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 here or contact me.

Thu, May28th of 2009

5:46 pm

Finally, Yogurt That Can’t Be Poured

yogurt and rolled oats Yesterday, real milk and today, still discoursing on dairy -- yogurt, this time.

Wed, May27th of 2009

4:47 pm

Moo for Milk

moo This is where I buy my milk and dairy.

Mon, May25th of 2009

12:52 pm

The Bulaklak “Blooms”

chicharon bulaklak A family member experiences the occasional bout with gout so weâ€™re usually considerate of whatâ€™s offered on our Sunday lunch table. But not today.

Fri, May22nd of 2009

9:41 am

Falafel

chickpea lunch It looks quite the unappetizing dish, I know.

Thu, May21st of 2009

9:18 am

Photo of the Day: Oh Honey, My Honey

wild honey bubble They say that there are only two types of â€œfoodâ€ that donâ€™t need refrigeration: alcohol and honey.

Wed, May20th of 2009

11:00 am

Photo of the Day: Coffee At 9 a.m.

pouring coffee beans into jar At 9 a.m., the world seems bleary pre-coffee.

Tue, May19th of 2009

1:53 pm

Computer Trouble and Introducing P.O.D

milkshakes My computer has died on me. No, not crashed, DIED.

Tue, May12th of 2009

2:02 pm

Two Friends’ Fish Tale

battera hako sushi Giving in yields to a pleasant discovery.