Food Discovery: Sweet Amelia Leche Flan

One of my favorite desserts is Leche Flan kaya alam ko if it is really yummy or not. Ang gusto ko sa leche flan, yung makunat kunat and creamy. Yung tipong sinasabi nila na purong egg yolk ang ginamit. Yung iba kasi, parang puro bubbles tapos parang hindi siksik. In short, hindi masarap. Alam mong mumurs... Mumurahin... Hahaha!

Tatlo pa lang ang leche flan na pasado sa akin apart dito sa new discovery ko. First, yung dinadala ng Lola Anding ko sa amin every time na may occasion. Nasa maliliit na lanera lang yun. Second, yung naka vacuum seal tapos nakabox na laging sineserve tuwing pasko ng Ninong ko sa Quezon City. Lastly, yung naka disposable container na leche flan ng kapitbahay sa Caloocan ng sister-in-law ko.

Anyway, eto na yung discovery ko... Sweet Amelia Leche Flan...

Ang sarap sarap! Promise! Ako lang halos ang nakaubos nito. Natikman ko ito nung may Valentine's party sa house ng parents ko. Nagdala yung friend niya nito and tinake out ko yung isang pack na iniwan. Haha!

I asked my mom kung saan nabili ng friend niya. Sabi niya, sa SM Southmall lang daw. Dun sa may grocery area, yung bilihan ng mga bibingka, banana cue , at iba pa. It costs P145.00 daw. For me, ok na siya for the price kasi malaki siya and siksik talaga. Aside from that, ang ganda ng packaging. Parang pang-export quality ang dating.

Yun lang po... Next time ulit! =)

Food Trip: Mother's Crepe & Cafe

This blog entry is part of my blog series about one Family Sunday at SM Aura.

After we finished eating our lunch at Coca Restaurant, my dad asked us if we want to eat dessert. I told him that I saw a store at the 4th level that serves crepes and I suggested my parents to try it out.

So there we went down the 4th level after we finished checking out the Sky Garden.

Below are the photos that I took when we tried Mother's Crepe & Cafe:

The store's facade (check out my dad... he's photo bombing here)...

The store is very inviting, right?

Their product display...

Their menu...

They make the crepes on the spot that's why you won't get bored. The Kulilits enjoyed watching how to make crepes which made them more excited to eat one!

The making of Almond Choco Banana...

Almond Choco Banana

P125.00

The making of Mango Nutella Fresh Cream...

Mango Nutella Fresh Cream...

P135.00

Caramel Strawberry Cheesecake Soft (they used mangoes instead of strawberries)...

P255.00

I really loved their crepes because it's not that sweet. My favorite is the Caramel Strawberry (Mango) Cheesecake Soft. It's very very very delicious. I love the cheesecake and ice cream in it! Mangoes, cheesecake, soft ice cream and crepe - PERFECT COMBINATION!!! Even the Kulilits enjoyed and loved eating it. I would love to eat more!

I would definitely go back to their store and try the other kind of crepes! I hope that they'll open up a store somewhere here in the south...

WICKED by Cravings

Get Bewitched by Wicked! 

Wicked, Cravings’ New Concept Bakeshop Unveiled

A wickedly wonderful treat will surprise diners and mall-goers of Shangri-La Mall!

Wicked’s heavenly creations are in store for them when they visit the bakeshop at the 5th level of the new East Wing. The name is “Wicked,” and its offerings are wild and wonderful!

Why try Wicked? As the market is full of different shops each offering cakes, cupcakes and other confections, Wicked houses all of these in one shop.  Once you enter its doors, you will surely feel heavenly as the aroma wafting around the shop will wake all your senses. Here, one can indulge in all the sweet confections that one can dream of, from all-time classic desserts to new sugary creations. Name it, Wicked has it!

It is a perfect place for families, where parents and children can separately enjoy their Wicked experience. A cool hangout for yuppies for a quick snack, lunch or unwinding with a group of friends after work, it is also an ideal place for Ladies Who Lunch to discuss the latest goings-on over tea. Certainly, it is a haven for those who appreciate the best, those who linger over every bite of sweets, savouries and sips of specially concocted beverages as Wicked only uses premium ingredients and assures each and every item is made fresh daily.

On hand to help you enjoy the experience are the in-house chefs, Ton Albasin, RJ Bernabe and Mac Reyes, led by Chef Christine Paredes.  “Wicked is a place where you can have your sweets with a shot of your favorite alcohol. It is exciting as we have divided our menu into Wickedly Sinful, Wickedly Sexy, and Wickedly Intoxicating. Here at Wicked, we make all your dessert fantasies come true!” said Chef Christine.

Wicked puts its customers through a journey of flavors and unusual pairing. Liquor plays a supportive role, complementing distinct characteristics of each food item.  Wicked brings to the table a wicked series of desserts! To tickle the senses, here are a few of Wicked's specialties: Reese Peanut Butter Cupcake covered with rich Peanut Butter Ganache specked with more pieces of Reese Chocolate, Campfire Chocolate Cupcake with Marshmallows burnt to perfection bathed in Milk Chocolate Ganache; Brookies, a perfect marriage between a moist Brownie and a crispy Cookie; Chili Avocado Brownies, and more!

As promised, there is something for everyone, so for those who love their savouries, you are not forgotten. Wicked is offering Salmon & Dill Quiche, Four Cheese Quiche and Ham, Cheese Quiche and a variety of sandwiches all served with a side salad.

Craving for buttery, crisp tarts, Wicked has the Seasonal Fruit Tart with Roasted Almond Flakes, Rich & Velvety Flourless Chocolate Tart and Salted Caramel Pecan Tart filled to the brim with caramel filling and salted pecans served with vanilla ice cream.

As Cravings is known for its exquisite cakes, fans can surely indulge in classic favorites like Cherry Walnut Cheesecake, Twix Cheesecake, No-Sugar-Added Cheesecake and Butterscotch.

“Wicked evokes images of fairy tales and childhood joys, intimate moments with friends and family, and indulging in dreamy food that only this new concept in dining and café can offer.  Now, those dreams sprinkled with sugar can happen because Wicked makes sure it’s an experience that is best put into words as ‘happily ever after.’ It's a place for kids and kids at heart. A place to get your sugar trance,” added Chef Christine.

For more information about Wicked by Cravings, you can visit and like their Facebook fan page, facebook.com/wickedbycravings.   Wicked is at the 5th level, East Wing, Shangri-la Mall, Mandaluyong City.

Here are some of Wicked's delicious desserts:

Brookies

Cherry Walnut Cheesecake

Chili Almond Avocado Brownies

Chocolate Cupcake with Edible Gold

Guiltless Cheesecake

Kahlua Jelly Shots

Mini Red Velvet Cupcake

Spice Pumpkin Lollies

Vanilla Cupcake 

White Russian Fondue 

Wicked Stepmother Apple Pie

WICKED

5th Floor, East Wing,
Shangri-La Plaza Mall,
Mandaluyong City

WICKED's Formal Opening

When I received an invite to attend WICKED's formal opening, I felt really excited. Why??? Well, look at how their products were described in the invite...

"Join us as we celebrate WICKED's opening, featuring a line of luscious, sinful desserts that will not only captivate your sweet tooth but your imagination as well. Let Pastry Chef Christine Paredes take you on a journey that will from Reese Peanut Butter Cupcake covered with rich Peanut Butter Ganache, Campfire Chocolate Cupcake with Marshmallows burnt to perfection bathed in Milk Chocolate Ganache, to Brookies, a perfect marriage between a moist Brownie and crispy Cookie, and more!"

Who wouldn't be excited, right? I don't have a sweet tooth, but my love for food made me say yes to this event. Hehe!

So there, I went to WICKED's formal opening last Tuesday at the 5/F East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. There were already a lot of people when I arrived.

Here's the facade of the restaurant...

Simple but interesting logo...

Cakes and other desserts...

Cupcakes...

The dessert table...

I, together with other bloggers and media people, had a cupcake decorating activity. We also had a chance to talk to Pastry Chef Christine Paredes wherein she explained why WICKED's products are unique as compared to other pastry shops.

And of course, we were given a chance to taste most of their desserts.

Brookies paired with milk...

I love this! It's not that sweet. I'm sure that anyone who'll taste this will love it too.

Twix Cheesecake Jr. and Cherry Walnut Cheesecake Jr....

I also love their cheescakes - taste and texture. You'll never get tired of its taste.

White Russian Fondue...

This one is for dark chocolate lovers. The white chocolate fondue has a liquor on it.

Chili Almond Avocado Brownie, Walnut Brownie and Rebel Bar...

Everything is moist. What I like most is the Walnut Brownie because it's not that sweet.

Wicked Stepmother Apple Pie...

It's an apple pie with ice cream on top.

Rich and Velvety Flourless Chocolate Tart, Salted Caramel Pecan Tart and Seasonal Fruit Tart with Roasted Almond Flakes...

My favorite here is the Seasonal Fruit Tart. Its taste is just right and I love the sweetness of the strawberries.

Chocolate Cupcake with Edible Gold, Red Velvet Cupcake and Vanilla Cupcake...

Spiced Pumpkin Lolly...

I like this also. This is more of a snack than a dessert. I love the mixture of flavors and the crust.

Calories overload don't you think? Well, I just had a little bit of everything just to know the taste of each product.

And of course, I bought some products too so that my family could taste it. I bought Twix Cheesecake Jr., Cherry Walnut Cheesecake Jr., Seasonal Fruit Tart with Almond Flakes and Brookies (these are my bet!).

By the way, here is their menu for your reference...

 

 

 

 

What are you waiting guys? Try WICKED now!!! =)