A Hearty Breakfast!

Not so long ago, I posted my first Wildflour experience! *here* And just like I said, the next thing I wanted to try was their breakfast. Today, I did just that. :) 

Everybody claims that 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. Personally, it is the only meal I almost always look forward to everyday. Pancake House and Bizu would probably be two of my favourite places to have breakfast. Albeit after today, a new bistro adds to my list of favourites. 

Croque Madame (P420.00)

Definitely enjoyed this dish. It was scrumptious! I'd recommend it for sure. :)

Wildflour Donut with Hot Chocolate (P215.00)

Wished the donut was bigger, nonetheless, I loved every bit of it! Definitely not as melt-in-your mouth as Krispy Kreme, but the ooze of Nutella and the Cinnamon Sugar coating was a sure win for me! :")

The hazelnut hot chocolate on the other hand was yummy, but nothing compares to the rich consistency that Mary Grace serves...

Brioche French Toast with homemade Pork Belly Sausage (P390.00)

This was really good! The french toast was real soft to the bite and the sausage was very flavorful. One reason why I loved this was also because of their Vermont Maple Syrup! It was like no other.  

Belgian Waffle with Bananas and Caramelized Walnuts (P340.00)

I enjoyed this, but having such a big sweet tooth, I thought it lacked a bit of sweetness. I was hoping that the caramelized walnuts would compare slightly to the candied walnuts in Cyma's salad, but it was entirely different. Over all, still a yummy breakfast! 

If you haven't been to Wildflour yet, I suggest you do try their breakfast before anything else! Here are their opening and closing hours. 

*Red hair + Red Gummi flavoured Jamba Juice*

After breakfast at Wildflour, we decided to visit the Karl Edwards bazaar. Didn't find myself buying that many things, but it was still fun. I absolutely love bazaars! Can't wait for all the Christmas bazaars to come. Especially the St. James Bazaar at Alabang! :)

Believe it or not after an hour or so, my brother and I were hungry for more food! So my mum bought us Bon Chon and Jamba Juice. I really do have to start watching the way I've been eating.. someone please, help motivate me!!! :(

Hope you guys had a fun Sunday! Thanks for stopping by my blog. xx

Wildflour

G/F Net Lima Bldg., 4th Ave cor 26th StFort Bonifacio, Taguig(02) 856-7600

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Wildflour

Just yesterday, I graduated from Culinary School at ISCHAM (International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management) and got my Diploma for Baking and Pastry Arts. Ultimately happy and most of all thankful for everybody who believed in me and supported me. Watch out a video post of my little journey in school soon! 

Anywhoo, this post is not at all about school or graduation... but I just want to apologize again for not posting entries as much as I'd used to. I promise to try and update my blog more often now that I've graduated. :)

A few weeks ago, my mum introduced me to this little cafe + bakery at The Fort called "Wildflour". It's relatively new but is always packed with people! 

I fell in love with the simplicity in their cafe. The high ceiling, framed doodles and white bricked walls definitely gave this modern bistro character. 

I felt a bit parched and decided to order their ' Green Tea Mojito with Pineapple and Basil ' ( P110.00)

It was pretty good! It was non-alcoholic, of course. 

While waiting for my order I couldn't help but stare at this Chocolate Cupcake of theirs.. Isn't it drool worthy?! I ordered it immediately and devoured it in less than a minute. *I hope you aren't judging me right now HAHA.*

Chocolate Cupcake (P95.00)

Something not a lot of people know about me is that I sometimes eat my dessert before my meal, or at least half of it. I end up craving something salty after having my dessert.. hence the habit. ;)

California Burger with Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, and a Brioche Bun (P450.00)

Honestly, I think it was a bit over priced. It was good, but it wasn't exceptionally great or anything. I also thought it lacked a bit of cheddar, too. 

Caramelized Onions, Brie Cheese, and Apple Tarte Flambe. (P425.00)

Macaroni and with Gruyere and Cheddar Cheese (P280.00)

I had this after my burger.. I don't know if it was actually really heavy, or if I was just a bit full already. It was good! I loved the cheese. :)

Bone Marrow with Mango Salsa and Baguette (P350.00)

After lunch, we saw them bring out a tray of Pain au Chocolat. My brother and I jumped out of our seats and smelt 'em. There's nothing like fresh pastries that come straight out of the oven. <3

I was a bit disappointed because croissants are supposed to be flaky, and this was definitely not that. Nothing beats Le Coeur de France still. 

Chicken Meatball Sandwich with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Ciabatta (P380.00)

Sticky Buns (P130.00)

Caramel Nut Pie (P65.00)

All in all a great first experience at Wildflour! Word around the metro gets by quite rapidly, I've been hearing lots of great things about their breakfast, so I can't wait to go back and try it for myself. :) 

Wildflour

G/F Net Lima Bldg., 4th Ave cor 26th StFort Bonifacio, Taguig(02) 856-7600

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Last Friday Night

I could never become a pescatarian nor would I ever become a vegetarian. What more a vegan!? That just means, no cupcakes, pasta, ice cream and all things yummy that I love. :(

Last friday night was spent with one of my closest friends, Mirabai. She invited me to go to The Fort with her and her college friends so that we could show her friend from Germany a good time. :)

Having tried majority of the places in High Street, I had a few places in mind to where we could eat. Biggest challenge was, that we had a vegan with us... HAHA. A lot of places came to mind, but SLICE stood out with all their healthy food choices. I've eaten there a few times before, you can check my entry here.

Meet Sarah! She's from Waldorf, just like Bai and I. :)

Being the vegan that Sarah is, she had them eliminate the goat cheese. 

Barbecue Chicken Rice Melt (P390.00)

Barbecue chicken strips on brown rice covered with cheese.

You'd be crazy enough not to salivate when reading that! True enough, it tasted as good as it sounded. I highly recommend you try it when eating at SLICE! 

Monggo with Spinach and Tofu (P250.00)

Hearty monggo soup with spinach, chunks of tofu and a hint of curry. Served with mixed brown rice with an assortment of mix-ins.

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich 

I'm a sucker for philly cheese steak sandwiches. I personally love the one from Brothers Burger! This one on the other hand, looked real yummy too. I'll probably try it out soon. :)

Headed to Jamba Juice for Sarah's first Jamba fix since they don't have it at all in Germany. :)

Definitely one fat ass stall. HAHA!

A few months ago, I tried this really good Italian Ice stall at Mercato Centrale and will never forget how yummy their Honey Dew Melon flavoured Italian Ice was! Sadly, they didn't have it when I visited. But here, check 'em out: Mariani's Italian Ice

50 pesos / scoop !

Thousand layered crepe. More like 28-layered! 

Look how soaked I am due to the oh-so random rain fall that night!! My flats were soaking wet, it felt so gross. :(

Bai and her college friends, Jess and Lean!

Mochiko's flavours just gets better and better! I usually order their Black Sesame, but I couldn't shake off the fact that they actually put one whole Oreo into the mochi ball! An Oreo addict like me certainly DID go crazy over it. :")

A weekend spent in The Fort is never complete without a good meal, your Jamba fix, and a pig-out session at Mercato Centrale. Despite the heavy rain fall and the scary thunder, it was a fun Friday spent with good company. Hoping that Sarah enjoyed her first night out in Manila. :)  

SLICE

Lower Ground Level, C2, 

Bonifacio High Street Central
7th Ave. corner 29th St.,

 Bonifacio Global City

(+63 2) 565-1998

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Ti Amo Italia!

Today while Bailey (our shih tzu) was in the groomers, we decided to have lunch at the Burgos Circle in The Fort. We were debating whether to have italian or japanese, and italian won. I'm not complaining though. If I'd have to choose, italian would have to be my favourite cuisine. 

We've eaten at Cantinetta a number of times already and though dishes don't come cheap, I'd have to say that it definitely is one of my favourite italian places. :)

We love mushrooms and are suckers for anything labeled truffle, so my mum ordered the Ravioli Al Funghi Porcini. (Ravioli stuffed with porcini mushroom with truffle oil sauce) P540.00

I've been craving risotto for quite sometime now so I ordered their Al Porcini (Mushroom Risotto) P480.00

Gnocchi, everybody's gotta love it. It's tiny but quite filling, soft to the bite and paired with creamy decadent sauces. Mhmm, just thinking about it makes me hungry! My brother beat me to it and ordered the Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi (potato gnocchi with four cheese sauce) P480.00

When I crave for something sour, I opt for Limoncello but on normal trips to Bar Dolci, I get my favourite Ferrero. :)

I love Bar Dolci, but sadly their macarons did not come up to par. They were good, but I've tasted better. I think I'll just stick to their Gelato next time.

The heat in the Philippines is sometimes just unbearable; and that is why I am rarely seen wearing pants. But this day was an absolute exception because I wanted to sport my new UNIQLO purchase. 

Just last weekend, my mum and I went to UNIQLO at the Mall Of Asia. As we were looking around, we noticed these pair of "jeggings" a.k.a. jean leggings and loved the fit so we bought them in all colours! Like I mentioned, I am never really seen wearing jeans but I think that will change slightly from now on thanks to these pair from UNIQLO. They're undeniably comfortable and versatile. Definitely one of my proudest buys! :)

Outfit of the day:

Chiffon top: Forever 21 - Jeggings: UNIQLO - Accessories: Taipei Markets - 
Bag: Louis Vuitton - Loafers: Archaeology, Rockwell

I've probably said this once or twice before, but I really did wish we had more parks in Manila!

All dishes gladly did not disappoint so if ever you do plan on visiting Cantinetta, I highly recommend you try these dishes! Their pizza and gelato are worth trying, too. So hope you guys have a wonderful italian dining experience like I did! Leave a comment below and let me know how it goes. :)

Cantinetta

Forbes Town Center, 29th StFort Bonifacio, Taguig(02) 403-5220

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