Every Coffee Deserves a Lotus

You’ve got to love the aroma of coffee, especially in the morning and in the afternoon, when it’s just about siesta time. Lotus Biscoff, Europe’s Favorite Biscuit with Coffee, has finally arrived in the country, and it is going to elevate your coffee experience to a whole new delicious level.

Hosted by Daphne-Osena Paez, the launch was held at the posh Society Lounge in Makati, transformed into a luxurious red airport lounge. Guests with their boarding passes cued in airport terminals for check-in. Attendants, clad in designer Pia Gladys Perey, greeted them upon arrival. A truly first class experience, overflowing coffee was served by Allegro Beverage Corporation upon seating and dishes were carefully prepared by Chef Patrice Freuslon. As the program started, everyone was just about excited as Fly Ace Corporation President Jun Cochanco and Lotus Bakeries International Distributors General Manager Bart Bauwens who shared how the partnership started and their plans for Lotus Biscoff in the country.

 

A highlight of the event is the Biscoff Creations of Tiny Kitchen’s Vicky Veloso-Barrera. Her interpretation of the Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spreads include Mini Biscoff Cinnamon Rolls, soft bread glazed with Lotus Biscoff spread and topped with toasted almonds. Mini Biscoff Cupcakes is a perfect recipe for first-time cupcake bakers as its main ingredient is a simple dollop of Lotus Biscoff Spread Crunchy and Biscoff crumbs. Another creation is the Crazy Biscoff Parfait, a lavish dessert of sponge cake, mascarpone, and Lotus Biscoff Spread Smooth

Discover Lotus Biscoff for yourself. Take a bite of the deliciously crunchy Lotus Biscoff caramelized biscuit with your next cup of hot coffee. Since 1932, this Belgian specialty has been Europe’s coffee break favorite.  From its humble beginnings as a small bakery in the Belgium town of Lembeke, the Boone brothers packed their biscuits and delivered around the neighborhood. Eight decades later and the recipe still remain. It was in the 1950s when Lotus introduced pairing these biscuits with coffee, which then became a routine in Belgian hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops. And then, in 1985, Europe’s favorite biscuit with coffee became America’s favorite biscuit with air travel. Lotus introduced Biscoff as an in-flight treat through the exhausting long flights. It became a welcome mid-flight break that reminded fliers of the comforts of home and helped them relax. Lotus is still offered in Delta Air Lines (US), Brussels Airlines (Belgium), Middle East Airlines (Lebanon) and El Al (Israel).

The unique taste of Lotus Biscoff comes from the sugar’s caramelization during the baking process. A hint of cinnamon and other spices add that special twist.  If these crunchy biscuits do not satisfy your craving, then you wouldn’t be able to resist Lotus Biscoff spread. The sweet, creamy, European spread is an alternative to nut butters and chocolate spreads. It is the only spread made with original Biscoff cookies. Have it straight from the jar, lather it on toast, mix it with fruit slices, or add it as a secret ingredient to your favorite recipes. Both the cookies and the spread are made with no artificial color or preservatives, 0 grams trans-fat per serving and zero cholesterol. It has no nuts and is completely non-GMO. Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spreads are just the perfect treat for the timeout that you deserve.

Fly Ace Corporation Product Manager Emie San Beda invited everyone to discover Lotus Biscoff, “Filipinos love coffee and we can see this in the variety of artisanal and commercial coffee shops. We love sharing this experience with friends and family, talking over sips of coffee and a bite of Lotus Biscoff will surely make it even more memorable.” Just as its European counterpart, Lotus Biscoff will be doing massive sampling in coffee shops all over the country, as well as in premium lifestyle events were coffee is enjoyed.

 

Learn more about Lotus Biscoff at http://www.biscoff.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/LotusBiscoffPH #discoverlotusbiscoff

 

 

Bibibons: 5 Easy Ways to Feed your Baby

Recently, I received a package from Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco) and in it was Bibbibons biscuits.

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I have seen it before in the grocery and I am so thrilled to make my baby try this new biscuit. He really loves breads, biscuits, and cookies so I was really looking forward to make him eat it. 

Bibibons is the first local baby biscuit and cereal-in-one especially formulated for babies who are starting to eat solid food. It has the taste and texture which baby will definitely love. What is good about Bibibons is that it can be enjoyed two ways - as a finger food and as an instant meal. This really got me excited because its like purchasing two food in one. 

There are 6 packs of Bibibon's inside the box with 4 biscuits each pack. The box also has Nutritional value written on the sides, trivia and instructions for preparation of the biscuit. 

As mentioned earlier, Bibibon's can be eaten as a finger food or an instant meal. My baby enjoyed whatever way it was given to him. He enjoys that he is able to hold it in his hands and eat it on his own.

I also tried giving it as an instant meal. Here I'll show you how to prepare Bibibon's as an instant meal. 

Step 1: Put Bibibon's in the red bowl, and put milk or hot water. I used milk for my son's meal. 

Step 2: Mix until you reach the consistency you like. Make sure to feed it to your baby immediately to prevent spoilage. 

It's that simple and easy to make two meals for our babies, right? But here's more, I was so into the idea of using Bibibon's to create different meals so I tried three more ways to spice it up. 

Chocolate coated Bibibon's 

Step 1: Melt chocolate chips in a cup using Baine-Marie method. (Using hot water to melt)

Step 2: Deep Bibibon's in the melted chocolate halfway, freeze or eat immediately. 

Peanut Butter Bibibon's Sandwich

Step 1: Spread peanut butter on Bibibon's and put another one to layer. 

Step 2: Enjoy!

Bibibon's Banana Instant Meal

Unfortunately, I was not able to take a photo of it because my niece immediately ate it. hihi That's how yummy Bibibon's are because they just could not resist it.

Step 1: Put hot water or milk.

Step 2: Mix until you reach the consistency you like

Step 3: Put in mashed banana (or any fruit you'd like) and mix.

What's even better is that it's really good for our babies and children. It has Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium that supports body development. Has Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin C that supports a healthy immune system. Vitamin A, C, D & E, Folic Acid, Iron & other essential nutrients for baby's proper health and development. 

Bibibon's is available in all supermarkets and groceries nationwide. Price of Bibibons is at Php36.00 only. So mommies, try one now and discover the delicious taste of Bibibon's biscuit nibblers. 

You can like them on their facebook page here: Bibibons FB Page

For more information about other products of Rebisco, you may visit their official website here: Rebisco Official Site