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Cooling down at White Hat

Frozen Yogurt is one of the newest hot things going on these days. From various stores offering their own variation of the frozen treat, and even Google naming one of their Operating Systems' version 'Froyo' in honor of this dessert, it sure looks like Frozen Yogurt has arrived and is here to stay.

One such store is located in Gateway, and I've been a regular for the past month or so. The store is called White Hat. Making the claim that Italian Frozen Yogurt is 98% Fat Free, it gives customers so many topping choices, from various chocolate candies, fruits, even cheesecake, the possibilities are endless. It is a perfect alternative to ice cream, that's for sure.

Bear Brand brings out their version of Yakult

So it surely looks like Yakult isn't the lone dog running the probiotic drink show these days. Last week, while walking around the neighborhood [and seeing that everything is closed due to the Lenten holiday], I stumbled upon what looks to me like Yakult's new competitor.

I tried it and wasn't too impressed. It doesn't have the same taste as Yakult, which may be a good thing or a bad thing depending on who you ask, but more like milk mixed with a teensy bitsy amount of Yakult. Then that's Bear Brand's Probiotic drink.

Are you... Wafu?

So, just middling around Eastwood netted me this new snack from Oishi. It sure looks like a cheese-flavored Stick-o packaged in individual sticks, per se. That's fine, although I'm not sure who would buy it one stick at a time, but hey, that's their choice. However, I'd like to ask... why name it Wafu?



As far as I know, the term "Wafu" pertains to someone who is handsome, or in general terms, is awesome. From the original tagalog word "gwapo", I encountered the term during my online gaming days, but hey, back on topic. Why name it wafu?

Mystery Meatballs

The power of marketing can turn just about anything into something delectable. That's a fact. I think that's how Jollibee managed to hike up interest in their newest budget meal. Their 39ers have always had its set of supporters because it's both filling and inexpensive. However, while I find nothing particularly wrong with their latest offering, there's just a question that begs to be answered.



Jollibee, who I think is the biggest fastfood chain in the country, is now offering Sweet and Sour meatballs in their menu. I've tried it a few times and it's pretty A-OK to me, outside of the question: why are the meatballs black? That's not a racist question, I am merely referring to the meat on the inside. Is it pork, is it beef, is it alien meat, or something entirely different is something I couldn't tell.


Jollibee Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Watermelon Sprite Float

The meatballs themselves don't really have any defining sense of taste, prolly because the sweet and sour sauce [which is identical to the sauce they use for their lumpiang shanghai] is all over. It works for what it's intended for, the budget meal that can fill you up without forking over too much dough. I just couldn't figure out why the meat is black inside.

Mini Stop's Strawberry Banana Chillz

Summer's coming just around the corner, and it sure seems like the good folks at Mini Stop are starting early with their cold offering. In the same vein of fruit combination shakes like Mango Banana and Pineapple Orange, Mini Stop's Strawberry Banana Chillz just hits the spot, and is a good fruit combination overall.



The dispenser for their chilled goodness. The flavor to the left is their original, Mocha flavored drink.



26 Pesos for a 12 ounce cup, which should be more than enough in most cases.



Just had to bring that brand name in. I'm guessing that this should be available in all Mini Stop branches nationwide. Living two blocks away from one definitely helps.



At the end of the day, this is a good way to cool down. I normally get home at around noontime during workdays, so this is a somewhat nice day-ender for me. As the tag line itself says, Perk up. Chill Out.

Brothers Burger gave me the Blues

I love burgers. I think that is very much evident in the number of places I frequent for either a.) a quick bite b.) a taste of something new c.) comfort food. I am no stranger to Brother's Burger. I wrote about it before and raved about the awesome freshly grilled burgers they have.

I went and looked to try out one of their so-called "Designer Burgers" called the Blues Brothers. Well, what does it contain, you might ask? Well, grasshopper, let me list it down for you:

- Half pound grilled burger patty
- lots of creamy blue cheese
- mushrooms
- bacon
- lettuce
- a couple of slices of tomato
- kaiser buns

These things aren't cheap, the burger alone costs Php285 (roughly around US$ 6.30), and it was HUGE. What's left for me to do, you might ask? Well, take a couple of snaps of it, of course!



I took a bite, and for some reason, it felt strange. At first, I thought it was the sauce, or just a bad combo of the bacon, cheese and burger. I took another bite, and it sure felt hard for me to finish the whole sandwich. I'll say this: Blue cheese has an acquired taste. It's just not for me. I'm pretty sure some people like it, but as far as I can tell, it should not be for burgers. Here's another snap, I guess to finish this off. I'm quite disappointed, but of course I still finished the meal. It was much more difficult finishing this one, though. It felt like a chore!