Making Candies at Made in Candy

We had the chance to visit the Made In Candy branch in Glorietta 4 last Monday with my co-clingy blogger friends Earth from Earthlingorgeous.com and Rodel of NognogInTheCity.com. The mission was clear, we had to get our hands into one of the nicest things we dreamed of when we were kids, it's how to make candy. Made In Candy is a Singaporean brand founded in 2009. Just like the rest of us, they loved candies. This love for the sweet treats made them think of putting up a full blown candy kitchen so they could start making original, personalized, hand made candies and sell them off as treats for customers who want it. Their passion has steadfastly grown and with the influx of corporate clientele and those who just needed them for special occasions, they have put up several stores, then began branching all throughout Southeast Asia. Now, there are about 5 Made in Candy stores in the Philippines (Powerplant Rockwell, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, Glorietta 4, SM Mall of Asia) and probably set to grow more in the next few years.

Made in Candy offers ready made retail rock candies, but all are still handmade. If you want to opt for customized orders, just remember it would require them around 4 kilos, or it depends on the complexity of your design. They do this for gifts, souvenirs, keepsakes for weddings, or corporate promotions. You just have to choose the color, flavor, words or design that you want to put in on the rocks. Then choose your packaging if you want big ones or small jars. You can also observe how they make it live inside the store if you prefer, then schedule for pickup right after that. Now here's how Earth, Rodel and I made our candies at the Glorietta 4 branch.

Sweet things should always be shared to loved ones, so if you're yearning to buy one for yourself make sure you get one for the folks at home or your girl/boyfriends. If you're planning to have one customized, please call them at 8665624, 09209649076 or email them at philippines@madeincandy.com. You can also follow them on their social media channels Made in Candy, Philippines on Facebook, @MadeinCandyPH on Twitter, and MadeinCandyPH on Instagram and use the hashtag #madeincandyph if you're sharing shots on those channels. Or better yet, visit their shops as mentioned earlier as they have people who can assist you and help you decide about that perfect candy you'll serve to your guests whatever occasion that may be.

We had fun doing this during our short visit in their Glorietta 4 branch, consequently it also happened on Lollipop day so it was buy 1 take 1 on all Lollipops, isn't that great? Well, there are going to be more days to celebrate sweetness so make sure you follow their social media accounts so you can catch offers like that.Please buy an extra bottle or bag of candies for me while you're at it haha!

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Better Alternatives to Chill Spots: Akiba Cafe

It was a nice Saturday afternoon and what better way to celebrate it by going to the one and only SM Megamall and enjoying great food with friends and family. As a rule, we broke the norm and proceeded to Akiba Cafe. It's a small kiosk in the third floor that features coffee, tea, yogurt, cakes and pastries. If you are on a diet I suggest you look somewhere else... You will get more hungry when you see this!

Ambiance is clean, not so many foot traffic so it is the better alternative to congested coffee shops!

It seems that you are highly suggested to say with something to read available for all its patrons.

CAKES

Extremely cute and cuddly you've got this Kawaiken Puppy Cake. A vanilla chiffon cake which you can purchase 1200 whole, 130 per slice.

 We had this for starters. Of course desserts come first! The Green Tea Cheesecake retails for 1200 for a whole cake and 130 per slice. This is one of their best sellers!

If you're up to it and you are a sweet tooth they suggest you get one of this crunchy sweet Cream Puff Cake for 1100 whole, and 120 for a slice.

 COFFEE

 It's something that would keep you warm inside. This Nutty Macademia Kohi retails for 130 pesos.It's way better than other establishments that's got the same flavor. This was good!

This Mount Fuji Kohi retails for only 140, The difference is this Fuji Kohi is sweeter; but the macadamia is fuller bodied and nuttier!

 Tea

 Nope, it looks like a beer but it isn't! Trust me on this one because this is my favorite. The Jasmine tea trifle and Macha trifle is pretty, jasmine Is fragrant and  sweet I love it!

 The Macha is smooth, you'll ask for seconds!

These Trifle flavors are all available on their store. All foam and topped with green tea powder, this best seller looks very promising and they've got so many things offered today for SM Megamall's Mega Food Sale!

Ice Blended Yogurt Drinks

 

Macademia Yogurt is ice blended, Macha yogurt is too. Both drinks retail for 150 for those who love the tangy taste of Yogurt!

You can never go wrong with 100 %Japanese imported ingredients and just look how meticulously they prepared everything right? If you have nothing to do on an afternoon and you feel so stressed with work, this definitely is the place you'll love! It's quiet, you can people watch plus enjoy every bit of it! Japanese hasn't been this good in a while so please visit their store now! Hurry because they've got specials while they celebrate with SM Megamall's last day of the Mega Food Sale, 50 percent off the next trifle you order. That's like buy one, take one! =)

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