Nutella Ferrero Hazel Cocoa Spread

Photo by TheFoodieMommy

These Nutella Ferrero Hazel Cocoa Spread bottles seems to be calling to me... "Buy! Buy! Buy!" While I on the other hand is saying deep inside my foodie sweet tooth thoughts, "I want, I want, I want!" *wink*

My elder sister now living somewhere in Europe used to send us a big bottle of this when she used to send balikbayan box during Christmas season before. These Nutella though can now be found in almost any supermarket and even in the 24-hour convenience stores here in the city.

When I do my grocery time, I have this thing for looking into the imported goods section of the supermarket of GMall. Everytime we do get to do our grocery there, I would take some time to go around and look into products that I like, crave, interested in as a foodie or simply look at products that are not usually found in other supermarkets in the city. By the way, just a tip if you are in the city and looking for imported food items and stuff that you don't find in other supermarkets or stores in the city, try the GMall supermarket.

I have been thinking of buying Nutella again out of my own saved money since this is out of our weekly grocery budget already. So everytime I would pass by the peanut butter displayed on the shelf in any grocery, I would stop and think if I should give it a go for yes that Nutella craving craze we sometimes randomly have! *wink*

Nutella Bar from Coffee at Yellow Hauz

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Nutella Bar from Coffee at Yellow Hauz is a must try for nutella lovers out there. I instantly liked it and I honestly enjoyed eating it while it was served warm. There are some sweets and pastries that I love to eat while they are still freshly baked and warm.

Trivia: Did you know that there is such a day as World Nutella Day? Yes it was last February 5, 2013 when Nutella lovers worldwide unite for a day. Nutella is more than just a “chocolaty hazelnut spread” they say...it is a way of life for some people.

With the homey feel of the local coffee shop where this is available that is one of our fave hangouts in the city when we wait to fetch our little kid at school. Or when we feel like having milk tea with good free WIFI and cozy hangout, we go to CYH.

This nutella bar is not too sweet yet it is delicious. I wish I could eat two more slices of this! I like Nutella. I can say this is Nutella-licious!

Porky's Best Special Spicy Pork Skin Crackling or Chicharon

Photo by The Foodie Mommy

Porky's Best Special Spicy Pork Skin Crackling or Chicharon as it is locally called was our afternoon snacks after we came back home at my parent's place which we visited after we had done voting for the 2013 Mid Term Elections. My family shared the small two packs we bought. We should have bought more. I'll take note of that next time.

We bought this at NCCC Mall where we had our lunch since we missed breakfast before heading to my parent's place. I wanted to buy a cake that's why we went to NCCC but we ended up buying this instead since the Beloy's stall beside it had no stock of the boneless lechon belly.

Porky's Best cooks your order of chicharon fresh and right there while the customer waits for 2 to 3 minutes and it's done. Chicharon lovers delight in eating hot and freshly made pork chicharon that is really delicious. It is among their most popular products more than their processed meats which are among their first products that they make and sell.  It was a "hit" that they opened one store after another with frying stations in all the major malls in the  Davao City.

It has been awhile since we have eaten their chicharon. A few years ago, we would frequent the stall they have nearest our office and we would drop by often to buy freshly cooked chicharon. I even remember I craved for it for awhile when I was pregnant. I had to control of course. I promised myself then I'll give in back to that craving after I give birth. That was years ago.

They have many branches around the city and they even have one now near our parents' home making it more accessible to cater to their customers in that area.

Six years ago in 2007 they launched the Microwavable Chicharon which is to cater the world market since they had expanded outside Davao then to Kidapawan, Makilala, General Santos, Marbel, Tagum, Mati, Iloilo and Zamboanga even to Visayas and Luzon starting with Metro Manila. Goes to show how many of us Filipinos love their pork chicharon. Did you know that Porky's Best was among the first to be recognized as DAVAO QUALITY -  THE BEST NO LESS? Yes to this all time fave chicharon from Davao. 

Canton Noodles

Canton noodles or pancit canton is a popular noodle dish that is a favorite of many of us. It is usually part of the food prepared for parties or family gatherings.

Did you know that the word pansit came from the Hokkien 'pian i sit' that means 'something conveniently cooked fast'? Pancit is what they say as the Filipino version of chow mein. I have seen packs of Lucky Me pancit canton packs with the chow mein written on it. 

Well this instant canton noodles in a pack is indeed something we love to cook conveniently and fast. It is cheap as well especially when you are in a tight budget you could survive a meal with this. But I suggest we find a cheaper yet healthier alternative to cook and eat mommies right?

So we decided to have something new that's quick to cook for dinner. We opted to go for pancit canton or canton noodles and the store a few houses away has Lucky Me in calamansi flavor. It is the only flavor they have at the store.

The little boy liked this really yet I am cautious on how often he eat this as rarely as possible that is since we moms know what this has in terms of nutritional value for young and growing kids.

When it comes to pancit canton, I always hear Lucky Me as a preferred brand among people I know who eat the ones in pack. It's what they recommend when you look for good tasting instant canton noodle in a pack. But when it comes to instant noodles, I grew up knowing Payless more than Lucky Me hence I prefer the former but I prefer the latter when it comes to pancit canton.

Once it was cooked, this was gone in a few minutes. There is a flavor they have that I liked better but the store did not have it. The foodie hubby said when he bought these there, the next two customers who came were also looking for the same canton noodles for their dinner.

Our dinner is solved for the night. Got to find something healthier to cook next time. That means we have to head out to the grocery tomorrow morning before the foodie hubby goes to work in the afternoon. Till our next canton noodle meal.

Thank You For 50! Anniversary Celebration of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Philippines

I got this invite from The Coffee Bean & Teal Leaf invite to their 50th anniversary celebration.

Thank You For 50! Anniversary Celebration of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Philippines

Know more about this month-long event this April 2013 from the Facebook page of CBTL:

We're about to become your Monday habit.

Thank You For 50! The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®'s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

We're treating you to 50% off on our most famous beverages every Monday, from 3pm to 5pm, beginning April 1!

Next week's featured beverages are the Mocha & Vanilla Ice Blended®. These rich and creamy drinks were born & blended back in 1989, and have been loved by all ever since!

#thankyoufor50
See you there!

*You do not need to print out this invite or present anything during the event. Just drop by with your family and friends and enjoy!
*This promotion is valid at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores in The Philippines except CBTL™ Coffee Bars and is only valid for the stated featured beverage of the day.

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All The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores in the Philippines, except CBTL™ Coffee Bars. (CBTL Philippines)

Bought the mocha and vanilla ice blended large both for P185 at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in The Peak, Gaisano Mall branch. Since we bought two drinks one for me and one for hubby, it is like buy one, take one of their featured ice blended beverage from CBTL. our little boy can't share with our drink though because it has coffee in it.

I am looking forward to next Monday's CBTL #thankyoufor50 treat which is the Caramel Macchiato! I miss this CBTL drink. My boys and I will be back to one of the three CBTL branches here in D. City.

Here is the schedule of the featured beverages that will be part of the Thank You for 50 Monday treats.

I just learned that they also have a photo contest along with this promo.

Winners will get the following prizes:

1st Prize: 365 days of free coffee or tea from CBTL.

2nd Prize: Dinner for 5 at the CBTL 26th Street Bistro.

3rd Prize: P5,000 worth of CBTL gift certificates.

So see you next Monday! Don't forget to post photos of your drink at CBTL. See poster above for details and mechanics. (This site is not connected to CBTL.)

Selecta Super Chocolate Ice Cream in a Cone

Selecta Super Chocolate Ice Cream in a Cone

One thing kids like our dear little boy wants in the heat of this summer 2013 is a scoop of their favorite delicious ice cream to cool themselves. He asked for his favorite chocolate ice cream when we went to the Selecta scooping station in front of the Robinson's Supermarket in Abreeza Mall Davao.

I sure got hungry and I wanted one for myself but this foodie mommy had to stop her craving. We still have a roll of brazo de mercedes from Tiny Kitchen to finish in our refrigerator at home. That will be my sweet treat for myself and hubby when we get home.

Spicy Spareribs at Yellow Fin Restaurant

Photo by The Foodie Mommy

Spicy Spareribs at Yellow Fin Restaurant can be really spicy and I have to say this is one of the spiciest I have ever eaten as far as I can remember. The cook took us seriously when we told them to make it spicy. *wink* We love it really spicy anyway. I actually don't like spicy food but it is my hubby's influence on me since he really likes spicy food.

For those who love the deep fried spicy spare ribs, one of our all time fave at Ahfat Seafood Restaurant here in Davao, can also try this and make this an option when they dine at any of the Yellow Fin branches in Davao City. An order costs P150 good for at least two persons already (depending on your appetite). Though I have to say that Ahfat's version still remains a fave of ours.

This spicy spareribs from Yellow Fin was also good on its own, delicious and very spicy! More spicy than the ones we've tried at ASR which though have spareribs cooked crispy.  If you get to try it, tell me if you like it.

Bon appetit!
~XOXO~