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Jollibee’s Champ Burger

My absolute favorite from Jollibee is their 2 piece Chickenjoy with extra, extra, extra gravy and their Chickenjoy and (sweet Pinoy style) Spaghetti meal. But there are also days when I crave from their Champ Burger.

Imagine a one third pound patty with a Filipino flavor complemented by cheese, greens, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and ketchup. All the good stuff that Filipinos want in their burger enclosed in a yummy tasty hamburger bun. Absolutely lip-smacking!

I was craving for this last night but they ran out of it. Maybe I’ll have one tomorrow for afternoon snack. Hmmm… I am salivating at the thought. ;-)

Balamban Liempo

Balamban Liempo

Balamban Liempo from the Ngoyong Haus

My cousin excitedly called me to go down to eat dinner because he bought something he has been craving for: Balamban Liempo.

And I was floored. After my first bite, I just had to get my phone to take photos. It was that good! Seriously!

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Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

If you have eaten Japanese cuisine several times, chances are you have tried Sukiyaki. Sukiyaki is a noodle soup which centers around tender thin slices of beef cooked on a pan-grilled on a skillet.

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Pot de Creme

Pot de Creme

Pot de Creme

Pot de Creme is a French custard with a chocolate base.

Custards are prepared by mixing and cooking cream or milk with egg yolks. The creme brulee and the Filipino leche flan are popular dessert custards. Tiramisu and several other desserts are also made with a custard base.

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