Razon's Halo-Halo with Love

Hello there foodaholics!

It's been a long time since my last post. I've been so busy with other stuffs lately and I must admit, I missed posting here. 

Well, enough of the explanation. Let's start now. It's officially summer here in the Philippines and when you say summer, it means that Mr. Sun is shinning so bright up in the sky. Aside from plunging into cool waters, this is the best time to indulge ourselves with cold foods like ice cream, banana ice, ice candies, popsicles, and of course the famous HALO-HALO. 

Recently, Razon's opened their branch here at SM Lipa. My dearest papa asked mama and I to try their famous Halo-halo and pancit luglug. So after work, I went to the mall to meet them at Razon's.

This is not the usual kind of halo-halo. It has few ingredients but what surprising about it is that they used fine crushed ice. It's like I am eating ice cream. I can easily mixed them all together. They provide the best tasting, most authentic Kampampangan food. I also like their pancit luglog. 

I had a great time with my parents. The simple joy of dining among family and friends is what defines the Filipino culture. I think we should do this more often. :)

Choco Loco

Craving for something sweet? Why not dip into dark chocolate? Indulge yourself in the deep richness of Chocolate. It seems like a diet no-no's because of its calorie load, but dark chocolate have longevity and weight-loss benefits. 

The latest evidence in a study suggest that cocoa, which is more predominant in dark chocolate than milky versions may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks) and boost brain power. 

No doubt, why chocolate is considered one of the best comfort food for the girls. 

Our heart must have taste buds too. You and your heart will surely love eating yummy dark chocolates. But of course we still have to enjoy it in moderation.

*photos from yahoo images

O My Yogurt!

Yogurt is a bacterial fermented milk product nutritionally rich in protein, calcium, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and cobalamine. Yogurt provides energy and various health benefits, besides helping in the growth and maintenance of our muscles. It contains Lactobacilli, also known as 'good bacteria,' promote digestive health.

Now, frozen yogurt a.k.a. "froyo" is becoming a trend and a favorite snack. Because it is non-fat or low fat, you can actually love eating it and remain guilt-free.

Here in the Philippines, O My Yogurt is one well-known in frozen yogurt industry. O My Yogurt is a specialty frozen yogurt retailer with over 20 upcoming stores in the Southeast Asia Region as well as the United States.

Golden Globe Limited is O My Yogurt's holdings company that provides quality cutting-edge soft serve machines on a wholesale basis.

 

Just recently, they opened a brand new branch at SM Lipa. Me and my cousins got the chance to avail their 20% discount opening promo. 

O My Yogurt is a unique, yet delightful way of serving and eating the delicious and nutritious concoctions in 16 flavors, plus over 36 kind of natural and dried toppings for only 20php/0z.

I tried the combination of vanilla and chocolate flavor plus crushed cookies, flower mallows, m&m's, kiwi, grapes as my toppings and a chocolate stick for additional delight.

I surely enjoyed my cousin's company and my own creation of O My Yogurt. (-_-)

Ginataang Bilo-bilo

Here's a unique Filipino delight-- Ginataang Bilo-bilo. A sweet and yummy treat that will surely indulge your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (malagkit)
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups coconut milk, diluted with ½ cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups small pearls (sago)
• 1 ½ cups coconut cream
• 1 cup jack fruit, cut into strips
• 3 pcs. ripe Saba Bananas, peeled and cut into 5
• 3 pcs. Sweet potato, cut into cubes

Procedure:

1. Blend rice flour and water blend them into dough. Shape into balls measuring ¼ inch in diameter.

2. In a large pot, bring coconut milk, sugar,  sweet potato, jack fruit and tapioca to a boil. When tapioca turns transparent in color, add the rice balls and saba banana.

3. Add remaining pure coconut milk when the rice balls are soft and firm. Boil for 5 more minutes.

4. Serve hot.