59 days 'til Christmas!

and the temperature here in HK is dropping each day (or so I believe it is, for I have extremely low cold tolerance)...

That's probably why McCafe has released a new line of winter drinks! Click this link to see their newly-launched "Merry Winterland" drinks!

Gingerbread Latte (Medium - 25HKD)

Quite exotic tasting for a McCafe drink, in my opinion, but it was great for a chilly night. However, ordering a small would probably suffice because I was a bit overwhelmed by the strong nutmeg/ginger flavors by the time I reached the bottom of the cup.

 The gingerbread man froth design is so adorable though!!! The minty mocha drink comes with a snowman design. :) I'm going to try that next time!

Mini Choco "Lava" Cake (add 16HKD to coffee combo)

I didn't expect much when I saw the cake in their freezer. It was an odd color, but deep down inside, I was still hoping it would be moist and gooey. It wasn't. Even small bakeries have better cake consistencies than this...

However, it was quite bitter, so it balanced out the really strong flavors of the coffee I ordered. 

P.S. Sorry it took some time for me to update! School's pretty much in full swing now, and there are no more holidays until the end of the semester! AHHH. I'll try to sneak in a few posts here and there though, especially since many people are asking for HK tips/places to visit this sembreak/Christmas break.

- J

Hello from HKG!

I'm finally settled in! 

... and what better way to kickstart my adventure than with yummy dessert from our favorite fastfood chains?

I didn't have to go very far to satisfy my sweet tooth. Apparently, Mcdonalds HK offers pretty good desserts. (Plus, the McSpicy is a permanent on their menu, they serve Sausage McMuffins even waaaay past 10am, and they have salads and rice wraps! Amazing!) 

McCafe: Cookies & Cream Cheesecake (26HKD)

Pretty pricey, as it costs a little bit more than a slice of cake from Starbucks in Manila. However, I'd say this is even better than what they serve in Starbucks, because it is light and you can really taste the cream cheese. The crust is the right thickness, and they're very generous with the cookie crumbs/chunks.

McDonalds: Choconana Cake McFlurry (15HKD)

Although a bit more costly compared to Manila's McFlurry, this is definitely worth its price. With moist cake slices mixed in the soft serve, it's quite similar to Dairy Queen's Blizzard. Chocolate syrup and a pump of Vanilla (like what they put in cafe drinks) add to the rich flavor of this dessert. 

KFC: Egg Tart (6HKD/pc)

My family can consume 2 boxes of this per day! If that doesn't convince you to try this...

The crust has just the right amount of flakiness, and the egg filling is moist and not as dense as Chinese egg pies (which are actually different). I find these comparable to Lord Stow's. They're also available in Snack Boxes. 

Photo from the KFC HK Website (http://www.kfchk.com/en/menu/snack_box.html) 

I'm on the lookout for even more desserts! Stay tuned for more! :)

- J