June 2nd 2010 Posted at Desserts
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Kangaroo Choco Bread Pudding A La Mode
In French, “a la mode” means in current style or fashion. But when it comes to food, “a la mode” or “ala mode” means to serve with ice cream on the top or on the side.
This is a popular way of making yummy desserts and pastries even more yummy and interesting. Pies, brownies, and even cakes are warmed and served with chilled ice cream, usually vanilla.
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May 27th 2010 Posted at Restaurants
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It's not ensaymada. It's Potato Rolls.
The
Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 kicked off on April 30, 2010 with snacks at
Mam Bebs Bakeshop and Refreshment Parlor. Mam Bebs is currently owned and managed by my cousin,
Andrew dela Serna. Our family, starting with our Lolo has been with the food service industry for decades.
Our Lolo used to have a restaurant / steak house and a bakery. The restaurant was named “Blowout” while the bakery was named “La Suerte.” Blowout didn’t survive but La Suerte was handed down and managed by 6 of Lolo’s children. When it was handed over to Kuya Andrew, the bakery was renamed Mam Bebs. Why Mam Bebs? Because that’s what the bakers and sales ladies call our aunt, Tita Baby.
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May 17th 2010 Posted at Desserts
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Yesterday, I received a package that I have been waiting for a long time to arrive. It contains vanilla beans from The Vanilla Company in Tagaytay.
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February 1st 2010 Posted at Drinks
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Flower
Aside from the yummy but cheap coffee, comfy set-up, and the uber nice staff, what I like about the Kangaroo Coffee Company is their latte art.
Only hot drinks without whipped cream are served with these quaint works of art. It’s cute and fun to look at. Makes me look forward to my next cup of Kangaroo’s Mocha which I drink without whipped cream.
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