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My Thoughts on Orange Brutus’ Chocolate Monster Cup
Last night, I stumbled upon a Facebook post that Orange Brutus just recently released its Chocolate Monster Cup. The “chocolate monster” in me screams with excitement. So after I’ve accomplished all my errands the next day, I went straight to Orange Brutus Fuente and ordered one. MY THOUGHTS ON ORANGE BRUTUS CHOCOLATE MONSTER CUP The monster cup is simply a slice of chocolate monster cake being broken into smaller crumbs topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The only […] Read More
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My Thoughts on the McDonald’s BTS Meal
As a huge foodie, I always try out the different promo of every fast food I go to. Right after running some errands, I was craving for my fave McNuggets so I thought I give the BTS Meal a try. I thought the BTS Meal hype has already died down days after the launch BUT I was wrong. There was a long queue at the drive-through and the long wait was total madness. So the cab driver suggested ordering takeout […] Read More
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Korean-Inspired Eating Spot: Cafe Elim
On a beautiful Thursday morning, my good friend, Kray, and I had an early brunch at Cafe Elim. I discovered the cafe when my sister recommended this cafe for having one of the best cakes in town. The menu has a wide spread of pastries, beverages from tea to coffee, smoothies to yogurt, yellow toast sandwiches, pasta, and sumptuous meals that can be enjoyed all day. The interior has a cozy feel as you stepped into the cafe with warm […] Read More
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Solo Dating at IL Corso Food Yard
I spent my Mother’s Day this year by treating myself out to a sunset grill foodtrail at IL Corso Food Yard. Before that, I surprised my sister with her favorite mocha crunch cake from Sans Rival and went straight to Uly’s to surprise his mom with Sans Rival’s Oreo cake and ice cream, too. Then for the first time since the pandemic, I rode a free bus ride to Il Corso. Thanks, My Bus. SUNSET FOODTRAIL JOHN LEMON John Lemon’s […] Read More
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Don John’s Hot Chicken: Is It Worth It or Nay?
For weeks, I’ve been seeing in TikTok of people going crazy with Nashville chicken. What makes it so enticing is how they dipped the chicken in hot chicken oil. Then while I was scrolling in my Facebook feeds, I saw this restaurant serving Nashville chicken. So I dropped by Don John’s Hot Chicken in The Greenery Mabolo with my boyfriend for dinner. There was a long line at the counter and most of the tables were taken. Good thing we […] Read More
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ChocOryza: A Little Girl’s Love for Rice
One February afternoon, I was down in the dumps lying on the sofa. I received a message that a delivery was on its way. A few minutes later, I received a beautiful sweet treat from The Chocolate Queen, Raquel Toquero-Choa. Seeing the beautiful package filled with The Chocolate Chamber chocolate treats before me, my mood lightened up. Like a little kid seeing a bunch of candies in one basket! The huge box with the name, ChocOryza, piqued my curiosity. So […] Read More
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Three Ways to Go Loco with Coco
It’s common knowledge that most people are fond of eating chocolates. The aroma, taste, and the effect on people which evokes memories of childhood are what makes chocolates so well-loved. According to studies, chocolates tell our brain to produce feel-good chemicals to soothe our nerves and make us happy. That’s why when everything goes wrong, I always turn to chocolates to perk me up. Imagine how happy I was when I got a special delivery from my former student, James. […] Read More
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Balay Pasko, where the heart of Filipino Christmas spirit resides
Bluewater Resorts officially welcomed Pasko sa Bluewater through the ceremonial lighting of the Puno ng Pag-Asa. The theme is a wordplay in Filipino which means, “tree of hope” or “full of hope.” The tree lighting also paved the way for the opening of the Balay Pasko, a home of holiday sweets and treats. The Christmas House is one of the treasured gems of the resort. In fact, it is a sweet little house that boasts of the best of Bluewater […] Read More
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#QuarantineDelivery: Sweetness Overload with Daphne’s Homemade Desserts
When I first caught a glimpse of the choco flan from my friend’s profile and learned that she’s baking desserts that I totally love as a kid, without hesitation I ordered her choco flan and brownies. My friend, Gid, even added an extra tub of classic flan and got me so excited. As expected, the dark choco flan has the right cocoa flavor and it’s so creamy! The fudge brownies are so moist, chewy, and rich in flavor, as well. […] Read More
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3 Good Reasons To Go On a FoodTrail at Bai Hotel Cebu
After months of eating home-cooked meals or take-out deliveries in the comfort of my home due to the pandemic, I have acquired this nagging fear in me — “fear of eating out.” That anxiety of going out of my comfort zone and dining in a restaurant kept building up when I first got out in September. I started taking it slow and had my first coffee and a good meal with my friends in an alfresco dining set-up. When I […] Read More
