Eating Out Of The Box (DiscOVIries by Nokia, Week 7 of 8)

Nov 10, 09 Eating Out Of The Box (DiscOVIries by Nokia, Week 7 of 8)

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I’m convinced that there are some foods that taste better when they come from a box.Like Pop-Tarts. These rectangular toaster treats are meant to be heated up before being “served”. Nibbler that I am, I bite around the edges before digging into the sweet middle. There are plenty more flavors available now than...

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DiscOVIries Winner Week 6

Nov 10, 09 DiscOVIries Winner Week 6

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Chocolate: smoky, sexy, ooh.Congratulations to lokilove for his/her winning entry for DiscOVIries by Nokia Week 6: Forget Love, Give Me The Chocolate. He/She describes the winning entry, Little bits of love: And so love may come in small bits like these Swiss Dark chocolates (70% cacao) from Heavenly Chocolates. Well stated,...

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Rocket To You

Nov 06, 09 Rocket To You

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Manila’s “flavor of the moment” and I’m surprised to find myself here so soon.Eaters observe trends and follow avid foodies to the hot spots of the moment. It’s shameful, yes, to admit that one hasn’t tried Lusso’s foie gras burger for example? or been blissfully drowned in The Fireplace...

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It’s A CHEESEcake

Nov 04, 09 It’s A CHEESEcake

Posted by in Home Bakers, Others

It gives me great fulfillment to watch the development of a home baker from struggling novice to assured professional.I met Cory Untalan way back when Dessert Comes First (DCF) was still in its infancy – she was one of Azzurro’s co-owners, enmeshed in the day-to-day intricacies of running a restaurant. In 2007, she...

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Forget Love, Give Me The Chocolate!
(DiscOVIries Week 6 of 8)

Nov 03, 09 Forget Love, Give Me The Chocolate! (DiscOVIries Week 6 of 8)

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Sometimes, chocolate is all I really need.Oh chocolate, why do I love you? You’re a devil (dark and brooding); other times an angel (sweetness and white). You’re indulgent and gosh, how you satisfy me so! You’re my idea of luscious, a dream awash in aromas of butter, vanilla, earth. Okay, that’s about...

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