I usually don’t venture out and try new drinks especially since they cost alot! But I had to try this Chai Latte. My office mates raved about it all the time. How could I pass that up? So I trooped off to the nearest Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (since apparently they have the best). I ordered my Chai Latte in LARGE so I had no choice but to finish it!

Upon first sip, I immediately found the taste funny. You could definitely taste the tea. But the hint of dairy because of the milk threw me off at first. I remember Chowking serving Chai Tea’s also but never bothered trying those. The more I drank I quickly determined there was Cinnamon in the drink. I took baby sips. Not because I wanted to savor every sip, but rather I was trying to get used to the taste in my mouth.

Oddly enough, the more I started drinking, the more relaxed I felt. I didn’t feel the sudden on-rush of a sugar rush or caffine craze that comes with the standard espresso/cappucino/latte I usually order, but rather a soothing feeling which probably is because of the tea. It was sweet. Not too sweet though and leaves a Cinnamon-y taste in your mouth.

The experience was new. I slowly enjoyed and patted myself on the back for trying out new things. You grow to like it. I get now why people would like this drink. There is a chance I will be buying this again.

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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: Chai Latte is a post from: Patay Gutom

One of the highlights of my Hong Kong trip recently is my visit to the Godiva Chocolatier stores. Nope, Godiva is not the beauty product company we know of here in the Philippines. The Godiva Chocolate stores are, unfortunately, not found here in the Philippines but if you visit other cities (KL, Singapore, Hong Kong) do drop by to visit because it is not very often that you visit such a chocolate store of class like Godiva.

Summer’s nearing in some countries that has four seasons and this chocolate drink is one way to cool off and chill. Since it’s almost always summer here in the Philippines (except when there’s a tropical storm) it would be nice if we have it here. But, summer or not… this drink is a sure winner to me! Even the cool winds atop the Victoria peak in Hong Kong would not stop me from taking a sip on this chiller.

I had my first sip of it when my friend bought one. The first sip was so foodgasmic that I said I really had to buy one of those… So I asked my friend how much she bought it for. When she said it costs HKD 42, I almost fainted! It’s almost like PHP 260 if converted! Nevertheless, I was craving so much for this taste of heaven that when we stopped by in a Godiva store in Sogo, TST (near avenue of the stars), I had to buy myself one! I just kept on thinking that it’s just like buying two Starbucks frappes… and it’s not always that I visit a Godiva store… So there, I have justifies my indulgence!

It has actually five flavors available: Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Decadence, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate Decadence, White Chocolate Rasberry. I tried the Dark Chocolate Decadence myself and the only flavour I have tried for now. If you want to try this for the first time try the Dark Chocolate Decadence first, this is the classic/original one.

I bought some of these small-packaged chocolate for pasalubong to some people in my office. They are so expensive that I unfortunately could not buy one for myself anymore . One chocolate bar costs about HKD 39. That’s about PHP 240!!! I’d be double dead if I buy for everyone!

Take a look at this chocolate collection they have… I’m pretty sure you’ll drool over this blog

Click on the picture to enlarge to its original size… Yes… drool some saliva love (comment) on this blog post yah!

Dark Chocolate Chocolixir by Godiva is a post from: Patay Gutom

Pour in the fun and be merry. Who cares if it’s just 2 o’clock in the afternoon and you’re already drunk? You’re in vacation anyway, right? So get a pitcher of Mindoro Sling and let the alcohol flow.

A pitcher of Mindoro Sling costs around P300 last Holy Week. It’s probably cheaper during off peak season. But if you and your buddies are feeling lazy to go to Puerto Galera, it’s really easy to make this concoction at home.

Here’s one of the many Mindoro Sling recipes out there (parrot head stirrer not included). Just mix all the ingredients in a pitcher and enjoy.

• 1 lapad of Tanduay rhum
• 1 can of Gina’s Mango Nectar juice
• 1-1/2 jigger of Sunny Orange syrup
• 1-1/2 jigger calamansi concentrate
• 1 jigger Grenadine
• 1 can Sprite
• fresh apple and orange slices
• lots of ice

If you’re feeling lazy to shop for all the ingredients, then just mix 1 lapad of Tanduay Rhum with a liter of Del Monte Four Seasons juice. You can also use the Fit N’ Right four seasons flavor so you’ll burn fats while getting drunk. Multi-tasking FTW!

In no time, I’m sure you’ll be saying the business name of this bar to your friends.

And that my friends is the Mindoro Sling of Puerto Galera. Remember to drink moderately!

Cheers!

Mindoro Sling of Puerto Galera is a post from: Patay Gutom

He knows that I love watermelons and like any patay gutom, my mouth started to water at the sight of this gigantic pakwan.

So what do you do with this much watermelon? You make watermelon shake of course!

Just throw slices of watermelon and chunks of ice cubes in a blender, add sugar until the desired sweetness is achieved and you have for yourself a thirst-quenching watermelon shake that’s perfect for summer. Aaahh!

Pakwan ng Mga Patay Gutom is a post from: Patay Gutom