The Sweetness Of Cara Bella

I love desserts... Enough said.

Most diabetics would disagree with me but I've tweeted once that I enjoy desserts for breakfast. And, why not? We've delegated desserts at the end of each meal and, more often than not, our tummies have become stuff with the heavy main courses that we are left with little room for desserts. So, how can you still enjoy them?

Hopefully, Cara Bella could entice you to try my usual morning routine. The bakeshop just recently had an opening to offer a fresh new taste to the good old sweet favorites. From a wide range of cakes, cookies, and pastries to choose from, one would wonder if we really should have desserts first before we dig into the entree. What I love most about Cara Bella is its use of our local carabao milk - in all its creamy goodness. 

For starters, there's an interesting selection from Chocolate Chip Cookies, Dulce de Leche, and the Decadent Chocolate Cake. The chocolate chip cookies were freshly baked and chewy - just the way I like it. Cut in small bite portions for the opening, I really indulged myself in servings of their dulce de leche. 

 

Have you tried mozzarella cheese from carabao's milk? Well it's an interesting delight paired with Cara Bella's very own malunggay bread. Now that's a healthy choice.

 

For birthdays and gathering, they have a selection of round cakes from their mango torte, chocolate cake, and sansrival.

 

Of course, Cara Bella wouldn't be complete without their famous yema cake. This is definitely a must-try for all who love cakes and desserts. Cutting them into bite size pieces for the opening just made me want to get more.

I was amused to taste the tuna pasta that Cara Bella will also be serving.

Arlette of Cara Bella and her Tuna Pasta

It's sinful, and also dangerous to the health at some point, but I honestly couldn't stop myself from getting slices of the really good aligue and shrimp pasta. 

I know it adds inches on the tummy, but I entice everyone to enjoy and indulge in desserts more since it's one of those things that make life a lot sweeter.


Cara Bella by Arlette
1043 Marcon Bldg, Del Monte Ave., Quezon City
569-2436
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Rupert Jacinto's FAAABVLOUS III

And the cameras go click, click, click, flash...

- "Click, Flash" song by Ciara

Portrait photographer extraordinaire Rupert Jacinto released the current book from his "FAAABVLOUS" series. The book gathers photos from Rupert's different subjects, creating classy and elegant images that range from formal to fantasy. His photos are able to capture one's true nature, bringing out the diverse character and personality of each subject through captured image. On the cover of this year's book are two fabulous ladies in their own right. Consul Helen Ong looked effortlessly classy in red, while Cris Albert was stunning as she channeled old hollywood in her little black dress and pearl jewelries.

Styled by Junjun Ablaza, blown up photos of Rupert's works were displayed all-over the gallery of the Manila Peninsula. 

President Noynoy Aquino

Vice-President Jejomar Binay

Consul Helen Ong

Tessa Prieto-Valdes

Consul Louie Ablaza

Ramon Orlina

Junjun Ablaza

Frannie Jacinto and RJ Jacinto

Tina Jacinto

Mayenne Carmona

 

After walking through the exhibit, guests were asked to proceed to the ballroom for the dinner. As guests indulged in the food, host for the night and author of the book Mayenne Carmona spoke about the Fifteen FAAABVLOUS Men and Women. Each were introduced through a video presentation, awarding each personality with a trophy on stage after. 

Congratulations to Rupert and Tina Jacinto for a wonderful evening and we await next year for the release of the fourth "FAAABVLOUS" book!!