If your love language is food, these treats make perfect gifts
Have some love to give but not sure how to express it? Or maybe you’re shopping for someone who already has everything. It’s safe to say that food is a universally appealing gift that will make almost everyone happy. So if you’re on the lookout for something new to tickle some taste buds, here are memorable options that will have anyone craving more.
Warabimochi Kamakura’s fresh mochi
Neatly packaged in a minimalist wooden box, this viral treat from Warabimochi Kamakura will transport you back to the streets of Japan. Every piece is soft, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth with its unique texture and jelly-like consistency.
Enjoy it with kuromitsu, their homemade brown sugar syrup, and a generous dusting of kinako (soybean flour), matcha powder, or black sesame (a new flavor exclusive to their just-opened SM Aura store).
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Kevin Ong Pâtisserie’s bonbons
If life were a box of chocolates, you’d want yours to look like this. The luxurious selection from Kevin Ong Pâtisserie is a sure way to elevate your gifting game and impress whoever is lucky enough to receive it. Each handcrafted and colorful piece of chocolate is a roulette of sweet surprises—packed with a mouthful of decadence and indulgent textures.
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Alchemy’s macarons
The vibrant hues that fill Alchemy’s boxes are a surefire way to brighten up anyone’s day. These macarons come in a variety of flavors, from French classics to creative local blends. They are both finely-crafted and promise value for money—saving you a trip to Paris but still getting the same hits-the-spot satisfaction with each bite.
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Cello’s cocktail doughnuts
My husband brought me a box of Cello’s itty-bitty cocktail donuts for my birthday, right when we started dating, and I have been in love with them (and him) ever since.
Every time I bring these to a gathering, they are wiped out instantly. These cocktail donuts are the perfect size, allowing you to taste different flavors without being too overwhelmed—though this also means you will find yourself eating one too many. For special occasions you also have the option to customize them in different letter shapes to write out silly messages and fun sayings.
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House of Puto Bao’s kakanin
For the titas and titas-at-heart, House of Puto Bao has an extensive selection of Filipino staples as well as new flavors and combinations you probably have yet to try. No matter which type of kakanin you choose, everything they serve is always made fresh throughout the day. They can come nicely wrapped in native boxes or a no-frills bilao, and are perfect for creating a merienda-inspired dessert spread at large gatherings.
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Pink Bakery by Ange’s cookie pizza
Nothing beats a classic cookie straight out of the oven, and Pink Bakery by Ange’s giant pizza version will turn heads. Each cookie is just the right balance–a mix of crunchy corners and chewy centers, salty crumbs and sweet melted chocolate—in a size that is as big as your feelings.
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Segovia’s mamon
Segovia’s signature mamon is light and fluffy with a tasty explosion in every bite. Whether you want ube, mocha, lemon, pandan, cheese, or just the classic kind, there is always something for everyone. While you’re at it, fill your box with some of their ensaymada, cheese rolls, and other breads and pastries, too.
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Plentitude Chocolate’s bean-to-bar selection
Plentitude Chocolate was started with love at its core, as an ode to the founder’s wife’s obsession with chocolate and his quest to create a dessert that is all-natural with no-nasties.
His bars come in a variety of blends and tasting notes, and are thoughtfully processed to eliminate toxic additives in commercially processed bars. Recently, they started incorporating ingredients like ube, matcha, and even the popular pistachio filling to cater to customers’ diverse tastes.
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