Macarons at Bar Dolci



Bar Dolci's Macarons
Macarons are sweet meringue based confectionary made with egg whites, confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, almond flour, powder or ground almond, and food coloring. the most common fillings are ganache, buttercream or jam, which are placed in between the two cookies.

What makes these macarons stand out and taste superbly delicious is the gelato filling. I particularly loved the salted caramel macaron. It is heaven in every bite. I also love the nutella hazelnut gelato/ Salted Caramel Macaron and Nutella Hazelnut Gelato ... just a perfect combination! 

O'sonho, Eastwood Mall

I've had this craving for Portuguese egg tarts since my last trip in Hanoi.

My friend and roommate, the  thoughtful DA (Dear Attorney Susie)

 bought me a couple of egg tarts from the mall.

I asked the Hubby if we can go to Macau. "Why?", he asked.

Hmmmm, I like to eat egg tarts...?   

Custard tarts / Php 130

Columbia Coffee / Php 110  

My coffee with lots of cream and 3 satchets of Splenda.

(Didn't have my usual beverage, a Coke Zero.)

Coffee Pods

Hubby would have gotten a Portuguese beer, but he's in Davao.

Son had Lengua / Php 290

Very tender, juicy, a bit spicy.

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I only wanted to have a snack, egg tarts. Besides, it was only 5 o'clock.

O well, Son usually eats dinner before six.

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May 2014 --- this restaurant is closed

/ chicsanders 2012



Magnolia Ice Cream House

First thing I did was look for Black & White, Rainbow Parfait, Peach Melba & Banana Split.

These were my favorites back in the day.

But I ended up ordering these two,

.. and got sausages for starters.

Bbq Ribs with Rice, Corn & Fries

Ham & Egg Sandwich w/ Potato Wedges

Mushroom Burger Melt w/ Potato Wedges

Here is the rest of the menu.

Shall I go back? Sure! See you there.

/ chicsanders 2012



Thai Bistro, Robinsons Magnolia

"Thai Food ... in perfection" , quoted from their flyers.

Decor on the wall. I love this!

Table Setting

Huge Birds of Paradise (artificial)

I thought the orchid was real ... NOT!

Nampla, Sugar, Chili Flakes & Vinegar

Mieng Kham Php 180

A piece of dried shrimp on a bed of nuts placed on a betel leaf, with a piece of chili (siling labuyo).

Son and Hubby were adventurous, but not me. I did not eat this.

The betel leaf is used by the old folks, which they chew with the betel nut,

with or without tobacco. Is known locally as "nganga".

Thai Milk Tea / Php110

The Son drank this entire Thai Milk Tea with Black Pearls (Sago) after eating the appetizer.

The siling labuyo was just too much for him.

Herbed Roti with Spicy Tomato Salsa / Php 190

Beef Panaeng Curry / Php 385

Beef Curry with Roasted Pumpkin & Peanuts

Pad Thai / Php 320

Rice Noodles, Pork, Shrimps, Egg, Peanuts & Bean Sprouts

Bistro Nest / Php 240

Crispy slivers of Taro & Sweet Potato with Coconut Ice Cream served with Coconut Jam/Syrup.

Tasted more like a coconut sorbet.

Plating of the dessert is beautiful, however, it is not functional.

You can't eat on that wooden dish.

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Shall I go back to this bistro?  Maybe, but we won't order the Mieng Kham.

/ chicsanders 2012



Robinsons Magnolia

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

This is Robinsons Magnolia's huge Christmas tree.

There are big golden jars filled with bright red poinsettia flowers in every corner.

You will see these hanging mannequins inside the department store.

The dummies' heads are covered with orange flowers and butterflies.

Very strange, quite odd, scary even.

Maybe these figures or statues were used for Halloween,

and not intended for Christmas.

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Thirty one days to go before Christmas!

/ chicsanders 2012

 

 



Broccoli-Cauliflower Au Gratin

Ingredients:

2 heads broccoli, cut into broccoli flowers

2 heads cauliflower, cut into cauliflower flowers

2 T. butter

1 med sized oniion, diced

1 cup Nestle Cream

salt / pepper to taste

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

 

Procedure:

Saute onions in butter, add vegetables.

When vegetables are half cooked,

add the rest of ingredients except the cheese.

Put vegetables in a serving dish.

Top with the grated parmesan cheese.

Broil at 180 Centigrade for 10 minutes,

or until the cheese melts and slightly brown.

 

/ chicsanders 2012



Juicy Twin Chics

2 pcs. whole chicken (1.0 kilo each) clean very well and pat dry

2 tbsp. whole fresh peppercorn, ground

4 heads garlic,  2 peeled and pounded / 2 whole

2 tbsps. rock salt

2 pcs. lemon

1 pc. chicken cube dissolved in 1 cup boiled water

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1.) Rub the chicken all over with the ROCK SALT and PEPPER.

2.) Rub with LEMONJUICE, making sure to rub the inside cavity.

3.) Rub the minced garlic all over

4.) Pour the CHICKEN CUBE/HOT WATER mixture and OLIVE OIL on the chicken.

Marinate overnight in an oven-proof platter.

5.) Preheat oven to 350F. Before baking, put two whole heads of garlic. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours until tender.

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