggio‬ in their home town of Negros. The cheeses are made  from pure cow’s milk from their own grass fed cattle. They take pride in producing high quality Italian cheese … Continue reading CASA DEL FORMAGGIO: High Quality Artisan Italian Cheeses made in Negros! #UTT2015Winner

PORTOBELLO BAKERY’s Queso de Bola Ensaymada #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) With the holidays fast approaching, there’s this distinctive cheese found in supermarkets that signal that Christmas is indeed fast approaching. The cheese Queso de bola is characterized by it’s salty after taste. As the cheese ages, it becomes more crumbly, sweeter and gives out … Continue reading PORTOBELLO BAKERY’s Queso de Bola Ensaymada #UTT2015Winner

SWEET SEDUCTION: Healthy Chocolate Indulgence #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) Sweet seductions’ chocolates are made using beans sourced and manufactured locally. We like how you can customize orders (reduce salt, no milk, type of sweetener) depending on your dietary needs. Their chocolates don’t have any preservatives, chemicals, colorants and additional oil. Foodies like their … Continue reading SWEET SEDUCTION: Healthy Chocolate Indulgence #UTT2015Winner

THE RUINS of Negros @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Food

  Visiting Bacolod City won’t be complete without having a trip to The Ruins in Talisay City. Built by the Sugar Baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in 1911 as a testament to his ill-fated love Maria Braga. The Hacienda has garnered the nickname the “Taj Mahal” of Negros. We loved that it holds many interesting … Continue reading THE RUINS of Negros @TourismPHL

FIRST HARVEST: Natural, Healthy & Yummy Peanut and Coco Jam Spreads @GawadKalinga! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  First Harvest is a proud Filipino brand that whips up delicious home-made spreads using natural choice ingredients. We tried their peanut spread and coco jam, we like the fact that they don’t contain any artificial preservatives and extenders giving out that natural taste. In … Continue reading FIRST HARVEST: Natural, Healthy & Yummy Peanut and Coco Jam Spreads @GawadKalinga! #UTT2015Winner

LOLITA’S NUT BAR: Chewy Pili and Walnut Goodness #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Homegrown and locally harvested in Bicol, pili nuts are becoming a favorite nut of the Filipinos. We like the chewy texture and generous amount of nuts in each bar. The healthy walnut version is also recommended. This homemade recipe which used to be a … Continue reading LOLITA’S NUT BAR: Chewy Pili and Walnut Goodness #UTT2015Winner

THE HALAL GUYS: New York’s Most Famous Street Cart now in Manila! @HalalGuys

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Related post: 10 Most Awesome New (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2015! (Watch the video – Fresh Scoop: @HalalGuys in Manila!) New York’s very own and World Famous The Halal Guys food cart is now in Manila! Founded in 1990 by Muhammad Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed from Egypt, the trio wanted to bring an authentic Halal street food concept to New York … Continue reading THE HALAL GUYS: New York’s Most Famous Street Cart now in Manila! @HalalGuys

CRUPCAKE Craze by Sonja in Manila?! #Crupcakes

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

CRUPCAKE is a croissant and cupcake hybrid created by Sonja, which looks like a circular croissant with filling–think of it as a crusty cream puff. The crupcake is coated with sugar and resembles a cupcake ensaymada. It’s another brilliant innovation by Sonja, now available at the Cupcakes by Sonja flagship store at Serendra.  CUPCAKES BY … Continue reading CRUPCAKE Craze by Sonja in Manila?! #Crupcakes

BAKMI NYONYA: Authentic Indonesian Bakmi Ayam and Sate Babi in Manila! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Foodies are raving for Bakmi Nyonya’s authentic Indonesian flavors. Bakmi Nyonya, founded by Gerswhin and Lucy Garcia, is the overall winner of The Next Big Food Entrepreneur 2014. Their specialty consists of Indonesian Bakmi noodle dishes topped with vegetables, meat, and other savory food … Continue reading BAKMI NYONYA: Authentic Indonesian Bakmi Ayam and Sate Babi in Manila! #UTT2015Winner