Location: Makati, Metro Manila
A devoted wife, mom to four kids, AND a business woman as well! Nixie Garcia makes sure she spends time with her family and keeps everyone's tummy happy. Even with her tight schedule, she makes time for her passion - baking! She shares her versions of all time favorites and hopes you enjoy it as much as her family does.
We loved how the empanadas did not skimp on the savory chorizo filling. Their sizes make for a perfect snack or appetizer. You can even try it with sour cream or garlic yogurt sauce for that extra kick making it a different snack altogether! PS: go the extra mile (not that it takes that long) and toast it, you won't regret it.
The Purposeful Flour's Choco Chip Macadamia Cookies are unapologetically littered with chunks of chocolate and macadamias. If we could personify the taste, it would be "a mom pampering a child" - making sure your sweet tooth cravings are solved. Have it with a glass of cold milk for some childhood nostalgia!
Instagram: thepurposefulflour
Contact Number: (+63) 917 620 1845
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Specialty: Tiramisu
Fat Cat Desserts started out solely with family in mind. Being stuck indoors posed new challenges, especially for her workaholic family. And so baking became a way to provide a bit of comfort to her loved ones amidst the chaos. Erica learned how to bake during the pandemic, and with a lot of perseverance Fat Cat Desserts came to life.
Instagram: fatcatdesserts.ph
You can send them a DM, they're super responsive! and follow them for updates, We heard that they have new goodies coming up!
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Churro Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Chocolate Walnut Cookies
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Baking was something Celina always loved but didn't have the time for, however, quarantine gave her the opportunity to practice more. Since cookies are Celina's favorite dessert, it was only natural to start crafting her ideal cookies. After countless tries and friends urging her to share it to the world, "Baked by Cel" was born!
Who else offers cookie churros?? And it tastes just like it sounds, without the oily aftertaste that most churros have. The white chocolate gives a creamy texture to the cookie. It was an unexpected mix that turned out really delectable. A must try!
Baked by Cel’s chocolate chip cookies are loaded with chocolate, each bite includes chunks of chocolate-y goodness making sure you get your fix. These moist and palm sized babies will make your endorphins soar and definitely put you in an even better mood.
Facebook: @bakeddbycelph
Instagram: bakedbycelph
Contact Number: (+63) 917 310 2291
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Born from a whole lot of passion and persistence, Grace Romulo created Sip n' Stir Coffee House with no training in the art of baking. Not even the basics! Everything was self taught and practiced to perfection, from the proofing to the techniques, Grace learned it all by herself. Formerly an Aesthetic Nurse with her own clinic, she experienced difficult times during the pandemic and had to close it down. Thankfully, when one door closes, another one opens! Baking is now her partner and all her efforts have been rewarded! The team tried her famous Ube Supreme Ensaymadas and Pan de Coco and they are GOOD.
Sip and Stir's Pan de Cocos are chewy, it is a bit more on the denser side (which we personally prefer) making it quite a hearty snack! We enjoyed that the coconut filling was just right and enough for the entire bread. Our favorite thing about it is the texture of the bread, it's chewiness makes munching so satisfying and you would most probably go for a second one. All in all, we loved it and recommend pairing the Pan de Coco with a cup of black coffee!
Facebook: @sipnstircoffee
Contact Number: (+63) 942 426 9321 / (+63) 929 951 6839
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