Yes I am a chocoholic. But I don’t eat just any chocolate. It has to be good, dark and preferably orange flavored. I’m not wasting precious calories on ordinary chocolates. I remember receiving a box of Truffettes de France several years ago from a friend who came from Canada. It was a melted mass ofContinue reading “Truffettes de France”
Category Archives: Food Finds
Hodgepodge
I made a lot of new food discoveries on my recent trip to the USA. I compiled them into this post. From crisps, chocolates, ice cream and Spam! I bought these Canadian crisps at Whole Foods Market. They were nutty and a bit salty, a little sweet and just perfect with cheese. Fig and OliveContinue reading “Hodgepodge”
Stores at the Ferry Building in San Francisco
After lunch at Gott’s Roadside, my high school friends and I took a walk inside the Ferry Building. There were lots of stores and restaurants in the marketplace. All the stores were unique and interesting but a couple of them caught my eye. I wanted to buy some cheese at the famous Cowgirl Creamery butContinue reading “Stores at the Ferry Building in San Francisco”
Raohe Night Market – What We Ate
It was our last night in Taipei and I still haven’t fulfilled my food wish list. My cousin Angie took us to Raohe Night Market and I was pretty sure I was going to achieve my list. After seeing stall after stall of tempting food and holding out until I saw this -Tsui Jian BaoContinue reading “Raohe Night Market – What We Ate”
Raohe Night Market – What We Saw
Hi everyone! I’m back in Manila. After battling jet lag for several days I’m ready to start posting again. I can’t wait to show you all the places I ate at from California to New York and places in between. Before that I’ll finish my entries on Taipei and some other restaurants in Manila. SoContinue reading “Raohe Night Market – What We Saw”
Buying Fruits in a Market in Taipei
After picking up our box at Forex’ office we went around the corner to a fruit and veggie market to some fresh, sweet guava to take home to Manila. Angie, Rochelle and I walked around the super clean market which sold an assortment of prepared food, fruits, veggies and meat. Right at the entrance wereContinue reading “Buying Fruits in a Market in Taipei”
The 2010 SAVEUR 100 List
Check out Saveur magazine’s 100 list of the best food finds, recipes and inspirations. The Philippines’ favorite dish, Cripsy Pata is at number 27!
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
After our lunch at H.K. Choi, Deb wanted me to try Tutti Frutti yogurt. I’ve seen it before but it was my first time to try it. Tutti Frutti is a specialty frozen yogurt cafe based in the United States with branches all over the world. What makes them different from other yogurt stores isContinue reading “Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt”
Potluck Series Part 4
The potluck series is nearing it’s conclusion and I can’t help but feel sad. All the dance practices are over and I won’t get to see my classmates every Saturday. We were always tired after dance practice (except me since I didn’t dance) but we got our energy back once we moved to the diningContinue reading “Potluck Series Part 4”
Best Traditional Chocolate Cake – Karen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake
I’ve previously declared Classic Confection’s Nono’s Oblivion as the best chocolate cake. That was a special kind of chocolate cake made with praline and mousse. For the traditional 3 layer chocolate cake with filling and frosting, the best cake I’ve ever eaten is Karen’s Kitchen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake. Thanks to Maribel who sent me thisContinue reading “Best Traditional Chocolate Cake – Karen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake”
Shoot First Eat Later 