MARIKINA HOMEBAKERS featuring KHRIZ CRINKLES

Now if you don't believe in overnight success, this homebaker will prove you otherwise! Khriz got in touch with me through the All Over Marikina Facebook page, and asked me to sample her products. One bite, and I was swept away!

Guess what, a few days later, she was booked for a morning show and has not stopped baking bulk orders since then! What an inspiration KHRIZ CRINKLES is!

"My name is Khrizel Molina and our brand name is Khriz Crinkles. I started baking only last July 2014. I retired from my work last May 2014 to give time for my child. I worked at Cathay Pacific Airways as Sales Executive for more than a decade." 

"Since I have new priorities, so I needed to retire for my family. Our family loves to cook. We normally cook for our friends and family. One day I tried baking my favprite crinkles and it was a success! Then I studied several recipes for chocolate and red velvet until I perfected it. I tried selling it to my friends and family, and received good feedback."

"Unang Hirit featured us last September 2014. This really helped us specially with our target market, the Mariqueños. Before, I used to sell 30 tubs a week, now I am selling 100 plus tubs a week! Thanks Unang Hirit! Flavors available are plain Khriz Crinkles, Creamed Khriz Crinkles, Cookies and Cream, Khrofee (mocha flavored crinkles), and Nutee (Peanut Butter creamed crinkles)."

"Future plans? We have been receiving a lot of requests to put up shops in QC And Marikina area. Hopefully we can at least have one. We will be releasing several flavors soon like our Hazelnut Khriz Crinkles, Rock Salt and Cheese and Choco and Mint!"

KHRIZ CRINKLES

Tel. No.: 09174585429
Visit their Facebook page here.
Instagram: KHRIZCRINKLES

Munching Budget per person: starts at 120 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

MARIKINA HOMEBAKERS featuring SWEETS BY KALI

Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than by sharing with you talented homebakers from our city! When you buy from them, think about how you will both have a better Christmas. You have helped a small entrepreneur, and you have delicious treats for your family and loved ones as well! I am kickstarting this series with SWEETS BY KALI. Kandice sent me a message through the All Over Marikina page about her creations. They were all yummy! Take a look at the photos below, and don't forget to like Sweets by Kali on Facebook, too!

Name / Nickname: Kandice Lei Santos (my relatives and childhood friends call me 'Precious')
Brand name: SWEETS BY KALI

Oreo Stuffed Cookies

 
Specialties / recommended products? 
"Chewy oatmeal bars, my mom's recipe that's passed on to me. My banana choco chip muffin is also a click to most of my consumers, and also the Red velvet crinkles with cream cheese which is sweet, soft and so chocolatey."

 Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin

Red Velvet Crinkles with Cream Cheese Filling

Do you have a day job aside from baking? Can you share a bit?

"I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines but after a year of practice, I flew to another country to study and work for almost 4 years. I came back last year, 2013. I didn't work since then but instead I helped my mom at home and took care of my cousin's kids. Until I started Sweets by Kali."

How long have you been baking goodies? What started the idea of being a homebaker?
"It all started with my mom's hobby of cooking and baking. And I always observe and look on what's she's doing in the kitchen. So she started teaching me, I think that was during my grade school days. Every time she bakes something, I always help her and that's how I also practice baking.
 
When I was away in another country, most of my Filipino friends and family friends craved for Filipino sweets. So I started thinking on baking and selling Filipino sweets to earn extra money, such as Leche flan, Brazo de Mercedes, puto, pichi-pichi, cassava cake, banana cake and special coconut macaroons, which were my bestsellers then."

 Chewy Oatmeal Bars

Brownie Fudge Bars

"After a year of not working, since I came back, my friend asked me if I can bake something like brownies and cookies for her friend's tea shop. So I didn't think twice as I really like to bake and to earn money at the same time. That was 16th of May this year, when 'sweetsbykali' was born. I am supplying them fudge brownies and chewy oatmeal bars once a week. I post pictures on fb about my sweets and had quick response from my friends and my sister's friends. As of now I have 5 resellers who sell my sweets in their offices and hopefully more to come! I also accept package orders for souvenirs and giveaways in weddings, birthdays and any event. The price of the package depends on the kind of sweet they like. The prices of my goodies are very affordable they only range from 100-150 pesos per tub. They are perfect for Christmas gifts that are suitable for your tight budget!"

Sweets by Kali's products:
-Chewy oatmeal chocochip bars (10pcs per tub)
-Red velvet crinkles with cream cheese (12-14 pcs per tub)
-Fudge brownies (10 pcs per tub)
-Oreo stuffed cookies (5 big cookies per tub)
-Banana chocochip muffin (6 muffins per tub)
-New: NUTELLA VELVET crinkles (12-14 pcs per tub)

SWEETS BY KALI

Tel. No.: 09278137307
For pick up and meet up at Provident Village Main Entrance

Visit their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

More Reasons to Love KANTO FREESTYLE BREAKFAST in MARIKINA

Allow me to do a blogging comeback by featuring a sought-after food place who also made a big comeback: KANTO FREESTYLE BREAKFAST! For months and months, Marikenyos were wondering and impatient on whether the hit breakfast place of Mandaluyong will open its doors ever again in Marikina after a brief stint. And to our most pleasant surprise, Kanto did re-open its kitchen and has been fully booked ever since! When you do dine at Kanto, please be patient with your order, I tell you, it's really worth the wait!

 Ham and Cheese Omelette (70 PhP)

The winner fluffy Goya Chocnut Ganache pancakes (90 PhP)

The oh-so-yummy Eggs Benedict (90 PhP)

Our favorite Deep Fried Oreos (50 PhP)

Kanto Boy Breakfast of Vigan Longganisa with Garlic Rice and Tomato Pesto (90 PhP)

Read my previous dining experience at Kanto Freestyle Marikina here.

Head over to Kanto Freestyle for super affordable and super delicious gourmet breakfast!

KANTO FREESTYLE BREAKFAST

6 Aquillina St. cor Col Divino Sto Niño Marikina City
200 meters from Marikina Engineering Office

Operating hours: 24/7!

Visit their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 50 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

PAPA ROCK'S BIG BURGERS AND GRILLERY

Hi dearest Marikina Food Trippers! It's been a while since I last posted, I am really sorry about that! I was quite busy in putting up my own cupcakery in the South (we have too many already in the Metro, hehe!), but I remain in love with Marikina (and a resident of it of course), and I shall continue to write about all the great food that Marikina has to offer. Shuttling from Marikina to the South and back has been and continues to be a challenge, but I knew from the start it wouldn't be easy!

Sis and I discovered an awesome burger place near the Marikina City Hall! The place is PAPA ROCK'S BIG BURGERS AND GRILLERY. As soon as I received an invite to try out the place from Papa Rocky de Jesus himself, we packed a big appetite and headed off to Papa Rock's on an early Sunday morning.

You wont' miss it as it is located along Sparrow street, a walking distance from the Marikina City Hall. You will see this sign below, and you know that you have arrived at another awesome burger joint in Marikina.

We immediately surveyed the menu, and Papa Rocky was there personally to take our orders and chat with us as we waited for our dishes to arrive. I've said this many times, I really appreciate it when owners take time to talk to their customers and ask about the food served and their overall dining experience. Papa Rocky talked about the burger preparation, the concept behind their food, and we covered more topics about Marikina.

Then our orders arrived:

I have posted about this on the FB page, and this is by far my favorite rendition of Carbonara (60 PhP). Not too saucy, just the right amount of cream, cheese, BACON, the pasta cooked to a perfect al dente. I told Papa Rock that they definitely nailed this one. If I want Carbonara, I have Papa Rock's on top of my list.

Then comes the star of the set: THE JAWBUSTER (150 PhP). The buns tasted really fresh, the patties were cooked perfectly, the proportions of the cheese, dressing and veggies were spot on. This is definitely a burger you have to experience! I think a lot of those who already tried it will agree. :-)

We also sampled the breakfast menu, of which we chose the Heavy Breakfast (60 PhP). Yes you read it right: 60 PESOS ONLY! You have two waffles, three cocktail hotdogs and an egg, which you can have sunny side up or scrambled. I love how they cooked the waffle too! This is another item on the menu you shouldn't miss, especially if you want to have your tummy filled at an affordable price.

The shakes are good, too. We ordered the Strawberry Shake (40 PhP) and the Choco-Banana Blend (60 PhP). These went really well with the burger. It takes you to a "diner" feel. A good burger + a good milkshake ;-)

Conquered the JawBuster! Success!

 I wouldn't miss a photo op with Papa Rocky!

Papa Rock's can accommodate around 20 to 30 people (or more?) since they have extended the dining area beyond the counter. I look forward to visiting them again, and I highly recommend this place for SUPER good food, at SUPER affordable prices. Hope you visit them soon!

PAPA ROCK'S BIG BURGERS AND GRILLERY

23 Sparrow Street,
New Marikina Subdivision, Sta. Elena,
Marikina City
Tel. No.: (0927) 879 - 2924
Visit their Facebook page here.
Munching Budget per person: starts at 30 PhP


Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni

BON DOYS CHICKEN

Another chicken place we discovered that is near our home sweet home is located right in the former Marikina Autoline garage: BON DOYS CHICKEN! Sis and I were thinking of having lunch at Blue Wave when we saw the Bon Doys sign pointing right into the big lot, which we followed and led us right into Bon Doys! (Sorry, no picture of the resto from outside, boo hoo me.)

 Sisterette with the menu, with a cameo of our favorite Bubba Lab concoction

You can take pictures at this corner (you'll see later... hehe)

We ordered the 4-piece Crispy Honey Garlic Bon Doy's Chicken (99 PhP). It was fried to crispy perfection, and it has its own unique flavor, I would say a twist for the Pinoy palate.

Cheesticks (59 PhP)

Creamy Carbonara (109 PhP) with long, thin bread sticks, which we loved chewing on as well

Four cheese pizza (109 PhP), this serves two to four persons

And our favorite dessert: FRIED OREOS a la mode forever! (69 PhP)

I am as plump as the chicken drumstick I'm holding, oh boy.

The thoughtful guy (I think it was the owner, or manager) offered to take our photo. Sweet!

Not sure if this promo is still running as of press time, but hey, they have free wi-fi so you can just log in, click and get your free iced tea on the spot!

Visit Bon Doy's for a new crispy chicken experience (and an affordable one, too!)

BON DOY'S CHICKEN

Open Daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Former Marikina Autoline Garage, 

J.P. Rizal Street, Marikina City

Near Graceland Plaza, Robinsons Lamuan (If you see Robinsons to your right, lagpas na!)

DELIVERY: (02) 583-7376
Visit their Facebook page here.
Munching Budget per person: starts at 50 PhP


Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni

MOMMA BROWN BAKERY AND CAFE

We recently discovered a nice place along Marcos Highway (if you're familiar with the area, this is beside Kanzhu Hand-Pulled Noodles), just before you reach the well-known Burger King branch. The Bakery-Cafe is MOMMA BROWN, and has been operating for only a few months.

Right after I placed our orders, we took photos of the place which was cozy, well-lit and spacious.

 The fambam

 A wide array to choose from on the menu: They offer appetizers, entrees, desserts, and excellent bread

 More Mother and Son moments

 Of course chocolate is the answer to everything!

 Happy with his Lola!

 Another must-try: their popcorn!

Will buy me one of these cutie mugs soon!

 Yummehhhh

 Boneless Bangus (149 PhP)

Fettuccine with Beef Stroganoff (159 PhP)

Korean Beef Stew (199 PhP)

French Toast with Bacon and Egg (159 PhP)

Raspberry Iced Tea (59 PhP)

Cupcakes

This is one yummy sticky cinnamon bun!

Visit Momma Brown, another food stop along the Marikina-Marcos Highway area!

MOMMA BROWN BAKERY AND CAFE

Ground Floor, Nodison Centre, Marcos Highway

San Roque, Marikina City

Tel. No.:(02) 463-5526 / (02) 646-1600
Visit their Facebook page here.
Munching Budget per person: starts at 30 PhP


Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni