Making fresh ravioli

Ravioli serves nothing but pasta — fresh pasta at that! All the noodles and ravioli are made on site, and in view of Ravioli’s customers. There are four different kinds of sauces for spaghetti and fettuccine, and four different kinds of ravioli. Each ravioli dish has different fillings and savory sauces.

Ham and Garlic Ravioli

The store’s best seller is the Chorizo & Tomato ravioli, but it was the Ham and Garlic ravioli that really caught my fancy. It’s a fresh new flavor for pasta lovers, with a taste that leaves you wanting for more. Ravioli prides itself for using the freshest ingredients for their dishes. Noodles and ravioli is made right there at the store, and is cooked immediately after. Each dish is freshly made — the beauty of using fresh pasta means that cooking time is reduced to just 2 minutes.

Meatball Spaghetti

Another thing to like about Ravioli is that the serving size is decent. I’ve had ravioli in other restaurants and it would either be too hard (not cooked properly) or the serving is too small. Best of all, the prices of their pasta are budget friendly: a regular serving range from Php 78 to Php 130. They even have a merienda size portion for Spaghetti Bolognese and Bacon Carbonara, available between 3pm – 5pm for only Php 45.

Making fresh spaghetti

Thank you so much for introducing me to Ravioli and the wonders of fresh pasta, Abby!

Ravioli
Food court, Level 1 Main Mall
Robinson’s Galleria
EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue
Quezon City

To celebrate Father’s day, Kainpinoy is giving away one-dozen worth of Krispy Kreme gift certificates DAILY from June 17 through June 30. That’s 13 one-dozen donuts up for grabs! To join the contest, all you need to do is to share your sweetest gesture you gave your dad and greet him online to get a Special treat from Krispy Kreme. Just leave a comment and you might actually walk away with a dozen doughnut treats. Winners will be picked daily, and will be announced through this blog, so check back often to see if you’ve won! Only one entry per person, and if you’ve already commented, you still qualify for the future draws.

Contest Mechanics:

• Leave a comment in this blog entry, with the sweetest gesture you have ever given your dad. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address.
• One (1) winner will be picked daily, and will be announced in this same entry.
• Comments made on previous days will still qualify for future draws.
• The prize is one (1) one-dozen worth of gift certificate from Krispy Kreme. Prize will be delivered by mail.
• This contest is limited to Philippine residents.

Sorry for the late updates! I have been traveling the past two days, so I haven’t been able to update this post. First off, thanks to all who replied! I love reading through your entries. Since nobody made it to the June 17 cut off, I’m awarding one to Kyameel, who was the first to comment All succeeding winners will be drawn through Random.org

Krispy Kreme Winners:
June 17: Kyameel
June 18: Lalaine Lim
June 19: Keirra
June 20: Carimar Dela Cruz
June 21: Ethel Maria Capili
June 22: Rodeliza Lacaba
June 23: Czaroma
June 24: Geline
June 25: Lalaine
June 26: dong ho
June 27: eden
June 28: jdga18
June 29: Czarine
June 30: Emiliana

Thanks to all who joined!

The savory crepe menu includes the Pork floss Chessy Omellette, Smoked Salmon, the classic Mushroom ham with Mozarella, and the Japanese cuisine inspired Kani Mango. There’s also a BLT– bacon, lettuce and tomato- crepe, which is what I ordered since I’m a BLT sandwhich lover. This take on the classic sandwich is a rerfreshing and novel approach which I liked so much.

Kani Mango

Vegetarians and weight-watchers need not fret: there’s also something in the menu for you. Like the Veggie Crepe which is made up of sauteed mushroom, fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes.

Crepes are widely known as desserts, and Crepes & Cream does not disappoint! Their selection of flavors is sure to sate your sweet tooth. Chocolate, fresh fruits and creamy ice cream are wrapped in crepe fro yummy delights like Carribean Cruise, Capuchocco, and Hazelnut Banana Chocolate.

If you are a cheesecake lover, then you’d be happy to know that there are cheesecake flavors on the menu. They have Strawberry, Mango, Blueberry and Oreo Cheesecake crepes. Real cake cubes are folded in with vanilla ice cream and topped with almond flakes.

Crazy For Strawberry

I love the Crazy for Strawberries crepe. Well, I love anything strawberry so I’m a little biased! This combination of fresh strawberry cubes, strawberry chocolate chips, almond flakes, whipped cream and strawberry sauce really made my sweet tooth happy.

One of the best things they have on offer, I think, is the Create-Your-Own-Crepe option on their menu. It’s perfect if you are undecided on which flavor to have, or would like to make your own creation. You can choose from any of the filling and topping ingredients they have.

So if you are hankering for a crepe fix, be it savory or sweet, give Crepes & Cream a try.

Crepes & Cream
4th Floor Bridgeway
SM Megamall
Ortigas

Crepes & Cream also have branches at the Podium; Ortigas Center; Crescent West Park; Fort Bonifacio; SM Mall of Asia; Power Plant Mall at Rockwell; SM Pampanga; and Robinson’s Place Ermita.

As an added treat, kids can learn how to make a doughnut bouquet for mom and enjoy an interactive activity with fellow budding pastry-chefs to create a doughnut cake. For P499, kids ages 7 to 10, can attend a 2-hour class to be a Junior Chocolate Chef. Classes will cover the history of doughnuts and Krispy Kreme, a tour inside the infamous Krispy Kreme kitchen and a hands-on lesson on the basics of cake and doughnut decoration. Krispy Kreme perks include apron, cap, a dozen Krispy Kreme chocolate doughnuts, exclusive Krispy Kreme icing recipes and ingredients and a special Krispy Kreme Junior Chocolate Chef Certificate.

To register, call 840-3694 or 812-6596 and look for Wanda de Guzman or email info@chocolatekarnival.com. For class schedules and availability, please visit www.chocolatekarnival.com.

A new member has been added to the Jollibee Ice Craze roster–the Mango Caramel Surprise! You will surely love the new Mango Caramel Surprise with its combination or tangy mango chunks and caramel sweetness.

Mango Caramel Surprise

If mango and caramel isn’t your thing, then you could try the newly improved Ube Cheesy Magic-made more delectable with cheese, ube, and buko strings. At Php 30 pesos each, that’s a pretty inexpensive way to help cool you down during these hot summer days.

Ube Cheesy Magic

Another product getting the makeover is the Jollibee Burger Steak. This all-time favorite once upon a time was served only with a mushroom gravy. But now, joining this classic burger steak is the new Jollibee Steak ala Pobre– a langhap-sarap burger patty topped with a butter-garlic sauce sprinkled with bits of fried and crunchy garlic bits. Both variants come in 1-pc and 2-pc servings with rice. The one-piece is priced at Php 37 pesos. Paired with a regular drink, it is Php 57 pesos.

Burger Steak with Mushroom Sauce

If you have a bigger appettite, then go for the 2-piece meal with regular drink for only Php 74 pesos. The 2-piece solo only costs Php 57 pesos per order. You may also add a choice of soup and regular drink for an extra fee of Php 81 pesos for the 1-piece Burger Steak, and Php 101 pesos for the 2-piece Burger Steak.

Burger Steak ala Pobre

And to round it up is the Jollibee Yumburger-Jollibee’s signature burger that we have grown to love. For as low as Php 28 pesos you can savor the the langhap-sarap taste taht the Yumburger is known for.

YUM with CHEESE

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to the nearest Jollibee branch and experience the langhap-sarap goodness!

Gambas in Aligue Sauce

The best innovative finds at Max’s Restaurant are the four dish combinations derived from ordinary homegrown non-meaty recipes evident in every Filipino dining table. The mongo and tinapa being both a common Filipino household viand gives a twist to a new dining experience with Max’s Mongo with Crisp Tinapa Dumplings topped with fresh sliced tomatoes.

Monggo with Crispy Tinapa Dumplings

The Pinaputok na Tiyan ng Bangus rooted from the country’s national fish symbol is a fresh bangus belly grilled in banana leaves. Opening the fish will truly burst surprises into you with its stuffed chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic and garnished with fresh tomato salsa.

Pinaputok na Tiyan ng Bangus

The Camaron Rebosado, is a succulent crispy shrimp finely cooked with mixture of fresh ingredients and dipped in sweet and sour sauce.

Camaron Rebusado

Tofu, an adaptable food that is usually fried, baked, mashed, marinated, barbecued, and frozen is enhanced into a scalding plate of Sizzling Tofu glazed with a special sauce and topped with chilis that will satisfy true food connoisseurs.

Sizzling Tofu

Max’s continues to provide exciting dining experiences to the Filipino food enthusiasts with its aperitive and newly innovated main dishes and appetizers – Crisp Tinapa Dumplings and Gambas in Aligue Sauce, a dish where you can savor the taste of luscious shrimp spiced up with garlic and served with soft bread on the side for you to dip in to the flavorful chili sauce.

Crispy Tinapa Dumplings

All these latest food attractions complement their legendary “Sarap-to-the-Bones” fried chicken that will certainly make Max’s not only a brand, but also a cuisine that suits the Filipino palate.

Max’s also introduces the Coco Pineapple Shake, a cool sweet-flavored mix of natural coconut and fresh pineapple- – a truly perfect blend to make your summer delightfully refreshing.

Start getting into a fresh habit, dine-in at any Max’s Restaurant near you or dial Max’s Metro Manila delivery hotline.

Max’s Restaurant
hotline: 7-9000
website: http://www.maxschicken.com

I got to sample all the donuts that my heart desired; and my stomach could handle. Combining the pillow-y perfection of Krispy Kreme doughnuts with the rich, decadent gloss of chocolate, it’s where one will find love at first bite. Be sure to hold off for other treats as well—variations of the Chocolate Glazed come in Chocolate Glazed Traditional Cake, Double Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Glazed Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Glazed Vanilla Cruller Cake, Chocolate Glazed with Sprinkles, Chocolate Glazed Strawberry Filled, Chocolate Glazed Raspberry Filled, Chocolate Glazed Custard Filled and the Chocolate Glazed Kreme Filled.

I absolutely love their Chocolate Glazed Strawberry Filled and Chocolate Glazed! I actually liked it more than the Original Glazed donut, which has been a favorite of mine ever since the first time I bit into one.

If you haven’t tried it yet, go to the nearest Krispy Kreme and try it. But be warned, stop in for one and you may actually walk out with a dozen.

The Krispy Kreme Chocolate Karnival Chocolate Glazed Donuts are available at all local Krispy Kreme outlets.

Glaze yourself and glaze yourself. Head on over to www.chocolatekarnival.com to learn how. This offer is only valid in the Philippines.

The food is great! From classic Filipino dishes to Japanese food, there’s something that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

Dampa is famous for it’s seafood dishes. You can buy fresh seafood, even meat, from the market next door and then, for a very small fee, have it cooked from one of the concessionaires in Dampa. Have it cooked any way you like- steamed, grilled, buttered- it’s all up to you.

Or you can choose from the wide range of dishes the concession stands have to offer. There’s laing, rellenong inihaw na pusit, pork barbecue, etc.

I’ve been to several dampas, and the Dampa at Farmer’s Market is actually one of the nicest dampas I’ve been to. While it is right next to the market itself, it’s actually very clean, and well ventilated. the market’s smell doesn’t seem to reach the place as well.

They’ve got airconditioned function rooms that you can rent. The room can accomodate a small party of 20 upto probably 50. There’s also a videoke machine you can use if you feel like singing. they also serve alcohol. but if you wish to bring your own, Dampa charges a small corkage fee. The same applies to food you bring in like cakes, dessert, and the like.

Dampa
Farmer’s Market, Araneta Center
Cubao, Quezon City

Fried Kesong Puti Php 250

We started off by having a platter of Fried Kesong Puti- native kesong puti rolledin breadcrumbs, deep fried and served with a sweet chili guava sauce and garlic dip. We also ordered the Sentro Pica-Pica Platter which had slices of chorizo, marinated beef tips, barbecued chicken lollipops and bangus spring rolls. it came served with spiced vinegar.

Sentro Pica-Pica Platter Php 350

For the main course, we ordered the house specialty- Sinigang na Corned Beef. A take on classic sinigang, it uses chunks of corned beef instead of regular beef.

Sinigang na Corned Beef Php 420

We can’t talk about Filipino food and not mention Kare-kare. Kare-kare is a peanut-based stew of meat and vegetables served with sauteed bagoong (shrimp paste). It went perfectly with the Bagoong Fried Rice I ordered, which was a meal in itself.

Finally Kare-Kare Php520


Bagoong Fried Rice

The Boneless Crispy Trotter- a boneless version of the Pinoy classic Crispy Pata- deep fried golden brown and very crisp.

Boneless Crispy Trotter Php480

We also had the Honey Garlic Pork Spareribs. These grilled ribs with very tender meat were marinated and basted with a honey garlic sauce.

Honey Garlic Pork Spareribs Php350

To balance out all the meat dishes, we also ordered Rated GG- fillets of galunggong fried crispy served in oil and topped with bits of fried garlic.

Rated GG Php230

The only vegetable dish we had was the Stuffed Squash Blossoms. Blossoms of squash stuffed with chopped shrimp and cooked in coconut cream. I really loved this one because I love eating dishes with gata.

Stuffed Squash Blossoms Php180

After stuffing ourselves full, we ordered some dessert. Nina had Coffee Sans Rival; I ordered the Sentro Cheesecake, and Melo had the Mango Jubilee. We split the Coffee Pie.

Sentro Cheesecake Php220

The Sentro Cheesecake looks like leche flan, and comes served with slices of itlog na maalat (salted duck egg) and keso de bola. The consistency is very smooth and the taste not quite too sweet; and the keso de bola and egg lend some interesting flavors to the cheesecake.

Coffee Pie Php150

I love the Coffee Pie! It was so silky. The crust is made of a chocolate-cashew mix; the center is a coffee filling and is topped with cream cheese and drizzled with toffee sauce. I have to give props to the kitchen staff too because it was beautifully plated. Just like the Coffee Bean Sans Rival.

Coffee Bean Sans Rival Php205

The service was just as good as the food. The staff were attentive and very polite. I didn’t even need to call a waiter to have my glass refilled. Overall , it was a very pleasant dining experience.

Sentro 1771
2/L Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center
Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel No.(02) 757-3940

Chicken & Cream pasta sauce
Ingredients
200 gram chicken fillet, cubed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoon olive oil (for marinade)
3 tetra-bricks of all-purpose cream
5 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 can of mushroom
1 cup peas
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup water
salt
pepper
olive oil

1. In a box, mix the chicken fillet, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil.
2. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan on medium heat. Sautee the garlic, then add the chicken.
3. Add in the mushroom and peas when the chicken is cooked. Simmer for one minute, then transfer into a bowl.
4. In the same pan, put in the butter. As soon as it’s melted, add in the flour.
5. Once the flour has totally mixed with the butter, add the cream and simmer, occasionally stirring.
6. When the cream starts to boil, add the water and continue simmering.
7. Add in the cheese when the sauce is gently boiling, stirring until the cheese thickens the sauce.
8. Spoon in the chicken mix into the cream sauce, including the juice.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Serve hot over your pasta of choice.