Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me Mon, December 12th of 2011
8:43 am
Favorite Queso de Bola Food for the Holidays
Of course these foods aren’t limited to Christmas, but they seem even more delicious when eaten at this time of year.
Miscellaneous
Tue, September 20th of 2011
12:07 pm
Paralyzed By Pastry at the Presents Perfect Shoot
I’m taking you behind the scenes of FOOD magazine’s Christmas issue shoot.
Fri, September 16th of 2011
10:34 am
A Favorite Chocolate From Childhood Grows Up With Me
I’m starting and ending the week with chocolate.
Wed, September 14th of 2011
3:31 pm
Allow me a moment of immodesty.Wed, August 10th of 2011
9:16 am
Vote for Word Slayer and The One.Mon, February 28th of 2011
2:21 pm
The Dessert Comes First 6th Anniversary Party: 100 Tickets Up For Grabs
100 tickets, 33 dishes and desserts, 11 raffle prizes, 1 epic anniversary party.
Tue, February 15th of 2011
12:31 pm
4 Dates in February, Date #3: Dinner For 2 at Shi Lin
A meal for free at my current favorite restaurant.
Tue, February 8th of 2011
11:51 am
4 Dates in February, Date #2: Belgian Chocolate Hamper Delivered to Your Door on Valentine’s Day!
Four lucky people will receive these Belgian chocolate hampers on Valentine’s Day. Absolutely FREE and delivered NATIONWIDE.
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- maria: I totaly totally agree, Lori! I have all of Lisa Yockelson’s books, and i savor each and every...
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- Lisa Yockelson: Lori–it’s so nice to see one of my earlier (and award-winning!) books, BAKING BY FLAVOR,...
- Kaye: There was a small swensens in Blok M Plaza too, in the basement. I remember getting ice cream from there when I...
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