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Once Sonja came up with the red velvet cupcake, it seemed to have sprung into every baker's repertoire.  Though Sonja's was very popular, I wasn't really impressed.  I kept on searching for the one that is really to die for.  I found one in Manay's kitchen.  She got the recipe from a famous person's favorite things. When I found Cukay's stall in Eastwood Mall's Weekend Gourmet, I just had to sample it.  This particular cake comes highly recommended by Lori Baltazar of DCF.  I can understand why.  It is very moist and flavorful.  I had to stop myself from finishing the whole 4x3 piece all by myself.  I finished it in two sittings instead.  It is very reminiscent of Manay's red velvet.  They may have same recipe. My only concern was I can feel the powdery texture of the sugar in the frosting. I was hoping for a thicker coating of the frosting.  Maybe I was expecting a more whipped texture I've tried elsewhere?  All in al...

I couldn't believe it  until I saw it.  I didn't even know that there was such a thing.  I didn't encounter anything similar in HK or in UK.  But, I knew that their pastries and desserts were really good.  The Marks and Spencer Bakery is located beside the M&S boutique in Eastwood.  In fact, they share the same entrance.  Upon entering the food section, you'd see a small display rack of the breads, doughnuts and cookies on the left.  On the other side, you'll see the packaged food items.  The frozen pies and dinners were located on the opposite wall. There weren't a lot of baked goods to choose from.  There were only a couple of doughnuts left, a few pieces of cookies, one piece of bagel, several almond croissants and other British pastries.  The batards and baguettes were stacked in the corner of the counter, below one's line of sight.   I am not sure if the display, or the lack of, will be good business for them....

I just found out yesterday that CityLink shuttles to all Megaworld properties. Depending on the traffic, pick up is every 30 minutes. I've been wanting to explore Resorts World but I do not want to drive all the way to Pasay just to kill time. So, I guess, I can just park at Eastwood then take the shuttle to Resorts World. Mga trip nga naman. Hehehe.

I've heard conflicting reviews about these establishments from different food bloggers. I'm so curious that I really want to try them for myself. These are not written in any order. Florabel Co's Crisostomo in Eastwood and Felix in GB Cara Mia for their Gelato cakes and Affogato M Cafe at the Ayala Museum Myron's Place for the Wagyu burgers Chelsea Cafe Stock Market People's Palace SALA restaurant La Cocina de Tita Moning's Bread and Butter Pudding and Chicken Relleno Lusso's Foie Gras Burger Astralis in Rockwell Pia y Damaso's desserts Bizu for the High Tea Yes, it is definitely a long list. Should we try one or two restos per month, Daddy? Mababaw lang naman kaligayahan ko.