The age of the brick-like fruitcake has come and gone (we hope), but an irresistible food discovery or a traditional recipe with a tempting new twist is always a delicious holiday treat. Here are 10 yummy ideas:
1) Supreme Brazo Bars by Ces Lopez
This is the perfect way to enjoy an all-time favorite. Ces Lopez’s brazo bars come in different flavors: choose from macadamia, macapuno, or almonds, but the plain ones are equally sinful. One box has 12 bars.
Price: P35 to P70
How to Order:
Main Branch and Commissary:
62-B 9th St. Rolling Hills Village, New Manila, Quezon City
Call 722-5638 or (0917) 827-1518 and look for Angel
Alabang Branch:
Food Choices at the Town, Main Mall Alabang Town Center,
Muntinlupa City
email : supremebrazobars@yahoo.com
website: www.supremebrazobars.com
Recommended lead time: 24 hours in advance
2) Wicked Bites by Dragonfly Desserts
Dragonfly Desserts’ Wicked Bites are a delicious combination of chocolate and chili. Also worth a try: Lemon Ginger Pound Cake and Apple Cheese tarts.
Price: P320 for 20 pieces packaged in a ceramic bowl
How to Order:
Log on to www.dragonflydesserts.multiply.com
Call Cheryl at (0909) 888-8802 or Sheena at (0917) 508-0580, 726-3045
Pick up points in Binondo, Greenhills, SM Megamall, and Makati.
Recommended lead time: 24 hours before for individual orders and 3 to 5 days for bulk orders
3) Cashew Butterscotch Bars by MedChef
MedChef’s Cashew Butterscotch Bars are beautifully presented gift items that are easy to eat and transport. It comes in a clear tube container and the bars are packed in aluminum pillow bags or clear plastic wrap. They come complete with gift tags too.
Price: P150 for 6pcs
How to Order:
Multiply: www.medchefhomemadecakes.multiply.com
Email: med.chef@hotmail.com
medchefcakes@gmail.com
Address: 83 C Luskot St., Brgy. Dona Aurora, QC (Near PCSO)
Call 732-3355 or (0918) 359-6538 and look for Jayson
Recommended lead time: 3 days
4) Chocolate Chip Cookies by Ces Lopez
Ces Lopez’ Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and gooey and perfect with a cold glass of milk, great as a midnight snack (or anytime-of-the-day snack). It’s rare to find really good soft cookies these days and Ces Lopez makes some of the best around.
Price: P60 per piece
Serving Size: 6 cookies per box
How to Order:
Main Branch and Commissary:
62-B 9th St. Rolling Hills Village, New Manila, Quezon City
Call 722-5638 or (0917) 827-1518 and look for Angel
Alabang Branch:
Food Choices at the Town, Main Mall Alabang Town Center,
Muntinlupa City
email : supremebrazobars@yahoo.com
website: www.supremebrazobars.com
Recommended lead time: 24 hours in advance
5) Chocolate Revel Bars and Cheesecake Brownies by Dessert Express
The Chocolate Revel Bars, filled with gooey chocolate and crunchy oatmeal topping, are one of the bestsellers at Miren Misa’s Dessert Express. The Cheesecake Brownies are a delicious combination of sweet and salty. The cheesecake is soft and velvety, providing a good contrast to the firm yet moist brownie.
Price:
Revel Bars: P180 for a box of 8, P350 for a box of 15
Cheesecake Brownies: P195 for a box of 8, P350 for a box of 15
Serving Size: 8 to 12 slices depending on the product
How to Order:
Log on to bestdesserts.multiply.com
Call (0926) 621-5226, (0922) 884-0511, (0922) 800-0974, 524-0778
Recommended lead time: one week
6) Roshan’s Coffee Macadamia Ice Cream
The temperatures have dropped and the days are getting chilly, but who can resist ice cream? Roshan’s homemade Coffee Macadamia Ice Cream is an indulgent mix of chunky macadamia nuts and creamy coffee ice cream.
Price: P600
Serving Size: 1 quart
How to Order:
Call 631-7786 or (0917) 833-6286
Log on to www.homemadebyroshan.com
7) Chef Toby’s Dips and Dressings
Coming from the family behind the Aristrocrat restaurants, Chef Toby was already surrounded by food lovers long before he started a business specializing in dips, sauces and salad dressings. The Green Goddess is a creamy herb dip which is just about perfect with crackers, veggies or chips.
Price: P190 (Dips), P195 (Dressings)
How to Order:
E-mail: cheftobys@yahoo.com
Call: 725-3993, (0917) 817-0731, (0920) 913-6543
Address: 216 Socorro Fernandez St. Mandaluyong City (same street as Cookbook Kitchen)
Recommended lead time: at least one week in advance for 10 or more orders.
8 ) Cookie Caramel Crunch Cake by Divine Desserts
We’re all familiar with the classic caramel cake, but Divine Desserts’ Cookie Caramel Crunch Cake is a must-try. Each slice is topped with crunchy delicious cookies, giving a new and unique texture to the smooth, caramel chiffon.
Price: P750
Serving Size: good for 8 to 10 persons
How to Order:
Call 913-9875, 439-3069
Address: 148 ATC Center, White Plains, St. Ignatius Village, QC
Recommended lead time: 2 to 3 days before pick-up
9) Happy Cream Puff
Spread some instant joy among your friends with a box of assorted and colorful mini cream puffs. Happy Cream Puff has more than 14 flavors and fillings to choose from. Each box comes complete with a gift card, too.
Price: P180 for a box of 10 mini puffs, P200 for a box of 5 regular-sized cream puffs
How to Order:
Log on to www.happycreampuff.com
Call 707-1263 (Makati Branch), 856-9447 (Legaspi Village)
They also deliver around Makati for a minimum purchase amount.
10) Chocolate Cake by Ms. Polly’s
It used to be one of the best-kept secrets of Parañaque residents, but thanks to their branch in Robinsons Galleria, we’ve discovered Ms. Polly’s signature chocolate cake, which is perfectly moist and not too sweet.
Price: P280 for the round cake, P440 for the square
How to Order:
Call 703-5058 for Galleria orders and 824-7619 for Merville (Parañaque) orders
Recommended lead time: 1 to 2 days in advance