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.

Wed, March24th of 2010

1:43 pm

The Best Vanilla in Manila

This is anything but plain vanilla.

Mon, March22nd of 2010

10:35 am

sugaRush

Itâ€™s sugar rush with just one â€œr.â€

Thu, March11th of 2010

11:01 am

Peanut Butter Aplenty

I find that Filipinos either love or hate peanut butter. Iâ€™m in the first camp.

Tue, March9th of 2010

12:44 pm

Homemade Yogurt

Yes, it can be made at home â€“ and quite easily at that â€“ without any fancy equipment.

Wed, March3rd of 2010

1:35 pm

My Favorite Breakfast Place + PROMO ALERT (below)

There are three things that a breakfast worth getting up for must have: coffee, bread, and eggs: specifically, kaya toast and eggs.

Mon, March1st of 2010

10:38 am

Four Pies O’ Mine

Spaghetti Pie, Roasted Tomato & 3-Cheese Quiche, Browned Butter Macadamia Pie, and Salted Chocolate-Caramel Pie. Drooling, yet?