Red Mango in Davao

The frozen yogurt craze might have died down already but surely, it has already created a following here in the Philippines, and I still welcome the fact that Red Mango is now in Davao!  I got acquainted to frozen yogurt tasting one of the first froyo's in the country, and that is from Yoh-gurt Froz.  

Yoh-gurt Froz for me is quite similar to Yogo which was offered first at Coffee Cat during the craze.  Unknown to many, SM actually offered a similar tasting frozen yogurt at their supermarket at a much cheaper rate!  If you taste Red Mango's frozen yogurt though, it'll have a distinct texture and flavor.  Not too creamy, not sweet, more tangy.  It's actually not a lot different from all the other frozen yogurts, after all, it's still premium frozen yogurt.  How different can it get, right?  One thing for sure though is it won't have that ice cream creaminess that White Hat and Golden Spoon are aiming for - which I actually prefer (and most people that I've taken to Red Mango say the same in fact.)

Before I forget, the best thing about RED MANGO is their presentation! When dining in, the frozen yogurt is served in a white bowl and not on paper cups.  I admit, I eat first with my eyes.

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Triple Decker Cheesecake - Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Triple Decker Cheesecake at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

The Triple Decker Cheesecake: Layer on layer of Coffee Bean's Coffee, Oreo, and Chicago Cheesecakes with an almond cookie crust.  According to the their site, it is best paired with the Southern Blended Iced Tea.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is opening soon at Abreeza Mall in Davao City.  While I wasn't totally sold out with this cake, it's a great way to sample the different cheesecake flavors that The Coffee Bean has to offer.  I liked the Coffee Cheesecake best.  Didn't care much for the Oreo flavored Cheesecake.

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Store Directory

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Leche Flan Recipe (Filipino Style Creme Caramel)

I grew up eating Leche Flan. It's one of my favorite desserts. There's nothing like it in the world. Some of you may refer to it as a Creme Caramel or in Japan they call it a Purin or a Pulin, referring to a Custard Pudding. Basically it's milk and eggs steamed to form a custard flan. It's smooth and creamy! It's melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

The closest you would get to a Leche Flan outside the Philippines is a Creme Brulee. But believe me when I say that nobody else makes this dessert as creamy and delectable as Filipinos do. It's a national favorite. You can practically find it anywhere from high-end restaurants, food stalls in shopping malls, and even school canteens.



Like any other dessert though, every cook has their own recipe. As for me, the closest I've come to replicating my childhood favorite was using this special Leche Flan recipe below. The secret to this recipe is to use condensed milk instead of sugar, and to not include egg whites in the mixture.

Good Old Fashioned Leche Flan Recipe
by: The Billionaire Chef

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