Thursday, February 12, 2015

6 affordable sweet treats for Valentine's Day

MANILA – Whether you are single or in a relationship, these treats will make your Valentine’s Day sweeter without hurting your pocket.

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Mallow Puff snacks



Mallow Puff combines the goodness of marshmallow, cake and chocolate. Photo: Handout
 
Fluffy marshmallow and cake are combined and coated with chocolate in this new treat from Jack ‘n Jill called Mallow Puff, which can be enjoyed at home or on the go.

A pack containing two big pieces of Mallow Puff costs only P13.50 and is available at supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores nationwide.

Alpenliebe candy



With its smooth and silky finish, Alpenliebe candy offers both sweetness and creaminess in a single bite. It is available in supermarkets nationwide in four flavors: caramel, strawberry, coffee and cheesecake.

Alpenliebe comes in bags of 50 and 320 pieces, and can be easily shared with family and friends.

Toblerone chocolate bars


Sweet messages are written on selected packs of Toblerone, making the well-known chocolate an ideal Valentine’s Day gift.

The packaging can also be transformed into origami shapes such as rings, hearts, roses and boxes.

Toblerone is available in supermarkets, convenience stores and chocolate shops nationwide.

Danish Bar pastries


Looking for freshly baked goods? The Philippine branch of the Tokyo-based Danish Bar at SM North EDSA mall may satisfy your cravings.

Danish Bar offers stick-type mini pastries sprinkled with sugar (P60) or filled with ham and cheese (P80) and other seasonal ingredients (P70). Pastries in ball form are also available, as well as boxes for larger orders.

Aside from the Philippines, Danish Bar also has branches in Hong Kong, Thailand and China.

Fog City Creamery ice cream



Fog City Creamery lets customers send a pint of ice cream with a personalized note to their special someone this Valentine’s Day.

Known for flavors such as Strawberry Shortcake, Ferrero Rocher with Nutella Swirl and Vanilla Malt with Maltesers, Fog City Creamery can be ordered via phone at 87878. Each pint is priced from P190 to P320.

Teleserye-inspired chocolates


Remember the Buena Criollo chocolates in the top-rating ABS-CBN series “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” starring Bea Alonzo and Paulo Avelino? These are still available at the ABS-CBN Store at the ELJ Center in Quezon City, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Buena Criollo chocolates are in the heart of the story of “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” and come in six flavors – caramel, cashew, coconut, coffee, nougat and tiramisu. These are sold in boxes of six and 12.

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