Frozen Dipped Banana

Who said that snacks can't be healthy, fun and chocolatey?

I saw this booth in SM and I got interested right away seeing that it had two of my favorite foodie things, chocolate and banana, so I ordered one right away.

The salesguy got a frozen banana from the freezer with a popsicle stick frozen with it, jutting out from one end to serve as its handle like a regular popsicle. There were several dips to choose from in different colors. Sorry, I forgot the other flavors... but I do remember there was a violet tub, so I suppose it was the Ube flavored dip. Naturally, I chose chocolate, me being a choco lover at birth.

You may also add other stuff for extra coating such as colored sprinkles and marshmallows... but I chose rice crispies to go with my dipped banana.

Eating the frozen dipped banana was fun. It was delicious, too. And very reasonably priced. I am pretty sure that kids will love this. And adults, too.

Bistro Mateo

I almost forgot to blog about this until I felt the beginnings of the heat of summer the past few days. It was the same hot summery heat of the afternoon in Tiendesitas in May last year hat led us to Bistro Mateo when everyone was craving for some frozen delights.

The interiors was very homey and Filipino-Spanish inspired.

... impressive.... neat... welcoming... bright.....

The halo halo wasn't bad... not bad at all!

Other cold desserts were their buco pandan and the one I had which I, unfortunately , forgot the name of but enjoyed enormously.

Maybe we should try their main courses next time.

Plato Wraps

I see this booth in almost every SM mall I go to. So one time, I decided to check it out. Price is really affordable and the food is suprisingly good! I would think this is one of the cheapest but definitely more delicious snacks in the Metro these days.

Each wrap is prepared upon ordering.... pita bread is heated in an iron press for about a minute... after that, a prepared filling (my favorite is chicken) is added along with a couple of cucumber slices.
Sounds too bland? That was what I thought so, too. But you have to taste it for yourself. The combination of the textures plus the creaminess of the filling is so good you will keep coming back. I do.

I am glad it found its way from Dagupan to the Metro. Now I don't have to worry about what to munch for snacks when in need of a quick gastro fix at the malls.

Yin Yang Chinese Fresh Lumpia

I chanced upon this booth as I was shopping at the mall one time. Being a lover of fresh lumpia, I decided to check this out and try.

I ordered one each for hubby and me, then simply watched as they were prepared. Each was definitely well packed and filled.

I like my lumpia with lots of extra nuts, fresh garlic and bihon with seaweed bits.

... and lotsa sauce!

Truly a healthy dish for everyone, young and old, fresh lumpia as good as this is a welcome addition to the malls. Now I don't have to go to Binondo to curb my sudden cravings for lumpia.