#I also just had some Dulce de Leche ice cream haha

[lilybug-02]

what does today taste like? :3

Hmmm. Cold fresh air, damp soil, chalk, and Dulce de Leche Ice cream.

It was a very nice day. I finished a very stressful project yesterday and I'm finally feeling much happier! It's earth day, the weather was absolutely perfect, i got to paint rocks, and I even went rock climbing! :) (didn't realize I was doing so many rock related activities!)

[moodys-art]

la squadra's favorite pastries

i had the idea to do that today and took great pleasure in writing it, so here's some headcanons for you ! nothing too much, but enjoy reading it <3

prosciutto : you would think the man's not really a sweet tooth, but he actually really enjoys pastries from european countries. he counts his favorites ones from germany, such as apple strudel, berliner... and some french macarons from high ranked luxury chefs only ! he likes to keep pastries as something exceptional though, often preferring to eat them after a nice meal, alongside with an espresso and a cigarette.

formaggio : basically anything with dulce de leche in it. he enjoys alfagor, a pastry from argentina...other than that, you can be sure he'll eat any sugary thing you offer him : he isn't too difficult. also, why be picky when you've got all these chocolate flavors available downtown !

illuso : what he likes ? the nastiest candybars you can find at the nearest supermarket. the more it approaches the ideal of a junkfood, the better. you don't get to taste anything but the fat and the sugar, but illuso claims they're tasty. when prosciutto came across a forgotten bar on the kitchen counter one day and tried to eat it out of sheer curiosity, he nearly threw up and everyone upstairs heard him pester about what kind of person you have to be to buy these devilish things.

pesci : similarly to prosciutto, he likes a lot of european pastries. his favorite ones are vanilla and coffee eclairs, as well as sfogliatelle. on the regular though, he often prefers to order ice cream when he's at the restaurant, because the tastes are endless and you can add anything to it, something crispy, marshmallows, food confetti...

melone : his tastes are similar to illuso, except he isn't as extreme as the mirror man, luckily ! he prefers industrial sweets that are practical if one prefers to do something else while enjoying it. for instance, he likes lollipops, chewing gums and such. melone is also fond of these retro chewing gum distributors as well as the 2000s brands of chewing gum you can still find in stores (hubba bubba bubbletape, bubbglegum or tuttifrutti taste).

risotto : just get him a cannoli, and the man will be happy. he also likes plain cakes with a natural flavor to it, such as genoise, nothing too original. although he has some guilty pleasures, such as these chocolate-chip cookies contained in large rectangular boxes (he keeps a stock of them) that he eats as dinner on some evenings, and that he buys from the same store illuso goes to. or...do you remember the giant gummy bear post i made ? well, he likes those ones too and will bite a chunk out of these as if it's a normal thing to do haha.

ghiaccio : he isn't too difficult on that matter, but he quite enjoys lemon meringue pie from time to time. most days, he doesn't eat sweet things apart from fruits. apples are his go-to because it's practical, and good (he always buys a certain kind : golden smith or jonagold). if you bake him a good apple pie with some cinnamon and a little bit of love, he will not show it but he'll be extremely flustered by your attention.

sorbet & gelato : sorbet and gelato. no i'm kidding, seriously : they're not really fond of pastries, although maybe they would be the type to enjoy croissants and flavored bread in the morning for breakfast. they're also the type to enjoy sweet and salty mixes !

[fashournalist]

Cheesecake Review: Allegro Cakes Express' Sampler (12 flavors!)

Have you ever dreamt of trying every possible flavor while selecting which ice cream to order--or which cookie or slice of cake? Allegro’s Cheesecake Sampler is the answer to your prayers. It’s what we had for Mother’s Day, and for sure, if Momi were still here with us, she would have enjoyed each slice.

With 12 flavors to try, your cravings for different kinds of [cheese]cake will be satisfied, and you wouldn’t have to shell out what you normally spend on cakes. Although there’s no guarantee you will like them all, it’s worth trying. I will briefly give my honest opinions on each flavor in no particular order. Read on to find out which flavor stood out the most for us; who knows, it could be your favorite, too. :)

Note: The individual cake images below came from Allegro’s page.

The S'mores flavor was one of the sweetest slices Allegro has. They didn’t hold back when it came to the ingredients; they were able to put in a lot of marshmallows and chocolate even when the slice was just small (to fit in with the other 11 slices). Although the S'mores' flavor, in general, is not one of our favorites, this one was good. Not a fan of marshmallows, but I do love graham cracker crumbs and chocolate.

Next up, the Banana Choco Chips! If you’re a lover of fruit, then this will probably be one of the flavors that will top your list. Think of banana loaf bread mixed with chocolate chip cookies - and a bit of cheesecake to fill the base, and you’ve got this slice.

The Dulce De Leche Cheesecake’s caramelised milk is the highlight of this flavor. While it’s usual for similar products to be too sweet, this one is just right. It also complements the base well. I noticed, though, that several of the flavours have a similar base, and they only seem to differ in toppings.

Peach Mango is one of the flavors that had a similar base but of course, had peach mangoes on top. It did not stand out that much for Dad and me.

In general, these two are our favorite cheesecake flavors--blueberry for Dad and matcha for me. Although, in this particular sampler, these didn’t top our list.

Allegro’s Blueberry Cheesecake had a rich taste balancing the sour and the sweet, but it was not the best we’ve tasted. I don’t know if my standards for blueberry cheesecake is just too high because I didn’t even like the one in Starbucks. So far, I liked the blueberry cheesecake from The Alley at UPTC. But according to Dad, Allegro still did well on this flavor.

I liked Matcha more between these two, prolly because I’m always biased for matcha products. It had a different base from most of the flavors, and you can really taste the balance between sweetness and bitterness. I actually wish it was a bit more bitter haha.

The Al Capone Cheesecake is one of the flavors that had a similar base and only differed in toppings. I do love Al Capone, but I didn’t like Allegro’s version. Perhaps, they could have added more almonds and also included almonds in their base.

As for the Ube Macapuno, the good thing about it is it at least had a different base from the other flavors. You can really taste the ube with every bite of its rich, creamy base topped with macapuno. Dad likes ube, so this was one of his favorites.

This was our first time to try Bibingka Cheesecake, and boy, it was truly flavorful. Like a cheesecake with a twist, its base had chunks of salted egg so you can taste the fusion of cake and one of our favorite Filipino delicacies. Word of advice, though, you have to finish this right away. We split some slices and left them in our fridge, but the remaining salted egg was already spoiled the following day.

Next, we have the Turtle Cheesecake, which is made of caramel, chocolate and pecans. Their rich, creamy taste when mixed makes a good combination. Although, this slice has a similar base to other flavors like Peach Mango and Al Capone.

I’m a lover of Oreo Cheesecake and everything cookies and cream, so this was bound to be included in my top favorites for Allegro’s sampler. True to its word, their oreo cheesecake is filled with a lot of cookie crumbs aside from the one that served as a topping.

But if there was one flavor that stood out the most, and got both my and my Dad’s approval, it would be the Neapolitan Cheesecake! Usually, my Dad and I have different flavors when we try out products, like what happened with Deta Bites Cookies, the previous one I reviewed. But for Allegro’s Cheesecake Sampler, one flavor stood out in the list of their best flavors. It even topped my favorites matcha and oreo.

Made up of chocolate strawberry, vanilla, and cream cheese layers all on top of a moist brownie, the Neapolitan Cheesecake will surely leave you craving for more. That’s why if ever we’ll order another cake with only one flavor from Allegro someday, it would be this.

What do you think of the flavors? Which one are you most excited to try? Get ready to avail this sampler for a reasonable price. Usually, 8” premium cheesecakes cost around 1200 to 1500 or even more, and that’s for only one flavor. But with Allegro’s, you get to try all flavors for 1000!

They also have good customer service, and they honor Senior Citizen/PWD discount. We got this cake for only 800 because we saved 20%!

What are you waiting for? Give their cheesecake sampler a shot now and find your favorite flavor today. :)

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Thank you for reading my blog! Stay tuned for my next food review two weeks from now : )

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Previous review: Detabites Cookies

Upcoming review: Pakamura Takoyaki

[eyesupmarksman]

Ice Cream Asks

literally no one asked me to do this but i’m depressed and bored so--

Chocolate: When was your first kiss?

22 (technically 18, but I’m not counting it shh)

French Vanilla: How old are you?

24, but feel 80!

Cotton Candy: Three places you want to travel to?

Berlin, Rome, anywhere along the Amalfi Coast where I can be boujee

Strawberry: A language you wish you could speak?

I want to be better at Irish. We learn it here from 4 years old to about 17/18, and not a single person in Ireland can string a sentence together (it’s taught so badly within school). I was so bad at it. But I feel like I’m getting better now. 

Coffee: Favourite cosmetic brands?

None. I don’t wear makeup lmao

Mint Chocolate Chip: Indoors or outdoors?

If it’s a nice day, outdoors. But I live in Ireland. So it’s never a nice day.

Cookie Dough: Do you play any instruments?

Violin (but very badly lol)

Rocky Road: Favourite songs at the moment?

Setting Sun - Lord Huron / Cloudbusting - Kate Bush / Anything Novo Amor has Ever Composed

Butter Pecan: Favourite songs for life?

Dinner and Diatribes - Hozier / Attica - Hailaker / Thus Always To Tyrants - The Oh Hellos

Cheesecake: What's your zodiac sign?

Aquarius

Toasted Coconut: The beach or the pool?

Beach. I can’t swim so I ain’t going near the water lmao

Chocolate Chip: What's your most popular post?

It’s a post I made about being slightly annoyed of people comparing Hozier to Hades when he’s clearly Lugh, the Irish pagan warrior entity symbolising the arts and law

Bubblegum: books or movies?

D: Movies. Books. Books. Movies. Movies--

Pistachio: manga or anime?

Neither tbh

Salted Caramel: Favourite Movies?

Children of Men by Alfonzo Cuaron (not the happiest film, but an amazing film) / The Man from U.N.C.L.E by Guy Ritchie / Rogue One by Gareth Edwards (the superior of the Star Wars films don’t @ Me) 

Birthday Cake: Favourite books?

Lovely War by Julie Berry (I CRIED) / All That Remains by Dr. Sue Black (if you like bones and death, it’s very interesting!) / Mythos by Stephen Fry (I like Greek Mythology. I like Stephen Fry. Need I say more?)

Moose Tracks: Favourites for manga?

I’ve never read any D:

Orange Sherbet: Favourites for anime?

Never seen any (or any that I can remember)

Peanut butter: Favourite academic subject?

I did an English and History degree so either-or. 

Black Raspberry: Do you have any pets?

I have an English Cocker spaniel called Leo, and three horses (fully owned by me) called Kaliban, Sysaro, and Romeo. There’s another horse on loan to me called Dante (or Danny) and he’s an actual demon from the nine circles of hell--

Mango: When and why did you start your blog?

2012 (gross). I don’t...really know.

Mocha: Ideal weather conditions?

Sun’s out (gun’s out), with a slight breeze. I cannot COPE with heat. I need a breeze lol

Black Cherry: Four words that describe you?

Funny (I think I’m funny); Independent (too much so for my own good); Dependable (again, too much for my own good); emotionally-compromised (oop)

Neapolitan: Things that stress you out?

Anything and everything.

Raspberry Truffle: Favourite kind of music?

Indie-Alternative-Rock ???

Chocolate Marshmallow: Favourite brands of candy?

I don’t really eat candy anymore, but I am partial to a good Dairymilk chocolate bar.

Toffee: A card game that you're good at?

Coup. It’s a game about lying. And I am very good at lying to people’s faces. 

Lemon Custard: Do you eat breakfast?

I make sure to eat food in the morning...does that count?

Dark chocolate: Turn-ons?

Humour. Be able to make me laugh, to be honest...

Fudge: Turn-offs?

Arrogance and ignorance. The two tend to go hand in hand. Also a pure lack of communication skills. 👀👀👀

Peach: How do you relax?

Shower. A long shower. I’m talking like a chunk of time just standing under some water. Or going for a walk. 

Praline: A popular book you haven't read yet?

Anything from Rick Riordan (if my friend sees this she’ll fucking kill me oh my god). I have every intention of reading it, but I just never did. 

Superman: Do you like sweaters?

I’m so picky with sweaters. Prefer hoodies.

Cherry: do you drink tea or coffee?

Neither. Tea is just hot water and coffee gives me a major migraine. 

Dulce de Leche: An instrument you wish you could play?

My violin (because it’s originally my grandfather’s (who has long since passed away) and I restored it). I’m so bad at it. Or the piano. I don’t have the dexterity for it.

Blackberry: Have you ever laughed so hard you cried?

Oh absolutely. I’ve also cried so hard that I’ve laughed.

Ginger: A new feature you wish tumblr could have?

Idk just fix it pls

Blueberry Lemon: Favourite blogs?

@frrankzhang / @duelling / @dutifullygranddragon /

Almond: Favourite mean girls quote?

Boo, you whore.

Butterscotch: What colour are your nails right now?

Naked. I don’t wear nail polish or any makeup :I

Cinnamon: Have you ever been confessed to?

I, very stupidly, made myself everyone’s therapist for a long time so absolutely. I know too many things about too many people. 

Blue Moon: Have you ever had a crush on someone?

Yup.

Cappuccino Crunch: Do you take naps?

Everyday. We love that Hypothyroidism and anaemic life ✌🏻

Mint: The most embarrassing thing you've ever done?

There’s so many...Idk, thought that I would have my life in order by 24 haha 😬

Brownie Batter: Do you like sushi?

Yesss, but it has to be from a specific place

Key Lime: where do you want to be right now?

Anywhere that’s away from where I’m living rn--

Red Velvet: do you wear prescription glasses?

Yup! I didn’t for a long time and I went into my local eye doctor’s because whenever I would use my laptop or the screens at work, I had to squint and come really close to it. It also gave me a very bad headache. Turns out I got a astigmatism in one eye!

Green Tea: favourite flavours of ice cream?

Vanilla (but if it’s going to be that plain, it has to be a good vanilla) or chocolate. I’m also partial to some caramel but sometimes it can be a bit too sweet.

original post with questions

[virgoes]

woah all of thet

chocolate: when was your first kiss? mmm last year i honestly do not know when exactly

french vanilla: how old are you? 18

cotton candy: three places you want to travel to? oooo japan cos i just love it there, maybe like thailand, and some south american country........ maybe peru

strawberry: a language you wish you could speak? i guess i wish i could speak spanish more fluently uhhh and i guess my kboo side wants to be able to fully understand the songs i listen to sooo korean

coffee: favorite cosmetic brands? i dont care about brands tbh

mint chocolate chip: indoors or outdoors? indoors

cookie dough: do you play any instruments? guitar, im trying piano but tiny baby steps

rocky road: favorite songs at the moment? never ever by got7 ... most of kendrick’s new album, iu and hyukoh’s new song, sentimental by winner

butter pecan: favorite songs for life? i honestly have no idea my music taste always fucking changes

cheesecake: what's your zodiac sign? virgo

toasted coconut: the beach or the pool? pool 

chocolate chip: what's your most popular post? uhh prob the one with swans

bubblegum: books or movies? movies.........even those i barely watch

pistachio: manga or anime? anime........i think u see a trend here

salted caramel: favorite movies? skdljfls

birthday cake: favorite books? sldkfjldskjfklds

moose tracks: favorites for manga? sdklfjsldjfsljd

orange sherbet: favorites for anime? FULL METAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD I WOULd whip my dick out for that shit

peanut butter: favorite academic subject? lololololol fuck school

black raspberry: do you have any pets? nope

mango: when and why did you start your blog? uhhh i started this blog like summer of last year i wanna say, bc my blog is usually fandom based i left the blog i wasnt a part of the fandom of. i started the other one cos my friend told me to make one lol

mocha: ideal weather conditions? sunny but wit slight breeze and smells like fruit

black cherry: four words that describe you? mmmm hyper but also depressed LOL

neapolitan: things that stress you out? school, life, living in general,,,,

raspberry truffle: favorite kind of music? i think i can vibe to r&b the most

chocolate marshmallow: favorite brands of candy? i dont really like candy usually

toffee: a card game that you're good at? uhhh i used to be good at egyptian rat screw

lemon custard: do you eat breakfast? nah im poor

dark chocolate: turn ons? hhhh height is a huge deal probably ... for boys at least, arms, neck, chest, wrists for girls

fudge: turn offs? uhh stupidity, immaturity, ignorance

peach: how do you relax? uhhhh i listen to music, if im really hyped i watch videos usually

praline: a popular book you haven't read yet? all of them haha

superman: do you like sweaters? YES

cherry: do you drink tea or coffee? i drink both now

dulce de leche: an instrument you wish you could play? mmmm piano i really wish i could play its just so beautiful and also guitar i wish i could play better

blackberry: have you ever laughed so hard you cried? i do all the time

ginger: a new feature you wish tumblr could have? hmmmmmm i dunno

blueberry lemon: favorite blogs? too laz

almond: favorite mean girls quote? i haven’t seen it enough to have quotes

butterscotch: what color are your nails right now? yellow

cinnamon: have you ever been confessed to? yeah

blue moon: have you ever had a crush on someone? yeah

cappuccino crunch: do you take naps? fuck yeah

mint: the most embarrassing thing you've ever done? im blocking this question

brownie batter: do you like sushi? yes im japanese lol

key lime: where do you want to be right now? hmmmm well i’m home and i wanted to be home for a while sooo. i wanna be in a space where my friends are there and they feel comfortable just hangin 24/7 and we find things to do that don’t require money. once i ge tbored i wanna be interning for a bio med engineering company . 

red velvet: do you wear prescription glasses? no i’m 20/20

green tea: favorite flavors of ice cream? rn i’m feelin green tea but you gotta have red bean paste with it