Strawberry Ginger & Orange Whisky — The Fruit Garden Jam Love!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner The Fruit Garden Luxury Jams!Orange Whisky, Dalandan, Strawberry Ginger, Peppered Pineapple, Mango Coriander, Mango Banana, Pineapple Banana.  OVERALL RATING: 3.7 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 194 “Interesting flavor combos! and they work!” “S weet but with a kick at the end- – Jams are unique and very good”  – Ultimate Taste … Continue reading Strawberry Ginger & Orange Whisky — The Fruit Garden Jam Love!

Denim Kitchen’s Smoked Mackerel!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner Denim KitchenBangus Sardines in Canola Oil, Smoked Mackerel in Olive Oil, Crunchy Garlic, Mango Chutney OVERALL RATING: 3.8Total Number of Foodies who rated: 274  “Subtle, delicate…flavor, just right saltiness” “Love the smoked mackerel. May konting spice.” – Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Foodie This is one of the surprising discoveries in Ultimate Taste Test … Continue reading Denim Kitchen’s Smoked Mackerel!

The Best Fresh Chocolate Milk is made by Holly’s Milk

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner   Holly’s Milk by Real Fresh Dairy Farms Whole Milk, Low Fat Milk, White Cheese  OVERALL RATING: 3.8 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 400 “I love the milk & milk chocolate, so fresh, unlike those commercially produced milk” “Fresh, pure, high quality, fantastic dairy”  – Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Foodie We are fans of … Continue reading The Best Fresh Chocolate Milk is made by Holly’s Milk

Tina Raines’ Frozen Lemon and Herb Pie!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner  Frozen Pies by Tina RainesFrozen Lemon & Herb Pie, Peanut Butter & White Choco Chips, Strawberry & Chocolate Chips, Mangoes & Roasted Macadamia Nuts OVERALL RATING: 3.8Total Number of Foodies who rated: 281 “Be it the savory pies or the frozen ones, Tina Raines really knows how to rock it!!” “Frozen … Continue reading Tina Raines’ Frozen Lemon and Herb Pie!

Boracay’s Swirls Frozen Kefir — Better than Yogurt!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner   Boracay’s Swirls Frozen Kefir!  OVERALL RATING: 3.9 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 353 “Better than the popular froyo brands”  “Wooo! Better than froyo!” – Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Foodie Frozen Kefir is a great innovation, and you can think of it as an evolved form of Frozen Yogurt — but instead of powdered … Continue reading Boracay’s Swirls Frozen Kefir — Better than Yogurt!

Ice Cream Sansrival: Pistachio Torte!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner Ice Cream Sansrival: Pistachio Torte!by FRUITS IN ICE CREAM SUMMER CAFE  OVERALL RATING: 4.0 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 420 “Nice Layers! Perfect! Ice cream cake and Pistachio – my favorite :)” “Two of my favorites , pistachio and sansrival” – Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Foodie This is my personal favorite and a … Continue reading Ice Cream Sansrival: Pistachio Torte!

Divine D’s – Love It!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Winner  DIVINE DESSERTS! DATE CAKE & BLUEBERRY STREUSEL CHEESECAKE  OVERALL RATING: 4.1 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 315 “The desserts stand up to the brand’s name — Divine!“   Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 3.0 Winner – Divine Desserts (Indeed!)“ I liked the crust – Excellent date cake! – I love the crunch!” – Ultimate … Continue reading Divine D’s – Love It!

Oh, Tapa of My Dreams!

 Congratulations, Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 Overall Winner  JAM FOODS Angus Beef Tapa!  OVERALL RATING: 4.2 Total Number of Foodies who rated: 544  “The Best Tapa Ever!”  “The Best Tapa Ever!” – Ultimate Taste Test 4 Foodie 🙂 The Ultimate Food Discovery and overall winner during the Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 is JAM Foods Angus Beef Tapa!  Most of the … Continue reading Oh, Tapa of My Dreams!

BORA-CRY

I write to appeal to all to help save Boracay from further environmental degradation. Our family spent the long weekend in Boracay and it almost made me cry. My wife and I first visited Boracay as part of our honeymoon in 1986. It was paradise. The sand was so white it was blinding to the eyes, and so fine it was like talcum powder. The waters were crystal clear with nary a strand of algae. The natives, too, were genuinely friendly and generous. Today, you would not recognize it as the same island. What went wrong?

What’s New in Boracay in 2010? (Part 2 of 2)

Read First: What’s New in Boracay in 2010? (Part 1 of 2) 5. Battle of the Best Spa on Boracay Island! Mandala Spa. Considered as one of the best spas in Asia, Mandala continues to push the envelope in holistic wellness with its Shodhana Karma rejuvenation program and The Mandala Spa Hilot Trilogy. Recently, an innovative … Continue reading What’s New in Boracay in 2010? (Part 2 of 2)