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47 things you must try this Christmas

Published Dec 11, 2020 05:37 pm

If you're looking to have a delectable season, here are the highlights off this chef's notes on his constant search for what's new, what's hot, and what's the best

Braided cinnamon buns by The Braidy Buns

This pandemic turned the whole world upside down. And as the months moved on, lives and businesses began to adjust. Many negativities came out of this lockdown. Businesses have come close to collapse, others did, many jobs lost, most restaurants which are hard hit are on the brink of bankruptcy, relationships broken, and many more. But there too is a positive side to all this. To me, this forced situation made us all realize what’s important in life. Family! Relationships were restored, many homes because of survival or boredom had to start home businesses to survive and realized they had hidden talent that was just waiting to be released. I on the other hand discovered many new dishes all made from home and born out of the pandemic. One thing this pandemic cannot break is the spirit of Christmas giving. So here is my Christmas suggestion list for the year 2020.

Paella by Casa Medillano
Casa Daza empanadas
  1. Gourmandise by Chef Sunshine Puey—Chouquettes, best chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake, and torchon de foie gras 0917 883 2532, (02) 8403 9051
  2. Wawa Bing’s Bacolod Fresh lumpiang ubod—name forgettingly delicious! 0917 527 8837
  3. Let me without shame promote myself: Casa Daza empanadas, also try my black pancit (02) 8720 2290, 0917149 0021 or go to Casa Daza Facebook page and send a message
  4. Braised lamb and paella by La Colina 0917 817 2487
  5. Pineapple upside down cake and ammareto cake. Tani Bautista 0917 532 0816
  6. Crème brûlée by Pastry Cart—0916 745 7729
  7. Callos by Chef Vic Sanchez, simply the best! 0917 577 7099
  8. Lechon by Generals Chili Garlic (02) 86641799, 0917 897 5966
  9. Puto pao by Aling Dorie or Melody 0945 398 7587
  10. Hainanese chicken and rice, Vietnamese fresh lumpia—Both outstanding! (02) 8896 8940, 0906 508 4155
  11. Cake plaisir and mango walnut cake by Kitchens Best 0917 896 6248
  12. Chocolate Smore Cookies 0917 5555762
  13. Ube Pandesal by chef Twinkle 0905 453 8469
  14. Chicken relleno by Matchpoint 0917 557 4200
  15. Machang and truffle rice stuffed chicken by Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente 0917 866 0662
  16. Braided cinnamon buns on IG @thebraidybuns 0995 913 6466
  17. Chicken pie—delicious!—baked by Chef Kris 0927 234 1990, 0921 229 1265
  18. Unagi Supreme sushi bake 0917 190 2933
  19. Giant Pampanga Ensaymada- By Imang Salud and Melissa 0920 947 8819
  20. Macadamia sansrival by Chef Jill Sandique—Outstanding! 0919 066 4039
  21. Italian porketta and do it yourself porketta sandwich- 0917 819 5210, 0917 810 2218
  22. Roast goose and duck, BBQ pork, pork siomai at Shiok Shiok Restaurant Banawe (02) 8732 6490, 8732 6491, 8775 2889, 8245 3630, 7215 3668
  23. Moist deep dark chocolate cake by Jnet Santos 0917 513 1869
  24. Best and most delicious bacon around by Winnie 0966 801 6363
  25. Strawberry Crème brûlée by Janessa 0919 0000367
  26. Best apple pie in town, best chilled by Piezar Czarina Serrano 0917541 1167
  27. Festive palabok that not only looks good, but tastes delicious too! 0906 411 5699
  28. Ube Crème Brûlée by crvebycara. IG: crvebycara, facebook; CRVE by Cara
  29. Sisig sotanghon 0917 800 1865, (02) 8570 2000
  30. Cheese rolls by Joy San Gabriel. Super delicious! 0917 527 8837
  31. Chiffonelle cake. Super yummy! 0917 897 5839
  32. Brazo cup cakes 0928 754 5327
  33. Cochinillo and roast turkey by Margie De La Rama 0917 897 1017
  34. Salted caramel cake and alfajores by Sugar Bee (02) 88520 5570905 378 4774
  35. Queso de bola cheesecake 0920 927 8188
  36. Best bibingka malagkit eeeever! La Tasca Bibingka (02) 8897 9749
  37. Roast turkey with all the fixins by Bob and Ninay 0918 909 8850, (02) 8984 0065
  38. Outstanding cheese roll and chicken empanada by Seventh Heaven 0917 890 2889
  39. Baby Pat ube ensaymada by Pearl 0917 7901127
  40. Lengua, tender and delicious, made by Oliver 0917 276 3555
  41. Ensaymada by Felicias of Bacolod, super delicious ensaymadas delivered door to door from Bacolod 0918 551 4638, (043) 433 6586, 0909 036 0980
  42. Paella by Casa Medillano 0916 556 8842
  43. Truffle chocolate cake and Parmesan short bread and champorado cookies by Ginny De Guzman (02) 87712764,0995 103 8781
  44. Hectors chicharon bituka 0906 266 1564
  45. Torta Torrejon 0919 996 4989
  46. Meat pies and mini quiche 0917 838 1218
  47. Pancit puti by LSS, unique and super delicious! (02) 8819 1196, 0917 413 8949
Strawberry Crème brûlée by Janessa

These are my 2020 Christmas suggestions. Keep the list and take your picks. Winner yan for sure!

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