Keep Cool and Eat Ice Cream

Nowadays, Manila is becoming like the busy streets of NYC. 

With today's fast-paced lifestyle, it's often difficult to find time 

to relax and unwind, but when we do, it has got to be worth it.

While going around the Metro, my twin and I found a cool hangout place that

can satisfy our cravings and at the same time put a smile on our face.

Call it a guilty pleasure, but Ice Cream would always be part of everyone's childhood;

And I'm glad that Mr. Lincoln Cheong, the man behind the new 
ice cream parlor Carousel Creamery, understands that. 

If you look closely at this photo, you'll know how well-loved and in-demand this place is.

With more than 101 flavors to choose from, the 'kid' in you will be all giddy.

To help you out, I did a little chitchat with the owner himself and 

here are some revelations about Carousel Creamery:

TOP 3 BEST-SELLING ICE CREAM FLAVORS:

Speculoos, Dark Side Chocolate and NY Cheesecake

(I'm lucky to actually have chosen a crowd favorite, as the very first flavor 
that I tried before getting to know Mr. Cheong was NY Cheesecake)
Verdict: melt in your mouth creamy goodness

TOP 3 MUST-TRY ICE CREAM FLAVORS:

S'mores, Chunky Cheese and Kitkat Milo Crunch

C.C. OWNER'S PERSONAL FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVORS:

Rum Raisin or All Spice 'n Everything Nice

And if you're looking for more interesting flavors, why not try
Pinoy Beer & Chicharon, Bacon & Cheese ice cream, Baileys or 
perhaps Wasabi to tickle those tastebuds.

So many iconic flavors to choose from, what's not to love?

Not to mention, Carousel Creamery is not just pure ice cream; 
they offer more than that.

If you're looking for some caffeine-kick with the goodness of ice cream,

give their signature | ESPRESSO SHAKE | a shot.

2 Scoops of Ice Cream and a double shot of espresso,

topped with whipped cream and coffee beans.

My twin and I chose Salted Caramel as a flavor for our Espresso Shake.

Normally for drinks, we would share, but for this shake, no can do :)

One Word: Delicioso!

For our combo deal, we ordered  | CHEESE DOG | .

The Hotdog comes with a side of fries, Heinz ketchup and Mayo.
Simply perfect for chillout sessions with your barkada.

Just look at us dig-in.

If you personally know us, we eat like boys!

Petite girls but with Big Appetite (hence our body figure, lol)

Our Dessert Experience wouldn't be complete without these 2 sweet treats:

 | BROWNIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH | 

1 Scoop Vanilla Bean Ice Cream in between 2 brownies,

topped with warm homemade caramel sauce

 | OREO OVERLOAD | 

Scoops of Dark Chocolate, Mocha Oreo and Rocky Road Ice Cream,

topped with Oreo cookies and wafer sticks

We could have shown you more IG worthy shots, 

however our tummies are about to explode. Will definitely be back! 

Here's a photo of us goofing around with sunnies just because it's summer :)

Irresistible Food (Melt in your mouth goodness),

 Great Music (Beats full of life), 

what's not to love?

Mind you though, this place easily gets full so you know what to do :)

Whether you're in a celebratory mood or have some matters of the heart to attend to,

 let Carousel Creamery be your beautiful distraction #wevegotyourflavor

Must Visit Dessert Bar: Carousel Creamery | 

Address: 8 Missouri Street, Greenhills, San Juan |

Amenities: Unlimited happiness, accommodating service, FREE WIFI and

all sorts of music from T.Swift, J. Bieber, Pop, Rnb, Hiphop etc.|  

Number:  775-9092 | Email: info@carouselcreamery.com

Hope you like this feature. Trust me, go ahead and treat yourself.

it's worth all the calories.

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My Guilty Pleasure

Aside from dressing up, I'm sure you love to eat too! 

(Forget the calories because you'll love this one!)

So here's a little aside before I share with you another Holiday Look :)

Get to know one of my guilty pleasures.

Clue: It starts with the letter

I love MAGNUM.

If you haven't tried it, then you don't know what you're missing.

...Because a day without pleasure is a day lost.

Magnum Pleasure Store is located in SM Aura, Fort Bonifacio.
It's a pop-up store that opened last April 2014.
That being said, you have about 5 months or so to try it out 'coz
pop-out stores usually run for about 12 months only.

Aside from creating your own Magnum delight,
 the beauty with Magnum Pleasure store is that you get to dine and try out their exquisite dishes.

Some of my top recommendations:

Braised US Short Ribs 

Beef Short Ribs braised tender in Red Wine,

Herbs and Belgian Dark Chocolate, P 550

Seared Chicken with Arugula and Sundried Tomato Pasta

Marinated Chicken Breast Fillet topped over pasta,

tossed in homemade sundried tomato pesto, 

with fresh arugula and grilled lemon, P280

And of course for dessert, a make your own customized MAGNUM Bar :)

So bring your friends along and experience pleasure in every bite.

Because that is a Magnum promise :)

If you love my look, you can check this dress out at

http://iammyownstylist.blogspot.com/2014/02/classic-thursdays.html

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist

Sweet Surrender

Just like fashion, Food entails a lot of preparation and styling.

Last July 12, 2014, together with my friends, we attended a FOOD FAIR like no other.

Prepare to awaken your senses. It's going to be one hell of a feast.

Welcome to YUMMY EATS 2014 :)

My friends and I arrived Metrotent at around lunchtime.

I decided to wear a simple off-shoulder black dress 

and paired it with eye-catching accessories and footwear.

In that way, I'll still look fabulous in a crowd full of hungry people :))

Here's Yummy Eats 2014 promo ad and program.

The event is bigger and better this year with 75 concessionaires 

hand-picked by the Yummy staff. 

I wasn't able to take photos of all 75 concessionaires though because

I was also busy eating. The temptation was too strong.

I couldn't resist. Without further ado, here is my food adventure.

Sweets has always been my guilty pleasure.

Those that melt in my mouth are so irresistible.

Blue Toque offers a variety of premium home-baked quality desserts while

The Tuileries Confections gives you that whimsical vibe with their yummy macarons.

If you're a chocolate lover like me,

I recommend Xocolat and Malagos Chocolate.

It's the ultimate comfort food. 

While strolling around, I also came across Merry Moo! Artisan Ice Cream.

I tried their Sea Salt Caramel which was homemade ice cream and it was surprisingly good. 

Lia's Cakes in Season is known for their Avocado cakes, Cupcakes and Silvanas.

You should give this a try too. Indeed very unique.

 My favorite from Choclery is their Dark Chocolate.

If you want something lighter to suit your palate, try Think Wink cookies.

And if you're looking for something creamy to munch on,

Double Delights Polvoron cupcakes are for you.

One of the booths that I found really creative was The Bunny Baker Cafe and Cake Studio.

If you're planning a party for your little ones, I'm sure this cake studio can handle

your needs. Whether you want Frozen as your theme or Dragons, they got you covered.

A candid photo of me checking out more food stalls and us recommending all food enthusiasts

 out there to try Wabu Boneless Lechon Belly.

Wabu received the People's Choice Award. Congratulations! :)

Another crowd favorite is this Paella from Pio's Paella.

Sadly I was not able to try it out because the queue was so long.

I didn't have the patience to wait. The mere fact it was soldout in a few hours

meant it was heaven. Hope to try it out soon :)

Cake Project is another booth that really caught my eye.

Their Macarons were so yummy and it got soldout.

And if you're looking for some goodies for breakfast,

then grab a bite of Breakfast and Pies Ricotta Cheese Ensaymada. 

Checkout my tray. Now you know I'm not the typical girl who diet.

I'm actually one of the boys when it comes to eating.

Well, I would love to diet but food is just too hard to resist.

I must say my Sweet Surrender, hence the title.

Since I only live once, might as well spend my happy days eating what I want :)

Here are more Yummy Eats that I definitely recommend.

Prior to attending this event, I have already tried Scarsdale, an artisanal doughnut cafe.

Aside from doughnuts, Scarsdale has a wide selection of croughnuts and

 sandwiches to choose from. My personal favorite is "Carlo's Favorite".

Dulce de Leche + Dark Chocolate + Pecan Praline= Yummy!

I love The Flour Girl's assorted French-American pastries. 

Their best-selling Salted Caramel Cupcakes is a must-try! 

Checkout their Ube Ombre Cake.

 It's so beautiful that I could actually stare at it for hours. lol

If you crave for gourmet ensaymada, brownies and cheesecake, then

Hey Gourmet is for you.

Cupcake Lab is another quick fix for your ultimate sweet cravings.

Their cupcakes are so good, simply perfect for gifts to friends and loved-ones.

If you're looking for some creamy frosting cake sandwich, then you 

must also try My Cookie Lab. They come in many interesting flavors.

A big shoutout to the event's generous sponsors:

The secret ingredient to a hearty meal is indeed tomatoes. 

Special thanks to Hunt's for making me feel like a Superstar :)

A big thank you as well to C2 Cool and Clean for keeping me hydrated all day.

I love C2 Apple and C2 Lemon flavor. So refreshing! :)

All these were my lunch. My tummy was extremely happy.

Now that we were tired from all the walking, we cheered for some

participants in the games prepared by the Yummy Eats 2014 Team.

The lovely Ms. Angel Jacob with the Winners of the Game.

I am truly madly deeply in love with this event.

It was a fun-filled food event! I'd definitely attend the next one.

                                                                                                                                                                                   *Photo above from Yummy Magazine Facebook Page

Looking forward to seeing all of you in Yummy Eats 2015! :)

Cheers!

Off to our next adventure! :)

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist