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I read about these cream puffs on the internet when they were featured by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. When I read the write up, I had a strong feeling that their cream puffs would be very similar to this popular Japanese brand, Beard Papa.

I had Allan look for it when they had a seminar at the Metropolis Mall in Muntinlupa. Only to find out that it wasn't there anymore. Good thing I saw an ad of theirs in the village newsletter and that they have opened at SM Southmall. Yay! But it was only last week that we were able to go and taste the cream puff.

Beard Papa vs. Happy Cream Puff:
Pastry - I like the pastry from HCP because it is lighter and the outside is not as tough or crunchy compared to BP.
Vanilla Cream - There's not much difference between the two, both are creamy and use real vanilla beans to flavor the cream. Although if I have to nitpick, BP's is creamier and smoother.
Price - BP is Php50 each while HCP is only Php20! That is a huge difference!!
Variety - BP & HCP both have eclairs & chocolate topped cream puffs. But HCP have bite sized pieces (Php14), and they have a caramel topped one. This one's really good bec the sugar top is not too thick and not hard to bite into.

One thing I like with HCP too is that for a minimum purchase of Php200, they deliver! :) Parties, cravings, HCP can fill that need. :) They even make croquembouche (traditional French wedding cake made of profiteroles or cream puffs). Wow.
http://www.happycreampuff.com/index.html

Photo from Our Awesome Planet: http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2006/12/beard_papa_vs_h.html

I heard about this on the news but I wasn't able to watch the feature. I found the video on You Tube. Galing talaga ng You Tube--the male host even said that this dance originated from a game show in the Philippines. Hehe. Go Edu!

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Mar 22, '08

Happy birthday to my little senorita!!

Blog hopping led me to this.... to those kids who grew up in the 70's and early 80's watching Sesame Street, I'm sure you'll remember this. :)

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Our 1st wedding anniversary. Can't believe it's already been a year!! :)

Flickr account owners--this is so cute! Make a cube out of your photos--plus other projects. Just design and then print the pdf file they provide you.
http://cdn.tabblo.com.edgesuite.net/bitty-static/images/partners/flickr/do_more_cubes.gif

This bunny is so cute. Very fashionable and always dressed in the latest collections from Paris, Milan, New York or London.

I had heard before that this beautiful (rundown) building was bought and will be renovated into a casino. Good but not so great news. At least former Manila mayor, Mr. Atienza , was not able to get his hands on this property, demolish, and make another mall out of it. The new owners are NOT turning it into a casino but rather into a boutique hotel. I would have liked it if they made it into a huge apartment building and maybe someday, I will be able to get a flat there. ;P (wishful thinking!) But a boutique hotel is the next best thing. I can't wait to see how it will turn out. At least, it being a hotel, I can check in for a night or two. :D

A very informative video on how to eat sushi the Japanese way. Hehehe.

Yay! I was finally able to figure out how to post this video clip. :) The music used is by The Brass Munkeys, who played after the reception.

Our wedding videographer is currently editing our video. He posted some screen grabs on his blog. Hopefully we'll get the output very soon. I want to see the stuff I can't remember from the wedding. Heehee.