The name MedChef doesn’t seem to be as fitting a name for a company that churns out wonderfully-crafted baked goodies. I can’t help myself from associating them with medicinal food or something just ’cause their name is a wee bit out of the box–for me, that is.

But then I did my research and found out that the two people behind MedChef came up with this name because they also came from two different backgrounds. One is a true-blue culinary person, Chef Hasset Go. The other is medical technologist Jayson Paul Carlos. You would think that it’s an odd team, but it works.

When I saw this stack of Red Velvet cakes sitting on a little table–yes, table–filled with an array of S’more and Moist Caramel chocolate cakes, brownies and other baked goodies over at The Galleon (again), I was instantly attracted to it.

Since I’m on an eternal diet, I wasn’t sure if I should buy a cake or just walk away and grab something healthier. The former won, although I knew it would ruin my diet.

This is the Red Velvet Cake and all its goodness for only Php60! Even though it was just a simple slice, I thought it looked really good. I think this is their best-selling cake because there were fewer Red Velvet cakes left on the table.

I had planned to eat it after my lunch but I ended up eating it before lunch just because I couldn’t stand closing the cover after I opened it to take pictures of it.

I liked this cake a lot. I found it light, tasty and moist. I applaud them for not going overboard with the frosting. I think it’s the ideal frosting and cake ratio.  True to how they describe themselves in their Facebook page, MedChef is indeed the sweetest treat one can have for every occasion. It’s also a great reward for keeping your head cool amid the headache-inducing morning traffic jam.

I think they participate in bazaars such as Mercato and Distrito. You should definitely try their cakes (especially their Red Velvet Cake!!) when you spot them in a bazaar you visit. You won’t be disappointed.

%%MedChef’s Red Velvet Cake%% is a post from: Patay Gutom

I don’t know the secret ingredient to this, but it was really yummy! Unlike other common pancit recipes, pancit Cabagan is is not dry and the ingredients blend together really well with the well-cooked noodles. Up to now, whenever I think of pancit Cabagan, I always think that the secret to its delicious taste lies in that sauce.

After having my first pancit Cabagan in Nueva Vizcaya, I bought box of the famous G&B Buko Pie. This is the best buko pie I have tasted so far!

Located along Maharlika Highway Brgy. Tuao Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, this yummy Proudly Vizcayano buko pie has a distinctive taste that once you take a bite, it melts in your mouth immediately. Their secret ingredient? Nope. Can’t tell, I don’t know either. But based on my expert taste buds, the secret to this buko pie is…

%%Pancit Cabagan and G&B Buko Pie%% is a post from: Patay Gutom

The place is nice and the food and drinks are affordable! I personally love ucc coffee but the price does not love me Price is definitely one of the reasons why I keep coming back

If you’d drop by here in Cebu sometime to catch up with some old friends then do drop by in Cofifi Cafe which is located in Treehouse Bldg, Aboitiz St (Beside STC’s back gate) Cebu, Philippines, 6000. You can call them with this number: 2680953.

They’re usually open around 7:30am to 12am and on Fridays and Saturdays they close at 1am

Just a suggestion to Ms. Fifi, can we have other flavors in the ice cream too? I love strawberry with brownie. *just a suggestion*

I wonder if they might try to do Froyo’s like what Coffeecat Cebu branch is doing But froyo or not I love this place anyway

%%Cofifi Cafe’s Brownie ala Mode%% is a post from: Patay Gutom

Anyway, we were really looking for a place to hang out and talk so we decided to instead go to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf which was obviously, still open. As the bloggers settled in and ordered their drinks and desserts, I had my eye on one of my favorite cakes in CBTL – the Guiltless Chocolate Cake.

It is guiltless because it’s sugar-free. Nevertheless, I still felt guilty when I ate it because it’s so delicious that I didn’t want to share it with anyone.

The Guiltless Chocolate Cake is topped with chocolate shavings with mousse in the middle and a brownie layer as base. The taste is similar to dark bittersweet chocolates. If you like those kind, then you’ll surely love this.

Sorry if there’s no other picture except the one above. The “patay gutom” in me managed only to take one shot.

In fact, I only remembered to take a photo while I was already enjoying a spoonful in my mouth. Yes, I’m guilty of breaking the number one rule of food bloggers.

Oh well, so that’s Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s Guiltless Chocolate Cake. Try it when you’re in CBTL.

%%Guiltless Chocolate Cake by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf%% is a post from: Patay Gutom

Anyway, PG respondent Fitz went to Cupcakes By Sonja located at the Serendra Piazza in Taguig City and ordered for himself a Lemon Drop and a Walnut Fudge Brownie. Here are the pictures:

The cupcake was delicious, as expected – the lemon flavor just bursts in your mouth. The brownie was also great and BIG – a 4″ x 4″ x 1″ slab of diabetic goodness. (nyok!)

By the way, the Lemon Drop cupcake was P60 and the Walnut Fudge Brownie costs P85.

Go and visit Cupcakes by Sonja if you want some dreamy sugar experience.

%%Cupcakes By Sonja%% is a post from: Patay Gutom