RAMADA MANILA CENTRAL

May 20, 2014

Food and travel are two things in my life that I am passionate about.  These are blessings that I truly cherish.  I work hard to experience these --- tasting good food, checking out nice & affordable hotels, discovering places.  Siem Reap in Cambodia was my choice of destination this May.  However, we were not able to purchase cheap airfare tickets.  Our available dates were also limited.  But we need a vacation!  I need to experience something that will somehow take my mind off my business and paper works.  When I saw a seemingly affordable hotel rate in www.booking.com, I became interested!  How about an overnight stay in a hotel plus food trip? 

Last May 16-18, 2014, my friend and I decided to stay in Ramada Manila Central in order to experience longer days of Chinese food trip.  I knew that one day will not be enough to explore Binondo and do some shopping in Divisoria.  I was able to book two nights stay with www.booking.com for only Php5,120++.  We paid Php6,070 (supposedly only Php6,067. 20 but they do not have coins anymore according to the front desk officer) as we checked-out.     

We were asked to pay a refundable Php2,000 per night deposit fee (total of Php4,000) aside from the room accommodation.  Complimentary drinks were also served.  They were refreshing and light!

Our room was a Deluxe King (I inquired since the one stated in our booking.com reservation was Superior Double or Twin Room).  It was not carpeted as in most hotel rooms but I still like it.

I was hoping that the bathroom is nice!  Let's just say that I was delighted to see that the bathroom was spacious and clean! :)

We were also provided with a map around the area.  I find this cool!  It was like they knew we were there for a food trip!  Mag-aala-Dora na si Fae! :)  Hahaha!

Breakfast for two was also inclusive already.  I love their mantou dipped in condensed milk!  Too bad that they didn't serve it in our second day breakfast :(  I was really disappointed!

There's also a (very limited) scheduled shuttle service (free!) to and from SM Mall of Asia and Lucky Chinatown Mall.  168 Mall and Tabora Street are just behind Lucky Chinatown Mall.  Despite the heat of the sun, we opted to walk back to the hotel since there was no shuttle service scheduled during that time (and we were too frugal to pay Php60-70 for a tricycle).  It was not that far, we thought! :)

There's an on-going Halo-halo buffet for only Php149 in the hotel's cafe (lobby floor).

Aside from great food finds, we were also captivated with the Binondo Church and other buildings in the area.

Thank you Ramada Manila Central for providing us a fun weekend!  We hope to be back soon! <3

  

"Intermediate Fondant Cake Decorating" Class this May 24, 2014 (Saturday), 9 am - 5 pm

Fee is only Php2,800 inclusive of all ingredients and materials to be used, lunch meal, and certificate.

You get to bring home your own two-layer (1 real cake, 1 styro) fondant decorated cake!

These are pictures of some of the cakes of those who attended our previous Intermediate Fondant Cake Decorating Class.

Basic Cakes & Icings Baking Class

  Basic Cakes & Icings Class April 14, 2012

Considered as one of our most attended baking classes that we have offered, BASIC CAKES & ICINGS, was held last April 14, 2012 at Ingrid's Sweet Haven Patisserie & Baking Supplies in Pasig.  

Marikina Bakers!!!  What do you want in a baking supplies shop in your area? :)

ISH Dessert List 2006

ISH Dessert List 2006

Oldies But Goodies
Melts-in-the-Mouth Leche Flan
Tempting. Extremely pleasurable. Taste this rich, smooth, creamy custard… and you’ll surely crave for more!
Available in two flavors: Classic Leche Flan & Cappuccino Punch Flan
6 ½ oblong. Php75

Cakes Galore
Mocha Kahlua Crunch
The famous mocha chiffon cake made more delectable with the addition of Kahlua coffee liqueur. Its smooth and light icing is complemented with coffee crunch pieces. Perfect for any celebration.
9 inch round. Php650

Pineapple Cream Carnival Cake
Fruits and custard. Vanilla chiffon and whipped cream.
Chocolate pineapple topper. A light and refreshing meal-ender!
9 inch round. Php500

Chocolate Cake Blackout
All things that a chocolate cake must be: moist, dark, and addicting. Spread in between the layers is luscious homemade dulce de leche. Your choice of buttercream, choco fudge, or marshmallow icing.
9 inch round. Php700

Orange Fantasy Cake
Icy orange frosting well-complemented by soft white cake decorated with edible sugar flowers. Simple but irresistible!
9 inch round. Php600

Vanilla Butter Rum Bites
Black Chocolate Rum Bites
Mini rum cakes full of flavor in every bite. Chocolate curls adding taste and aroma in every munch.
10 pieces per container. Php80

Cheesecake Madness
Apple Bavarian Cheesecake
Delight yourself in this perfect combination of tart Granny Smith fresh apples, sweet and creamy Anchor baked cheesecake, and buttery cookie base.
8 inch round. Php650

Oreo Cheesecake
Take a spoonful of this sumptuous exquisite baked Anchor cheesecake with a generous amount of your favorite Oreo cookies… Truly, life’s simple pleasure.
8 inch round. Php650

Satin Cheesecake Supreme
Two cakes combined for your indulgence! Fluffy vanilla chiffon topped with velvety cheesecake supreme. Perfectly garnished with nut crisp and your choice of fresh mangoes or blueberry topping.
9 inch round. Php700

Star Bars
Double Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
Take delight in this every chocoholic’s favorite – moist, chewy, & fudgy brownies! Double the fun with additional chocolate chips. Every bite will give you melts-in-the-mouth chocolate experience.
9 x 9 inches (32 pieces) with toasted cashew nuts. Php200. without nuts. Php185
Half boxes also available.

Chocolate Meringue Bars
Surely for the sweet-lovers! Crisp meringue on the outside with a soft, fluffy center layered on top of a sweet cookie bar, “sandwiching” semi-sweet chocolate chips.
9 x 9 inches (32 pieces). Php200
Half boxes also available.

Calamansi Triangles
Both refreshing and addicting…Savor the tartness of our very own calamansi fruit with the perfect sweetness of sugar on top of a shortbread crust. Simply irresistible!
9 x 9 inches. Php200

Lemony Oatmeal Cheese Bars
A heavenly interplay of textures: Rich, smooth cream cheese and nutty, flaky oats added with a distinctive twist of lemon flavor.
9 x 9 inches (16 pieces). Php300



Kiddie’s Dream
Cheese & Milk Fave Cupcakes
Kids will surely enjoy the symphonious blend of savory cheese and creamy milk in these mouthwatering cupcakes. Spoil your kids with these calcium-loaded favorite treat.
Php14 each. Php120 per box (9 pieces)

Mini Coconut Macaroons
Your favorite macaroons made more special with the addition of creamy full cream thick milk.
Php110 per box (15 pieces)

Walnut Snowballs
Crunchy and silky cookie balls that heavenly melts in your mouth. Guiltless indulgence…
Php150 small container. Php220 big container

Oatmeal Fun Chewies
The favorite gift for cookie-lovers! Mini soft, chewy oatmeal cookies that is both healthy and yummy.
100 grams. Php45

Chocolate-Coated Marshmallows
Big, fluffy mallows well-coated with imported semi-sweet chocolate. A treat for sweet lovers!
Php80 per container

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Mini chocolate chip cookies baked to perfection… our soft batches!
Php100 grams. Php50

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake
All-time favorite banana cake with chocolate chips that the young ones and young once will definitely love! Its wonderful taste makes each small cake an extravagant gift.
Php80 small cake

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing
A showstopper among kids and the perfect giveaways for any special occasion!
Php70 small container (8 pieces). Php150 big box (25 pieces in 9x9 box)

Frozen Delight
Frozen Chocolate Moo
Black cookie base with luscious chocolate-mocha mousse and whipped cream.
Php220 per 750ml container. Php380 big container

Easy Fruit Sansrival
A new twist of fruit ref cake! Chewy crumb base layers with smooth butter icing, toasted cashew nuts and soft peaked icing.
Php140 per 750ml container. Php250 big container

Graham Fruit Ice Box
Delicate graham crackers perfectly matched with fruits and cream. Frozen or just refrigerated, this yummy dessert will surely be one of your favorites!
Php140 per 750ml container. Php250 big container

Tart for all Seasons
Mini buttery cream cheese piecrust with the best filling one could ask for! Choose from these superb flavors:

Banofee Coffee
Mango Cream Tango
Apple Streusel
Brownie Cream Crumble
Cookie Whim
Peach-a-pie
Php50 each. Php360 per box (9 pieces)
Assorted tarts in a box for minimum of 4 boxes


Please place your orders at least 3 days in advance

A Very Helpful Research of a Fellow Baker

Dear sweetdreams,

Ms. Eva Smoot has provided us with very helpful information that will enlighten us more about the the difference between parchment and wax paper. I will research more about the different baking papers available in the Philippine market and will surely share whatever I will be able to learn :)

I am encouraging our fellow bakers to please share your good and bad experiences about certain baking papers available so that we may be able to recognize which ones are great for baking!

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Parchment paper is a silicone-treated paper. It is the same as greaseproof paper and cooking paper (Glad Bake paper).

Baking and cooking uses:
- oven safe to 400 degrees F
- line cookie sheets for baking cookies: I don’t need to grease the baking sheet and the cookies will bake evenly and will not stick on the baking sheet or cookie sheet
- reusable for easy cookie baking

For microwave use:
- it can be used as a splatter cover to keep microwave clean
- line cake, bread and roasting pans
- can be folded to make pouches to steam fish and vegetables
- roll out cookie dough and pie crusts between two sheets of parchment paper
- line countertops when measuring and mixing ingredients
- use when breading chicken, fish and meats
- use it for wrapping sandwiches
- icing/pastry bags

CAUTION: Keep parchment from touching open flame.

Wax paper is a kind of paper that is coated with wax. It should never be exposed to direct heat because wax paper is flammable.

Baking and cooking uses:
For oven use: Line bottom of cake pans. The batter will completely cover the surface of the wax paper lining and cake or bread will not stick to the pan in the lined area. (Do not use wax paper to line cookie sheet to bake cookies.)

For microwave use: it can be used as a splatter cover to keep microwave clean
- roll out cookie dough and pie crusts between two sheets of wax paper
- line countertops when measuring and mixing ingredients
- use when breading chicken, fihs and meats
- use it for wrapping sandwiches

I use Wilton Parchment Paper, 15-inch width and the other one is 12-inch width. I haven’t seen the Glad Bake Paper here in San Diego, CA. Glad Bake Paper is available in Australia.
I use Silpat silicone baking sheet/liner and Matfer Exopat baking sheet for baking cookies.


09/30/06

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Ingrid's Sweet Haven (ISH) Patisserie & Baking Supplies is.. yes, named after me, Ingrid Alren V. Mediarito.

I'm not so much into computers.. all I know is to browse the internet (to check my e-mails and view websites of companies I need to know more, and research) and type documents. This will be my first attempt to really make a blog!

Please bear with me! I'm still experimenting on how I will "speak" in this blog. All I know is that I'm making this blog as an extension of ISH... so that we can reach to more people and show what our products are. I will discuss about different baking ingredients and materials as well! I wish that this will be a venue wherein I'll learn more about baking ingredients and procedures... and that you will learn something from me as well!

You may suggest any topic that you want to discuss. Let me know! Let us share what we all know in the world of baking! Ohhh! I'm getting excited about this blog! Please help me "build" this blog. Any question, suggestion, and knowledge will surely contribute a lot!

Welcome to Ingrid's Sweet Haven

Ingrid's Sweet Haven (ISH) is a Patisserie & Baking Supplies Shop located at #363 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue cor. Liwayway Street, Barangay Caniogan, Pasig City. You may contact us through 6412561. ISH opens Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.