So I tried The Alley Milk Tea first at our second Hong Kong trip a couple of months ago. I really loved their classic milk tea but I was not expecting to find this milk tea here in Manila. Anyways I tried their classic once more just to compare if there's any difference. Pichi on the other hand is still on the search for his drink.



The Alley is located in the SM MOA Main mall, ground floor, near Mango.

You see, he likes the Brown Sugar Milk Tea thing but he has not found a size small enough to finish by himself. So here's our verdict:

He got the brown Sugar with deerioca milk which costs 120 Pesos for a usual medium cup. The taste is not straight brown sugar though unlike other stores. Its got a more of a salted caramel aftertaste too. Just the right sweetness too. And if you love pearls I noticed that they put in quite a lot.

I did mention in my list of restaurants for Mom's day that I loved Black Sheep. I got the chance to try some of their menu out when I went to S Maison's food crawl a couple of weeks back. This is one of those places where I'm definitely staying again and again just because it is larger and quieter than it's neighbor coffee shop Starbucks.



Not that I'm dissing starbucks, I do have my favorite Hibiscus Tea with Pomegranate Pearls there, but sometimes there's no more place to sit because everybody loves Starbucks. So Black Sheep Coffee is an alternative for all the peeps at S Maison who are in need of a chill and hip place to sip coffee, meet with friends or go on a casual coffee date.

What made Black Sheep Coffee Manila Different?

The thing with Black Sheep Coffee is that they don't serve your drinks scalding hot. You don't have to wait for your coffee to cool off as they serve it at the right temperature of 67 degrees where you can already enjoy your coffee with no troubles.


They also serve cocktails here once the sun goes down. Which makes this coffee shop the black sheep of all coffee shops here in the PH. You don't just see a cafe serving your favorite bar drinks anywhere here.

Coffee and Cocktails? Try this Espresso Martini by Black Sheep Coffee. Very smooth and energizing!

Pros for Black Sheep Coffee is that they have a wider range of pastries and food available unlike other coffee shops in the area. Another is that hip, englishman yet gamer vibe that I'm getting from the murals on the walls. Price vs. quality of food is adequate. Everything is tasty and straightforward.

Here's a sample of what you can get over at Black Sheep Coffee:

THE MENU AT BLACK SHEEP COFFEE

They have a selection of pizzas that you can pair with your coffee. Most dishes start and average at 85-495 Pesos. Below are their coffee sizes :D











Overall, I'd say Black Sheep Coffee offers variety from your usual coffee dates, and if you are up for a change of scenery, and got a budget on par with a usual SB Meal, then I think Black Sheep Coffee is your place.

Black Sheep Coffee

L1, S Maison, Conrad Manila

Seaside Boulevard Corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City

SUN-THURS : 7AM- 12 MN

FRI-SAT : 7AM-2AM

 

3 Habits to Better Food Budgeting and Less Leftovers

Filipinos are big on parties. It would mean lots of viands and dishes with these parties, and of course, left overs. This instance does not happen only with large pinoy parties though. Even your kids going to school can exhibit this problematic situation of food leftovers. And it is a problem because food prices are constantly inflating, while our salary remains the same.



As a mom, budgeting for food and other home necessities is a skill that is learned. But I do have here a few tips on better food allowance budgeting, and it starts with dealing with food wastage at home.

What do you get with a mix of an Iconic character that every girl models to be one day, Indigenous pattern of fabrics from our old tribes and the battle for our own freedom?

A Pinoy Barbie Exhibit in Celebration of 121 Years of Philippine Independence 

Barbie has been an icon for decades, and here in the Philippines, in celebration of not just her 60 years here but for the 121 years of independence our country has right now, she dresses for the part.

Sarah Geronimo just launched her newest make up line, POP Studio Cosmetics. This grand reveal was done with a banging concert filled with uprising Viva Artists and an announcement with Shopee. Make sure to read on to see some CODES for FREE VOUCHERS!

Sarah is now Shopee's Brand Ambassador

Milk Tea? Plushies? Pro Station Claw Machine Cafe got you!

When Pro Station Claw Machine Cafe caught my eyes one time my husband was driving along Adriatico, Ermita, my first thought was that we actually found a little haven of Japan here in Manila. They're equipped with satisfying your milk tea cravings with their promos and a bit of entertainment with the claw machines. My mom is an addict with these games. Me and my siblings are always amazed when she gets to bring home a couple of stuffed toys, so I have some fond memories whenever I play.

Ready your aprons and your appetites! Home Foodie comes back for Season 5 with real life couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania! And of course the gang is not complete without our San Miguel Pure Foods Home Foodie Chefs - Yen, Martin and John.

Shopee welcomes Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador. This is in line with Shopee's 6.6 and 7.7 Back to Back Lowest Price Sale during June 3 to July 7. This is also in celebration of the company's first television commercial airing on June 1 with Sarah Geronimo.

Vice Cosmetics Duo Finish Foundation CLAIMS

Once I heard that Vice Cosmetics are coming up with their own foundation line, I was excited. This is because I already tried a few products from Vice. And their Blush, Glow and Contour powder products (review here) are all top of the line, at a really affordable price.

All people from the beauty community are shookt from the brand's launch as they did a sort of "Fenty" move, releasing shades not just suitable for the Fair Pinay but also coming up with EIGHT shades to start- including those for the darker and more Morena ones.

Vice Cosmetics are really delivering on their " #GandaForAll " motto with this Duo Finish Foundation.

Anyway, the claims of this Duo Powder foundation are:

• Blurring
• Oil Control
• No White Cast on Photos
• SPF 25

Price and Where to Buy