Category: Food

10 Fun Facts About Krispy Kreme in Manila

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The hole in the center of the doughnut is credited to a young boy named Hanson Gregory, who in 1847, suggested to his mother that she put a hole in the middle of her “fried cakes” to ensure the cake was fully cooked in the middle.
…In the US, most stores are constructed with a long window between the customer area and the kitchen allowing the patrons to watch the operation of the doughnut making machines, which automatically produce rings of dough, yeast raise, bake, deep-fry, flip, and glaze the doughnuts. … ‘’One thing that the mother company also had to understand about the Philippine market is that doughnuts here are round-the-clock treats, and not just a breakfast item like in the West.

Eating Turtle, a slice of Snake and a Water Bug in Guangzhou, China

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel, Food

The pictures are disgusting but I wanted to blog about this to serve as a blog memory for me on my exotic adventures in Guangzhou, China. … But still, every time I look at the picture above, I want to throw up and I can’t imagine eating these disgusting snakes.
…Later on, I found out from a friend that the proper way to eat this is by removing the head with the spine and the little legs and wings.

Krispy Kreme vs. Go Nuts Donuts

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I won’t reveal their names but one is a culinologist by profession who runs kusina bilidad; a lady from the HR team of McCann Erikson; an IT project manager from one of America’s biggest retailer Safeway; a dedicated and beautiful housewife; and a photo blogger.
…What I like about Go Nuts is that they really do understand the Filipino consumer and that is why they have a box of 3 with special Christmas decorations for a more affordable take home to our loved ones. … Single (P20) Box of 6 (P110) Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts Single (P30) Box of 12 (P265) One Point Lesson: How to eat a doughnut Step 1: Smell the doughnuts like you do for red wine.

Penny Brown Smackers

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I surprised my wife with this penny brown smacker and lets just say I got another cookie points for it 🙂 I love it for the fact that it is fresh and sugar-free. … Some famous combinations: milk choco chunk cookie + raspberry ice cream + white choco loco cookie dark choco sensation cookie + strawberry ice cream + dark choco sensation cookie dark choco sensation cookie + raspberry ice cream + milk choco chunk cookie milk choco chunk cookie + coffee ice cream + milk choco chunk cookie You can also come up with your own and we can name it after you =), this is a promo we’re launching soon. … See more product details below: Penny Brown Cookies – singles at PHP 20.00 each for the regular cookies, and PHP 30.00 each for the sugar-free cookie. – boxes of 6 at PHP 115.00 for the regular cookies, and PHP 175.00 for the sugar-free cookie Flavors Penny Brown Classic – the classic chocolate chip cookie with melt-in-your-mouth chips and just the right sweetness Dark Choco Sensation – for customers who want a bit of bitter and thrilling after taste, our bestseller Milk Choco Chunk – penny brown classic cookie with 3 huge chunks of milk chocolate, another bestseller White Choco Loco – cookie with a generous amount of white chocolate goodness Old Fashioned Oatmeal – for weight watchers with oatmeal bits, the penny brown way Sinless Sugar-free – a good snack for diabetics, goes well with our sugar-free ice cream Other Products Penny Brown Smacker!

Krispy Kreme in Manila

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Dear Sir Anton, Krispy Kreme, America’s favorite doughnut, is finally opening in the Philippines on Nov. 30, with its first store at the City Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
…Now, I’m not sure I’m qualified to be part of the “media” but I’ll be glad to get a first hand taste of these fresh doughnuts 🙂 Krispy Kreme will finally open on nov. 30 in the City Center the Fort. … In the US, it was rumored that a guy, Rob Perugin, camped out for 17 days to get this one year supply. (see Krispy Kreme Mania ) I thought about it for a minute, and said to myself, would I want to get fat for a year?

The Good Burger

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They also serve chicken patty for those who would like to be healthy and still get a taste of the real meat.
…But you can call in advance to order your burger so that you can just pick it up ala drive through along C5 🙂 But be sure to get it when you do order or else, the staff in charge might pay for it or maybe somebody will not get a fresh cooked burger!
…I wanted to try the silly burger which is composed of chopped siling labuyo, garlic, sour cream and cheese but I needed to have space for dinner so will just get it next time around.

Abe means good filipino food!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

This is part of the LJC group of companies and you should not be surprised to see some of the menu items from Cafe Adriatico, Bistro Remedios, etc. etc. What I like about this is that it serves true Filipino food and I always believe that Campampangan dishes are the authentic Filipino food that have little influence from our colonizers.
…I would rate this a 4.5 overall because of the overall ambiance, quality of food, value for money and friendly service.

Chef Tony’s Popcorn-Fest

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The nuts add texture and serve as the neutralizer for the sweetness of the popcorn to prevent “suya” (i just can’t think of the english term for this, it is at the tip of my tongue!). … Penny just mentioned that the peppermint flavor and macadamia choco swirl popcorns will be its Christmas limited edition but where was it that we are now trying out his variety of popcorn? … Lastly, I suggested for Chef Tony to come out with a special assorted tub where you can have 3-4 flavors in one big tub.