287 – On Quick Breaks: Triptych 52

More than a year after the pandemic struck, I’ve learned to value my errand runs. Those rare chances of venturing beyond my house could only be done once in a while. I managed to make the most out of these trips by writing down all the things I need to purchase. Once I finished buying the priority items, I then proceeded to the items with a lower importance.

These errand runs hit two birds with one stone. They provided me with a break from my usual work-from-home routine and allowed me to do “research” and “content creation.” I put utmost importance on the latter tasks, given that this blog talks about food most of the time.

During some recent errand runs, I managed to stop by a few establishments to have a quick snack and organize my itinerary. I usually ordered a slice of cake, or a donut or two if the situation permitted it. Of course, it always came with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Now, permit me to share these quick snacks that served as a short break from my errand runs.

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J.Co Donuts has made a niche for itself with its delectable donut picks — without the cloying sweetness. I ordered their Cheese Cakelicious Donut (basically Oreo cheesecake) alongside an Iced Latte. Interestingly, it came with a free Glazzy Donut (J.Co’s take on the Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donut.) Both had the right amount of sweetness — that I no longer had to add sugar to my coffee.

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Japanese-themed dessert bar FRNK Milk Bar was the brainchild of the company behind BLK 513. I paid one of its branches a visit and ordered their Flourless Chizu Cake, alongside the Kokoa Magma drink. The cheesecake was mildly sweet and the chocolate drink paired well with it. However, I found that the presence of ice in the drink made its solid crumble topping difficult to consume.

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I’ve written about La Creperie years ago – and good thing it opened a new, more accessible branch! I visited the said branch for a quick bite, ordering a slice of their Salted Caramel Mille Crepe Cake and San Gines hot chocolate. This was a literal “heaven and earth” combination with the white-colored layered crepe cake lifting your spirits. Meanwhile, the deep San Gines hot chocolate brought you back to Earth with its bittersweet combination tempering the crepe.

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How about you? What kinds of snacks do you try out while running errands away from home?

Until the next post, bon appetit and stay safe!