I know that quite a few of Marketmanila’s Manila-based readers are in the food business. Over the years, I have gotten tips on where to buy things, offers to test out home made baked goods and lots of questions and answers re: food products in general. I know some readers own small stores, small bakeshops, sell home-made foodstuff, gift items, meats, seafood, etc. So despite the fact that I do not typically accept any advertising, this post is your chance to briefly describe what you are selling and how Marketmanila readers or potential customers can contact you. Please don’t be shy, after all, this is about as ideal a target market as you can find… several thousand foodies or food enthusiasts, mostly aged 20-50 years old, 75% female and 25% male, relatively affluent, articulate, discriminating folks may just want to give your products a try. And with the holidays fast approaching, many are in need of interesting ideas, new sources and tasty options.
So here are some basic rules. If you are in a small food or food related business (small retail operations with say up to three branches or so) that you think readers would like to hear about, leave a brief comment detailing the name of the business, the types of products sold, contact addresses, telephone numbers and email links or addresses: For example:
Marketman’s Artisanal Jams & Jellies
Jams & Preserves made with only the finest natural ingredients. Currently offering Vintage 2007 Mangosteen Jam, Mango Preserves, Guava Jelly and Kalamansi Marmalade in 300 and 500 gram jars. Prices range from PHP500 to 5,000 (hahaha).
Please contact xxxxxx at xxxxx
So, comment away. As always, I reserve the right to delete or edit any inappropriate comments. Please feel free to tell us about your business located anywhere in the Philippines… or even abroad if you think that makes sense. Thanks!
181 Responses
I am not in any food industry related business. Food is my deep passion and my only indulgence on this face of the earth. Although, it has been my ultimate dream to run my own bakeshop – I cannot drop my feet and quit my job. There are so many factors and other perks I cannot just give up to pursue my whimsical bakeshop and sandwich place. First, and foremost, I am a human being where times hit me where I will be in my cozy bed sleeping for two days and three nights except for occasional use of the bathroom and food. If I run my own bakeshop I cannot be doing that. I have lease to worry about and employees to pay. Since the operation is a cash-basis I have to man the cash register before I will purge out by my cashier. I wish I have enough courage to tackle my dreams of owning my own bakeshop.
Chocolat Deep Dark Chocolate Cakes
Delicious, moist and reasonably-priced chocolate and specialty cakes! Our chocolate cake was included in Lori’s list of 5 best chocolate cakes in Manila. We also have a cake called Death by Tablea, made from local cacao tablets from San Isidro, Davao.
Check out our site: chocolatcakes.multiply.com, or visit us at SM Mall of Asia (5560188) and The Block, SM North EDSA (4420156).
Thanks, Marketman!
After countless requests to sell, I am finally offering my Outrageous Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. The cookies are packaged in a box lined with parchment paper and go for PHP300.00 for 24 cookies/PHP150 for 12 cookies. Also packaged in tin cans for Christmas. We deliver.
For inquiries contact Asunta at 0917-5181728 or visit marengstewart.blogspot.com
THANKS MARKETMAN!
Thank you MM for this. I’ve been looking for Christmas gift ideas. In the past, I’ve given the following away: Goldilocks products; Sugarhouse meringue; Cello’s donuts, etc
I suggest that those who leave comments re a product send you a sample of what they have to offer so that you can give it your thumbs up or thumbs down. Just a thought.
What we really sell are the free ranging, grass fed Solraya’s Sunshine Day Old Chicks, raised by the growers, to give consumers real tasting chickens.
We are able to serve the requirements of weekend, backyard and commercial raisers.
If you require dressed chickens, pls email and I will match you with the grower nearest you. We have growers nationwide.
While supply lasts, we sell live, ready to slaughter chickens at our AANI FTI and AANI Herbal Garden outlets.
Pls visit our blog to learn more about us :)
https://solraya.blogspot.com
info@solraya.com
(02) 417-1800 (gets forwarded to wherever I am)
(0917) 847-2639
MM, thank you.
Thanks MM for this: my post will be for those who would be at the mercy of too much food indulgence this xmas :-)
We are a major supplier of Original Loose Leaf Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea (weight loss) from the Fujian Province in China:
We sell a can of 10 loose leaf packets for just P250!
For International partners we sell a can for just $10!
Our Tea comes from the “source” directly processed, packed and filtered in China’s Lam an province. (Please view pictures) For Local (Philippine) Purchases we deliver at the various pick up points: Makati—RCBC Tower Ortigas– Caltex Wilson Quezon City–Mc Donalds Quezon Avenue (near examiner) –UP Diliman You may contact 09209550549 We are also looking for Local and International distributors e-mail us at oolong_fever@yahoo.com
MM, thank you! What a very generous gesture to spread goodwill! A win-win situation for both your loyal readers and entrepreneurs. I belong to the former and would be more than happy to see a long list for my reference when I visit Manila this Christmas.
May you be blessed a thousand fold!
Hi Marketman!
My sisters and I are homebakers–our best sellers are chocolate cake and carrot walnut cake :) We customize the cake designs to suit your theme–i.e. christmas party :) Please view our site: quintbelles.multiply.com
For Christmas, we also have individually packaged chocolate cake in clear boxes and we also have Angel Bars made of oats, cashews, and white chocolate :)
We can be reached at 09062303420 or quintbelles@gmail.com
Thanks,
Elaine S.
Thanks for this opportunity, Marketman!
The Sweet Life by Ange
This is a business I started last November 06 when I was 16. My bestseller is called “Sweet Surrender”, a sinful frozen brazo de mercedes concoction. I also have a delicious mousse-based cake entitled “Chocolate Lust.” I also have an assortment of cupcakes; Marie Antoinette (a Madagascar vanilla cupcake with Tequila Rose/vanilla Buttercream) and Chanel (a moist chocolate cupcake with Valrhona Buttercream) being the top 2.
Look for The Sweet Life at the Baker’s Dozen Fair! It won’t be hard to miss the pretty pink booth! Contact numbers are: 0917 8238198 or 8150188. Check out https://thesweetlifebyange.multiply.com for a price list. Email inquiries: sweetlifebyange@yahoo.com
Betty’s Wicked Chocolate Cake is what my husband calls this cake. It is my pride and joy next to my wonderful husband and children. This cake won the Grand Award in the 1995 locally sponsored Chocolympics held in Vancouver, B.C. It is wonderfully moist and decadent and my VERY OWN FORMULA!!! I offer this cake in 14″x4″x41/2″ loaf only topped with ganache…serving size:14-16 slices…Where can you find a cake that comes with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!!! Phone Betty at (604) 552-3875
Also available: Betty’s Wicked Shortbread Cookies- 5 dozen cookies in an array of Christmas shapes i.e. reindeer, candy cane,etc. This cookies have been dubbed “REALLY WICKED” by known executive chefs and well known caterers here in Vancouver.Please call above phone no. for further information.
Frozen Food Products
Angus Beef Striploin steaks and rib eye, Prawn for Tempura, etc.
Order is usually by reservation since demand is high for this season. Supply for until end of December are almost all pre-ordered. But we might be visible at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Bazaar on the 24th-25th of Nov. If not and you wish to be informed by our products availability contact us through email at pinaygourmand@gmail.com or 0922 4500783.
Hello MM, I am not into food industry but a 100% cooking afficionado. I am currently launching a recipe-sharing and food blogging sharing network in France. Sorry the site is entirely in french but I’m inviting everybody to drop by and why not register and post their recipes (we have some members that are anglophones)..by the way im a Filipina on this French adventure..
http://www.lesfoodies.com
thanks for this opportunity
This is off-tangent, but may be relevant to some of us. There was an update yesterday on food stuff from China that have been tested by BFAD and found to contain formaldehyde (formalin.) You may access the list at: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=96275
My mom-in-law makes good espasol and pastillas de leche from pure cow’s milk, that they raise in San Ildefonso, Bulacan. The pastillas come in 3 flavors from fresh ingredients – natural, dayap, and langka.
Some of you may have encountered the Lorrie’s Sweets brand on past food fairs at World Trade Center and Megamall. They were also featured before in Magandang Umaga Bayan and Entrepreneur magazine. Recently, these sweets were served in Makati Shangri-La’s dessert buffet station.
Those interested may contact my sis-in-law Jenny Vi Vicente at 0917-8555547.
Noel
Even people in Hk are wary about Chinese products. A lot of expats buy Aussie items, which are quite expensive. I even heard a story about a Pinoy driver substituting Aussie labels for poultry from China for his crooked boss. :(
If you are in the east area (Robinson’s Metro East) try the Belly Burst on the first floor near the supermarket entrance- they make tasty bite-sized burgers (3 pcs. to an order), chickenbursts, pizzabursts (a smallish calzone) with marinara sauce and doughbursts (a cool sunburst-shaped donut), as well as buffalo wings and nachos adapted to the Pinoy taste and budget. Yummy stuff to take home as pasalubong to hungry family members. It might be possible to order uncooked stuff by the bulk and freeze them then serve for your next cocktail party, sleepover, or gathering.
Thanks MM!
While not a product, still food based:
I am inviting everyone to please support FOOD FROM THE HEART – a charity dinner for the benefit of Golden Acres, home for the aged. Event will be from Nov30-Dec2, Limited seats available! Visit http://www.essentielevents.multiply.com for detailed information
Betchalicious Food!
Specializes in delicious comfort food and other favorites, available for delivery at the Quezon City area (particularly Katipunan), Valenzuela, Malabon, Caloocan, Manila (particularly Taft) and Makati (particularly around Ayala) or we can do meet ups, whichever you prefer. This month’s offerings are:
-Chicken Ala King
-Baked Macaroni
-Silvanas
-Food for the Gods
-Leche Flan
Other products to be offered soon are pasta/noodle dishes such as carbonara, spaghetti, baked spaghetti, tuna pasta, seafood pasta and pancit malabon; sweets such as brownies, pecan/cashew tart, rhum cake, cream puff, cupcakes, and cookies; and ready-to-cook or pre-prepared frozen meats like pork BBQ, chicken BBQ, liempo and crispy pata
Text Beth at 0919-6605485 or 0917-9039847 for detailed pricing and orders and other inquiries.
Marketman,
Thank you for providing this avenue to help my retired parents.
My mother makes a lot of homemade food items with no preservatives. She used to be the supplier to market sellers in Bacolod during the late ’80s. Here’s a list of the food that she prepares and available for orders&delivery:
Tocino
Longganisa (skinless)
Tapa
Relyenong Bangus
Fish Lumpia
Embutido
Everything (except the bangus) can be ordered in 1/4 kilo and 1/2 kilo packages.
My mother also bakes :). Her baked goodies are:
Cupcakes (vanilla, chocolate, etc.)
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Leche Flan
Orders must be placed 2-3 days before delivery. She makes everything fresh.
Contact numbers are: (02) 973 7154 / celphone 0920 551 0768
email addy: rodypacion@yahoo.com
DESSERT DU JOUR
by Mara de la Rama
Homemade desserts using only the best ingredients. Top sellers include French and Flourless Chocolate Cake, Belgian Chocolate Brownies, Date and Nut Bars (rated as the best for five straight years by Sandy Daza’s column), Tres Leches Cake and Banana Parfait.
Please visit my table at the Salcedo Market every Saturday to sample my products.
Beautiful Holiday packaging available by mid-November.
To receive an email containing my complete product list accompanied by photos, please text/call Cel 0922.387.5682 or email dessertdujourbymara@gmail.com
Your support is much appreciated, Marketman!
Hi MM,sorry if this is off-topic,but,I just want to let you know that we ordered 150-200 Ilocano-made teatowels that you blogged about last June to give away to friends for Christmas. We thought it was just the perfect gift to include with Christmas hampers and also to include them with other homemade goodies.
More power to your blog!
Hello MM & Loyal Readers,
I have been an avid follower of this blog for some time, but I believe this is only the 1st or 2nd time that I am commenting on your posts.
But this is an invitation I could not resist.
I would like to share with your readers the opening of our new restaurant in Cebu City serving Mediterranean cuisine tailored to the Filipino palate.
Acquavit Mediterranean Bistro
We are located at the second floor of the Forum Building. Archibishop Reyes Ave. Beside The Grand Con.
Thanks and we hope to see you there.
jimbo, that is fantastic! I hope the folks who are making them for you were happy with your order!
Hi MM and “Commentors”,
I’m just someone who likes to slave in the kitchen. I’m proud of my shpeherd’s pie and chili. I also make caramelpecan squares, pecan or walnut pie, bread pudding. Reasonably priced. You can email me at zabanilla@yahoo.com so I can send you my “flyer” with some pictures.
MM, because of you, I’ve just ordered 2nd hand Maida Heatter books over Amazon. I would’ve loved the Alice Medrich Cookies and Brownies Book but I balked at the $99 price tag. Sigh, maybe when I’m rich and famous. I’ll let you know how my Maida Baking Madness turns out.
Baker’s Barn
Homemade Delights
Christmas List:
Food for the Gods, Macaroons (our bestseller), Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Triple Chocolate Cookies
Everything is packaged in handmade boxes, ready to be given out to friends and relatives.
For inquiries, contact mobile (9018)9009639 or email me at adoreeuy@yahoo.com.
Thank you, Marketman!
Sorry forgot to include the number to call for Belly Burst orders: 722-25-24. You can pick up orders from Robinson’s Metro East. Once a pregnant lady got so enamored with the Pizzabursts she ordered dozens of frozen ones and cooked them off as she got hungry. Talk about cravings! :)
HOUSE OF NUTS
Because of our deep passion for nuts, our store HOUSE OF NUTS carries wide variety of both imported and local nuts source all throughout the globe we have Macadamia nuts from Australia, Cashew kernels from India, Pistachios,walnuts, pecans,pine nuts, hazelnuts and almonds from California and other agricultural products from China. We also carry a wide variety of vacuum process fruit and vegetable for the health concious.
We assure you we can satisfy all your nutty cravings.
Pease visit our stores or you may reach me through 09189028526, 829-3319. or email me at mar_so@yahoo.com
Thank you Marketman for this great oppurtunity.
Hi MM,
I’m Ricky from Dulcelin Gourmet. I’d like to invite your readers to try our popular Mango Torte, Strawberry Cake and Chocolate Ganache Cake. We also recommend our savory items like the Korean Red Rice Salad and the Salmon Sous Vide. We also make old favorites like the Chicken Galantina, Chicken Relleno, Lengua, Callos and many more. You can call us at 374-2165 or 67. Our outlets are located in Tiendesitas, MarketMarket, and 36 Times Street QC.
Thanks, MM!
Cebu’s Silvanas by Mrs U
Perfect for the holidays!
Hi! Really appreciate what you’re doing for the readers of your blog. My mom makes some of the best homemade goodies here in Cebu and the most raved about product that she has has always been her Silvanas. We just started selling it under the brand of Mrs. U Foods.
It has quite a following here in Cebu and my aunt in Manila is starting to sell them at her home, too. If you’ve heard of Cebu’s Silvanas rolled in colorful metallic wraps and are wondering where to get them (…or if you’re just looking for the perfect dessert to cap off your Christmas parties), give us a call at either one of the following numbers for your orders.
Cebu – (032) 233 4348
Manila – (02) 822 1543
Or you can email us at mrsufoods@yahoo.com
By the way, MM, I’d like to send you a sample of our silvanas…just wished I’d know how to get it to you ☺ thanks!
The Steak Lady
Premium Imported Steaks
Premium Japanese Kobe Beef
American Kobe Beef
Wagyu Beef and Burgers
USDA Prime Grade Rib Eye and Striploin
USDA Choice Grade Rib Eye and Striploin
USDA Certified Angus Beef
Australian Aged and Seasoned Steaks
New Zealand and Australian Lamb (assorted cuts)
Spanish Chorizo Fresca
US Pure Beef Burgers (6pcs quarter pounders/pack)
We also offer Christmas packaging. We are regularly at the Karl Edward International Bazaar, every weekend (Sat and Sunday) at the NBC Tent 10am-8pm, American Women’s Bazaar at the World Trade Center Nov.5 and December 3 830am-3pm. We offer delivery in Metro Manila, minimum order of 3 kilos. Please email us at thesteaklady@gmail.com for complete price list. We can also be reached at 806-9537/0920-5222898.
Many thanks for this great opportunity, MM! =) See you at the bazaars this christmas season.
a friend of mine texted me last night regarding your site. it was so interesting i slept around 6am!
i don’t know if this would make any relevance, i do not sell food only. i sell knives. Kyocera (ceramic knives, mandolin and peelers), and Global. Chefwear and Bragard chefs jackets. Sometimes Royce and other Japanese hard to find food items. I basically sell to friends and their friends. My stocks will be here maybe by the first week of December.
mail me through firstclasswants@yahoo.com
Thanks MARKETMAN!!!
“She sent for one of those squat plump little cakes called “petites madeleines,” which look as though they had been molded in the fluted valve of a scallop shell … I raised to my lips a spoonful of the tea in which I had soaked a morsel of the cake. No sooner had the warm liquid mixed with the crumbs touched my palate than a shudder ran through me and I stopped, intent upon the extraordinary thing that was happening to me. An exquisite pleasure invaded my senses …” – Passage from “Remembrance of Things Past”
Marcel Proust, the great French author put Madeleines on the map with the above passage and perhaps on the counter of every Starbucks. The Madeleine is a traditional French sweet, distinguished by its shell-like shape and delicate cake-like texture, it is a staple of eternal youth.
The quintessential French sweet, the classic Madeleine is a balance of buttery decadence and crumbly texture. A perfect complement to coffee, tea, ice-cream or a back-from-school snack, adults and children alike will be transported to Paris with each bite.
We make Madeleines (about 3″ long and approximately 20g. each) in the following flavors: Vanilla, Lemon, Chocolate and Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla. Our Madeleines are handcrafted with the finest natural ingredients and flavorings. Price at PHP50.00 for a pack of 3 for the Vanilla, Lemon, and Chocolate variety. And PHP60.00 for the Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla also for a pack of 3’s.
We market our Madeleines under the brand name “SWEET MELISSA” and is available in Metro Cebu (we can arrange shipping too). Call or Text (928) 984-3609
ALLERGY ALERT: We use nuts in our kitchen for our other products and the possibility of nuts traces is very possible. If you have nut allergies we recommend you refrain from eating any of our products.
Hi MM…can you post your blog link about the tea towels?
Hi MM,
I agree with Em Dy’s suggestion “that those who leave comments re a product send you a sample of what they have to offer so that you can give it your thumbs up or thumbs down.”
I’ve been meaning to request if you would oblige me by giving my cakes a taste test. My butter cake and fruitcake are popular with friends but I am not bold enough to offer them to your readers. Please give them a try. Your opinion matters a lot to me. I shall deliver them to you whenever you say. Thanks a lot for considering my request.
This is a really good idea, MM! Now I have several choices whenever I have cravings (for any food) and also for when I need to get gifts for friends since I prefer giving food..Thanks!!!
Sorry Tina and Em, if I accepted all of the food products offered for “testing” I would be 350 pounds! :) Actually, I decline those offers because mine is only one mouth…and usually good home baked products are built up by word of mouth(s), usually from hundreds of folks who have tasted something and liked it… I try to write MY own reaction to a food product, dish, etc. as I naturally come across it. Sometimes I seek it out and with this list, I am sure to order some items!
Am enjoying reading about all the stuff available to order and eat. Apologies if we’re not allowed to plug, but Ricky of Dulcelin also makes great pulled pork for sandwiches. I got to try it at the US Embassy bazaar last month and it was a great sandwich. Hope he starts selling them at the outlets soon.
Here in Davao, we have Bakers’ Basket, a specialty shop for bakers. We have all kinds of cooking and baking chocolate, nuts, and all kinds of best quality baking ingredients and supplies, hard-to-find and the latest small baking tools and equipment, fabulous packaging materials,etc. If you need something we don’t have at the moment, we can help you find it.
What a generous offer, MM! Please offer this again next year when I hopefully would’ve taken off my gov’t hat and put on a chef’s hat to offer specialty food to go. To everyone, good luck and I sincerely hope your sales rocket up cos of this. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
hi MM and to all MM-readers!
how i wish i am also posting my specialty for sale right now… i love to cook. and i really like to learn how to bake… i just dont have the equipment yet. but i know i will.. soon! =)
Thanks for this chance to advert, MM :)
I’m not in the food business, but my hubby is– he and his brother own a resto called Wonton. They have three branches now, at Wilson St, Promenade and Shoppesville, all in the San Juan/Greenhills area.
I’d like to think I’m not biased ;) They have reaaaally good shrimp wonton soup! It’s a very ‘clean’ soup, different from other Chinese soups. They also have frozen siomai, dumplings, etc. to go, perfect for giveaway for the holiday season :)
Do call 722-2396 or 727-2183 for inquiries or for delivery, or drop by the restos :)
Hey Tina, Im sure there are some readers here (including me ha) who would love to pick up MM’s slack and taste-test for you or anyone out there who needs a focus group :)
Hello, MarketMan:
Thank you for opening up your site to your readers.
We don’t sell food products per se, however, we supply the paperboard packaging that they come in. :)
We supply items like:
Cake Boards, Cake Boxes, Take Out Boxes, Paper Liners, Pizza Boxes, Hot Cup Sleeves, Biscuit Boxes, Etc.
Our company name is:
SCALA Printing & Packaging Inc.
Tel: 532-2020
Email: scala_printing@yahoo.com
We were also featured on Lori Baltazar’s Dessert Comes First food lover’s blog at:
https://www.dessertcomesfirst.com/?p=380
Thank you.
Many thanks for your selflessness in running this site and sharing yourself to us.
More power.
Hi! We are from Kablon Farm, in Tupi, South Cotabato. We are an organic farm that makes jams(durian, mangosteen, etc), jellies(guava, passionfruit etc), purees(passionfruit, guyabano, calamansi, magosteen combinations), pure tablea, organic coconut vinegar, concentrated coco nectar, and chili powder. All are made in small batches without the use of preservatives, nor artificial flavors and colors, so we guarantee satisfaction.
Please contact us via telefax 083 2288508 or email ebpjr_kablon@yahoo.com.ph THANKS MARKET MANILA!
Bless your heart MM!
Not really food or foodstuff related, but my nephew “Doc”
sells and delivers arranged fresh flowers for all occasions.
His flower arrangements enhance and add romance to banquet
and dining tables, formal or not.
Orders for All Saints Day delivery are still accepted.
Visit his E. CENTENO’s Flower Shoppe at Farmer’s Market,
Cubao Q.C., Stall H-1 and 3, and Stall I-9 and 10.
He also has spots at SM Supermarket, SM Makati, near Hotel Nikko and at
SM Supermarket, SM Megamall, Pasig.
Phones: 02-421-9403; 0917-791-6694 and 0915-981-2317
Good luck to you and to all your entrepreneurs MM — and many thanks for this endeavour.
:)
This is like…the MarketMan Online Bazaar. Pick a spot and sell your wares. :)
Cool. Great idea MarketMan. :)
Cheers
thanks & blessings to you MM for this great marketing opportunity, considering the many readers who visit your blog, we’re all getting a good deal.
my sisters-in-law bake made-to-order good old fashioned homemade chiffon cakes the traditional way in round tube pans, they are rich & flavorful, with no preservatives or additives, in flavors like lemon, mocha, chocolate and marble which may be ordered with or without icing – pls contact Thelma or Ana @ 940-3947
A WORD OF CAUTION FOR SUPPLIERS. Marketman tries not to accept freebies at all. I just had someone try to order some of the goodies featured here and the very nice and well meaning supplier offered to send it for free, at which point the order-er decided not to get the products instead. I know you were just trying to be nice, but please let me pay for the stuff… I also say this because for all you know any Tom, Dick & Harry or Procopio, Juan & Jose might call you up claiming to be me, when they are not. In this case, I had to use “Marketman” only because it was to be dropped off at a hotel and my wife didn’t want to leave her name… so please, provide the same treatment, regardless of customer. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
This is just great marketman. Please do it again several months down the road. Maybe by then will be bold enough to talk about and sell any of my creations. Way to go, for all of you who posted about their products.
Hi! Thanks for giving us this great opportunity to share our baked goodies with your readers. This is indeed a big help to us small entrepreneurs.
The Kookie Kitchen is best known for our scrumptuous COFFEE CAKES, our very own unique S’MORES (you gotta taste them to love them!), and my mom’s secret recipe – ST. MARTIN’S BREAD (bestseller every Christmas). Other yummy goodies include: chewy oatsies, luscious fudgies, lemon squares, moist butter cupcakes, moist choco cupcakes, and many more.
You may contact us at home 6467779, cell# (0916)2832218.
You may email me at isaacrox@yahoo.com or thru my sis avisaac@yahoo.com for any queries.
More power to MM!
Check out http://www.sikwate.com for delectable, rich, tablea.
Perfect corporate give-aways for christmas, valentine’s day, wedding tokens, and other special occasions.
To order contact TED GARCIA at 0917-700-9000 or TOTO MUYCO 0917-700-0302. Our E-mail address is csi_trade_ventures@yahoo.com
Thank you for this opportunity MM. God Bless you!
ILOCOS TEA TOWELS or KITCHEN TOWELS – Several people have asked for the contact numbers of the LUZON FAIR participant that I featured months ago. Here is a link to that post. In the post is the number of the supplier. Geez, I am so glad she is getting orders as a result! Such nice things marketmanila readers do…. heehee.
Can you to tell a true hand crafted bread from one that is just called artisan?
Just look at the ingredients. There shouldn’t be anything in bread besides flour, water salt and yeast. If the bread is made with a sourdough there may not even be yeast in the ingredients. Flavored breads may list other recognisable ingredients like nuts, garlic, herbs or cheese. All of the ingredients should sound like familiar foods. Remember you are buying one of the oldest most basic foods there is. It wasn’t necessary to add chemicals to bread for centuries and it still isn’t.
At Pan Di Mio – Artisan Breads, we make bread the old fashion way. We hand craft them!!!
We treat our breads like wine and cheese….we give our breads all the time it needs to develop its unique flavor. We make starter doughs (sourdough, poolish, and biga) and pre-ferment the yeast before mixing it to the main dough. We developed our sourdough starter from the natural bacteria in the air around the mountains of Cebu where our shop is located. We also do not use instant yeast. We allow our bread to rise at least twice before we shape and proof them.
As you can see, it takes at least a day to make one of our breads.
Some of the breads we make are:
Baguette, Fougasse, Couronne, Pain de Campagne, Pain D’Epi, Ciabatta, Sourdough, Cinnamon Raisin, Pan de Muerto, Bolo-Rei, Panettone, Challah, Salzbrezeln, Muesli, Pain poilane, Brioche, Pane di Ramerino, Focaccia, Pane al Cioccolato, Irish Soda, and Beer (Yes, San Miguel Beer Bread).
Give Pan Di Mio-Artisan Breads (CEBU) a call to order them fresh at (928) 984-3609
MM, Thank you for being so generous!!!!
Looking for a fun and memorable gift for a friend’s birthday, your sister’s wedding or something for Christmas?
Here at ChocoPix, we can print any image, text or logo directly on delicious chocolate. We have chocolate lollipops, CDs, chocolate bars, coins, cookies and truffles, and all of them are 100% edible!
Its the perfect gift for the holidays, and a unique way to promote your business, too. Just send us your photo or company logo, and when you approve of the design, we get printing! All our chocolates are imported from the U.S.A., and our truffles are real Belgian truffles.
Log on to http://www.chocopixonline.com to see more of our products. For more information, you can e-mail info@chocopixonline.com or call (632) 9205911.
“A treat for the eyes, a treat for the tummy…
we turn your pictures into something yummy!”
MM, i have a suggestion. When the craziness of the marketman shirts id over, why not have an EB wherein we (meaning those who are not very brave to go fully commercial) can bring our foodstuff and fellow “commentors” here can serve as focus group tasters? That way, many folks get to sample the products and you don’t have to gain 350 lbs.! And we get their valuable input. =)
And it is generous of you to do this. Thanks.
Hi Mr. MM! Thanks so much for this opportunity you’re giving us:)
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We sell baking ingredients, packaging materials, cake decorating accessories, sugar flowers and decors, cake and pastries premixes, cookbook magazines, and more!
We also accept made-to-order cakes, breads, and pastries. Call us for the complete list.
Join our hands-on baking class for a very minimal fee (Php850, lunch meal already included). Last weekend class for this year is on Saturday, October 27, about “Pandesal, Pizza, Foccacia, and more!”
Thanks again Mr. MM! GOD bless you and your family!
If any of you bake cherry pies and are based in or near Manila, please let me know :-)
anybody who takes orders and delivers in pinas? i live here in los angeles california, problema namin dito is to be able to call a store to order cakes, flowers, etc., and pay over the phone, and of course deliver the goodies. ordering online would be good too, so plug na din if u are. of course there’s the usual ‘big companies’ who does that like myayala or something, but nothing beats homemade goodies :) or stuff. thanks MM for doing this, na-bookmarked ko na :P
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Would like to know where I can find a store here in Manila that sells really good boxes of Indian or Sri Lankan loose tea leaves..preferably the strong red tea type or the likes of darjeeling or assam variety. No..again..no please no teabags as some sales clerk would insist on trying to convince me to buy their stuff. My family are tea drinkers and our ice tea comes freshly brewed everyday. No artificial powdered teas for us if we can help it>thanks MM. Maybe this site will be of help.
Betty Q, good to know there’s another MM blogger in this part of the globe. I’ll surely try your cake one of these days… thanks for the info.
I’d like to get the words out and “promote” my brother’s new business venture. It’s a food stall at St. Francis Square Food Court which is by SM Megamall. The name is “Gabbo’s”. They serve really rich comfort foods like kaldereta, lapu-lapu in sweet sour sauce or black bean sauce, stuffed sugpo…(and I’m not just saying it because he’s my brother. The food is home-cooked, fresh and reasonably priced!). Sometimes my mom even makes her special family-secret cakes and dishes like her award-winning coffee mangosteen cake complete with crushed mangosteen seeds, fresh lumpiang ubod with homemade wrapper, fresh ubod and garlic-peanut sauce all cooked to perfection!)
I hope you guys will give it a try when you’re in the area.
hi banjolina, I have several orders for my outrageous chocolate chip cookies from mainland for delivery in manila for christmas. i call it my 1-800 cookies!!! i accept payments via bpi bank deposit. visit https://marengstewart.blogspot.com
I am connected to Asia Soy Foods Corporation. The company manufactures high quality soy-based food and beverages. We are a fairly new company, our soymilk, My Soy, is the first of a series of products we are bringing out to the market.
At the present you can find our My Soy soymilk at SM Supermarkets and Hypermarts, Rustan’s, Landmark, Robinsons Supermarket. Our soymilk is GMO-free, preservatives free and comes in the following flavors: Creamy Original, Unsweetened, Sugar Free (w/ Splenda), Chocolate and Melon. Hope you guys give it a try.
Our website is https://www.asiasoyfoods.com
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raneil .
you can check out tea salon in glorietta 4 , right beside rustans ( same row as cibo) They have good selection of loose tea from lapsang souchong , nice earl grey to assam teas. happy halloween!!!
Onie, is your mom’s coffee mangosteen cake available for orders?
We have a small restaurant in Makati..
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This restaurant offers delivery
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Goodies are made upon ordering, so please call 1-2 days in advance.
Thank you so much MM for this opportunity. More power!
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do you sell your sourdough starter? I started mine but i dont think we get good natural yeast here in manila… I even tried to use organic ground whole wheat flour and unbleached organic bread flour but to no avail…
thanks
inked_chef, you can “kick-start” your sourdough starter by adding some active yeast (or instant yeast) to your initial sourdough. After 48 hours, you discard 1 cup of the sourdough and replace with half cup water and 1 cup flour. This process should be done daily if you dont use the sourdough starter. I recommend you start using the sourdough for bread only after about a week from when you started. The sweet sour flavor at that time will start to be evident.
I have no problem giving you some of my sourdough at no cost. It might just be too much of trouble to you explaining to the airport guard what it is. Remember the trouble Marketman had with his sea salt?
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Thanks Marketman!
Hi,
We offer naturally tenderized sirloin tapa (my lola’s recipe)as well as very tender, marinated, herbed pork chops.
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thanks artisan … i also tried using grapes as a starter. what hydration are you using for your starter? if its acting up too much do you put your starter in the chiller to retard the yeast reaction? do you keep it in the chiller or just out in the open?
as for the seasalt MM … i saw that you drove to ilocos recently… did you get any salt from up north? they have sea salt which is very similar in texture and taste as maldon sea salt…
Thank you MM for doing this…sharing with others what we do best and hopefully, they will enjoy the fruits of our labour and not be disappointed!!! Now that I am a stay-at-home mom, I get to do what I enjoy doing …BAKING!!!…By the way, Pinky and Onie…I also make other stuff like SANS RIVAL, BUTTER BRICKLE CAKE (in assorted flavours) and a simply awesome APPLE PIE (I entered this pie in 2004 local fair and it won BLUE RIBBON!)+ other cakes toooo long to list…I use quality ingredients (which is one of the main reasons that I don’t think I’ll make it if I open a pastry shop…I don’t like to sacrifice the quality of my products and take shortcuts!)…That’s why i am contented with just baking at home for my family and friends and making them happy!
inked_chef…i keep my starter out in the open (by a window). I have a paper towel as a cover. When it is hyper-active (especially after replacement or right before it rains) I stir the dough as ofter as necessary to knock it down. I use regular tap water. The water in manila might be too chlorinated or if you have a water softener, I suggest you use bottled water instead.
Hi inked_chef, I’ve been baking sourdough like crazy lately and so thrilled that at last I can have fresh bread at home. I have a “mother” that I keep in the fridge and I feed it once a week. I’ve had so much “babies” and have offered it to some friends but there are no takers. I would gladly give you some if you can find a way to get it from Bacolod. Btw, my starter is from SF.
hchie … wow thanks for the offer…. i might have to take a trip to bacolod to pick up one of your “babies” did you buy your mother online? wait that sounds a bit weird heheheheh
Artisan …. yes i use bottled water … starter a new batch tomorrow…. the saga continues to start my own sourdough starter… thanks for the tips
Onie, I would love to try that coffee mangosteen cake, any chance we can convince her so sell it to MM readers?
I second Alicia’s motion.
inked_chef and hcie….the starter dough will change in taste and character as soon as you take it out from its locality. The reason being that the airborne bacteria of the current area will take over the previous one.
If I bring my sourdough from Cebu to Bacolod, It will change character and taste within a week. And if after that I bring the same starter to Manila, it will also change and develop a new flavor and character. In the same way that if you bring SF sourdough to L.A. or even just across the bay to berkeley, it will also change.
artisan … thanks for the info… im not sure if there are any natural yeast in the manila air!! There might be bacteria but not the good kind.. anyway im going to start three kinds of starters during the long holiday and see where it goes. i saw an article from a sourdough blog community in australia and might replicate the experiment.
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Thank you MM!!!
Alicia and Zena, that makes three of us now who want that coffee mangosteen cake…. Think Onie’s mother will oblige? :)
i’m on the hunt for a used kitchenaid mixer 5-6qts. anyone out there who can lend a helping hand?
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Available in foil bags with christmas design. We can also custom blend for bulk buyers who have preferred ratio of the coffee varieteies or manner of roast.
inked_chef, I got my starter packet from Andronico’s in CA during a visit. Artisan, thanks for the info. It seems like our local bacteria here gives the bread quite a bit of sourness. There’s a lingering tarty aroma in my kitchen corner from them.
Please include me as well, Myra P. Do love to try Coffee Mangosteen Cake.
Hi Onie! I hope you get to try our mangosteen Jam for your coffee Mangosteen Cake. It is available in SITSIRYA OUTLETS in Tiendesitas and Market Market in Fort Bonifacio.
Good day to you Mister Marketman and all your valued readers!
I got to chance upon this article just now (though I’m an avowed fan albeit an occasional reader) and I would like to join the bandwagon for all it is worth…
CHEF AHOY! CULINARY CONCEPTS
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CHOCOLATE AMBROSIA DREAM PIE (Grand Prize – 1984 Magnolia National Cookmatch Dessert Category)
PASTA CON TUNA LECHONADA (Second Prize – 2004 Century Tuna Culinary Meet)
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Orders are strictly prepared only upon confirmation so we require a lead time of at least 3 days in advance.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to make our presence felt, Mister Marketman. God bless!
Hi,
Advance Merry X’mas to all! Thank you MR. MM!
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Thanks for inquiring. To order my mom’s coffee mangosteen cake, please visit Gabbo’s at the Food Court of St Francis Square, second floor. I will post the details, i.e. price, size, and my bro’s contact number/email address next time – I have to call him to get the info. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Ernesto, yes will pass this to my bro. Thanks for the info.
My mom is very excited about the positive response! Coffee Mangosteen cake is a 2 layer cake, size 9 x 6 x 3. The introductory price is only PHP300. To order, you can call my brother, Pito, at 0920-913-1590.
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Hi MM and readers out there,
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For more detail please email jampakitchen@gmail.com or text 0917-320-7444 look for Ying.
Onie, I’m going to order one of your mom’s cakes! Just sent a text to your brother.
Onie, Mila et al… thank goodness the cakes are available, I was already searching for a coffee cake base to mix with homemade mangosteen jam to see if I could approximate it…now it’s just easier to buy it ! :)
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Onie, Myra P. and Alicia,
I actually went to Gabbo’s yesterday just to see if they might have the mangosteen cake by chance! Pero nasawi ako. =) I’m so happy to see Onie’s latest post. =)
I accept orders for crepe samurai. Big ceramic platter that you get to keep. I have three sizes..
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Thanks
Am so happy! so happy! Calling to order a coffee mangosteen cake and typing simultaneously! This just made my day!
Am sure so many of us took down Pito’s number :)
Onie, am dreaming now about the cake…I can’t find your original post…can you pls describe it again :)
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Fresh Vegetables
Hi everyone, as an alternate to your regular marketplace, you may drop by my mom’s vegetable store, here are the details:
McPedro Vegetable Store
Pasilio R-6 to R-8,
Cartimar Shopping Center
Pasay City
Tel No. 831-5727
For basic and hard-to-find fresh vegetables. Where the best restaurants source their goods.
Thanks Marketman.
De-lurking just to say… did anyone notice the schizo up there?
:-p
OK.. back to being cheerful, grateful, and everything nice.
sometime lurker, I agree, schizo has been deleted…at least I think the one you are referring to. Didn’t leave a real link, so zapped.
anyone (or do you have a recommendation) out there selling candied orange peel (wholesale)? I need some…thanks
onie,
I am getting my cake tomorrow :)
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Thank you to all those who tried my mom’s coffee mangosteen cake. Personally, this cake is a piece of heaven and hopefully it will please MM readers’ discriminating taste! According to my mom (who is also a proud Cebuano!), this cake is from her collection of award-winning recipes dating back from the 1960’s. Everytime my mom serves this cake at any gathering, it never fails to be the crowd’s favourite dessert. However, since we are just in the initial phase of introducing the cake to the public, please feel free to give your feedback and suggestions…Thanks again Marketman for this opportunity!
HI Onie, i just ate a big chunk of your mom’s cake :) Still licking the icing off the fork… The cake was soft and moist, and the icing was deliciously unique (were those crushed nuts in the icing that added texture?). If i could give my suggestions, I’d say amp up the coffee flavor in the cake and increase the mangosteen chunks in the icing. With these changes, your cost may go up, but as is, P300 is such a deal that you can increase a bit and it will still be great value.
I love the homemade look of the cake, but a little more symmetry and uniformity will go a long way to making the cake look gift-worthy for this coming Christmas :)
Onie,
The moment I got off Merville, I headed to the nearest gas station to get myself plastic fork at the convenience store. It was rich, light, bitter and sweet all at the same time :)The coffee mangosteen was different in ice cream flavor.
I thought I will have the cake all to myself as the play of coffee and mangosteen may not appeal to some. Well, hubby didn’t notice my plastic fork in the box. When I opened it this afternoon…another fork was trying to hide in the box hahahhahaha. Looks like someone else was trying to trick me from my treasure :)
I will make coffee tonight to go with my big slice.
Myra & Solraya, thank your for your feedback & anecdote! Glad you enjoyed the cake! I’ve emailed your suggestions to my bro, ie. more coffee flavor & mangosteen chunks and the homemade look.
To answer your question – the added texture to the icing are crushed mangosteen seeds! Way better than nuts :)
Crushed mangosteen seeds???? That’s so interesting, who would’ve thought :) Btw, just had another chunk of cake.
@Onie
Seems like your mom’s Coffee Mangosteen Cake is emerging as the runaway hit in this post by MM.
I’m not surprised after getting 2 cakes last night from your brother Pito’s digs in Merville.
The one thing that struck me is the good value for money with your intro price of P300. Pito said they might have to increase by P50 soon – still fine by me.
I agree with most of the aforementioned comments – the cake is quite a pleasant play of contrasts. And it appealed to both kids and adults. I find the flavor as not really similar to that ice cream flavor of yore – fact is, it is richer, indulgent even, in a homey way. I discerned right away the crushed mangosteen seeds in the frosting – that is a stroke of genius on your mom’s part. It is an interesting foil to the otherwise cloying sweetness of the mocha frosting – hands down it upped the cake’s unique appeal. Would you believe I ate one-sixth of a whole cake in just one sitting, and I’m a weight watcher at that?
I have to disagree though with the suggestion to increase the coffee flavor of the chiffon cake layers. Doing so might overwhelm the subtle fruitiness of the mangosteen bits in this confection.
My main goat is with the packaging which I hope will be improved soon as Pito averred. The oversized plain boxes and improvised cakeboards which contained my order were a bit tacky when I brought them straigt to a potluck gathering upon pick-up. Plus some of the frosting ended up on the box lid because there was barely any clearance.
Ditto for the appearance – although the homemade look is quite appealing, it can use a few enhancements as a premium for gift-giving. Among others, the frosting should be slathered on the cake more evenly all over. Perhaps an artistic sprinkling of those crushed mangosteen seeds on top can do wonders. And exactly how long can it stay at room temperature?
Overall, this is still a prized find. As I’ve said, I am not wondering why this cake inadvertently ended up as seemingly the single most popular product in this post.
t_rex, one-sixth of that whole three-layer cake? And I thought I was bad, having two servings in one night (I’m a weight watcher too). Do you think that this cake would do well as only 2 layers? Then there wouldnt be an issue about clearance on top, and the cake will be wider and occupy more of the cake box. Good idea too, to sprinkle something on top for added aesthetic. Maybe another option is some preserved mangosteen fruit.
When I had to buy plastic fork to “taste” the cake….that was an understatement. I must have had 1/6 too! Waitwatcher here too….been waiting too long now.
More coffee? Maybe not. Would prefer more the crushed seeds.
I had the same problem too about have the icing on the wax paper on the lid. I didn’t see the clearance problem, thought it was because the wax paper stapled to the lid, got off and ended up atop the cake. I just wiped the icing off the paper and loved it :)
Onie, did your mom use bought jam? If not, maybe she can use more pulp. It can get very sweet when it gets to the Mangosteen part.
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I’ve read a lot about black sesame seeds and i heard they’re becoming a huge trend in Asia nowadays. I’ve tried black sesame seed ice cream and it tastes delicious. Knowing you are offering other desserts made out of that ingredient sounds really interesting. I want to know the texture and taste of your brownies (crunchy/chewy/chocolatey/black sesame-ish) and where do you guys deliver.
Can I have a free taste as well?
solraya, LOL@ “waitwatcher” — Btw, I refused to tell my relatives where I found this cake so I can be the only one to give it as a gift this xmas. Many had never heard of the combo before, but somehow, I remember it from my childhood. And Im only in my early 30’s, so it couldnt have gone out of style too long ago. Methinks my Titas and Titas will get a kick out of recieving these.
T_Rex, I apologize for the packaging disaster. My brother was ill-prepared for the orders as he was only occassionally selling the cake by the piece at his food court. He is currently working on improving the packaging! Hope the orders keep coming :)
Coffee Mangosteen cake can be left out at room temperature for a limited time- two to four hours indoors. Keep it in the refrigerator, especially in warm weather. It stays pretty good there for up to 3 – 4 days. Any longer than that and it’ll be drying out. But then again, a cake this good wouldn’t have time to go bad.
Solraya, mangosteen jam [from Sitsirya :)] was used for the cake.
Thank you again for your invaluable input!
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8 x 12 x 2 P500
9 x 13 x 2.5 P600
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Onie, I want my cake too! Will get in touch with your brother for cake pick up in Merville (I live in Paranaque). Can’t wait! M so happy for you, your brother and esp. your Mom! What a great break courtesy of MM’s generous heart, huh?
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No artificial preservatives or thickeners, leaving more of the authentic citrus flavor.
Great for crackers, wheat bread, toast, muffins or bagels, it also cries out to be used in desserts and dishes.
Ideal as giveaways in parties and events, or as warm gifts to friends and family.
It sells at P120 a bottle that comes in a giftable package.
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Hi again, MM. Hope you will indulge me on this follow-up to my previous post regarding our CHEF AHOY! CULINARY CONCEPTS products (see above).
I’ve been getting quite a number of text messages inquiring about our offerings other than the prize-winners already mentioned. So for the benefit of future inquiries, allow me to mention some of our potentially contest-topping culinary masterpieces which are already popular among our regular customers…
APPETIZER:
Pita-Pica Filipiniana (pita halves stuffed with a melange of gourmet tuyo in extra virgin olive oil, salted duck eggs, Laguna white cheese, lettuce and red wine vinaigrette)
MAIN ENTREES:
Lengua ala Siciliana Casserole
Sloppy Joe Baked Spareribs
Galantina Tropicana
Roast Stuffed Chicken Balsamica
St. Peter’s Fish alal Italiana
Seafood Potpourri Crepes
Burrito ala Mexicali Fiesta Bar (make-your-own burritos)
PASTA ENTREES:
Spaghetti ala Noypi
Baked Mac Extreme
Pasta ala Italiana Bar (make-your-own pasta feast)
DESSERT:
Death by Chocolate Overload
Bananas Carhumba
Louisiana Bread Pudding Indulgence
CAKES (available in 10″ and 4″ Bundt, loaves and cupcakes):
Carrot Apricot Festival Cake
Chocolate Carrot Melange Cake
Mango Tango Rhum Cake
Pina Colada Tipsy Cake
Chocoholic’s Dream Cake
For the full listing and description of our offerings as well as delivery arrangements, kindly contact TED at chef_ahoy@yahoo.com or thru 09169566543, or inquire with JOYCE thru 09177975513.
Thank you once again for this precious space in your blog, MM. God bless!
I’ll be visiting Manila for about a week only due to my busy schedules, I just want to know where can I buy “mangosteen jam”? Thank you and God bless.
anna
I am not in the food industry, but would like to be. I have been recently laid off and I would like to sell barbaqued and smoked pulled Pork. Everyone that tastes it cannot believe how great it is. I don’t know how to get invoived in marketing this product or several other wonderful receipes that I have. Can anyone help me?
Jan
Hi! I’m selling very good and tasty german sausages and chicken longaniza. Here is a list of whats available:
Hungarian Sausage
Schublig
Schublig with Cheese
Garlic Sausage
Chicken Longaniza
These can make perfect gifts for Xmas. I can also arrange it with different cheeses and wine in a basket.
You can call me at 633-1830 or (0922)426-3535
Thank you Market Man for this opportunity
Sylvannas, Yemas, and Fudge Brownies are our best-sellers. Our lenguas de gato melt in your mouth. We have other yummies as well. Email me and I can send you our price list. We’ve been in the business for more than 20 years.
Pebbles Santos
Twiggy’s homemade goodies
pebs_salazar@yahoo.com
Hi MarketMan!
HAPPY CREAM PUFF
Cream puff is a raw cake.”Make it on the spot”is mandatory
in order to offer the best taste.
We sell 5pcs in a box for only P100.00
Eclair 5pcs in a box for only P125.00
We also sell PETIT PUFF with the different toppings.
Assorted in box 10pcs P135.00
14pcs P180.00
For bulk order: please Call 801-5721
L/G Foodcourt Sm Southmall Las Pinas City
https://www.happycreampuff.com
Thank you so much MarketMan for this offortunity.
God Bless!
A note to overzealous commenters. There was just an attempt to “stuff” the comments box with glaring reviews of one product. I DO NOT appreciate this behavior. It is quite obvious from the timing of the comments, the lateness of the comments, the sources of the comments and the lack of working emails, that this was a blatant and stupid attempt to sway readers into trying one of the products earlier listed above. As a result, all of the recent, in my opinion, comment stuffers AND the original post on the products have been deleted. THAT WAS A DUMB MOVE INDEED. Don’t mess with Marketman, and don’t abuse this post which was meant as a service to the readers. You are lucky I don’t do a post on why readers SHOULD NOT try your products…that is the kind of PR you definitely do not want.
I just want to update my posted item. I have 15 kilos left from pre-ordered Angus Beef. Striploin Cut and are packed in slabs. It is for only Php 1,050/kilo. We deliver for free within Makati area. If anyone is interested please call (0922)450-0783 or (0915) 950-4383. Thank you.
hello!
a friend of mine and a i started making pumpkin rolls and red velvet rolls for the holidays. we’ve been baking them for about 7 or 8 years now and have only advertised locally(small town). we have repeat customers every year and make pretty good extra money with this. we have been recently thinking about expanding our area a little bit and actually try to make a business out of this. we have been baking these out of our homes but we’re not sure the right avenue to take with this type of business. we want to do this from home, any suggestions on how to go about this? (legally and health department wise)
how much po yung german sausages?
Hi we are promoting our store in sikatuna!
” Philippine Global Excahnge” We are selling organic products, treats and goodies. Feel free to drop by!
It’s in between of chocolicious and ynos salon near molo’s. :)
At around 6pm onwards we are serving delicious organic food.
Hungarian Sausage P280/ kilo
Schublig Sausage P260/ kilo
Scublig with Cheese P270/ kilo
Garlic Sausage P265/ kilo
Chicken Longaniza P255/ kilo
I vouch for Happy Cream Puff. Their japanese-style cream puffs are divine.
@Onie
Hi. Sorry if I have to send you this message thru MM’s blog – I don’t know your email address or any other way to get in touch with you.
I ordered 2 more Coffee Mangosteen Cakes last Sunday November 11 as my potluck contribution to a despedida party for a dear aunt who I know likes that ice cream flavor of long ago. I finally got to meet your mother when I picked up my order – she is such a charming, down to earth lady. And so tickled pink when I told her my admiration for her masterpiece.
Would just like to give you my feedback anew. The packaging is definitely much better and appropriate this time. People at the party as expected liked the cake flavor a lot. I noticed though that the cake layers are not as moist and dense as the first ones I got. My wife even commented that it was quite dry along the sides. Maybe it stayed in the oven a bit too long? Whatever the cause for this, I hope it will be addressed soon. It is important for the quality of your now popular cake to be kept consistent at all times – it is after all a really good concept.
MM, hope you don’t mind my posting this message. This is not meant to push the above mentioned product, just a feedback for one of your regular readers. Thanks.
T_Rex:
I can only guess what went wrong. I can assure you that quality is of utmost importance to my mom and that is the reason she bakes the cakes herself. If it’s ok with you, can I have my brother get in touch with you? Maybe we can replace the cake?
So as not to monopolize this post, you can email future comments, requests, suggestions to: jsolis8254@shaw.ca. Although I am miles away, I will make sure that every bit is conveyed to my mom and brother.
Thanks again for your feedback.
I would like to invite everyone to participate in our Bazaar at the SM Mall of Asia. The event will happen on nov.30,dec.,1,2,7,8,9,14 to 30,2007. Just let me know if you are interested. tnx
betty q, i’d like to place an order on a couple of your products. i tried the # you left in your comment but it just keeps ringing. can you post your contact info again? thanks.
We take orders for crab meat (good quality). It comes from Iloilo. We sell it for PHP350 per kilo (this is alimasag meat). We also sell the aligue and crab claw meat. Not sure lang with the prices for the latter 2. For pick-up only in Paranaque. Please text 09175396248 if you’re interested. I’ll let you know when it’s available. Earliest is late November, I think.
To: JACK
How do we get to join your bazaar at SMMOA? You didn’t leave any contact info. Kindly text to me the details at 09169566543 or 09177975513. You can also email me at chef_ahoy@yahoo.com. Thanks.
My brother makes the best bagoong in town. He only uses FRESH alamang.
If you’re interested, text me at 0918-9069345
Natural Home Cure is a small mangosteen marketing company in the United States. We are currently looking for end consumer private labeling mangosteen products to market to our consumers base here in the United States and Canada. Product we are looking for include but not limited to mangosteen coffees, teas, soaps and other related mangosteen products.
Does anyone know where I can find these especially the mangosteen tea.
Any leads please send your detailed inquiring. In that include: Your name, company name, website and email if applicable, telephone and snail mail contact information, description of your product, product price, product quantity, minimum quantities to order your product aswell as photos or web links to see your product to the following.
You can e-mail me at naturalhomecures@yahoo.com or call at
+1 (347) 649-0086 New York. Thanks.
there is coffee-mangosteen cake in merville? oh my god – i live here and if it wasnt for this blog, i’d be sitting here oblivious as ever….thanks again marketman! this is a great way to shop around for xmas gifts for the lazy foodies oout there like me…
Cosmo Bread by Elaine Lo
Kitchen of Sensational Cakes
Hi, I’d like to invite everyone to try our premium cakes and pastries! Our bestsellers are Fresh Mango Cake, Chocolate Toffee Chip Cake, Chocolate and Caramel, Peppermint Bars and our signature Pound Cakes (available in chocolate, vanilla and orange rum)!
Our cakes are packed in warm orange-toned box with tag. While the pound cakes are in burgundy loaf boxes (with handle) and adorned with ribbon and tag.
You may text your orders through 0922.487.4565 or call 366.4725
Thanks MM!
Baker’s Barn
Homemade Delights
Please check out bakersbarn.multiply.com for our price list and photos of our packaging.
Hi,
I’ve been trying to find the contact info of Onie as I’m very interested in getting my own coffee mangosteen cake. Please, please, please…if anyone would be so kind as to send me how to order this cake, my e-mail address is da_trio@yahoo.com.
Thanks so much in advance and best regards to Marketman and this blog’s followers.
More power!
Medz, I did a post on the cake itself, a few days ago, check the archives for contact details.
Pesto Tomato Cheese— Gourmet cheese spread with toasts P250.
Comes in christmas packaging.
Perfect unique gift for christmas……
Text me your email so i can forward you my flier….09178113711 rachelle
Thanks MM
Greetings MM!
Since my business is electronically based (in some ways, haha!), I think I owe my partial success. Since I’ve posted here, I have been recieving inquiries about the Royce Chocolate, Kyocera and Global Knives. Most of us who even posted months ago are still recieving a lot of inquiries. I’d like to be honest and I apologize to some of your avid readers because my stock is so limited and at times indent especially with the perishables.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your site (I’ve read your “HIGH BLOOD” comments, haha!), and the passion you have for food in general for you to maintain such a well-opinionated, (or maybe because I’m Hype-Allrgic as well), resourceful and delicious blog read.
Til your next entry, Merry Christmas MM!!!
Hello!
I just called Mrs.U for the yummy silvanas from Cebu and their number has been changed. It is now 828-8296 and the good stuff are for pick up in Merville.
Just sharing
Thanks so much for the info Sita. My sister was trying for days to get hold of them as we had someone who could bring them to me here in Vancouver…sigh…Glad that you shared that info. Next opportunity I have, I will ask my sis to use this number.
Hi!
We’re in the frozen meat business. We sell frozen beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish.
For this holiday season, our best-sellers are the following:
1) certified angus rib-eye steak P1,400/kg
2) New Zealand lamb chops P300/kg
3) cream dory fish fillet P200/kg
4) salmon steak P500/kg
5) Chinese goyong roll (A Southern China recipe, can be considered a Chinese-style embutido (pork-based) mixed with special herbs such as: 5 spices, goyong) (so far, this is the best tasting goyong roll i’ve ever tried in Asia!!!) P150/tray (one tray contains 4 rolls of approx 10″ long/roll)
We can deliver the meat products to you, free-of-charge for a minimum order of P2,000 in the areas of san juan, quezon city, manila, mandaluyong, ortigas, caloocan city. We can also have deliveries in Makati on weekends (we’re just scared of the traffic in CBD)
We’ll just charge a minimal P100 delivery fee for orders less than P2,000.
You can contact me thru: 0917-8949693 or rfg_mktg@yahoo.com for orders and a complete listing of our meat products.
Thank you!!!
Hi! I’m a relatively a newbie at the food biz. I recently discovered my hidden passion for pastry and desserts. After enrolling myself in a pastry course, I have been able to create many delectable dessert creations. I tried my luck this christmas and joined a few bazaars. I’m happy to say that it went well. I’m glad to find out about sites like these that can help people like me.
My best sellers are as follows:
Chocolate Lemon Torte
Lemon Meringue Pie/Lemon Meringue Mini’s (tartlets)
Chocolate Cream Cheese cupcakes
You may check out more of my products at:
goodiesbyannika.multiply.com
My email:
goodiesbyannika@hotmail.com
My contact nos:
09178000024
09226435773
Our company Premier Events Plus Group Inc, organizer of company owned food events invites you to be in our mailing list so you can have your own personal invitations to our trade show. Kindly email me your complete name, company, position, address, business numbers, email , website to be included in our database. Please ensure complete information sent to us.
MANILA EVENT:
WORLD FOOD EXPO 2008 (WOFEX), AUGUST 6 TO 9, 2008, WORLD TRADE CENTER, PASAY CITY
CEBU EVENT:
WOFEX VISAYAS 2008, APRIL 16 TO 19, 2008, CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER, MANDAUE CEBU
DAVAO EVENT:
FPP MINDANAO 2008, FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY EXPO, JUNE 18 TO 21, 2008, BANGKO SENTRAL DAVAO CITY
Thanks a lot.
WE ARE WHAT WE EAT.
Please check website above on Thorough Bread,nicknamed the Miracle Bread, perhaps the most nutritious loaf of bread on the face of this earth. Site contains numermous pages of each ingredient used in alphabetical order and nutritional benefits on why Thorough Bread should become part of your daily eating habit. Any intelligent and health conscious individual should take a few minutes to visit my site and your life will be changed forever.
I just came back from the Salcedo market where I purchased a few boxes of sugar-free pastillas from carabao’s milk that were round like marbles. Could somebody please tell me the name of the place that I bought these from because I need to order a ton more …. the whole family enjoyed them.
Hello everyone!
I just came to the Philippines (three months ago) and would love to know how to go to Cartimar in Pasay by local transportation from EDSA(Pasay). I heard that this place sells good Japanese food. Thanks for the help.
Hi
We’re DLSU students starting our business under our practicum program. Please visit our website, http://www.munnyideas.com
Our product is called FLANBOYANT, flamboyantly served leche flans for your own unique taste. We have three different flavors : cinnamon, french cappuccino and soya.
Please take time to visit our website. Thank you and hope to hear from you!
FUN, EDIBLE GIFTS AND FAVORS
The Cookie Fairy is a homebased bakeshop that offers CUSTOM DECORATED COOKIES as gifts and favors for any occasion/event.
In colors, flavors, styles and sizes imaginable. Price starts at P35 a piece.
Please contact Ruby at 09198960759 or 3618168.
For Cebu based foodies:
Pasta-to-Go for parties, meetings or cravings
Your choice of spaghetti, linguini, or penne with any of the following sauces:
BOLOGNESE
Family Size P380 Party Size P645
ALFREDO Family Size P395 Party Size P675
TUNA AND MUSHROOM
Family Size P410, Party Size P700
SAUSAGE DUO
Family Size P400, Party Size P645
JAMAICAN PATTIES
P370/dozen
For orders, call or text Cathy at (0917)321-4035 or Carlo at (0920)908-8074.
Thanks Market Man :)
hi marketman im from Mr.Coconut International and we are inviting everyone to visit our stores and try our organic coconut food line jam, vinegar, virgin coconut oil, coconut sugar and skin care line vco soap, lotion, shampoo, dry oil mist. we also have the newest “Coconut Sugar” low gycemic index of 35 gi 100% made from coconut.
We are currently found at SM megamall, northedsa, glorietta and we recently launched our website but it is in International price so just email me.
Distributors, Exporters, and Resellers are welcome!
More power and God bless!!
Visit our website: http://www.mrcoconut.com.ph
email: john@mrcoconut.com.ph
contact John: 09164945000
GOODIES GALORE!
Quality Homemade Treats
PRICELIST:
APPLE PIE (9â€) ..…………… P 395.00
BANANA CRUMBS (1 box)
– Regular ……………………… P 295.00
– Whole Wheat……………… P 350.00
HOLIDAY HAM
1/2 Kilo w/ sauce ………… P 380.00
1 Kilo w/ sauce ……………. P 750.00
*Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Contact details:
website: http://www.goodiesgalore.multiply.com
email: mouthwateringtreats@yahoo.com
mobile #: 0927 680 2927
Silvanas from Cebu City!
homemade yummy silvanas – PhP 200 per pack of 15 pieces
maspodrida cookies – PhP 25 per dozen
contact me at 09177265626
“HEAVEN IN A BOX” baked goodies
Daghang Salamat for this free post MM!
We offer freshly baked Special Mini-Bibingkas topped with Salted Red Duck Egg and cheese (Bibingkinitan Brand)
Great for parties, snacks and pasalubongs.
P120 for a box of 6pcs.
For your birthday parties, family gatherings, meetings or conventions — please call or text us at 0917-7927178 or 0917-7964099. We will provide cart and service crew and on the spot baking. Serve Hot!
hi marketman,
very helpful website…i’ve added your website to my favorites (our awesome and dessert comes first), do you have any suggestions on made to order party food trays – thanks
far
FAR, sorry, I have never ordered a food tray in Manila.
we sell restaurant furniture and i personally sell knives from japan
https://iqdc.net/
https://www.mac-international.com/
09172732142
hi,n
i will like to buy the food u are selling thats rice in sacs so i can supply to my family pls contact me back as soon as possible for i really need it Tks in advance
where can i buy jams/jellies/marmalades in mini (30-50g) bottles? when i search the web, i come across foreign brands only. surely, meron nito sa pinas. plan to give these away as a party souvenir. thanks
winter, I have never seen small giveaway sized jams in the local market, or at least locally produced… I think it may have to do with a lack of the appropriate packaging (small bottles).
I am wondering if there are any guidelines or regulations for selling baking pre-mixes at craft shows during the holidays?
thanks for any information you may have,
Julie
Would anyone have an idea where I can buy very good Chicken Galantina?
tony, are you in manila? rustan’s bon appetit has a fairly good one for a not so expensive price. =)
I’m not in food business yet but I would like to market my delicious cheesecakes, cakes ang cupcakes. Presently I’m residing in Kuwait and selling these goodies to friends and co-workers.
i am looking for LOOSE TEA LEAVES to be bought in bulk (particularly here in the south area – alabang/cavite). i am a heavy tea drinker :)
i am also looking for SOY CHEESE. you know where i can buy this? please email me at mygardenkitchen [at] yahoo.com
roman says;
our company is trading fruit flavored water sugar free with the brand VEE. Already out in the market is the Four Seasons Flavor. Anybody interested to buy or distribute can call 4087595, 6405808, CP 09152577783 for inquiries.Try Water and Beverage in one. Thanks MM.
hi, we sell home made calcuta masala pan(usually eat after meal)its full of 24 types of delisious ingradiants without supari like gulkand,cheri…ect.we take party orders as well loose also,pls try it in any occassion.
To place order pls contact :
NILESH : 00919322218550.
PAYAL : 00919321431934.
SAJAWAT MASALA PAN.
Benneth’s Health Corner
Organic Products and Food Options for People with Diabetes
Our Products:
Organic Soaps
Extra and Pure Virgin Oils
Organic Insect Repellant (very good for babies)
Gugo shampoo
Essential Oils
Sugar Free Polvoron
Sugar Free Muffin
Sugar Free Oatmeal crumble
Wheat grass
Wheat grass juice
Cocohoney
Cocosugar
Organic Vegetable Juices
Organic Fruit Juices
watch out for our:
Sugar Free Lecheflan
Sugar Free cakes
Visit our mulltiply site for our products: bennethshealthcorner@multiply.com
Our Store is located at Stall 4B Maligaya 168 Mall, Maligaya Village, Dolores, City of San Fernando
See you there!