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Sweet, hip gifts and the perfect pasta

Post on November 24th, 2008 under Gifts by Inquirer.net

By Reggie Aspiras
Philippine Daily Inquirer

REQUESTS for gift suggestions come my way frequently at this time of the year.

So, here are two of my hippest and sweetest finds this yuletide season. I’ll update you as I discover more.

Thanks to French Candy Man, Wally Schieve, of Bouquet de Bonbon, Christmas couldn’t be any sweeter. Wally is an importer of the famed French candy brand Bonbons Barnier, known for its real fruit, jam-stuffed hard candies, fruity pops, delectable coffee, chocolate candies and delicious caramel lollipops made with rich salted butter and fleur de sel (salt) from Brittany. Read More »


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Preparing panna cotta

Post on November 10th, 2008 under Recipes by Inquirer.net

By Anna Valmero
Inquirer.net

MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Want a dessert that’s both yummy, easy-to-make and something you can prepare days ahead of the party? Then, the Italian dessert panna cotta is for you.

Literally meaning “cooked cream,” the panna cotta is made by simmering cream, milk, sugar and adding gelatin to the mix. This makes for its simple, light consistency. It is topped with chocolate, caramel and fruit with syrup, whichever you prefer. Read More »

Yummiest desserts across the Philippines

Post on November 6th, 2008 under Recipes by Inquirer.net

By Vangie Baga-Reyes
Philippine Daily Inquirer

WE just thought you need a second serving of sweets. In the same way that we came up with the yummiest cakes—20 each for those privately and commercially baked—Inquirer Lifestyle has come up with another list—this time broader, desserts. It’s what people can’t resist to try even after a full lunch or dinner. The list tries to span the entire archipelago—Negros, Cebu and even Davao.

There are 23 on the list—culled from the choices of foodies and culinary experts. Some are traditional like the bibingka, others are relatively new such as carrot-cake cookies and gateau de crepe. All of them are undisputed pound-for-pound winners when it comes to taste and relish.
This is not the last of our lists, so don’t worry if your favorite isn’t on it. Read More »