Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

My Bowl of Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

A few weeks ago I discovered we have Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake in the fridge for about a couple of days already from a Dairy Queen staff/branch. Of course my family had their slices ahead and told me that they really liked it. I decided to sample a slice with a cup of coffee after dinner.

Its not too sweet nor too chocolaty either, the cherries are crisp and juicy, the whip cream is not heavy; a balance of flavors plus its not just a cake, its an ice cream cake! (soft serve, layered with cold fudge and a cookie crunch and homemade)

Its great for celebrations or keep one in your fridge for those moments of cravings. I really relished every bite and will definitely consider it during potlucks and family gatherings.

*www.dairyqueen.com.ph

Share the Sweetness with Toblerone Pilipinas

Valentine’s may be over but you can still spread the sweetness with TobleronePilipinas! Of course, its the official site of Toblerone Philippines and there are exciting contests and games there.

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Chocolates 101 by Chocolatier Benjamin Pedro of Heavenly Chocolates

*photo credits: pinayads.com

Chocolatier Benjamin Pedro started off with a brief history of chocolates from the Mayans (500 A.D.) who used Cacao beans as currency; the Aztecs (15000) when Hernan Cortez met Montezuma and brought the Cacao-Elite lifestyle to Europe to the present.

Caco (theobroma Cacao) cocoa plant; “food of the gods”; from the Aztec language word of “Cacahuati”. The choco-tasting started from Champagne Sachi/Chocolate Nama, a bit of Peru (which was mild with a hint of dry flowers), but I liked Mexico harsh and intense. Ivory Coast has basic taste; Madagascar has fruity notes and Ecuador of smooth and intense cocoa taste are also available at their shop along Roces Avenue perpendicular to Tomas Morato in Quezon City.

The flavour factors depends on the following factors: Bean variety; Climate and Altitiude; Harvest Technique; Roasting Practices; Conching Process; Flavour Release and of course, Personal Mood. The important process starts from the Harvesting, Fermenting and then the Drying..from from the farm, to the cocoa processor to its Tempering (preferred liquid, semi-liquid and solid form).

*For Chocolate Seminars and other inquiries: Heavenly Chocolates is located at Roces Ave. perpendicular to Tomas Morato St. Q.C.

Heavenly Chocolates

If you’re along Tomas Morato – Roces Avenue in Quezon City, then you MUST drop by Heavenly Chocolates!

Their specialties are Montezuma Chocolate Pasta, Ghana Hot Chocolate and Sachi NAMA’s!

Their Baker’s series cookies derive their chocolate ingredients are from Peru, Ghana, Ecuador, Ivory Coast.

Aside from the eats they of course have the Dipper Plate; Chocolate Dips (your choice of Belgian Dark, Swiss Milk, Hazelnut [Gianduja] or French Dark]) choice of Coffee Liquer, Irish Cream, Amaretto, etc.; Hot drinks of Belgian Milk Choco, Swiss Mocha Blend or English Malt Choco; Cold drinks of Mexican Mocha, Irish Creme Cacao, etc.

Congratulations Chocolatier Benjamin Pedro!

Heavenly Chocolates is located at: Unit 1, Roces Centre, 127 Roces Avenue, Q. C.
contact details: (63 2) 666-2208, (63 915) 788-2105

They are open Monday to Saturday 1:00pm to 10:00pm