Blugre Coffee Manila East, Taytay Rizal ~ Coffee Experience

We are frequent visitors of Blugré’ Coffee at the Manila East in Taytay Rizal (near the New Taytay Municipal Hall).  It is just a few meters away Taytay's famed Tiangge Market.  Location is perfect to freshen up and lounge a bit after a stressful day of hauling stuff shopping.

Blugré originated from Davao and is famous for its signature drink ~ Durian Coffeccino, a cappuccino concoction that blends espresso and the durian fruit. And cleverly dubbed as “The King of All Coffee’s” ( Durian being the king of All Fruits).  

I have not tasted it personally though, and would rather stick to my regular brewed.  I need to psyche my self up a bit first.

Here is a look at the coffee shop's interior ~ setting is warm and cozy.

Sorry I can't help myself, posing by the Blugre Coffee wall...

We visited early and ordered breakfast.  Food was fine, but could be improved.

And our Coffee Uppers ~ with chocolate cake :P

The place is more than just coffee.

My husband and I love it here. It was peaceful and secluded, and you can truly enjoy your cup of coffee as you do some people watching.

Come and visit Blugré Coffee ~ Manila East.

For questions and inquiries check their website at

www.Bluegre.ph

or facebook page Bluegre Coffee Manila East Taytay

A Taste of Korea at Snow Panda SM Angono

The country has been taken by storm by all things Korean. There is K-pop, Samsung phones, 3D arts, Korean makeup.  Korean food was just around the corner.

Rizal Bloggers and Media Friends were taken to a Korean dessert overload in a recent Food Crawl event in SM Angono. 

Sharing with you my personal take on Korean desserts and snacks at Snow Panda SM Angono.

Bing Su is the Korean version of our "halo-halo".

It is actually shaved ice with sweet toppings

~ a Large Snow Panda Bing Su costs P200 to P210, while Medium costs P130 to P140. The Large serving is good for 3-4 persons sharing.

I love Snow Panda's Bing Su. The consistency of flavor and fine quality of its shave ice was really-really good. 

Pat Bing Su (red beans)

Watermelon Bing Su

Strawberry Bing Su (My personal favorite)

Injeolme Bing Su

(Korean rice cake and soya bean powder with almonds and cashew)

Mango Bing Su (with Almonds toppings). Most of companions grew a liking to the Mango Bing Su the most.

Choco Bing Su

We were also served:

Injeolme Toast (costs P140 to P160 for additional cheese or honey butter spread)

Mandu

(Korean Dumplings, costs P100 per order)

Kimbab (steamed white rice with various ingredients, rolled in a sheet of dried seaweed; costs is P100 per order)

Tukbokki (This dish is made of soft rice cake, fish cake, and the sweet red chili sauce, costs P100+.)

Snow Panda is thumb up for me (well, except for the Tukbokki, which was a bit too much for me, though I think my husband, who loves spicy food would have a blast with this dish).

Would love to go back to try their Smoothies and Yogurt.

Have a Taste of Korea, check out Snow Panda at SM Angono.

For more information visit Snow Panda SM Angono facebook page at SnowPanda SM Angono.

1st Colonial Creamery ~ Home of Exotic ICE CREAM

I have recently watched about Chili "Sili" Ice Cream in one of the television morning shows.

I must admit it got me really curious.  Just imagine chili for dessert! However, the restaurant selling it is in Tagaytay and I don't want to travel that far just for ice cream now do I?

My hubby and I were in for a treat, when we visited the last Travel Expo ~ lo and behold, beside Bicol's exhibit is an ice cream cart selling Chili Ice Cream. 

They are doing business under "1st Colonial".  1st Colonial is a homegrown creamery offering exotic ice cream. Their main factory is located in Daraga Albay, but recently they have been franchising their product nationwide.

The handsome man tending the ice cream cart is my husband.  He was just too excited seeing chili ice cream up close.

Cost is P50/cup. They have chili (their best seller), pili nut, roasted rice, moringa, coffee, calamansi, cucumber, taro, cacao, ginger and sweet potato ice cream variants.

My husband got chili flavored ice cream, while sissy me ordered pili-nut.

• The ice cream texture is really creamy for both ice cream flavors. 
• The pili nut was mildly sweetened with the perfect amount of nuttiness. 
• The chili ice cream, came in 3 levels of chilliness, my husband bought the 2nd level.  I personally don't like chili food, but I liked the tickling hot kick at the end of each scoop.

I love the authenticity of the flavor and would love to try the other flavors cucumber and sweet potato.

1st Colonial is open for franchising. 

For franchising inquiries, please contact:

Franchise Manager

ELMER BOY S. ASPE

2/F Aspe Building, Rizal St.

Sagpon Daraga Albay

Philippines, 4501

+63 918 888 8511

email address:

firstcolonialsystem@gmail.com

bongaspe.me2001@aimalumni.org

My favorite ensaymada just got bigger!

For ensaimadas, bigger is definitely better (come on, I know you agree)

RedRibbon introduces its bigger ensaimada that boosts in cheesy goodness

 

 

 

We Filipinos love to snack, and no one can argue that of all the many snack options kids and adults love, the classic ensaimada is one of the most popular choices.  However, not all ensaimadas are created equal ~ there are ensaimadas and there is Red Ribbon's Really Cheesy Ensaimada.

 

Now, Red Ribbon has just succeeded in making something already so good, so much better.  The new Red Ribbon Ensaimada is now bigger and bursts with cheesy goodness that no one can resist.

 

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimada still packs the same goodness Pinoys have always expected and come to love. It still has that same soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, well-balanced sweetness and the right cheesy goodness that is so affordably priced at P25.00 only. 

With Red Ribbon’s bigger ensaimada, snack time is sure to be more enjoyable, memorable and delicious.

 

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimadas are available in all Red Ribbon stores nationwide.

 

Again I am hungry :P