Real California Cheese in The Philippines

I think one of the good news I have encountered this year is the fact that amazing people from The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has brought even more variety of Real California Cheeses in the Philippines market. If you have been a long time blog reader, you probably have an idea that I love cheese - all kinds of it. 

Thus, news like this makes me giddy to the core. Especially this season when I have all the reason to whip up a good cheese board paired with my favorite wines regardless if we have visitors at home or not. 

California cheese in particular is one of those which I am very fond of ever since a good friend from the US introduced it to me years ago. Now, kindly people from CMAB, USPB, and Virtusio recently shared some information about California Cheeses (Alongside a stash of Real California Cheeses! Talk about the perfect Holiday gift! Heartfelt gratitude to you guys!) 

Boulangerie22 Pastry Shop

Boulangerie22 is one of the newest pastry shops that opened in Manila this year. With branches located at Eton Baypark Manila in Roxas Blvd., Natividad Building in Chino Roces, One Legaspi Park Condominium in Makati, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong, and soon to open in Alabang and SM San Lazaro Boulangerie22 is set to conquer Manila with its delicious offerings.

Boasting of combining traditional principle of baking spiked with modern twist, Boulangerie22 uses classic artisan method in making bread combined with the use of state of the art baking machines. It is said that a commissary like this is first in the Philippines. 

The method of merging the classic and modern method of baking combined with the talent, passion, and perseverance of dedicated bakers at Boulangerie22 produces delicate and delicious breads made from scratch. This is what Boulangerie22 is most proud of.

Mega Creations Premium Bottled Spanish Sardines

Holiday Season is not over yet and I am guessing some of us are still busy creating menu list for the upcoming Media Noche feast. I for one is still working on it. That is why I am thankful that to be introduced to Mega Creations Premium Bottled Spanish Sardines and the endless recipes it can be part of.

Spanish Sardines for Media Noche? Yes. I mean, why not? We can cook up delicious gourmet dishes using Spanish Sardines anyway.

These days, gone are the notions that sardines are reserved only for those days when you got nothing to eat in the pantry due to various reasons, specifically the lack of budget. Although these stuff still are not meant to break the bank with its price point, little creative spin in its preparation may mean a surprising luxurious feast.

Linkage Food Products: Imported Beers, Potato Chips, and Wafer Rolls

Mister Potato, Deka Wafer Roll, Chang Beer, El Diablo Beer, and Bavaria Beer are just some of the imported food product brands we can now find at the leading supermarkets here in Manila. Kindly people from Linkage Foods Venture Corp., the distributor of these imported goods sent some of these items home and I am grateful to have tried them all.

You may have probably seen these items already during your rounds of grocery shopping, some of you I am guessing may have already tried these stuff. I myself is already familiar with the imported beers, especially the Chang which I love to the core. But for those who have not yet, I suggest you go and try them out now.

There are a lot of imported products in the grocery shelves nationwide but new ones are always a welcome addition especially for those who are adventurous enough to try new things. After all, although it is always a noble pursuit to support local products, we still have the liberty to explore other things which may satisfy our needs and wants regardless of its origin.

Wishbone, Kapitolyo: Salted Egg Chicken Wings and More!

I visited Wishbone recently since some of my friends, both bloggers and non-bloggers alike tagged it as one of the best restaurants that opened in Kapitolyo Pasig City this year. They do serve variety of dishes but their main selling point is their flavored chicken wings. I cannot say no to chicken wings, so to Wishbone, off I went.

You know that feeling when you are secretly rooting for a business to do really well? And then suddenly, you found out that aside from its expansion, another new concept spring forth from that business which makes everything all the more awesome? That's how I feel while visiting Wishbone.

Wishbone is a new concept by the same cool people behind the popular Pomodoro and partner Rakesh Bhogwani. From its humble beginning, Pomodoro expanded its location and is still on top of its game in serving legit pizza and pasta. Now, it has its sister restaurant, Wishbone.

Sons of Burger, Kick Ass Gourmet Burgers You Will Swoon For

This article about Sons of Burger in Antipolo City was originally published at the maiden issue of a new food magazine, Flavours & Senses Magazine under the publisher Ocular Media Publications Group. I am thankful that our amazing Editor-In-Chief Dianne Dominique Ting gave me the liberty to share this new restaurant in Antipolo City, one of the places close to my heart.

I am more than enthusiastic to share this piece here on YedyLicious not just because of the Antipolo Food Trip Blog Series I am currently running, but also because this kick ass burger joint is well worth a space here.

This piece was published around October of this year which means this particular visit happened months back. I am confident that there are some new additional items on the menu, so it is set on stone that I will be coming back to Sons of Burger and once again share my experience here. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy reading this.

SM Cinema at SM Center Angono, Now Open!

Despite the rain today, there was no stopping SM Center Angono from opening its digitized cinema which marks the 55th SM Cinema branch and the 4th in whole of Rizal Province. The blessing ceremony which happened early this morning was graced with the presence  Hon. Mayor Gerardo Calderon of Angono, Rizal, Prof. Ligaya Rubin (Wife of Vice Mayor Antonio Rubin), and other leaders of the Municipality of Angono Rizal.

SM Executives were also present such as Mr. Edgar Tejerero, President, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., Mr. Joaquin San Agustin, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Shopping Center Management Corporation, and Ms. Edwin Nava, Vice President of Operations, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc.

SM Center Angono houses 4 cinemas with stadium-like seating that can accommodate 200 guests each. It boasts of noteworthy feats which makes it a great destination in the area when one wishes to relax and unwind by watching the latest movies. 

Christmas Squares Cookies by Kumori Japanese Bakery Philippines

One of the many food that I associate with Christmas season is cookies. Is that weird? Not really, right? Come the first of Christmas month, piles of cookies would slowly gather in my pantry. None of which are baked by me because while I am confident that I can cook a feast that could feed a Village, baking is not really one of my strongest suits since I hate following instruction to a T. So really, I am not complaining.

Some of these are given by baker friends who banks on the idea that I could honestly give criticism without battling an eyelash which they appreciate, some are gifts, while some are lined up for a blog or magazine feature. This year, I got this Christmas Squares Cookies by Kumori Philippines.

It was actually a gift from the kindly people at Relish Group tucked in a cute Christmas-themed paper bag alongside an equally cute personalized key chain. Relish Group as you may have known is the people behind Osaka Osho, Wee Nam Kee, Kumori, and other food businesses in Manila. But this gift, I find good and fit for a blog feature, so here we are.

Snow Crab Tendon at Tenya Philippines

As if many are not yet in love with Tenya Philippines' delicious tendon and tempura, they have recently added a new dish on the menu, the Snow Crab Tendon that makes many hearts flutter. And as if the snow crab wasn't enough, they throw in a premium grade scallop into the mix to make it all the more - how do I put it without sounding I am so into this fangirling? - heartthrob-like of a dish! I failed, I know, I am such a fan!

So yes, Snow Crab Tendon is the new dish at Tenya, albeit it will only be available for a limited time. And don't be misled by the name which highlighted only the snow crab because there's also the scallop as a supporting lead.

I have always been a fan of Tenya and I honestly cannot count how many of the people I know have I forcefully encouraged to try it. Forcefully may not be a nice word to use but that's according to those people who have placed their trust on my judgement and ended up thanking me afterwards since they all love Tenya since then. 

Holiday Ham Premium Boneless Hind Leg and Danes Cheese Ball

Christmas is just around the corner and you still have not decided on what ham and queso de bola you are going to serve to your loved ones this season, may I suggest Holiday Ham and Danes Cheese Ball? Ham and queso de bola during Noche Buena and even Media Noche are just some of the traditions most Filipino Families adhere to. 

Since these things are something that we will share to our loved ones good quality and reasonable pricing must be our top priority. In this regard, Holiday Ham and Danes Cheese Ball fit the bill.

Our family is one of those who religiously follows this delicious tradition. But remember how we also practice our family tradition of having not less than 12 dishes every Noche Buena and Media Noche to represent all 12 months of the previous and the incoming year? It can be pretty heavy on the pocket so yeah, we really appreciate those brands we trust which we can get at reasonable price. 

Fire In The Hole at Hole In The Wall in Century City Mall Makati: A Pop-up Spicy Noodle Shop #FireInTheHolePH

Fire In The Hole is a pop-up spicy noodle food stall located at Hole In The Wall in Century City Mall Makati put up by the same minds behind Wrong Ramen. "Pop-up and spicy" being its operative words since it will only run up until the end of this year and everything on the menu is spicy save for the dessert which can be a welcome respite from all the fiery stuff one could muster to devour.

Its limited run spring forth from the desire to just fill the void of the now defunct Kwong's Provision. Next year, Fire In The Hole will cease to exist as it gives way to a new concept expected to sprout at Hole In The Wall.  With that said, I suggest you better visit Fire In The Hole before its too late.

So what exactly can diners expect at Fire In The Hole, you ask. Well, there are only five dishes comprising the menu. But I tell you, it does not make it less desirable because Fire In The Hole is meant to flirt with your senses. 

Snapshots and Good Eats at City Savor PH Food Fair

I feel like I have been spending way too much time working on some of my freelance projects that I am literally dreaming about my blog screaming at me out of neglect. I know it's weird, but you get the point. So last weekend I decided to get out and do something I could blog about just to kick start my drive to blog again and face my backlogs, hence the visit to City Savor Food Fair. 

City Savor is a Manila food fair happening in three consecutive weekends that features concessionaires that offer food perfect for the holidays. The guys behind City Savor is the same people behind Valero Eat St.

The first leg, which I was able to attend to happened at the Sapphire Bloc in Ortigas. The next will be held at The Signa Designer Residences, Makati and The Trion Tower BGC on December 12 and 19 respectively.

Balai Pandesal

While I believe in the scripture that says man cannot live on bread alone, I also believe that there are people who cannot last a day without bread. I am guilty as charged. Despite being born and raised in a culture with great appreciation for rice, I am a bread believer – and a firm one at that.

And if we are going to play with this context without disregarding the fact that I am a Filipino after all, I supposed we must focus the highlight on pandesal and the store that sells that awesome bread I was introduced to recently, Balai Pandesal.

Delicious, dense, and downright delightful – these are the things that for me comprise an awesome pandesal. And Balai Pandesal is doing such a great job in delivering that kind of pandesal which I love.

Organic SiLog Meals and More Healthy Eats at Be Well All Natural & Organics Grocery

Organic SiLog Meals, Healthy Snacks, and Natural Drinks - these are some of the new offerings at Be Well All Natural and Organics Grocery Store in Antipolo City. Recent visit led me to this wonderful discovery that this ever reliable organic store has added a mini snack bar in its premise.

I have already blogged about Be Well way back and to this day, they are still the only grocery store that sells organic and all natural food which I can truly vouch for.

Now that they have included some ready-to-eat meals, and an organic and healthy one at that - it gives more reason to visit the place more frequently.

California Pizza Kitchen PH New Menu

California Pizza Kitchen Philippines recently launched its new menu with the theme "California is a State of Mind: For 18 strong years, CPK is still on top of its game by creating innovative dishes that bring the California spirit wherever they are. Menu reinvention is one of CPK's strongest suits which makes them an exciting young, fresh, and vibrant casual dining restaurant to visit despite the number of years they have been in the business.

If you are a California Pizza Kitchen fanatic, these new offerings are the things you wouldn't want to miss.

Selected media and bloggers were invited to sample what is tagged as the new taste of California at CPK Edsa Shangri-La Mall branch. Everyone had dibs on new salad, pasta, pizza, dessert, and drinks offerings at CPK.