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Ten Four Cassava Cake

October 09, 2014

I grew up in Nueva Ecija and I had a luxury of time indulging to different native cakes or "kakanin". Eating those was part of my fondest memories as a child. Eating native cakes gave me a satisfying and happy feeling. One of my favorites then was Cassava Cake.

Eating Cassava Cake was an ordinary part of living in the province. We had lots of good Cassava Cake makers and ingredients were abundant. We were very blessed indeed.

When I started living here in Metro Manila, I missed everything about native cakes especially Cassava Cake- the aroma, texture, color, and flavor. Establishments selling different sorts with their own innovations sometimes lose the authenticity of the delicacy. Some were not flavorful due to under-portioning of ingredients.

For bargain hunter and budget conscious person like me, "kuripot" for short, I discovered Ten Four Cassava Cake. Its taste and quality were at par with the expensive ones available in the Metro.

For only Php195.00, this big Ten Four Cassava Cake is perfect for group sharing. So nutritious and delicious yet very affordable.

Ten Four Cassava Cake has big and small sizes. The former costs Php195.00 while the latter costs Php95.00. For me the prices are very reasonable because the big size can feed 10 to 12 persons while the small one can feed 5 to 6 persons.

This is the small Ten Four Cassava Cake that costs only Php95.00.

It's soft, creamy, milky, and not too sweet. It has generous amounts of macapuno and cassava. I can attest that it has no extender, only pure cassava. The cheese balances the sweetness of the cake. Its texture is very fine and melts in the mouth. Once I start eating it, I can't stop. It's super yummy!

If you are craving for Cassava Cake like I always do or thinking of bringing home delicious treats for family and friends, Ten Four Cassava Cake has the following strategically located stores to drop by:

*97 C. Kamuning Road, Quezon City | Contact Number: 411-9401

*Kamias, Brgy. Pinahan, Quezon City | Contact Number: 433-3796

*278 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Quezon | Contact Number: 741-5030

*Shaw Blvd. cor. 29 de Augusto St., Mandaluyong City | Contact Number: 407-3345

*174 N.S. Amoranto Sr. Ave. cor. Isarog St., Quezon City | Contact Number: 413-0321

*Araneta Ave. along Puregold E. Rodriguez Sr., Quezon City | Contact Number: 712-1244

*221-C N. Domingo St. cor. Pinaglabanan St., San Juan City | Contact Number: 721-7344

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Best Places to Shop for School Materials + My Recommended Brands

May 31, 2014

Mommies, are you still planning to do your last minute school materials shopping? I have here a list of best places to shop and my recommended brands for your kiddos.

Divisoria

If you live in the northern or southern part of Metro Manila where public transportation is accessible and you have three kids and above to shop for, I recommend Divisoria. Many people find the stuff on the streets of C.M. Recto and nearby malls very cheap but when you go to the heart of Divisoria, you'll find more stalls that offer cheaper supplies.

Here are the streets where you can find producers, wholesalers, and retailers of different local and imported brands offering factory prices.

--- umbrellas, shoes, bags, socks, uniforms, underwear, handkerchiefs, towels, rain coats, boots, clothes: Juan Luna Street

--- fabrics, uniforms, and clothes: Ylaya Street

--- wrappers, microwaveable plastic containers, boxes, lunch boxes, paper bags, plastic wares, packaging supplies, home wares: Juan Luna and Sta. Elena Streets

--- ribbons, native products, costumes, sewing and crafting materials: Tabora Street

Note: There is a small "eskinita" or "pasilyo" on Tabora Street near Wellmanson where you can find good quality school uniforms and scrub suits.

--- baking supplies, fruits, hair and fashion accessories: Carmen Planas Street

--- wholesaler of school supplies: Sto. Cristo Street

Here's the map for your reference courtesy of www.smartparenting.com.ph.

If you are not familiar with Divisoria, you may also download the DIVISORIA GUIDE APP on iTunes to have an access to offline map that covers all the streets of Divisoria and where and how to score the best deals.

Website: www.divisoriaguide.com

Photo and Info Credits: http://www.nognoginthecity.com

Pros: When you go to these streets, you'll save so much compared to the malls, stalls, and street vendors along C. M. Recto Avenue. The vendors selling on the streets or "bangketa" get their goods from the wholesalers whose stores are located on the above-mentioned streets. Be patient. It will be a long walk but you'll save more. The best part is you can haggle. You can purchase the items almost half the price compared to shopping malls and other bookstores. There are more shops to choose from. If you wish to buy shoes and bags from a reputable brand, there are nearby malls like Lucky Chinatown, Tutuban Center, or Robinsons. Food stalls and restaurants are accessible too.

Cons: It's very difficult to shop during weekends and holidays. Go there very early. Shops open starting 8:00 AM. Please don't bring very young children. Kawawa sila kasi mainit at maraming tao. I don't recommend bringing your own car due to lack of parking spaces. If you still want to bring your own car, there's a parking area behind Tutuban Center Mall.

SM Savemore , SM Malls, Robinsons Malls, National Bookstore

Pros and Cons: If you have one or two kids, you don't have to go to Divisoria kasi sayang ang pagod. They offer "Best Buy" or set items which you can save more too. It's a little pricey compared to Divisoria but here you can bring your kids along because it's much convenient to shop and air conditioned.

All the things you need are placed under one roof. The prices are higher compared to Divisoria but there are many reputable brands to choose from. All you need to do is to be a wise and practical spender. Avail of their promos and special offers to save more.

Some of My Recommended Brands:

Bags

HAWK

It's expensive to be very honest but it's durable. My son will use his 3 year old Hawk bag this school year. When washed, it looks like brand new again.

Shoes
GIBI, WORLD BALANCE

Uniforms

Pants and Skirts: Colours, Canadian Club, Campus

Blouse and Polo: Campus

These brands are long lasting at hindi naghihimulmol.

Pencil and Coloring Materials

FABER CASTELL, MONGOL, and CRAYOLA

The quality is very good, lasts longer, and produces nice outputs. For preschoolers, make sure to purchase jumbo pencils and crayons since their fine motor skills are not that developed yet.

Ballpens and Markers

PILOT, STABILO, ARTLINE, FASTER, & PANDA

Paper

HARD COPY, ADVANCE, BEST BUY @ National Bookstore, LOW PRICE STATIONERY @ SM

Notebooks

SPRING LEAF, STRADMORE, AVANTI, ADVANCE, STERLING, GREEN APPLE, CORONA

Clearbooks

SM School Supplies Sections offers cheaper clearbooks starting at Php49.75. When you buy them from Divisoria, they're cheaper.

Do the following to be safe and avoid overspending:

- Eat a heavy meal.
- Bring big eco-bags.
- Bring a small toiletries kit.
- Bring your own drink and snack.
- Carry a list of what you need to buy.
- When going to Divisoria, don't bring expensive valuables and gadgets or wear jewelry.

Hope this list helps, Mommies! If you have your own ideas and recommendations, feel free to comment under this post. Thanks!

The Advantages of Using iPrice Coupons Philippines

May 22, 2014

To attract new and old customers, coupons are now considered as one the most popular marketing and advertising strategies used by manufacturers and sellers.

Due to high prices of services and commodities, everyone including the ones who are capable of spending are finding ways to save money. Using coupons is one of the best means to do that.

Popularity in online shopping makes coupons available in the web right now aside from newspapers. This makes it easier for consumers to shop in the comforts of their homes at discounted rates.

If you are looking for the best site for coupons, I recommend that you visit iPrice Coupons Philippines. It is one of the most popular coupon sites in Southeast Asia today.

Advantages of using iPrice Coupons Philippines:

1. The site posts free coupons and vouchers and does not require any membership. It aims to promote the best online shopping experience to consumers.

2. It is keen about saving money while enjoying online shopping, thus focusing on offering the latest and highest quality deals or promotion codes for the most prestigious and well-known shops and brands all over the Philippines.

3. It is constantly testing and sourcing its vouchers and deals individually in cooperation with its exclusive partners and brands.

4. It organizes deals by store and categories what makes it easy for consumers to find where they want to save; sometimes more than 70% on everything they are looking for.

5. It promises to be always up to date by marking active and expired vouchers or coupons.

Source: http://iprice.ph/coupons/#.U3zmgjfcAsI