One of the local delicacies in Batangas is the Sweet Peanut Candy. It’s simply composed of caramelized sugar and nuts molded into the sizes of saucers. I was privileged enough to join the Carnation Family Foodtrip and see how this Filipino candy was made. (more…)
I first learned about Happy Cream Puffs when my Japanese teacher gave us these custard-filled buns during her birthday last month. At that very instant, I fell in love with this heaven-filled bun. “Krispy Kreme is definitely out of my list”, I thought to my self.
Times have really changed.
Imagine back then, cereals were just part of breakfast together with a good serving of cold milk and a teaspoon of sugar. Back then, the only choices that we have were corn flakes, chocolate pops, rice krispies and fruit loops. Today we have whole grain cereals, honey or sugar coated flakes and a lot more! (more…)
I was already starting to feel full. Full from the food but also from the stories and memories the food brought. Chef Kring truly kept her word. She has transformed the dishes General Santos had to offer and yet still maintained that which was so uniquely Gen San. It was wonderful combination of simplicity and exquisite flavor, all jiving to create a beautiful symphony of taste and aesthetics. Dessert was no different.
I’ve always been a mallrat at Trinoma and I always pass near the electronics and gadgets area of the mall. I always happen to pass through the establishment of Atlanta Crazy Crepes and I got curious about how their crepes tasted. Every time I pass by that area of the mall, people are always lining up for crepes. The crepes must be yummy then…I had to try one. 
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