Feature: Gelatofix Philippines

     Craving for authentic Italian fares like gelato and pasta? Worry no more! Gelatofix, an Italian Artisanal gelato café, opened its doors in its first Philippine branch at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. The world-class café is renowned for its over the top gelato creations and exquisite Italian cuisine created by award-winning chefs, Gelato World Cup Champion, Master Chef Filippo Novelli and Gelatofix Master Chef David Chang. 

     Gelatofix sent over some of the items in their menu like their gelato and pasta dishes that are made from natural ingredients, prepared via a process that is both masterful and artisanal. See what's in store for you after the jump!

Feature: Gelatofix Philippines 

Casa Italia Christmas Flavors

      Celebrate Christmas with Casa Italia's New Gelati flavors that I'm sure will make your gelato loving palate really happy! These new flavors from Casa Italia will be available for a limited time only so don't miss the chance to have a taste of Casa Italia's Christmas concoctions.

     True gelato lovers are in for a treat as Casa Italia introduces flavors that capture the essence of Christmas. Casa Italia's gelatos are made with only the most premium and natural ingredients without artificial flavors, chemicals, colorants or preservatives. See the flavors below ;)

Casa Italia Christmas Flavors

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbin's Dunk for A Smile

     Seeing a child with birth defect breaks my heart. If I only have the huge amount of money to help them I will. I want to help those children with birth defects improve their looks so that when they grow up, they will have self-confidence and will not be afraid to face other people.

     A total of 60 children will now be able to get life-changing cleft palate surgery as Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins licensees across the region successfully held “Dunkin’ Smile Tank,” a fundraiser that generated US15000, including a $5,000 USD donation from Dunkin’ Brands Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Read more of this advocacy and campaign below.

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbin's Dunk for A Smile
(L-R) Sara Larcombe, Dunkin’ Brands director for marketing; Michael Dargani, president Baskin-Robbins Philippines; Nameeta Dargani, VP marketing Baskin-Robbins Philippines; S.Y. Cheah, president Baskin-Robbins Malaysia; Bill Mitchell, Dunkin’ Brands president

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee

     Are you craving for authentic Italian cuisine? If you love coffee, gelato, pasta, pizza, and anything Italian, there's one place that will satisfy all your Italian food cravings- Casa Italia! This cozy place located in the heart of Bonifaco Global City opened recently and I was one of the invited bloggers to get the first dibs on what they are offering. As a coffee lover, I was so excited to have a taste of what they boast as the freshest coffee in town.

     Don't be intimated because authentic need not to be expensive, right? Casa Italia, which means Italian house in English, offers a wholesome array of real Italian dishes served in a fast, casual dining setting, transporting food-lovers straight to Italy. Wanna see what's in store for you when you visit Casa Italia? Scroll down and see the highlights of the event below.

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee

     Casa Italia is a modern-day interpretation of the traditional Italian bar. This newest place to have an authentic Italian food boasts of micro-roasted Coffee Otto, handcrafted premium gelato, freshly made favorites—including salads, and oven-baked pizzas and paninis—Italian beers, and wine.

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee

     If you will ask me if a trip to Casa Italia is worth it since I live two-three hours away from BGC, my answer is a resounding YES! Why?

1. Casa Italia restaurant uses only the finest quality ingredients and traditional Italian cooking techniques, allowing diners to have a taste of Italy anytime they wish. 

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee
L-R: Beef Lasagna, Chicken Cannelloni, Roast Chicken with Potatoes, and Fish with Siciliana Sauce

2. Casa Italia offers its signature coffee blend called Otto, or eight in Italian. This is because the restaurant uses 100% Arabica beans that are never more than eight weeks old from roasting, guaranteeing full-bodied freshness in every cup. 

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCofffee
Grande-sized cappucino

3. Casa Italia also have gelatos. Diners choose from more than 40 all-natural flavors ranging from Dark Truffle, Pistachio, classic Vanilla, and even Durian, as well as tangy fruit sorbets, and other variants that are infused with liquor. 

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee
Bailey's Gelato and a grande size gelato (3 scoops)

     More than just a dining destination, Casa Italia is a place one can call a second home, where people can delight in good Italian food made from honest, fresh ingredients and prepared in the passionate Italian way. Congratulations Casa Italia for a very successful launch. We had a blast at the grand launch and we enjoyed delicious Italian food including the yummy gelatos, pizza, and pasta!

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee
Casa Italia team in the first-ever gelato toast

     Savor the art of authentic Italian food, and express your love for real Italian gelato and coffee at Casa Italia. Make it a dining experience to remember and join the conversation online by using the hashtags #ILoveCasaItaliaPH, #BestGelatoEver, and #FreshestCoffee. Here's the menu in case you're wondering what to order at Casa Italia aside from gelato, coffee, and pizza.

Casa Italia Grand Launch #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee
Casa Italia Menu

     Visit Casa Italia at Forbestown Road, Burgos Park Bonifacio Global City for authentic Italian cuisine. I highly recommend their food offerings and I'm pretty sure that once you dine there with your family and friends, you'll definitely enjoy your stay. 

For more information on Casa Italia,

Like them on Facebook: CasaItaliaPH

Follow them on Instagram: @CasaItaliaPH

#ILoveCasaItaliaPH #BestGelatoEver #FreshestCoffee

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Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae: a new twist to my favorite Peach Mango Pie!

     Why there's always room for dessert? For a sweet tooth like me, there's always plenty of room for desserts! Anything sweet will always have a special place in my tummy! Hahaha! One of my favorite desserts is peach mango pie from Jollibee. I can't count how many times I've eaten this simple but filling item from Jollibee. It's my default order when I don't know what to get when my son craves for Jollibee and I need to bring him there for his snack.

     Nothing is as comforting as the warm sweet filling of mangoes and peaches wrapped in the crispy crust of the Peach Mango Pie or the sweet creamy texture of the classic Vanilla Sundae – both Filipino favorites that have always been part of every langhap-sarap Jollibee experience.

Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae: a new twist to my favorite Peach Mango Pie!

     Since its introduction, the peach mango pie has always been the top choice for Filipinos when it comes to desserts. The Vanilla Sundae, also a favorite among Filipinos, especially kids, has been paired with hot chocolate fudge and strawberry syrup, among others. 

     This time, Jollibee has decided to mix these two well-loved desserts, bringing a whole new flavor for everyone to experience – the Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae. The creamy texture of vanilla sundae topped with bits and pieces of peaches and mangoes brings out flavors that are both nostalgic and fresh.

     The Peach Mango Sundae is the ultimate dessert for Filipinos who can’t have enough of their sweet tooth fix with the peach mango filling and Jollibee’s classic sundae. It is best enjoyed with your favorite Jollibee meal.

     At only P29 each for ala carte and P20 as mini sundae add-on for value meals, the Peach Mango Sundae is now available at your favorite Jollibee store nationwide.

Feature: Swensen's Ice Cream and Sundaes Sm North The Block Now Open

     Hello dearies! How's everyone doing today? I'm sure you're complaining about the intense heat these past few days. The weather that we're experiencing right now is very erratic. Extreme heat during daytime and thunderstorms at night. What are the things you do to cool down your body lately? Aside from keeping ourselves hydrated, I know you'll agree that desserts like ice cream, sundaes and our very own halo-halo saves a very hot summer day. I have good news to all of you! Enjoy ice cream and sundaes the cool way at Swensen's. The newly opened SM North The Block branch is here to serve you with unique ice cream flavors and different fusion of sundaes that will surely melt your sweet tooth. To know more about Swensen's Philippines and what happened during the opening, click CONTINUE READING.

Swensen's Ice Cream and Sundaes Sm North The Block Branch Now Open
Moi and Kenzo

My Version of Magnum :)

      It's freaking hot outside. My son is craving for ice cream even though He's still suffering from coughs and colds, I bought a small cup of vanilla ice cream to satisfy him. I saw posters of the overrated Magnum ice cream every convenience store we passed by. I already tasted this Magnum ice cream and I think this is just your regular "pinipig ice cream". For me, nothing really special about it. 

     So when I was about to buy something for myself, I saw this ice cream bar. I don't know the brand because almost all of the text where written in Korean. I'll just call it Coffee Flavored ice cream bar. 

     It's like Magnum, with coffee flavored shell that cracks when you bite 'em and coffee flavored creamy ice cream inside. Not too sweet, just perfect for my taste. It's 30 pesos only, 20 or 30 pesos cheaper than the overpriced Magnum ice cream depending on where you buy it. The only downside of this is the availability. I know some convenience store doesn't sell this brand of ice cream. 

     What's your plan this weekend? Stay cool and be safe, ayt? 

Good Times!~