Bizu + New Blog Design

First of all, do you like my new blog design? I've been skeptic about it for a while because I had so much memories with my first customized design. A few of my readers even sent me compliments on how how dainty it looked. But I guess, most bloggers would agree to a blog revamp. We all need it, at least not every year. Besides, I am so embracing change at the moment. So I chose a design that best describes my personality. Yes, this is me - less complicated, fairly simple yet out of the ordinary.

 

Anyway, two or three weekends ago, hubby and I visited Greenhills to have our phones undergo a little repair. How lucky can we get, our units were both outside warranty! My back camera lens acquired a small dirt that annoys me to the highest level! I'm a lady who's always behind the camera so this thing is really important to me. I honestly don't know how it get there and tried all the possible means to get rid of it. I found out that iPhone5 has the most cosmetic issues amongst other models and camera dirt is the most common.

So when a friend, who happens to be the best iPhone technician in Greenhills according to his colleagues, finally took off the dirt, of course it calls for a small celebration! I want that best Instagram pic, thus, the above photo. Really delighted to see these stunning macarons. It's also my #day1 of my #100happydays. *teehee*

 

More than just being relieved from distress on my iPhone, I really wanted to try the luscious Macaron de Paris of Bizu. My last visit was posted here and had no chance to order them so this time, I made sure I'm taking home a box of 8 (sold at Php435) of these yummy macarons! They also sell it per piece for Php55/each and luckily, all my favorites were available that night!

 

They were too pretty to eat.. and I don't even want to remove the hot pink ribbon! It was perfectly crunchy from the outside and soft in the inside. It's definitely a small piece of heaven! Keep it refrigerated so it doesn't melt on your first bite. Among my favorites are Raspberry, French Earl Grey and Almond, Blueberry and Hazelnut and White Truffle. So, yeah I finished half of it in two days! Ha ha!

Bizu Patisserie & Bistro has different locations now so make sure to visit the nearest branch posted on their Facebook page.

Bizu Patisserie

After a week-long of catching up with crazy deadlines at work, I finally gave in for a short afternoon me-time at Bizu Patisserie. Originally, the plan is to pick from their tasteful bestselling selection of Macarons de Paris and pair it with hot tea. The idea is just so relaxing - sipping a cupful of one of the finest teas, indulging delicious macarons and not minding anything but these. I was ushered by their staff and excitedly (but thoroughly) did a run through of their menu. From breakfast meals to afternoon tea set or choose from beef/pork/lamb meat to desserts ala minute, you name it and they got it!

 

So here's what I had for my lovely afternoon. While waiting for my food, I was served with a complimentary basket of toasted wheat and butter. I recall the exact taste from the bread service we had in The Sweetest Thing event we attended not so long ago. 

{ Earl Grey Supereur Loose Leaf Tea from France Php185/pot }

I was torn between Rose Petal and Earl Grey tea but settled for the latter because I somehow missed its distinct aroma and citrus-y taste. Earl Grey Supereur, according to their website, is a non-smoked black tea with hints of bergamot, lime, bitter orange, lemon peels and cornflower.

{ Blueberry French Toast Php325 }

It took me a while to order my Blueberry French Toast because I'm more of a pancake and waffle person. What helped me decide was this cooking show I've seen last weekend which prepared homemade toasts with  fresh fruit toppings. This is my first time to order French toast and it exceeded my expectations having it first tried at Bizu. I relished each bite of my toast, thinking how much time it took them to soak it with beaten eggs. And the luscious blueberries, how I wish we can grow them here in our country. Blueberry French toast is part of their breakfast meal, but honestly, it can also pass as a dessert for me. 

What a lovely afternoon view in this feminine slash Victorian inspired interior. It can get a bit noisy inside though. Tables are really close from each other so there's no chance for discreet conversations. I also find the menu a bit pricey but since my blueberries were definitely authentic, then perhaps that gives justice to the added VAT and service charge on top of my bill. Should you wish to grab your Mom and girl friends once in a while for a sort of  "virtual" tea party in Paris, then this is the perfect spot you must visit. 

Bizu Patisserie & Bistro

Greenhills Shopping Center,

Promenade, Service Rd.

San Juan, Metro Manila

(02) 724-2498