Elait: Happiness in a Cup!

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Elait's Strawberry Trifle

I was ecstatic when I got invited last April 1, 2017 to attend Elait's Brand Launch at Century City Mall, Makati. Aaron from Caravan Food Group invited me along with other influencers to visit their newly opened artisanal Ice Cream Store. I was so excited when I got invited to this event cause I booked a hotel around Kayalaan during those dates so it was convenient enough for me to drop by at Century and the sun's heat was extreme that day I knew I needed some cooler to beat the Manila heat!

Elait Store in Century City Mall

Elait was formed from the word Elate which means extreme happiness & 'Lait' a French term which means to serve with milk. Just like the word 'Cafe Au Lait' meaning coffee served with warm milk <3 The word play is adorable!

The overall look of the store is really fun and playful. I like the baby colors they used which they also incorporated on their menu and on the overall branding of Elait. It's eye-catching, bright and joyous!

Rolled Ice Creams have been a trend in most Asian Countries and I remember there was a time when almost every mall that I go to would have Fried Roll Ice Cream in the Philippines. It's a dessert made in a teppan or a steel which is chilled for about -35 degrees then the dairy product is poured on to it, toppings are added like fresh fruits and other sweet bits on to the custard; all the ingredients are grinded and mixed altogether then once the ice cream hardens it'll be rolled and served <3

Elait Brand

What makes Elait unique from other Fried Ice Cream Stalls would be the UNIQUE FLAVORS they offer. They have the Bacon Brickle, Salted Egg Surprise, Blueberry Cheescake, Tiramisu, Mango Kiwi Pavlova and even Ube Flan!

Another thing that caught my attention would be this small posters plastered in front of the store which teaches people BASIC SIGN LANGUAGES. They have staff who are deaf & mute so it's essential for customers to at least know basic greeting actions to communicate easily.

I like that they are INCLUSIVE to this community. To be honest, i'm a little bit shy to do basic sign language cause I might do a wrong action and be misinterpreted but I still tried and greeted some servers Hello & Thank you.

Basic Sign Language

I visited the store twice and instead of narrating what happened to the actual grand opening, I will be sharing my experience during my second visit <3

HOW TO ORDER

A customer has two options when ordering: Choosing on their SPECIAL FLAVORS or DIY Creating your own Rolled Ice Cream

On my first visit I ordered their Strawberry Trifle which is on the list of their Special Flavors. You'll have to choose between Custard or Yogurt for the base then the toppings will be on them.

I was craving for something sweet and sour during the grand opening so I went for Yogurt.

DIY Rolled Ice Cream

Strawberry Trifle is made of Strawberries + Cream Cheese + Almonds Topped with lady Fingers

I absolutely love it. Though I think it'll taste best if you pick custard as the base. The fruits taste fresh and went well with the other toppings! This is priced at P180 per cup which might be a little too pricey for an ice cream but you actually get the complete package = QUALITY and QUANTITY Ice Cream in a cup!

Cute Pins distributed during the event!

For the DIY, this is how the process goes:

DIY

1. Choose a Base Custard or Yogurt

2. Choose Two Mixers

3. Choose Two Toppings

4. Choose Two Drizzle

(Plus P10 for every additional mixers, toppings and drizzle)

Custard

I am quite impressed with the quality of their Yogurt and Custards! It looks and tastes PREMIUM.

During my 2nd visit, I made a promise to myself that i'll try their custard as base and I liked it so much better <3

Toppings

Rolled to Perfection!

This time I went with my boyfriend who is obsessed with Ice Creams, Thanks to Elait for the Gift Certificates we were so thrilled and came back right away!

Instead of picking on the Special Flavors we opted to do the DIY cause of our curiosity on how our ice cream will taste if we pick our own mixers and toppings!

KEVIN's Ice Cream

So Kevin was craving for something caramel-ish with hints of Peanut Butter.

I call his dessert Peanut Butter Jolly (Lol, So Corny!) Haha! Why not create your own dessert name when you can create your own dessert right?

Base - Custard

Mixers - Leche Flan, Peanut Butter, Caramel Sauce

Toppings - Pocky Sticks, Almonds

Drizzle - Caramel

Denise

I wanted something chocolatey and milky; I call my dessert - Choco Loco. Lol! Hahahaha! (Literally laughing while typing this!)

Base - Custard

Mixers - Cream Cheese, Oreo, Chocolate Sauce

Toppings - Almonds, Pocky Sticks, Chocolate Shards

Drizzle - Chocolate, Condensed Milk

Mine tasted perfect. Kevin got jealous that he finished mine after eating his (Hmppf) Haha!

True to its name Elait is indeed a Happiness in a cup! I will definitely come back to try other flavors!

Thank you again for inviting me to be part of your grand opening :)

I truly had a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!

Freebies <3

BGC Desserts

FARMACY: Ice Cream & Soda Fountain

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Farmacy

My boyfriend and I have been hunting for a good dessert place in BGC after dining from a Pizza Parlor in Uptown Mall. Upon searching, we saw a lot of good reviews about Farmacy and decided to pay a visit to satisfy our sweet cravings!

The sophisticated vibe welcomed me upon entering the store; kind of 50's diner nostalgia.

Neon lights, milk shakes in tall glass, bar stools and counters, muted tone & colors and warm light bulbs definitely sets the mood. I just love the whole idea of this ice cream parlor! It feels like I've been brought to a different time; a period in history.

Behind the bar is a medicine cabinet with random flasks and lab tools. Antique wooden cabinets and ceiling fans gave emphasis to the vintage look.

They say that soda fountains were originated from alcohol prohibition era when alcoholic beverages would be hidden in ice creams.

Farmacy Ice Cream Cones

Faramacy Interior

On the menu are composed of not just the things kids will love but adults will definitely also be delighted to have. Ice Cream, Waffle Cones, Sodas, Milkshakes, Floats, Banana Splits and everything you can probably see in dessert heaven is here! They offer free taste on the ice creams so you can pick the best ones you like and give it a try; Aside from that they also have few munchies on the menu like burgers and coffee that you can indulge in. According to other blogs - everything here is naturally made and the ingredients were really made from fresh fruits.

I love how their menu even blended on the whole concept. The prices of their desserts weren't as expensive as compared to other Concept Ice Cream Parlors. The quality is over the top: ice cream made from all natural ingredients, the huge variety of flavors, the ambiance, the quality of desserts - I felt like I was paying less than what I am actually getting.

I also have to point out that their customer service is very good. I remember their servers were constantly filling up our glasses with water every time it gets empty.

They were warm and always smile too; only comment was serving time was really slow.

The blue-ish and pink-ish hues surrounding the whole store was a pure dream and nostalgia.

Farmacy

Farmacy Menu

For starters, we ordered their classic Banana Split which was just simply good. I love how it tasted so sweet yet so fun to eat. Reminded me of good memories: childhood, fun days with my playmates, holidays, and everything that makes me flutter. The whipped cream has a subtle taste and the caramel syrup blended well with the ice cream. I'm not a sweet tooth but believe me when I say I was able to indulge all of it!

Banana Split P230.00

Their sodas were also amazing. It was my first time to try Fruit Sodas - a.k.a. Soda Juice and was surprised how it tasted. The Strawberry Soda was a little too sweet [kinda reminds me of powdered strawberry drinks] that's why I preferred the Soda Calamansi because of the sourness which added a little kick to the drink. I bet the kids would love the Strawberry Soda though, definitely for the sweet tooths!

Strawberry Soda in Small P120.00

Calamansi Soda in Small P120.00

This place is ideal for friendly hangouts, after parties and romantic date nights.

Farmacy Banana Split

I will definitely come back here for the experience and for the love of Ice Cream!

Beauty

Health In Juice: A Review

Monday, April 25, 2016

In Health Juice

Fresh. 100% All Natural. No Preservatives. Consume within 24 hours.

Detox or detoxification, is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. Toxic substances is all around us, disrupting the proper function of our bodies.

Juicing, is an easy way to consume huge amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants, boost your energy, enhance your immune system, and more

Goal, is to rest your body from unhealthy foods and help it get back to a healthful, fresh state.

(From Health In Juice)

Set of 6

For the Month of April, I tried juicing with Health in Juice. They are a mini juicing company based in Makati and they deliver 24/7 - how cool is that! I also find their juices affordable compared to other brands online so I decided to contact them right away via Viber.
Here are the prices below:

For the detailed pricing check this link: http://healthinjuice.wix.com/healthinjuice#!howmuch/cwvr

Instead of following their usual detox program since I'm not on a detox and not even on a diet, I decided to pick my own flavors! I ordered a flavor of 6 which is P1,060 inclusive of shipping fee already.

juice September

I have also been given a free detox tea and an instruction manual and of course a thermal bag and random fliers. Their juices are freshly delivered and is required to be consumed within 24hrs.

Instructions & Tea Bag

They also label the bottles so you can just follow what drinks should go first to last. During detox, you should avoid sugar, gluten, dairy, processed soy, coffee, caffeine and alcohol, unhealthy fats etc.(Instruction Manual)

For skinny ladies like me who juices to have more nutrients in their body, it's okay to add more and eat more fruits and vegetables for the day. I also ate biscuits and other light but carb-free food to have more energy for the day. Discipline yourself and do not be tempted to eat fatty foods which can break the whole diet. Doing detox will lose it's purpose if you cheat.

Jelly Chia

CHIA JELLY

Ingredients: Chia Seeds, Distilled Water, Lemon, Orange and Touch of Honey
Refereshing. Gelatinous and a little crunchy. This drink will give you tons of energy during the day. Rich in calcium, anti-oxidant and great for weight loss.
Review: MY FAVORITE! The color is actually gave good vibes. It is very citrus. Tastes like orange & lemon mixed altogether. I enjoyed drinking it cause of the Chia Seeds. No awkward taste whatsoever, just fruity and refreshing! Wish I could make my own at home.

True love

TRUE LOVE
Ingredients: Beet, Pear, Carrots, Cucumbers, Green Grapes, Lemon
Booster Juice! Boosts your stamina to make it through your next work out. Also helps lower blood pressure.
Review: Was surprised that despite the cucumbers being an ingredient it did not dominate the taste of the whole juice. What I have usually observed in other juiceries I have tried is that they load too much Cucumbers in it because it's composed of 90% water and maybe even saves them more other ingredients because of this, aside from that the taste of the other fruits go away already.
Thumbs up for them for balancing all the juices to make a delicious drink.

blood Orange

BLOOD ORANGE
Ingredients: Orange, Beet, Pear, Carrots, Cucumbers, Green Grapes, Lemon
Review: This is a red orange juice. I was surprised that the cucumber's taste was not dominant at all. I like how the green grapes, the orange and lemon added a sweetness to the juice. Made it easier for me to drink. Something I would drink this after a jog!

Green Hornet

GREEN HORNET
Ingredients: Kale, Pear, Green Pepper, Pineapple, Horseradish, Cucumber, Lemon
Review: Honestly, I got a little afraid when I saw the green pepper being part of the ingredient. I hate the taste of it especially when mixed with juice. Yuck! It has this very distinct smell and taste which comes out of your nose, LOL it's brilliant that they added pineapple and lemon on this drink to avoid all the greens awkward taste. Not bad!

Super vegan

SUPER VEGAN
Ingredients: Apple, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Celery, Lemon
Review: How can they make a vegetable juice as good as this? The overall color of the juice is actually light green, I just did not shake it here when I took the photo so you can see the green color on the lower part of the bottle. Surprisingly, I liked it! It looks and tastes like a SUPER HEALTHY DRINK. Something I'd have for everyday baon at work.

Almond Twist

ALMOND TWIST
Ingredients: Raw Almond, Distilled Water, Dark Chocolate, Pure Agave Nectar
Review: I love everything that's DAIRY! So I made sure i'll be able to order at least one of them. It made me kilig and dance when I tasted this at first cause it's so good! Ang tagal kong hinintay bago mainom cause I have to bear the other drinks before drinking with this one. You can really taste the almonds here and there were tiny bits that you can chunk on while drinking. SUPER LOVE!

Set with Thermal Bag

Overall it was a good experience with them. The customer service is good and they reply on viber very fast.. I really love their juices, just so right and not nakakaumay. I just didn't like how they used my photos on their social media accounts and did not credit me. BTW this isn't a sponsored post. Will definitely try their other flavors in the future - only if they add more <3

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 stars

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Elait: Happiness in a Cup!

FARMACY: Ice Cream & Soda Fountain

Health In Juice: A Review

(From Health In Juice)