A month ago, members of the new and traditional media were invited to be a Chef for a Day at the Culinary Institute of Aristocrat. There, we met sibling chefs Joey and Gabby Prats. Chef Gabby taught us how to cook some French dishes, while Chef Joey shared a simple, yet rich dessert: Chocolate Mousse [...]
Chef Joey’s Chocolate Mousse to die for
July 23rd, 2008 2 Comments
Tags: chocolate mouse · cia · culinary institute of aristocrat · dessert · recipe
Desserts at Chateau Hestia
May 15th, 2008 7 Comments
After our delicious and hearty Vietnamese lunch, our troop headed down the road for dessert.
Just around the bend from Bawai’s is Chateau Hestia, a restaurant and B&B named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, which specializes in European cuisine. Johannes Zegethofer, one of the owners of Chateau Hestia, offers his favorite European dishes [...]
Tags: chateu hestia · dessert · european · Tagaytay
Extra! Extra!
May 8th, 2008 No Comments
Eli’s Cheesecakes are now 50% off!!!
Eli’s Cheesecake Tira Mi Su Sampler
I went to the Robinson’s Supermarket on Congressional Avenue yesterday, and saw the sign at the entrance. So from almost Php 600.00, it’s now down to just Php 299.00!
Until supplies last, I think. So hurry!!! =D
Tags: cheesecake · dessert · eli's cheesecake
Häagen-Dazs’ Dark Chocolate Orange, Caramel Apple Crumble and Ice Cream Cakes
May 8th, 2008 5 Comments
In a tropical country like the Philippines, ice cream is always a welcome treat on a hot day. Better still if the ice cream is as good as Häagen-Dazs.
Dark Chocolate Orange Brownie
My friend Rey and I got to try their rich Dark Chocolate Orange Brownie and the luscious Waffle Dream, featuring their new ice cream [...]
Tags: dessert · Häagen-Dazs · ice cream · ice cream cake · mall of asia · Manila
Halo Halo Season
April 24th, 2008 2 Comments
Summer in the Philippines is both an anticipated and dreaded season. Holidays, out of town trips and beach escapades are among the first thing that comes to mind when summer is mentioned, coupled with a surge of excitement of what’s to come. On the otherhand summer also means one thing: swealtering heat.
How do you [...]
