Miss Table Napkin: Zamboanga

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Zamboanga: Cupcake Story

I was craving for cupcakes since last night. This morning, I went out to try to satisfy my craving by going to the grocery and buying me stuff that could substitute the “cupcake”.

After paying my purchase, I tried to go about to buy me some milk tea when lo-and-behold, at the corner of my eye, God sent the speedy-est answer to my prayer. Who would’ve known that one could satisfy my Manila-cupcake-craving in Zamboanga?!?

I am just really astonished by how things which seem impossible (finding a good cupcake in Zamboanga) can turn out to be one of the best-bang-for-the-buck cupcakes I’ve ever eaten!

I’m definitely going back to try the other flavors. =D

Zamboanga: Shrimps and Crabs in Alavar sauce

2nd Lunch after the Civac this morning.

#crabs #shrimp #alavar

Zamboanga: Wichcraft by La Tienda

It's been months since I last visited this place so I invited my boss and two fellows for some sandwiches and coffee. The crabwich that I loved was out of stock so I ended up ordering these instead:

Prune cake - It was the winner for the night. The cake was moist and it was not too sweet.

Salted Caramel Frappe - ho hum... Can't taste the "salt". I should have stuck with the juice.

Grilled chicken wrap - The bread wrap was somewhat stale. The chicken had an unusual taste. I'm not going for this again.

Zamboanga: Tamal

Tamal

The Zamboanga version of the tamales. It uses ground rice and coconut milk and is wrapped in banana leaves. For the stuffing, it is stuffed with glass noodles (vermicelli) cooked with camaron rebosado (i.e., with sautéed shrimp and seasonings, plus a hint of chili).

Bought this from the OJT for 10Php.

Zamboanga: Chicken Pianggang

Late lunch. The boss saved some ”chicken pianggang” exclusively for me. =P

Chicken Pianggang - According to the Boss, pianggang is a Tausug viand. It’s very spicy chicken soup.

Warning: It’s not for the feint of heart.

The usual office afternoon snack

Coke + putok bread + coco pandesal

Zambaonga: Paseo - Knicker bocker and Isaw

Knicker bocker - A Zamboanga favorite. Before I went home, I had my friends bring me to Paseo . Nothin like a good ole dessert to top the night. <3 br="br">

Isaw - Chicken intestines. My friend had this. Not really something I'd readily eat. I'm happy with my knicker bocker. =P

Zamboanga: Early Bird's

Early bird is famous for their shawarma. We usually have it delivered at the hospital. It's my first time to go to the actual shop and imagine my surprise when they had one of the best tasting smoothies I've tried in the city! Seriously.

Mango shake

Banana shake with choco chips on top

Zambaonga's version of shawarma comes with potato wedges. =P

Zamboanga: La Tienda Cafe - Hang-out place

I've been a fan of their juice concoctions. This time I got a Pink Lemonade.

Cassava cheesecake - Never tasted anything like it. But it was good. =)

Lasagna - was a bit ho hum. Lacked flavor and cheese.

Ham and egg on English muffin - meh. A bit too simple and too bland for my taste.

Crabwhich FTW! - Now this is the real winner. Imagine, real crabs - shells removed, dipped in thin batter and fried to a crisp. They managed to keep the white meat soft and succulent. That on top of greens and tomatoes (I removed the onions =P) over a warm croissant bun. <3 <3 <3

Strawberries and Cream Frappe - I asked the store guy if they used real strawberries, he said yes. Now look at it, just from the looks, one would know that they did not use any real strawberries in it.
To store guy: Seriously, I'm from Baguio and I would know. Next time, don't tell a lie.