Happy Cream Puff - Makati

If you love cream puff and you can't find Beard Papa or cringe at the price of it, then this place is a lovely substitute. It is P30 a piece and they have a variety from which to choose unlike Beard Papa.

However, I still prefer Beard Papa's cream puff. I've tried the ones in Japan, US ,as well as here in Manila. Of course, I love the shu cream (in Japan) the best. I also like Beard Papa's pastry cream a bit better. It has a taste, while the ones at Happy Cream fell flat. It wasn't sweet so that was good, but I found it to be too plain.

Puto Bumbong - Paranaque

Since I'll be leaving soon to San Francisco, I've finally taken the plunge to learn all things Filipino. Why is it once you know you are leaving a place do you take advantage of all the things that weren't as important...say the weather, traffic, food, the sights or just people. I've made a vow to enjoy every second, every minute that I have left here. I will soak it all in!

So my last few posts will be my tribute to everything I love Filipino. First up, is puto bumbong. It is purple colored rice that is just chewy goodness. Since I'm a fan of mochi, I knew this would be one of the filipino desserts I've come to love. It has toppings of fresh shredded coconut and butter, wrapped in a banana leaf. It normally comes with raw muscovado sugar in a packet garnished on the side.

One of my favorite and consistent ones comes from my very own Paranaque area. I just had to learn the