Enjoy The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Tea Lattes and be transported to a different place, time, and vibe with each flavorful drink.
The Coffee Bean’s tea lattes are a delicious blend of freshly pulled shots of concentrated tea leaves combined with steamed milk and French Deluxe vanilla or chocolate powder. The teas are hand-plucked, taking only the top two leaves and a bud, and sourced directly from farmers.
What are Coffee Bean’s tea flavors? Check them out below:
The first time I saw a screenshot of Pizza Hut’s free bottomless water, I thought it was a prank. I thought someone had edited it as a joke… until I went to the pizza joint’s Facebook page and saw that it was real. I, along with the rest of the internet, was confused.
According to Pizza Hut, “starting January 14, Pizza Hut branches will offer dine-in customers bottomless cold water, for free.”
My first thought was, “isn’t water usually free in restaurants?” I scanned my memory for the times I ate at Pizza Hut and distinctly remembered ordering water. So what’s the point?
When it comes to cheesecakes, one of the trusted names around the world is The Cheesecake Factory. Since the ’70s, the restaurant has been serving quality cakes, based on a recipe that Evelyn Overton developed in the ’40s. Today, The Cheesecake Factory operates 200 stores across the globe, earning fans from its original location in Los Angeles to Qatar.
Sadly, we don’t have a branch in Manila so those of us who want to enjoy its flavors have to fly out of the country for a little slice of cheesecake. That changes now, as you can get a selection of cakes from select branches of Tim Hortons!
One of the things I look forward to during Christmas is the flurry of seasonal treats from my favorite restaurants and coffee shops. This year, Tim Hortons partnered with Hershey’s to create a limited-edition drink and treat. I got to try it out recently and loved it!
One of the best things to do during a long weekend or the holiday break is to go out of town. There are plenty of places to visit but for lazy folks like me, a quick drive down south is enough to satisfy a weary soul. Of course, a drive down south won’t be complete without a stopover at any of the gas stations along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) for a cup of coffee, some snacks, or even a full meal. The thing is, most people have the same idea so restaurants, fast food joints, and coffee shops can be packed.
Naked Patisserie has become one of the most sought-after cake suppliers for celebrity weddings, with its offerings of sweet and savory recipes using signature combined “naked ingredients.” I was lucky enough to have been invited to chef Christian Mark Jacobs’ home, where I got to try his creations in an intimate dinner.
I loved The Baked Brie Mac n Cheese, a 4-cheese dish comprised of an explosion of pepper jack, sharp cheddar, parmesan, and baked brie. Of course, my favorites were the desserts, including the Pick-Me-Up, an unforgettable espresso cheesecake that drove me crazy when I first tried it. I also liked the Chocoholic Truffle Cake, which is generously topped with Christian’s Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Truffles.
Christian has been making those truffles since he was a teenager, and it has become a well-loved crowd favorite and a benchmark for great desserts.
Christian just launched his newest offerings, which is perfect because it’s the holiday season. Check out what the Naked Patisserie has to offer. There’s definitely something for you here:
Not only are the grazing tables Instagram-worthy with its signature rustic aesthetic, but it is peppered with Christian’s Southern roots recipes made with naked ingredients. One can choose the Build-Your-Own Naked Spread package, which allows the client to customize the spread based on budget and number of guests. Special add-ons (premium cheese, premium deli meats) and upgrades are also available, giving one the opportunity to curate a spread.
There are also the Celebrity Naked Spread packages designed for actual celebrity weddings and events. One can also opt for Luxe Celebrity Spreads, including the actual spreads used by celebrities Julia Barreto, Marian Rivera, Jinkee Pacquiao, and Vern and Verniece Enciso.
For those who want a memorable Yuletide spread, Naked Patisserie’s Southern Roots Party Trays is sure to create new memories while bringing back a taste of home. It features the Breaded Italian Pork Chops with the Naked Foodie signature breading, seasoned to perfection with creamy Southern bacon gravy as a side; Italian Sausage with Bell Pepper & Onions, which are sauteed and served with grilled bell peppers and red onions on a petite bed of creamy mashed potatoes; the irresistible Sriracha Chicken is a crispy boneless skinless breast chicken tossed in the signature Sriracha Honey Sauce and topped with red pepper flakes and spring onions; and the Tuscan Chicken is a beautifully roasted chicken coated in premium olive oil, Italian herbs and spices, and finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and zest.
Even the sides are sure to make every foodie drool: there’s The Baked Brie Mac n Cheese; the Frittata is a baked egg casserole filled with feta cheese, steamed spinach and vine-ripened tomatoes and parmesan cheese; and Buttered Corn is a premium roasted corn with butter and signature spices. Just as memorable are the Sweet and Sour Green Beans and Roasted Broccoli.
To complement the savory dishes, Naked Patisserie also offers Made-to-Order cakes with unique flavor combinations to choose from: Strawberries & Cream (winner of the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Best Desserts of 2019), Chocnut Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Calamansi Cheesecake, Toasted Coconut Cream Dulce de Leche, Pick-me-Up Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocoholic Truffle Cake, Pucker Up Lemon Cheesecake, and its Signature Red Velvet Cake.
Other goodies that Naked Patisserie is offering this holiday season are the Luxe Wine Gift Sets, and Gingerbread Houses; limited edition offerings are the White Chocolate Red Velvet Truffles, Christmas Cake, and the Holiday Snacker.
This story is in partnership with The Naked Patisserie. For your holiday celebrations, you may order online through their website www.nakedpatisserie.com or message them on Viber at 09454685141 and/or 09651396609. Stay up to date with their offerings and promos by following Naked Patisserie on Instagram.
I enjoy rewarding myself for small wins. It’s a way to say thank you for the hard work that I’ve done for a project, and at the same time, motivate myself to finish something and make sure I do a damn good job. So how do I do it? How do I celebrate success?
I’m so happy that the culinary scene in the Philippines continues to improve. There are local chefs and restaurants upping their game and offering polished takes on Filipino classics, and those that are completely reinventing the cuisine with fusions and innovations. At the same time, I’m glad that more restaurants from abroad are opening in Manila, introducing new flavors right here so we don’t have to fly out.
One of the recent imports is Monga, dubbed Taiwan’s most popular fried chicken cutlet chain. I got to try it out and I honestly, genuinely liked it.