The sugar-free dessert challenge

Looking for a totally sugar-free dessert is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Perhaps what is more difficult is to create your own sugar-free concoction. 

In the new promo of Watson's, The Sweet and Sinless Dessert Challenge, you may have the chance to win an outstanding prize, if you can create the perfect sugar-free dessert. If you're not a culinary professional, an employee of Watsons, or  an employee of its affiliated partners, then you are welcome to put your dessert crafting skills to the test!

To find out more about the mechanics, please visit this site. 

http://sweetandsinless.watsonspromos.com/mechanics.php

Stress Relief at Cocktales

About the food:

Stressed, when spelled backwards, becomes the word dessert. That is one of the profound insights I have discovered at Cocktales. This small dessert place isn't all about dessert though. They also serve value meals that are reasonably priced. 

 

The picture above is called a Shepherd's Pie. It's not precisely a pie inside. On top is a layer of gravy, followed by mashed potatoes, and ground beef. The serving size is good for one. The taste is just okay and is good enough to make you full.

Along with the pie comes a free iced tea, which is very good in taste and is not the usual powdered iced tea. 


Finally, the meal also comes with a small serving of dessert, which completes your day. (see picture at the topmost of this post)


Where to buy and how much:

For php195 you can try this meal at any Cocktales dessert place. I tried mine at Trinoma Mall in QC. They also have a lot more sweet concoctions that can satisfy your taste.

Rating:  6.5/10


Desserts can be emotionally satisfying when consumed, especially if you have a sweet tooth. If you're concerned about your sugar intake (for fear of diabetes), then you have to be more cautious. Likewise, mashed potato, although not sweet in taste, has a high glycemic index, which means it can boost your blood glucose levels quickly). A final note to remember is that iced tea is not always healthy. A good number of iced teas have a lot more sugar in them than you would like. If you want to enjoy the health benefits of tea, it's best to drink it bitter, without any sweeteners.

Lugang Cafe (desserts worth sharing and trying)

About the food:

The other day, we have reached a new hot temperature of 36 degrees Celsius. Almost anywhere you go, you can inhale the hot air vapors. To make ourselves more comfortable, it's a good idea to have some cool treats, like the ones I tried in Lugang Cafe.

First of all, don't be deceived by its name. It does not serve just coffee or sandwiches. They offer a full range of contemporary Chinese cuisine. Their food offerings are almost incomparable to what is offered by the more traditional Chinese restaurants we have. But what really made me thrilled was that they served special desserts, and its even presented on a separate menu. 

The picture above are pearls with shaved ice and coconut milk, which is topped with fresh fruits and ice cream. This is good for sharing. 






Below is the pudding with mango slices and puree over shaved ice with pearls. This is also great for sharing and tastes good too.

Where to buy and how much:

Lugang Cafe is located at 116 Connecticut St., Northeast Greenhills,San Juan. They open around 11am and it's best to arrive early since the place gets packed really fast. The desserts above costs in the range of PHP250 each. But if you want to eat a full meal there, you'll need a budget of at least PHP500 per pax.

Rating:  9.0/10

If you want to try a different kind of Chinese cuisine, then Lugang Cafe is worth trying.


Recommended links: