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Manila Bulletin devider Drive devider Kilig, confusion, heartbreak, and a whole lot of macarons

Kilig, confusion, heartbreak, and a whole lot of macarons

Published Feb 10, 2022 08:31 pm

Moments of Love treats for singles and other forms of love this Valentine’s

It's Complicated

Macarons lovingly crafted as offers to single ladies this Valentine’s season has been whipped up by quirky budding pastry chef Allyza Cepeda of Jane Dough Desserts.

Dubbed as “Moments of Love,” the selection features unique flavors that evoke different emotions and memories.

Allyza, who honed her culinary skills at the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, dedicates Thirsty Tita to those who have yet to meet the one, as well as to those who find joy in being single.

MACAROON PRINCES Jane Dough Desserts Pastry Chef and Benilde Culinary Arts alumna Allyza Cepeda

The French meringue-based dessert features a creamy ganache filling infused with Peach Soju, a sweet taste of Korea’s most popular distilled spirit. A mouthwatering gelée made of the fruit-flavored liquor is sandwiched to complete the delightful boozy experience.

“’Mag-asawa ka na kasi (you should get married already)’ is a phrase I hear my relatives use to tease those who are now in their late 20s or early 30s,” says Allyza. “Is there even a deadline in finding love?”

May Toyo

Dedicated to those who are in an ambiguous relationship, It’s Complicated brings a complementing combination of whipped coconut ganache filling and strawberry confiture center.

The classic macaron likewise takes a unique savory turn in May Toyo. Featuring an unconventional yet exquisite blend of soy sauce and milk chocolate, this innovative version is a nod to a common line during a lover’s quarrel: Tinotoyo ka na naman ba? (Are you in a bad mood again?)

Dream of Rose

Taking inspiration from the beauty of flowers given as a custom on hearts’ day, the delicate Dream of Rose comes with a rose-infused ganache filling and a lychee-raspberry confiture center.

Ludus, on the other hand, brings back the nostalgic kilig with its playful serving of textured milk chocolate ganache dipped in Auro 64% dark chocolate pinipig (rice crispies) glaze.

Ludus

Potchi, one of Allyza’s all-time bestsellers and her gourmet take on the ’90s kids’ favorite candy, is a recollection to first crushes. It comes with the iconic strawberry marshmallow filling and strawberry confiture center.

‘I believe that Valentine’s Day is not only for romantic relationships, but also for those who have found love in other aspects in life—pets, plants, music, art, reading, cooking, and many more.’

“I believe that Valentine’s Day is not only for romantic relationships, but also for those who have found love in other aspects in life—pets, plants, music, art, reading, cooking, and many more,” says Allyza.

Potchi

She likewise emphasized the value of self-love. “We experience different kinds of love. This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate and buy flowers and chocolates for yourself. There’s nothing wrong with that!” she says. “There’s kilig, confusion, and heartbreak, and then there’s also something for those who are experiencing different forms of love I wanted to include everyone no matter what their romantic status is because love is for everyone.”

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