Pan De Pidro

Pan De Pidro

 

We all know that rice is the staple food for Filipinos. But amidst the budget of the Filipino people they would find food that will make them full cause with rice you need to partner it with a dish while bread doesn't need one. Bread is secondary food product that Filipinos would eat in a day and there are a lot of varieties to choose from and is available through our neighborhood bakery. They have breads that are very filipino and the names of their breads are very much filipino. They also have breads that are westernized like cinammon rolls and chocolate brownies.

Price range is very affordable for everyone. There are specialty breads which are more expensive and is understandable because of the ingredients. I wanted to try every bread that they sell but I think it would be very impossible to choose from what they are selling because of their varieties. They are colorful and moist and it is very tasty. They are one of a kind cause their shop is very clean and they only serve breads and some drinks.

-Charles Eugenio

Ahzel's Bakery

                                                      Ahzel's Bakery

We used to buy breads and baked goodies in this bakery almost everyday when we still live near the area. But since we moved out and transfer home, we seldom pass by to this bakery anymore. So when Chef Shirley assigned us to visit any bakery, bakeshop or bread shop for our project, Ahzel’s Bakery first come up to my head. I was quite excited because I’ll get to visit and taste all the products that I love and used to buy in this bakery. 

Ahzel’s Bakery is located at Paz Corner Sagat St. Paco Manila. Just a typical bakery around the metro, small, simple, one stop shop bakery, offers affordable price, sells our all-time favorite breads and baked goods. 

                                             Kinds of Products

                                                           Choco Flower Twist

                                                         Choco Roll with Sugar

                                                                 Twister Choco

                                                                Cheese Bread

                                                               Spanish Bread

                                                            Spanish Cheese Bread

                                                              Chicken Empanada

                                                                    Egg Pie

                                                                  Pan de coco

                                                             Spanish Choco Bread

                                                                  Sliced Monay

                                                                 Butterfly Bread

                                                               Spanish Cheese

                                                                      Buns

                                                                  Torta Mamon

I personally love their cheese breads, ube cheese puto, egg pie, custard cake, and ensaymada. I used to ask my parents to buy all those and never get tired of eating the same thing almost everyday when I was younger. I love how it’s not too sweet, and they serve it hot and fresh. It’s like they never ran out of goodies because they always fill their trays with freshly baked ones which is really good because it attracts and let the customers’ mouth water.

And of course, as I was taking pictures of all their products, I can’t help to just grab and taste everything. They all look so appetizing and delicious. After taking pictures and knowing their labels, I treat myself with my all-time favorite breads, I wouldn’t miss this for the world, the taste is still the same, and they’ve maintained the signature taste.

                                                                                              -Melody Sy

 

GeePee's Bakehaus

GeePee’s Bakehaus is a bakery situated inside Filinvest Eastville Antipolo Rizal. It is a bakery owned by a homeowner. A part of the house was converted into a bakery probably for the extra income and to provide for the demands for baked goods inside the village. The bakery is located along the main road of the village, therefore it is easily seen and it has even become a landmark so to speak. The bakery is very famous inside the village it has even become somewhat like a “tambayan” for the residents, passersby and even for the tricycle drivers during their breaks.

Entrance of Geepee's Bakehaus

I grew up eating baked goods from Geepee’s Bakehaus and I can testify that throughout the years the quality of their products still remains the same. Freshly baked pandesal from the bakery, as it is commonly called, has become a staple during breakfasts. Every day for as long as I can remember, my parents would always go to the bakery and buy freshly baked pandesals and other baked goods and us siblings would always wait in anticipation. One thing that I admire about the establishment is their consistency. They have been baking for more than 10 years and it is safe to say that the quality of their products still remains the same.

row above: hopia baboy, pan de coco,
middle row: hopia monggo, ube bread, spanish bread
bottom row: putok, cheesebread

Geepee’s Bakehaus sells a wide array of baked goods. These are mainly the common local baked goods such as pandesals, monay, mamon, ensaymada, hopia, Spanish bread and putok just to name a few. However, throughout the years they have also come up with other more contemporary products in order to entice more customers and to liven up their menu. Examples would be crinkles, pineapple pie, brownies and turnovers.

row above: brownies, pianono, ensaymada
middle row: putok, pigpie, kabayan
bottom row: ube bread, pilipit, spanish bread, ensaymada

Geepee’s Bakehaus is a clean and well maintained establishment and I think it is safe to assume that their products are clean and free of any contaminants. The prices of their baked goods are also worth it. They also make sure that their products are always fresh and maintained. You won’t be able to see any insects near their products.  There was never a case where the bakery was accused of food poisoning or any related or similar cases. Geepee’s Bakehaus is careful with the ingredients and equipment they use in order to give satisfaction to their customers.

my 3 favorite baked goods
spanish bread, hopia baboy and ensaymada

It is also admirable that Geepee’s is also doing their part to save the environment. They have this placard inside that informs their customers that they should bring their own containers or they can also reuse their plastic bags for their purchases.

-miguel salvosa

Manna Specialty Bakery

Manna Specialty Bakery

                The name of the bakery which I have interviewed is, Manna Specialty Bakery, located at the Esteban Abada Street Quezon City.  The bakeshop itself is not as big as the other bakeshops the we normally see around the corner of the barangay, it’s just as big as a 2 bedroom bakery.  The biggest difference that I have noticed within the shop is that it is being operated by the mother and the daughter since they both love baking. 

                It's a good thing that my mother, Mrs. Helen J. Mangubat, knew the owner of this bakery if she didn't I would've answered this with a blank page.  The first time I visited this, well I was kind of confused since it did not have any advertisements to point out where the bakery is, good thing that she mentioned that the bakery was a block near Ateneo De Manila University.

                By the time I have visited their bakery, I started interviewing the mother who ran that said bakery in Esteban Abada Street Quezon City.  Her name is Elena Laguine and she is one of mom's dealers.

                The owner said that the type of establishment is a bakery and it bakes Artisanal Breads (which means the traditional way, no inhibitors, no additives and no preservatives).  She mentioned a couple of products that they bake. She mentioned baking Ciabatta, Foccacia, French Bread, Baguette, Country Bread and as well as Buttercakes which are quite famous around her street.  She also said that to improve her bakery, she must introduce new products that would create a niche market.  She too mentioned that this could put her bakery ahead of the other commercialized bakeshops.

Here are some example products that my mom and I ordered:

This is the Ciabatta Bread and as well as home made dog cookies which Elena's daughter made specially for me since we ordered so much.

This is the French Bread and the Cupcakes with icings that we got when we ordered them. 

 I wish her for the success of her bakeshop to have more costumers and will have more branches in the Philippines.  She's a very good and passionate person about everything and same as her daughter.  I really do hope that she finds peace and success in what they do for the community and the whole society.

-Jet Mangubat-