Despite the heavy breakfast my mother served me last Saturday, I was able to try all the food served during the Ultimate Taste Test 6.0. We started around 11:30 in the morning, took 3 breaks from eating, then finished at around 5:30 in the afternoon and left to attend a dinner buffet. Too much eating, eh? I am a foodie, people, I am hardcore that way.
Some of the food vendors were familiar since I frequent to Mercato Centrale during weekends, while some were new to me. Not all of them were generous with their food servings but I understand because they have 1000 foodies to feed, for that matter. Also, it’s not advisable to gorge on specific food of large quantity as you might be too full to enjoy other dishes. On the other hand, there were some vendors who were generous enough to encourage a second round.
Last Sunday I was in a food coma due to what transpired the day before. Don’t get me wrong. I could have faded away that day and wouldn’t mind because it will definitely be a delicious death. I am still alive right now, hey, so, let me just share with you what happened last Saturday.
I woke up around 8 in the morning and while contemplating a game plan for the itinerary of the day, my mother served me breakfast in bed. A plateful of fried rice, cream dory fish, and beef stewed. It was lovely, yes, but having breakfast was the last thing on my mind. That day, I swore to try all the food that will be served at Our Awesome Planet and Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test. No big deal, yeah. The thing is, I still have a dinner buffet to attend to at Sambo Kojin in Eastwood City, Libis after the Ultimate Taste Test. Not wanting to break my mother’s heart, I ate the breakfast, and that was the start of an all day hardcore mean food tripping.
Ultimate Taste Test 6.0 was a whole day event, from 11am to 9pm and you can come whatever time you want. I always believed that gratification delayed is gratification denied, so, a little past the opening of the event, Glenn of The Strolling Spoon Blog and I were already having our way at every stall feasting on glorious food. We couldn’t stay until the end of the event, so we have to make the most of our time to savor every food served. I could have worn roller blades for faster trips to every stall, but that would be crazy and downright funny, so I let go of the idea.
In welcoming the first of the ~ber months, here is my virtual toast to everyone who shares the same passion for food with me.
May the remaining months of the year 2011 be as sweet and exciting as the intensely rich chocolate sherbet balls with a hint of chili aptly called Frozen “Hot” Xoco of Xocolat.
Luscious chunks of fresh strawberries luxuriously nestled on its syrup, velvety smooth cream, and soft sponge cake. Strawberry Shortcake by Conti’s reminds me of the 1980’s cartoon character. Cute, adorable, lovely on its own simplicity.
Strawberry Shortcake
Although I am not a big fan of sponge cake, if it is made by Conti’s, it definitely is an exemption. I love how the generous butter cream mixed with strawberry syrup penetrates the cake. It has become the sponge cake’s salvation from its usual dry and airy texture. In between layers, chunks of strawberries are juicy and luscious to the bite, leaving one the pleasure to dig in and have some more.
Last night I was at TGIFriday’s near my place, gorging on their Bacon Cheeseburger when I received a call from my friend Vince who is currently in the US for some business trip. I told him that I was at our favorite hangout all by myself, but the Bacon Cheeseburger and some regulars at TGIFriday’s kept me company. He told me how he misses our TGIFriday’s night out, especially my rants and raves while feasting on margaritas. He’s the only person I know who misses a sight of me with margarita in one hand, and the rest of my life’s musing on the other. Clearly, he is one of my best buddies.
It’s good thing though that there’s TGIFriday’s in Chicago where he is staying for a couple of days before moving for another trip. Foodies that we are, I know that a serving or two of his TGIF’s favorites will make him feel better until it’s time to head back home. Also, lucky he, because TGIFriday’s is currently having a great deal of wonderful promos in Chicago, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and West Palm Beach area.
So, this is a shout out for my friends and readers in these places:
INDIANAPOLIS
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Enjoy some of Friday's® delicious entrees including a drink of choice:
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Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Sandwich
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Caesar
Mouth-watering Black Angus cheeseburger
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Attention West Palm Beach area Friday's fans! Head on over to your local Friday's now to pick 2 items for only $10!
Enjoy some of Friday's® delicious specials (including appetizers, entrees, and desserts):
Spinach Florentine Flatbread
Savory Dragonfire Chicken
Pan-Seared Parmesan Flounder
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