Saturday, April 12, 2025

Merced Desserts: Sweet Dreams... or Sugar Overload?

Yes MamSer Kain Po Tayo!


Sinubukan ko nga, mga MamSer, ang apat sa mga desserts na available sa Merced EDSA dahil na-curious ako sa trending na Beehive Cake. Excited akong tikman ang mga ito, pero ano nga ba ang verdict? Let’s dive in:



Mozzart

Choco-coated meringue na may mallow icing filling. Yung meringue—undeniably well-made. May tamang kunat na nagme-melt sa bibig, which is impressive! Pero yung combo ng soft mallow filling at chocolate coating? Medyo *too much*. Lahat ng components natutunaw sa bibig, kaya kulang sa contrast ng textures. Sayang, kasi kung may play ng layers ng texture and flavor, mas exciting sana bawat kagat.




Sansrival

Ito, maganda ang texture. Crunchy yung nuts, chewy yung meringue, at creamy yung buttercream na may subtle coffee notes—ang on point. Pero sa akin, medyo matamis lang. Tolerable naman siguro for others, lalo na kung paired with a hot cup of coffee. Not bad!



Beehive

Cute, pero puro tamis lang talaga ang na-offer. Sana naging interesting yung brownies with mallow toppings, pero sobrang sweet nilang dalawa. Nadagdagan pa ng chocolate coating na kulang sa cacao punch. Kung kahit isa sa elements may hint of bitterness or saltiness, mas okay siguro ito. Missed opportunity!



Snowball

Ito yung pinaka-naenjoy ko sa apat. Aerated chiffon cake na may fluffy icing at konting desiccated coconut. Yes, matamis pa rin, pero ang ganda ng mouthfeel sa bawat kagat. Best paired with black coffee for balance!


**Overall Verdict**  

Well, mukhang hindi ako para sa Merced desserts. Ang tatamis ng offerings nila, kaya iiwasan ko muna ang bakery na 'to habang nagpapababa ng sugar levels. Pero kung matamis ang trip mo, baka magustuhan mo sila.


#WhatsYourMark

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

The Leche Flan Craze at Habanero Kitchen #WhatsYourMark?

Sweet, Trendy, and Overhyped? The Leche Flan Buzz at Habanero Kitchen.



I love the food here, but the Leche Flan dessert... well, it’s not my favorite. 


Yes, MamSer! Kain po tayo! Habanero Kitchen has this famous Leche Flan that’s super trendy online. It’s beautiful, creative, and a crowd favorite. But honestly, I didn’t love it as much as I hoped.


The restaurant itself is amazing. Their lechon is juicy and full of flavor. The Cheese pizza is tasty, and the oyster sisig is creamy and exciting. Oh, and the tortang talong? So comforting and delicious! Everything is well-presented and thoughtfully made. The textures are fun and balanced, showing how creative their chefs are. 


But when it comes to their Leche Flan, I feel like they did too much. The cotton candy and eggshell presentation looked cool, but it overpowered the custard. There wasn’t enough custard to enjoy, and the taste of eggs and lemon rind, which I love in a good Leche Flan, wasn’t there. It was just too sweet for me. 


Maybe I just expected too much after seeing all the hype online. Everyone seems to love it, so maybe it’s just not for me! But hey, their other dishes are so good that I’ll keep coming back for those.


Have you tried Habanero Kitchen? Did you love their Leche Flan? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 


#WhatsYourMark  

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‘Yun lang mga MamSer, Maraming Salamat!

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