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The Chocolate Chamber has an on-going promo of the Alfajores.  From an original price of PhP525 it is now only PhP450.00 till Nov. 30, 2020. 2 - 3 mins read Cebu City, Philippines          If you've been following my blog, you know I am a huge fan of The Chocolate Chamber and all the products associated with it.  Not the least of them is the Alfajores.          At first glance, these round shaped delights remind me of a childhood favorite - chocolate mallows.  But please, there is no comparison.  These Alfajores by Raquel T. Choa are chewy vanilla cookies filled with creamy caramel and coated with rich chocolate made from tablea.           Tablea, the Philippine version of cacao milk is chocolate in its purest form.  Cacao beans are roasted, shelled, winnowed, ground and molded with no additives to create this pure "food of the gods".          Raquel narrated she was inspired by the classic alfajor, given by her Argentinian friend, Norma.  The alfajor is a traditional Sou

I'm extremely proud of making this Japanese Cheesecake!               I associate Japan with discipline, harmony and completion.  Though I may be criticized for feeling proud of my first Japanese Cheesecake, I feel honored.  The process was smooth.  The cake had a rhythm.  Its elements fell into place as balance was achieved.              This recipe I discovered on Google.  And I simply loved Trang's site.  Her instructions were clear and calmly explained with specificity.                 I didn't follow her recipe to the letter though.  Several modifications had to be made.  I used a 9 x 2 inch round pan.  I used full cream milk.  And the way I lined to pans were not exactly to the letter.  But that's the beauty of baking.  You can adapt!               As a typical Filipina Mom, I have a sweet tooth.  And the final cake tasted a little bit bland.  But I know it is much healthier for most of us.  The adult members of our family loved it as is. Peanut Butter, Guava Jel