Lately, one of the Missus's obsessions have been Filipino Desserts, like Bibingka(sweet rice cake), Biko(rice cake), Puto(steamed cakes), Leche Flan(egg custard), and other merienda (afternoon snack) type snacks. Let me just explain that one does not trivialize the cravings of the Missus. To do so could mean an "ugly death"! Also, unless you can do the "tricks" that Sammy does, don't even try stealing a bite!
Since I don't really have a sweet tooth, I thought I'd just share the locations, and a few pictures of the Missus's Filipino Dessert places.
Bread Deluxe Bakery:
Located next to Seafood City in both National City and Mira Mesa; we'll never leave here without a few snacks.
And many times, a good portion of what is purchased will not even make it to the car.
Bread Deluxe Bakery
1420 E Plaza Blvd Ste E
National City, CA 91950
Filipino Desserts Plus
With locations both in National City and Mira Mesa, they make the Missus's favorite Biko. Good luck with finding parking in the National City location with Red Ribbon Bakery, ChowKing, and Popeye's in the same mall.
Most desserts are prices between $1.50 to $4.00, and are a bargain. I'll refer any questions on flavor and taste to the Boss Missus for comment. But this place is quite popular. There are times when the lines are out the door.
Filipino Desserts Plus
2220 E Plaza Blvd Ste Q
National City, CA 91950
There are many other locations where one can pick-up snacks in National City; Manila Sunset is known for their Bibinka, and Valerio's is also very popular. But for the Missus, these are part of her rotation.
We were able to attend the annual "Jingle Ball" concert last night at the Sports Arena after a nice dinner at our favorite restaurant, Ba Ren. We try to attend every year; and this year was a must see for us. The Missus's favorite group, Train, was one of the performers:
This annual concert is a benefit for "Becky's House" a transitional home for victims of domestic violence and their children in San Diego. This years line-up included Los Lonely Boys, Hootie and the Blowfish, Switchfoot, Alanis Morrisette, and The B-52's. What a blast!
All the Missus needed was "something sweet to end the evening", looks like another dessert run is in order!
Looks like you and the Missus had great seats at the concert! I'm glad that you two had a good time, and it is heartening to hear how the proceeds from the concert went to charity.
Thank you Missus for the "sweet" idea for a dessert snack. (I'm hungry now!)
Posted by: Passionate Eater | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 12:00 AM
Hi Kirk,
That concert line up sounds great. It's definitely something that I would not have missed, especially since it was for a good cause.
I haven't had sweets like those in ages, but just viewing makes me want some now. *sigh*
Posted by: Reid | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 12:39 AM
It looks like you had a great time at the concert :)
Those deserts look great! Sadly, I have never even seen them let alone tried them :(
Posted by: clare eats | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 04:05 AM
Hi PE - I think the Missus enjoys these types of desserts because they are not overly sweet. And most have 3 basic ingredients, sweet rice, coconut milk, and sugar - can't go wrong there! Not really great seats, but a good concert.
Hi Reid - Was a nice concert, the Missus is a big time Train fan, and Hootie did a good job.
Hi Clare - I found at least 1 Filipino Restaurant in Sydney, but there's probably more:
http://www.tribo.org/filipinofood/restaurants/australia.html
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 07:49 AM
Hmmm I haven't had Filipino sweets in awhile, but I am still dreaming of pork adobo buns....Great post Kirk although as usual it makes me want to eat more than my stomach can handle.
Posted by: milgwimper | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 09:14 AM
Sounds like we need to do a Gold Ribbon run Mills. Mike loves them also...
Posted by: Jo | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 07:30 PM
Hi Jo & Mills - Get that engine warmed up! LOL!
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 07:59 PM
WOAH!!!
That is cool!!!
THANK YOU!! :)
Posted by: clare eats | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 11:27 PM
Hi Clare - No problem!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 06:59 AM
That sounds like a really good concert. I'd like to have seen that one. I like Alanis Morisette, she's Canadian, don't'cha know?!?! (sure you do!) I don't know about those desserts, I've never tried any of them, but I WOULD if I had the opportunity. I think it's cool you have a blue upside-down dog!
Posted by: Jenn | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 11:47 AM
Hi Jenn - Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Even in the midst of your really bad (bronchitis) cold! The concert was a blast. I'm wondering if there are any Filipino Restaurants in Korea?
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 01:20 PM
::laughing:: That is one cool puppy Kirk! Jenn gets points for noticing. Pepper is getting a bath at the moment, he escaped and rolled in something stinky ::wrinkles nose:: Thank goodness for Mike!
Posted by: Jo | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 08:16 PM
I'm not SURE they're aren't any Filipino restaurants here, but I'd lean towards "perhaps not." If there were such a beast, it would probably be up in the more diverse city of Seoul. Down here in my city on the south coast, there's not a wide variety. (We've got TGIF and Outback Steakhouse, and I've heard there's an Indian resto, but I've yet to track it down and try it out.) Your posts make me hungry.
Posted by: Jenn | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 09:59 PM
Hi Jo - Sammy will do all kinds of "tricks" for good eats - sort of like "Dad"!
Hi Jenn - That's a bummer. Hope you're feeling better soon, BTW.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 11:42 PM
remove the picture of the cute dog. I was scrolling through the web page real fast and thought it was a dish. LOL
Posted by: Alex | Saturday, 28 July 2007 at 07:28 PM
Hi Alex - That "dish" is my "son" LOL!
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 28 July 2007 at 07:42 PM