Do you know that there's a place where breads are baked in a different way? And I really appreciate how cute and artsy the area is. The Bread Shack located at the City Hall Drive, Davao City, a new place where you can feed your senses with lots of sweet vibe all year round.

Now that Christmas is fast approaching and thinking for "pasalubong" for your family and friends, this bread is a feast for the eyes indeed. The smell of fresh baked breads will surely make you crave for more, especially their delectable bread itself is a treat for the rumbling tummies! The place is also nice to hang out, but due to pandemic certain protocols are followed.

I just passed by on their new location, as I have an appointment at Sanggunian Panglungsod and decided to go inside to check what kind of bread they offer in the market that people keep on coming back. BTW,  I learned about the Bread Shack through social media in their old location at the Pryce Business Park, Bajada branch.

Now, a few minutes walk away from our home and I can reach my destination in no time. The Bread Shack itself is a pop-up bake house where they serve all kinds of fluffy bread, the like of Fluff Cheese and Fluff Ube-Cheese, these two are always on the top list of their bestsellers.

I order their P299 with 12 Fluff Classic Assorted Rolls plus added their famous Classic Kopi Bun for take out. And because I also love to eat their Fluff Mango Roll, so I ate it while I'm waiting for my take out.

Photo credit to BREAD SHACK

I was entertained by how consistent the interiors, from the color preference which is yellow and orange, it is very inviting from the outside to the inside, they also have a friendly staffs that answer your queries.

Just before I went out, looking around the whole place, I can sense that this bread cafe will last longer, because the location was great and very accessible. It has a great parking space also and very near to offices and residential spaces.

They also serve Kopi Bun and milk tea. I haven't tried their milk tea, but it was nice to have some refreshments after. I bought some bread for take out and it was so good. I'm not a fan of breads, because of my GERD, but I can't resist to taste it all, from the smell I know that this fluff bread taste very good, the density and tenderness, it was perfectly baked!

It's worth to visit, because like what I mention before, it is near to our house and it's in the heart of the city downtown. Overall, about their Fluff bread, it's super yummy for me. I super love their Fluff Mango Roll, it's like a mango float in a bread and also their Durian Roll.

That's it! I'm going to post my TikTok video here, to sum up my Bread Shack experience. Hope you enjoy this feature post I have for this month of September. Comment below if you have questions and I would love to read all your thoughts about BREAD SHACK.

My mom use anchovies on a regular basis, but she uses the old style anchovies that can be bought in the local wet market or "palengke". There was a grocery store that regularly carried anchovies, but they have disappeared from the grocery shelves for several months. Surprisingly, Doña Elena collaborates with the Davao Social Media Influencers with the help of the Fly Ace Marketing Manager, Ms. Lormy Papa.

This Doña Elena Anchovy brand is very new in packaging. I love the packaging, it's very handy and storing is not a problem anymore, compared to the old box that they had in the past. It is my favourite so far as they are full of flavour, plus it is easy to cook because it's already very thin and flatten, very perfect for pasta also let them melt into sauces and whatnot.

Honestly,  I thought that I HATED anchovies. The smell and the taste bought into a negative thoughts because of how they use to make it unsafe and unhealthy. When my friend got anchovies on part of the pizza, I thought he was insane. He told me to try it, I was wrong, anchovies can actually save mediocre pizza. But the usefulness of anchovies it goes way beyond pizza. I feel betrayed and dumb that I didn't eat anything for years based on what the other people say, especially since I'm generally willing and eager to try new foods because of what I love doing in my blog. Doña Elena Anchovies need a positive PR campaign stat.

Pasta is my favourite thing that uses olive oil and Anchovies and next best is Oats Arroz Caldo for my GERD life plan meal.

ANCHOVY PASTA WITH FRIED BREAD CRUMBS Recipe here 👉👉👉 ANCHOVIES

 

Anchovies are actually pretty good for you since they're high in calcium, potassium and good fatty acids. Eating them can help to lessen your cholesterol level by reducing the bad stuff that can clog your arteries. It helps your bone stronger.

And for us that has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), this is good for our diet plan meal. Because they're high in protein, which makes us feel full. Plus they're low in calories (but eat in a moderate way).

OATMEAL ARROZ CALDO with DOÑA ELENA ANCHOVIES Recipe here 👉👉👉 ANCHOVIES

Using Doña Elena Anchovies to your daily meal is a good option. Anchovy is now one of my favourite partnered food. If you are a big anchovy fan and you are looking for a great match for your food, the Doña Elena brand should be one in your list, good value and very good quality. And there are more than 15 delicate little fillets in the tin, stuck to each other and packed in a delicious Doña Elena Olive Oil (that I also love to drizzle on my crackers or in my salad). Salted perfectly and not at all overpowering in their salty flavour profile.

Luckily, we were given 6 tin cans of Doña Elena Anchovies for own consumption and for product taste as well. I may have to make more recipes every two months, the way I'm gobbling them up with my viand, on crackers, in my salads, and piling them on my favourite oats, and etc...

Here's are some examples of my other recipes added with Anchovies.

CRISP STRING BEANS & EGGPLANT WITH ANCHOVY GARLIC CRUMB TOPPING AND SIDE DISH with vinegar

MALUNGGAY SOUP WITH ANCHOVIES

You can also visit my YouTube Channel 👉👉👉 Raine Pal
    

This pandemic opens a wide coverage for online delivery and mobile delivery apps, and in changing the perspective of people lifestyle and sustaining online businesses. And yes, many consumers download apps for groceries,  services, and meals during this crisis. The Government Protocols which hinder people to go out and do their normal routines like buying things from the groceries, etc. and to avoid long queues in lining, made people to shifts to delivery apps for everything they need. In fact, most of my feeds I've seen in Facebook are now more in online transactions.
And because I'm craving for Burrito and my two young adults are craving for burger & fries, I choose G BISTRO CATERING SERVICES.
As of now, you can pay either COD or by Points(or the money inside your July Two account. 

July Two CSR will call you after placing your order. And they will be the one to tell you how much is your DELIVERY FEE. In my case, I pay P70. They will also send you a text messages confirming your delivery details.

Thanks JULY TWO RIDER!

Online service right now has the uptick in demand growth in both customer acquisition and business reorder rates. July Two is still new in this business and more room of improvements both chains of supply & delivery, not to forget that they still have to stick to their goals and that is to continue meeting the demands and ensure to give their customer needs.

With its delicious and different take on a supposedly typical drink, milk tea became a real hit all over the world. The popularity reaches among youngsters as their convenient drink, just enjoying it in a cafe or consuming it while on the go. A crazy food trend indeed that starts way back 2019 here in the Philippines. It was loved by many milk tea fans and milk tea shops keep popping up with different menus that will ensure anyone can find their perfect cup!

HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR PERFECT MILK TEA?

Nowadays, it's really hard to find your perfect milk tea, especially if there's number of milk tea shops offering extensive menus in the market. But it's  still surprising to see someone you know drinking milk tea at least once a week or every day, queuing in hours, or having delivered it right at your doorstep.

Sipping my 1 litre Milk Tea from Driptea

The rising of Milk Tea becomes unprecedented with the idea of a healthy, competitive market, more innovations and trends came up and reach Davao City. Coming in arrays of variants, milk tea was more than just for your palate; but also for your eyes. The cup sizes and designs make a part of the marketing & promotions, wherein consumers get a photo shot for their Instagram, a status symbol that something most of the millennials do for the 'gram.

Here in Davao City, people went crazy with DRIPTEA. It garnered so much hype especially there P99 Overdose Milktea 1 Litre. They're not just hyping on the size of their milk tea, but also the freshness and the taste of it! And I got curious with it so I message their Facebook Page.

DRIPTEA started last March 2019. It was founded by Mr. Thor Gomez a former barista in one of the leading milk tea company in the Philippines. Now Driptea has 83 stores operating nationwide and continue through franchising.

I message Driptea Davao and ordered their Classic Okinawa Milk tea 1 Litre and added one large French Fries.

Honestly, when my order was delivered, I got shocked on how big is the 1 litre Milk tea of Drip Tea!

When a pandemic hits the Philippines, Davao City economic drop to its lowest rate and it really affects the financial system of the businesses.  There are many restaurants in Davao City with thousand of workers, owned by local entrepreneurs, and most of the companies are having problem on how to maintain their income despite pandemic, that's why some food establishments open their services online through mobile app food delivery like FOODPANDA.

Disclaimer this is not a sponsored post, this is based on my personal experience with FoodPanda.

When FoodPanda invites me to their media launch in 2017 here in Davao City,  I already had a clue that this kind of food online service will be a great hit here in Davao.

I can still remember,  when calling my Lolo's favourite restaurant and a rude host will answer, whether you will be put on hold too long or having to scream your order through a loud noise. This time no more hassle, thanks to the amazing on-demand food delivery service apps like FOODPANDA. With just a few taps on the screen, we now have access to hundreds or new and delicious restaurants by using the FoodPanda Mobile App.

I admit at first I hate their service. Not once, but twice. I've ordered online using FoodPanda mobile app, and they always decline my order. First reason, no rider is available in my area. Second, they accept my order, but it takes them almost an hour in preparing my order, and suddenly they message me that they cannot deliver in my area and I already paid it through debit card, the sad part is that they don't have a system that time on how to resolve the problem in repaying or refund money. It takes them days to return my money and that experience made me STOP ordering online using their app.

FOOD PANDA: STAYING AT HOME DURING A PANDEMIC IS A LUXURY

When World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the Philippines make a new normal protocol, allowing a stricter COVID 19 measures. Cancellation of flights, the closure of establishments and schools and more restrict movement was implemented and we experienced national lockdown.

Everyone stayed home, because it's hard right now going to work and live like normal as we used to, worried about getting ill from the virus. That's why food and other services are available through online transactions. FOOD PANDA becomes one of my trusted online food service now, so much has changed in their app and I congratulate them on their service. I also commend their riders, for their hardship and sacrifices. Their tasks are very difficult, the danger is everywhere. They move around delivering our food, while we who are staying home, living a luxurious life limiting our exposure to the corona virus and we are lucky. Although people are moving less compared before the crisis, more people are staying home the most, especially weekends that's why food delivery apps are very useful nowadays.

Beginning March of 2020, people in my country started limiting their movements as the virus spread. From Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, people used their mobile phone as their means in ordering food online and one of the most trusted online food delivery apps in the Philippines is FOOD PANDA.

Filipino just loves food! This I've heard from my Professor in Marketing, that if you want to build a business here in the Philippines,  then venture into food business.

Hence, food delivery is popular now, with fast foods and other food services hotline numbers bursting with calls all the time, food delivery services apps like FOODPANDA, made online ordering and delivery of food & services much more convenient.

One of the highlights in FOODPANDA that I loved is the FOODPANDA PRO. Wherein you have the chance to claim great deals from them. All you need is to SUBSCRIBE for P50/month.

 
Another thing is that you can monitor the assigned rider by TRACKING or CHAT your rider using the app. Here, you don't have to wonder when your order is going to arrive. 

For payment method, you can pay via bank, GCash, PayPal, and Cash on Delivery.

Plus, FoodPanda is operating 24/7. Yes, if you are craving food in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning, FoodPanda is there to satisfy your cravings.

HOW ABOUT FOODPANDA SHOPS

This is FoodPanda online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Here you can order numerous products from a variety of your favourite stores on one platform.

After downloading the app and finish registering, just tap in your address and go to the "SHOPS" tab on the top of the listing. Then you will see the listing by browsing through your favourite shops, choose your products and go to checkout.

You can also PICK UP your order for your convenience. 

It is very easy to use FoodPanda app.

First, you need to download the app on your smartphone. Or you can order via their website, you can use a PC or laptop to order food as well.  

Second, launch the app, then register. 

Third, put all your detailed information,  especially your exact location to avoid problems later. Or you can also sign up using your Facebook account, in order to save time by filling out the online registration form.

And after registrations,  you're all set to order.