FLAVOURS OF ILOILO

The fairly cold and rainy Tuesday afternoon didn't hinder us from enjoying the galore of gelato specially prepared for us at Nothing but Desserts at The Avenue Complex. I've tried a number of the Mokkilato gelato offerings at Coffeebreak  and NBD  before like kalamansi, mento, mango cheese cake, caramel and tiramisu among others. But when Ms Arvi Sumayo Sicad, Marketing Manager of Great Foods Comcepts Inc mentioned a host of new local and exotic flavours like santol, ampalaya and my "favorite", ginger, it got me all excited. Good thing Nothing but Desserts has their own gelato machine that they can make any flavours under the sun, anytime. Ampalaya gelato  So, lets start with one of the most intriguing - AMPALAYA. No problem with me, I guess since I eat amargoso as a vegetable and I've tasted dishes having this gourd in all its bitterness. The first taste impression I had with the gelato version of bittergourd was it had hints of guava skin taste. ...

It’s not just like your ordinary ice cream.  Those who have savored Nothing but Dessert’s Gelato can attest to its amazing taste. The rich, intense flavor- creamy beyond words- will surely put a smile on your face.  And the secret to its delicious creamy goodness? Nothing but Desserts uses Fresh Organic Whole Milk from Orchard Valley.  With a variety of regular flavors like pistachio, vanilla, almond, hazelnut, Spanish chocolate and a lot more, Nothing but Desserts will surely excite your palate.   And now, you might want to try new flavors that would tickle your interest. Sample tisa, santol, bittergourd, ginger, and many more gelato flavors on your next visit. If you don’t find the fruit that appealing, wait until you try it as gelato. The taste is delightful and creamy up to the last spoonful!   Whether in a cup or in a cone, indulging a few scoops will make your fun  time with family and friends extra delicious. (Nothing but...

At first, I don't know why I opted for this "humble" flavour for a gelato. With bursting flavours like mango cheesecake, caramel, blueberry, hazelnut, double chocolate - it seems odd for the lowly kalamansi to be chosen. And I answered myself, the moment I tasted it. It was refreshingly delicious! Tangy at first then creamy and the sweetness creeps in as the Italian ice cream melted in my mouth. For someone who likes sour fruit flavours turned sweet and creamy - this was heaven in a cup! It was like frozen yogurt but a bit more "chic"! That reminds me - there also was a yogurt flavour one that time. I'll just have to schedule a trip back to Nothing but Desserts and try it!