Cara Mia Gelateria (Ayala Triangle)

I don't have to have ice cream all the time. It's not a permanent fixture in our freezer at home. But we ARE dessert freaks and when we feel the need for sweets, we run to the nearest option. 

Last night, after dinner at Wee Nam Kee and while walking back to the car, we passed by Cara Mia Gelateria (also owned by Amici, I believe). And because I wasn't too happy with dinner, I had to have something to save the evening. Gelato was going to be it!

The minute Sabine saw the place, there was no stopping her. 

Gelato, Mommy! Ice cream! I want ice cream!!!!

It's always so difficult to choose when you stare too long at the chiller. 

So I went for one of their best-sellers, also because I've been missing Ferrero so much. 

My gelato didn't disappoint!

N went for his usual Pistachio. When was the last time I had gelato here? I was kinda surprised when they said a scoop costs P80. Then again, I think this is already a standard for most local ice cream brands.

Food Discovery : Merry Moo Ice Cream

I went around Eastwood Mall after lunch today because Mother Goose asked me to grab a couple of multi-grain loaves for her and Father Goose. I was sleepy from that heavy lunch in Dampa (Libis) but I was looking for something sweet to eat (what's new?). 

I noticed that there were several people blocking my view of this particular stall. It obviously meant that whatever they were selling there must have been good. I craned my neck to see what the fuss was all about. I originally wanted some meringue so when I found out that it was ice cream, I was slightly disappointed. But I was sleepy and didn't want to go around anymore. Ice cream will do.

I asked the girl what their best-selling flavor is and she recommended Sea Salt Caramel. The name sounds strange and I almost judged it prematurely. I asked her if I could sample it. I did. 

YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY

I never imagined that caramel and salt could go well together. I'm not a huge fan of caramel, so the sea salt flavor really balanced things off. For P70 a scoop, not bad at all. Especially since the size of the scoop is really generous. I can't wait to try their other flavors, but I'm sure I'll keep going back to this one. I didn't hear about Merry Moo before today. Turns out, they've always been in Mercato. No wonder. I've never ever been to Mercato (LOSER). 

Merry Moo is also homemade. Wow!!!

They're in Eastwood Mall on weekends only, by the way. 

I hope you're all enjoying this rainy weekend, so far. 

I love the cool weather for a change!

Food Review : Sebastian's Ice Cream

Ice Cream has never tasted this good! This is definitely my new favorite! Anissa and I got a scoop each on waffle cones at their Podium branch. We each chose their best sellers : Butter Pecan and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. BOTH WERE TO DIE FOR! Their scoops are very generous so it doesn't hurt to pay P85 for one. Sebastian's is ice cream heaven!

The Ice Cream Bar --- Round 2!

DH was intrigued when I told him about my first time here with the girls so he didn't waste a minute. We were back there last night to welcome the weekend with these great-tasting stuff!

As expected, he ordered his favorite Banana Split

And this time I tried their Soft Serve Yogurt (with mangoes, dark chocolate chips, marshmallows and strawberry syrup --- my own concoction hehehe!)

My niece Gia had the Mangga at Suman --- too bad I didn't get to try it

After she had her Caramel Sundae, Anissa declared that she was still hungry and ordered this Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich with real, honest to goodness potato chips (we asked for an extra order of this plus a Creamy Garlic Dip)

This little one just ate off of everyone's orders

Quickie get-together over ice cream

Good friend, Smile is here from HK on a very short trip so as usual, we all made sure to meet up for some long overdue chikahan. The girls had dinner first in Pepper Lunch but I wasn't feeling well today so I skipped that and went straight to dessert!

The Ice Cream Bar by Fruits in Ice Cream at the JOYA in Rockwell


My happy girls while going over the menu


Anissa's Caramel Sundae


My DM had 2 scoops of their Red Munggo flavor


My Strawberry Shortcake (Strawberry is my favorite FIC flavor)


The unbeatables reunited - Pia, Smile and Patty


And the entire gang
Too bad time always seems to fly so fast when I'm with them
Bon Voyage, Smile and see you next month!

The Ice Cream Bar is located at the JOYA Tower, JOYA Drive
in Rockwell (outside Power Plant Mall)

Been too long

Yes, I've been away from Blogspot for God knows how long. I've been too focused on my other site and most of the time I get too lazy to move my posts here.

Anyhoo...to make up for this absence, I'm making a comeback via this delicious entry!

These yummy concoctions are from our favorite hang out place in Subic Bay called XTREMELY XPRESSO. We again visited the place for merienda over the weekend and although I was in no mood to eat ice cream (I was hungry so I had pizza instead), I took these photos of their Banana Split and Fudge Sundae, which my BIL and nephew ordered. I've tried the former in the past though and I assure all of you, it tastes just as good as it looks!

If you're planning a trip to Subic, you have to include this place in your itinerary. I'm sure you'll enjoy the other items they have on their extensive menu. XTREMELY XPRESSO is at #1 Dewey Avenue Corner of Sta Rita Street, Subic Bay, Zambales