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Food Photography is known in creating that perfect shot to make your food look real good and which also requires lots of money and resources to make it work.

Being a foodie and a photographer, I love looking at food menus but I usually get disappointed after being excited over a very enticing food photo of my order then getting something that really looks different.  Too commercialized food photos can sometimes be deceiving and can make customers unhappy. 

On The Spot Food Photography by shotnroll

But with On The Spot Food Photography by shotnroll, they have this concept of shooting on the spot before eating the food. Basically, you just have to prepare your food the normal way (how you present it to your customers) and they will shoot it right there with the available resources.

With few resources on hand and the shoot then eat concept, choosing On The Spot Food Photography by shotnroll can work well with your budget.  At the same time achieving great food shots that can promote good appetite and make your customers happy.

On The Spot Food Photography by shotnroll is into shooting your food as served and creating the best shot making it look real, artistic, and appealing.

If you are interested to see some samples of On The Spot Food Photography by shotnroll, delight in their album at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=145686&id=191961112044

For bookings and other inquiries on their nakaka-Busog Photography packages, you may email shotnroll@gmail.com or onthespotfoodphotography@gmail.com .

For easier transactions, you can also sms or call 0906-3077084.

UP  Diliman is really a far, far away land for me…this is the reason why it was just recently I visited The Chocolate Kiss Cafe resto and I must agree really serves the good stuff…Yumyumyum…

After hearing a lot of good reviews on this cafe, it’s about time to invade UP and have a taste of what The Chocolate Kiss Cafe offers…

The Chocolate Kiss Cafe at UP Diliman

I liked the cafe’s ambiance, it was quiet, cozy and a good place to have a simple dinner date. 

Kalbi Chim @230php

We ordered 2 of their house specialties, Kalbi Chim and Grilled Fish Steak. Food serving was just right, enough for a very delicious meal that will keep you wanting for more…   Beef and Tuna were cooked well, soft and juicy…with good taste.

Grilled Fish Steak @230php

As for dessert, we had a slice of their famous Devil’s Food Cake, rich chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling and marshmallow frosting. Definitely a sinful dessert… hehehe.

Devil's Food Cake @70php

Another thing we loved in Chocolate Kiss Cafe was their homemade iced tea, taste of a freshly brewed cold tea with honey and kalamansi… a very relaxing and refreshing drink… good thing it was bottomless so we had several glasses…

Bottomless Iced Tea @70php

Overall, our Chocolate Kiss experience was superb; food and ambiance were really great! We would love to go back but the only issue is the location, hope they can expand and open another branch near the metro…. Love, love, love!

I want something sweet to eat… I want something good to eat… Sweets to satisfy my cravings… Have you ever had this feeling when you were suddenly attacked by CSS (Craving for Sweets Syndrome) that you would grab any kind of sweets like a chocolate bar, a slice of cake, a brownie square, and etc. With this irresistible urge you would not even mind if it tasted real good and just be contented on eating something that tasted sweet.

Thanks to the Ultimate Taste Test 3 event, TKL was able to experience the heavenly taste of these delectable sweets that would leave you with a very gratifying feeling and wanting for more.

1. Symphony of Flavors Bakeshop

Whether or not you love cookies, this Cookie Monster Cheesecake will surely turn you into one big cookie monster loving every bite of its smooth, crunchy, creamy cheesecake topped with chocolate chip cookies. Symphony of Flavors also offers other cakes like Carrot cake, Rum Butter Cake, Chestnut Cake and cookies like Mocha Truffle, Oatmeal Mango, and a lot more. To know more about their irresistible sweets, you may visit www.symphonyofflavors.blogspot.com, and contact them at 0922-7173737, 563-3029, symphony.of.flavors@gmail.com.

Cookie Monster Cheesecake 1

Cookie Monster Cheesecake 2

2. Divine Desserts

When I was a kid back then, my grandma used to bake her signature chocolate cake that was loved by many. Divine Desserts offers home-style cakes and pastries, old style sweets we sometimes missed because of the evolution of commercially made and latest desserts. Their Double Double Fudge Cake and Caramel Fudge Cake are some of the best-sellers; try it and see how divine their desserts are.   For inquiries, you may contact 913-9875 and 439-3069.

Divine Desserts 1

Divine Desserts 2

3. Dulcelli cakes

Avocado Sansrival, chewy cashew meringue, layered with special avocado butter icing… I’ll be honest I’m not really into sansrivals but this Avocado Sansrival  is definitely something different. Dulcelli’s Choco Mallow Fluff is also a must try, chocolate cake with caramel custard and marshmallow icing. Definitely yummy! For orders, you may contact 0922-816-2468 and 799-8010. Also they offer FREE delivery within Makati area. http://dulcellicakesdessert.multiply.com/

Dulcelli cakes 1

Dulcelli cakes 2

Here’s our story… while strolling around Ayala mall, we saw people in line, trying to line up in a resto called Ice Castle… Hmmm… Why are there so many people? Got near the entrance, saw pictures of icy halo-halo and big and colorful ice creams… Hmmm… Okay, let’s line up!

Ice Castle at Ayala mall Cebu

Thou the line was long, we didn’t really wait that long because the turnover was quick. We ordered 1 Special Halo-Halo @ 66.50php and 1 Banana Craze @ 125php…

Ice Castle Menu

Halo-halo and Banana Craze

Yes it was icy, yummy, and really worth the price. I think their Halo-Halo is very affordable and has more ingredients (sahog) compared to what we have here in Manila. We definitely enjoyed our mini and accidental merienda of Halo-Halo and Ice Cream.

In case you will be in Ayala Cebu, Ice Castle is a must try and you will surely come back for more desserts and ice creams.

Yummy Ice cream