Lord Stow's Egg Tarts

This is a repost from my other blog:

Andrew Stow did not secretly transport these little pieces of heaven to Asia. His egg tart creation was born in Coloane Island, Macau. Lord Stow's egg tarts stand out from the rest because of its flaky pastry filled with generous creamy egg filling that's not too sweet, and topped with slightly burnt caramelized sugar.

The locals of Macau eat it for breakfast, as a snack or dessert. Once you've tried it, you too would want to eat it as part of every meal, everyday!

The Lord Stow's Bakery franchise reached the Philippines in 1999, and thank goodness for that! These treats are soo good, I wouldn't care less if it were from an underground business. No need to fly all the way to Macau just to taste the melt in your mouth goodness.

Per Piece - P36.00
Box of 4's - P142.00
Box of 6's - P210.00
Box of 12's - P400.00

Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion

This is a repost from my other blog:

Indivdual(P145.00)/Regular(P895.00)

Dessert isn't usually part of my meal but after sampling Classic Confections' Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion, I have been converted into a believer that dessert is a must when dining out. The decadent brainchild of Baba Ibazeta is made of layers of chocolate cake and ganache, textured with walnut praline and dusted with cocoa powder. It is rich and smooth like velvet in your mouth. It satisfies the sweethtooth craving without being toothachingly sweet, definitely deserving of the accolade received as one of the metro's top ten desserts.

You may forget everything else but not how good it tastes. Go ahead, slice into oblivion.

Classic Confections
2/f Greenbelt 5
Ayala Center, Makati City

Tilapia in Coconut Milk

If there's one fish that I probably won't get tired of eating, even everyday, it has got to be the Tilapia. This freshwater fish is so versatile, it can be cooked in so many ways and all would be delicious. The flavor of the tilapia is subtle which goes well with just about every imaginable spice or sauce.

Ingredients:
2 whole tilapia
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small ginger thumb, julienned
1 cup fresh coconut milk (canned veriety can be used as a substitute)
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper
(optional) 1 small bunch Chinese cabbage, chopped
(optional) 1 red or green chili pepper, chopped

Procedure:
1. Heat oil in pan.
2. Saute garlic, onions and ginger.
3. Pour coconut and water. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the 2 tilapias in the mixture, and simmer until flesh turns opaque.
5. Add the Chinese cabbage and chili pepper.
6. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

Steamed Creme Dori with Garlic

My family and I have been eating a lot of fish lately. This is because last week was Holy Week and as Catholics, our way of observance was to avoid eating meat. Also, the timing was quite convenient for me and my mom, who both had dental procedures done and still could not chew well.

Pardon the grainy image quality. This picture was taken using my handheld device and not with my usual digicam. I wanted to capture this simple yet tasty dish as soon as possible before it disappears before my eyes.

Ingredients:
Creme Dori, fish-steak cuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp EVOO
salt and pepper
*minced ginger is optional

Procedure:
1. Heat EVOO in pan.
2. Fry garlic (and ginger if applicable) until golden brown. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Season the creme dori on both sides with a little salt and pepper.
4. Arrange fish in a steamer and put the garlic (and ginger) on top.
5. Steam until the flesh turns opaque
6. Serve with cooked rice or steamed/buttered vegetables.

Moo Ice Cream Sandwich

This is a repost from my other blog.

Mmmm-Moo Ice Cream Sandwich from Wall's/Selecta is a sure pick-upper when you're tired and frustrated (especially with work). This comfort food can be found in 7-11 outlets and is available either by piece or by pack. Good thing there is always a 7-11 store nearby...a short walk towards happiness *sigh*.

This dairy delight is better and safer than Prozac, but too much of anything can be harmful. Its side effect? You'd end up craving for more.