BLK513 Opens in SM North Edsa: First 200 Customers FREE!

Just had to write about this today because BLK513 is giving away FREE products this September 8th. I think I've seen their branch in Megamall but this one is new. It's right beside the JCO store and across the Cinemas at the 2nd Floor of SM North Edsa's Main Building. BLK513 has got those lovely Black Yogurt selling like hotcakes in the malls and with good reason. I've tasted it earlier and if you think HEALTHY, that's the perfect personification of it. It's black because of Activated Charcoal, an ingredient that whitens teeth, cures gas and bloating. It also prevents hangovers, and all those healthy stuff (must be taken with water). Now that it's mixed with a healthier version of yogurt, it's going to be even better as it's gluten free.

The lovely products inside the store include cookies, crunchy vegan granola which you can also mix with your yogurt concoction.

Thanks to Seph Cham for introducing us to the owners, and also inviting us to the launch. As you can see he likes it a LOT. We tried two things while inside the store, the Black Yogurt and the Skim Milk topped with roasted cacao beans. An original, it actually goes well together.

To make one you have to choose one crunchy ingredient, two fruits, and one syrup. 

I chose the Malt Sandwich for the crunch as it's reminiscent of Milo turned into cookies. I also got that lovely Dragon Fruit and the sweet golden mangoes because I wanted something tangy and sweet to begin with. 

Then I chose Nutella Fudge for my syrup and added the Espresso Coffee (yes you can get additional syrup for a few pesos more) if you want your Black Yogurt to be more fancy. I loved it!

Well here's more good news, if you're in SM North Edsa and want to experience BLK531, first 200 customers get free Yogurt all on the house! But of course you've got to go to the opening today September 8 so you get to have it! Rush to SM North Edsa and see why it's been the most talked about snack in town! 

KUMAGCOW

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Lovin' Californiaberry!

Staying healthy these days take a lot of effort. Going to the gym, changing lifestyles and eating healthy have to happen before you can see ultimate change. Yes, we're guilty to have to given up desserts and snacks. This time, we have healthy options. There's no excuse why we don't have to choose this lifestyle; if you've got awesome food to go with it... it's a dream waiting to happen!

I visited California Berry yesterday and saw how I could get what I want without feeling guilty. For a cup and more of this Frozen Yogurt or Ice Shavings they call "Ice Ice Baby"... it's blissful and yummy at the same time. It's the best alternative for Ice Cream and the health benefits are tremendous!

They've got the ordinary frozen Yogurt, but this month they've got BLUEBERRY yogurt on their shelves. It's seasonal, they change flavors every now and then.. and this one was oh so yummy!



A spoonful of this great concoction would be heaven on earth. It's got the right consistency, its tangy but just have the right amount of it. Very close to the fruit flavor without that grainy feeling you get from it.

The Toppings!

When you want something good, you have to think about the toppings. They definitely have a lot to choose from so we did a couple of versions with the frozen yogurt and Ice Ice Baby. This one's got the plain and blueberry flavored yogurt plus KIWI fruit, cherry and mangoes! Ummm!!!

How can you resist? =)

Strawberry flavored Ice Ice Baby with Jelly Beans, Orange Candies and small Chocolate kisses!

Melon Ice Ice Baby Flavor flooded with KIWI Fruit and Mangoes. It's one of the best combinations I've ever tried!

For the sweet tooth, you can go for the tiny oreo cookies and candy sprinkles. The Taro flavored Ice Ice Baby is one of their best sellers! I'm not surprised!

For those who LOVE texture on their cup, why not try Mangoes, Walnuts and Lychee pieces on your blueberry yogurt! Yummy!

Take different things on your Melon Ice Ice Baby and enjoy it with marshmallow and Cherries. You can't have enough of cherries! =)

If you're up for some classy add on's you can get the Almond slivers.
Remember that you can get more toppings for an additional 20 pesos!

Go healthy and get this one right after you go to the gym. Taro Ice Ice Baby flavor and slices of Banana for that filling dessert! Cheat with a little blueberry syrup too!

The Pasta's!

The Pasta selections in Californiaberry spells a lot like comfort food. They serve it in a few minutes keeping it hot and fresh, truly meant for people on the go. If you are up for a quick lunch or a snack you can choose up to 4 variants which are in their store!

Think about that thick white sauce and pieces of juicy seafood items like shrimp and calamari rings. It's one of their best sellers!

This was the Spaghetti Bolognese which we ordered a few months ago, you should get one of these when you don't want an overload of cheese and stay purist with meat sauces!

The Cheesy Lasagna! Oooh I can't resist the cheese layers and meaty sauce of this one! You'll surely behave like Garfield with one bite of this favorite item on the menu!

(images courtesy of californiaberry.net)

For fruit juices, organic US Grade coffee and short order pastas, this is the place to be!

You'll get this and more on Californiaberry tubs!

Make sure you visit their stores nationwide!

In a nutshell, make sure you order the pasta's and Yogurt, I also love the Ice Ice Baby Taro flavor so if you are in the mood of comfort food that's healthy... visit Californiaberry okay?!


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California Berry's Ice Ice Baby Launch!

When you hear Ice Ice Baby you only think of Vanilla Ice and those old 80's tunnel pants that you still have in the closet. I'm a frozen yogurt lover so when the buzz around town traveled my way that California Berry's going to have their first ever bloggers event I hurriedly signed up for it; and boy was I in for a great thing to do that afternoon with the guys!


Here's a sneak peek at their prices which are all relatively cheaper than the other Froyo stores. They've got lots more in store too because where else would you find pasta and coffee to go along with your favorite frozen yogurt. I love their signature frozen yogurt creations together with huge chunks of seasonal fruits that are so healthy and perfect for diet fanatics like me!

Look at some of the images inside the store and you'll feel like you're in heaven! Aren't these so cute and adorable!

You won't go wrong with any of the toppings that they offer from jelly beans to chocolate bits they've got it all under one roof!

I wanted to open up each container and put them all on my frozen yogurt so I could taste all of you at one bite! I'd like to stay fruity this time though rather than going all out on nuts! That's a good second serving idea though! =)

For those who need to perk up in the morning they've got lots of coffee offerings also. You don't have to go for those expensive ones that are pretty much just all fancy coffee. For the same price you would probably get one and a half of what they've got in the store. It was strong and good for me since I needed to go to work right after the event.

They've got smoothies available too so if you plan to have just those fruits you love, they can make it in a jiffy! It's fresh and so easy for you to try out! Not too sweet, perfect for those who would want to stay away from too much sugar intake and diabetics. Ask the sugar water to be removed and they'll gladly oblige!

For the hungry ones, they also have pasta that can fill you up in minutes. Hot and so scrumptious you'll be tempted to take some of it home too! I tasted the lasagna and that was just pure bliss! Cheese over cheese over pasta... the only thing you think about when you're hungry!

Lasagna... which topped my list of favorite foods there was so nice. It was highly recommended by the staff and the people who organized the event. I like the cheesy top layer most which in my books should be the requirement of any Italian dish!

Seafood Carbonara for the health conscious and another serving of frozen yogurt after that wouldn't hurt your diet plans since its nonfat froyo! This one packs a punch but if you are allergic to seafood like I am you can go with the other meaty choices instead!

Spaghetti Bolognese that tastes a little tangy and meaty should be the perfect tummy filler before you get desert from the same store.

Here's my first bite at the Lasagna which is first on the list of Garfield and me! =) It was really nice and great for the budget. Only a few pesos for a serving pack you can reheat in the microwave. So good!

Next up was Mango Bango which I actually loved because it is not too sweet. You won't get too much sugar rush when drinking this one. The perfect way to beat the summer heat!

The Very Berry Strawberry was nice and you can still taste a little bit of those fruit chunks they prepare for you just like the yogurt flavors they have.

This was soft and tasted like you were eating pillows or clouds. Those ice cream shavings was pretty good. I wasn't fond of the ice cream and could have sticked to the frozen yogurt but they gave it away for me for free. Wish there was something to rave about but I was so preoccupied with the games they let us play. It was nice though because I got to enjoy my time with the other bloggers present at the event! I love Ice Ice Baby! Glad to have tasted it mmmm!!!!

I'd give California Berry another visit soon on their Tomas Morato Branch. They've got more of em around Metro Manila and major cities in the Philippines too!



Congratulations to young owners Kyle Yu and Kirk Wang for a successful launch! I wouldn't be surprised if there were more girls eating at your store because let's face it... you are handsome just like me! LOL! Again congratulations!