The ensaimada is probably one of the oldest pastries being served and is still enjoyed by many of us today. For this week, Zee’s pick for the week is the famous Filipino afternoon delight, the ensaimada. The ensaimada can be traced back to the 17th century. Its origin is in Mallorca, Ballearic Islands in Spain. The name ensaimada is rooted from the Catalan word saim which literally means pork lard. This is because the basic ingredients in making an ensaimada are flour, water, sugar, eggs, mother dough, and a reduced pork lard. Hence, ensaimada is one of the legacies left by the Spanish influences.
When we talk about ensaimada in Cebu, there is only one patisserie in town that is known worldwide for the softest, cheesiest, and tastiest ensaimada, and that is Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. The hotel’s ensaimada was initially offered as a dessert or an afternoon pair to your cup of coffee; however, guests are mesmerized by the perfection of the ensaimada that they want to share the experience with their family and friends. Now, anyone can order the world-renowned Marco Polo ensaimada in a box of 3 or in a box of 6 to bring home or to give as gifts.
Please check Marco Polo Plaza Cebu for the flavours, prices, and promotions of their ensaimada.
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s world famous ensaimada. (Photo grabbed from Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s page)
The ensaimada paired with egg and cheese. (Photo grabbed from Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s page)
A lot of people find wine to be a complicated drink, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can enjoy wine with virtually almost anything, but we’ve put together a list of four of the most common wines and some tips on how to pair it with anything inside your fridge.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The cabernet saubignon is a bold and full-bodied wine. Like most reds, it’s a great accompaniment to dark meats, such as beef, lamb or pork. It’s also great with dark chocolate.
Pinot Noir
Light bodied wines taste good with mushrooms, potato or truffles. This would taste good with cheese too.
Sauvignon Blanc
If you have chips or tortillas in your fridge, you can eat it with this kind of wine because it goes well with garlic and herbs.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
You can drink this with any fruit-based desserts or cookies, because the wine cuts through the rich butter of the cookie.
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