Sweet Melissa Pastries

Traditional French Wedding Cake Croquembouche

2011-07-27T09:10:00.004+08:00

A croquembouche is a French pastry that is often served at weddings, baptisms, and first communions. It is a high cone of choux filled with pastry cream that is dipped in, bound and decorated with threads of caramel. The name comes from the French words croque en bouche meaning 'crunch in the mouth'.

We had the honor of making this wedding cake recently.

Whole Wheat Country Bread

2011-05-27T08:13:00.000+08:00

100% whole wheat without the sweetness (from high-fructose corn syrup) common with commercial bakers. Our oval loaf only has four ingredients (100% whole wheat, water, natural sour starter, and salt), yet it is full of flavor.

Our 100% whole wheat oval bread has a distinct, clean, and nutty wheat flavor that is balanced by just a hint of sweetness. Where does the hint of sweetness of our 100% wheat bread come from? From all the time we give our dough to develop its flavor!

This whole wheat bread has a following that continues to grow every week. We have received countless accolades from both the foreign and local communities about how good it taste.

Php150.00

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Rye Country Bread

2011-05-27T08:12:00.001+08:00

"Best rye I've ever tasted in the Philippines!!.....The rye taste just like the ones we had in eastern europe" This is the compliment we receive from everyone who's tasted our rye country bread.

Made with our special blend of rye flour, natural sour starter, and lots of time to let the dough develop.

This is the sandwich rye you've been looking for!

Php180.00

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Wheat Ciabatta

2011-05-27T08:12:00.000+08:00

This rustic bread is made with wheat flour. White flour is added to lighten the texture, and a dusting of white flour enrobes the crust. The combination creates a magnificent taste, lighter than you’d expect in a whole wheat loaf.

One of our most versatile and popular bread, the wheat Ciabatta is well suited for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups and dinner.

Php55.00 per pack of 5.

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Cannelés

2011-05-27T08:11:00.001+08:00

Cannelé is an artisanal bakery confection originally from the Bordeaux region. A cake with a rich vanilla and rum custard center enclosed by a thin caramelized shell.

Cannelés are best enjoyed warm. Heat in toaster oven for 5 minutes

Box of 6

Price: Php300.00

Ingredients:

Milk, powdered sugar, egg, wheat flour, butter, vanilla extract, rum.

Shelf Life:

Up to 9 months when kept frozen. Consume within 5 days if refrigerated

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Bouchon au Chocolat

2011-05-27T08:10:00.001+08:00

Named for their shape, bouchon is french for wine cork. This brownie-like sweet is moist, rich, and sinfully delicious. Made famous by Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery in Napa Valley, it is their signature pastry.

To serve: Warm in microwave for 8-seconds, dust bouchons with confectioner's sugar, add vanilla ice cream, and our creme du chocolat, or simply by itself. Bouchons pairs well with sweet wine like sherry or tawny port.

Php240.00 for a pack of 8.

Market Manila featured this item
http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/chocolate-bouchons-by-sweet-melissa

AVAILABLE AT CASA ESCANO ALONG J. OSMENA ST. CEBU CITY; AND SUNDAY MARKET AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER, CEBU CITY.

Napoleon

2011-05-27T08:09:00.002+08:00

Classic French dessert that never fails to impress! The French name for a Napoleon dessert is Mille Feuille, meaning "a thousand sheets" acurately describing this layered crispy puff pastry lined with a contrasting pastry cream filling… absolutely delicious and oh so satisfying!

Ingredients: wheat flour, milk, butter, egg, sugar, dark chocolate, salt.

Boxed of 9 Php280.00

Shelf Life: Consume within 5 days if refrigerated

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean.

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Granny Smith Apple Pie

2011-05-27T08:08:00.002+08:00

This 9-inch by 2-inch deep classic apple pie holds twelve (12) granny smith apples!!!!

A flaky pie crust, 12 freshly peeled granny smith apples (none of those canned apple-pie filling nonsense) caramelized with sugar, cinnamon, and spice makes everything nice!!

Perfect balance of tart, not-so-sweet, crunchy apples.

If you had a "grandma smith", this is what she would have made especially for you.

Php800.00

AVAILABLE AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Madeleines

2011-05-27T08:08:00.000+08:00

The Madeleine is a traditional French sweet, distinguished by its shell-like shape and delicate cake-like texture, it is a staple of eternal youth.

The quintessential French sweet, the classic Madeleine is a balance of buttery decadence and crumbly texture. A perfect complement to coffee, tea, ice-cream or a back-from-school snack, adults and children alike will be transported to Paris with each bite.

We make Madeleines (about 3″ long and approximately 20g. each) in the following flavors: Vanilla, Lemon, Chocolate and Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla. Our Madeleines are handcrafted with the finest natural ingredients and flavorings.

Price at PHP75.00 for a pack of 3

Market Manila featured this item
http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/madeleines-in-cebu

AVAILABLE AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Sans Rival

2011-05-27T08:07:00.000+08:00

Round 8 inches, 6 layers

Topped with toasted almonds

Rectangle 4x6", 8 layers

Absolutely delicious and extremely decadent, this cake stands up to its name of having no rival. Aged French buttercream layered between eight (8) layers of toasted and chop almond meringue. Truly Sans Rival!!

Ingredients:
Whole Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Toasted Almond Nuts, Vanilla, Dark Rum

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean

Price per cake:

Php 950.00 Round 8", 6 layers

Php 1,200.00 Rectangle 4"x6", 8 layers

AVAILABLE BY ORDER.

Carrot Cake

2011-05-27T08:05:00.000+08:00

Dense and moist, this cake is filled with fresh grated carrots, chopped walnuts, raisins, crushed pineapple, spices, and top with a whipped cream cheese frosting.

Price per loaf: Php 560.00 (makes 14 slices)

AVAILABLE BY ORDER.

Brownie Fudge

2011-05-27T08:02:00.002+08:00

These brownies, deep chocolate brown inside with a lighter-colored top crust, will be about 3/4" to 1" tall when cut. We guarantee these brownies combine a fudge brownie's ultra-moist texture with a subtle cake-like rise, for the best of both worlds. They'll be ultra-moist without crossing the line into gooey/underbaked.

Ingredients: butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, wheat flour, vanilla, salt.

Boxed of 6

PhP150.00

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Shelf Life: Consume within 5 days

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean.

Eclairs

2011-05-27T08:00:00.002+08:00

An artisanal handcrafted pate choux filled with crème pâtissière and top with chocolate glaze. A perfect dessert or snack.

Ingredients: wheat flour, milk, butter, egg, dark chocolate, vanilla, salt.

Boxed of 4

Price: Php180.00

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Shelf Life: Consume within 5 days if refrigerated

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean.

Cinnamon Rolls

2011-05-27T07:58:00.000+08:00

Our moist, light dough is wrap around brown sugar and cinnamon filling, we use top-quality ingredients, including farm-fresh eggs and pure unsalted butter. Once out of the oven, the rolls are covered with a natural apricot glaze, then frosted with icing sugar.

Our fresh-baked cinnamon roll is an old-fashioned reward that remains one of life's greatest pleasures.

Php180.00 per pack of 6

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Puff Pastry Fruit Danish

2011-05-27T07:55:00.000+08:00

Our hand-made flaky puff dough filled with vanilla pastry cream and top with an assortment of fresh fruits in season. A perfect pair with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Php100.00

AVAILABLE AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Tarts

2011-05-27T07:53:00.002+08:00

A rustic and delicious handmade, natural, individual frozen dessert. All-butter shortbread crust filled with smooth-as-silk curd. Available in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Lemon flavor.

For best results, thaw in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Do not thaw tarts at room temperature since it can alter the flaky texture of the crust. Do not microwave.

Can be eaten as is, or garnish with fresh fruits, a dollop of whipped cream or edible decoration.

Ingredients
Sugar, wheat flour, egg, butter, lemon juice, water, salt.

Packed in individual plastic container

Price per piece: Php60.00

Shelf Life
Up to 9 months when kept frozen. Consume within 5 days if refrigerated

Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean.

Creme du Chocolat

2009-11-03T19:55:00.004+08:00

Made with rich Belgium chocolate and not cocoa powder, our Creme du Chocolat hits every note from comfort food to traditional gourmet to adventurous flavors. It is the purest of ganache with an intensity that lingers.

Creme du Chocolat is handcrafted from a family recipe that uses the finest ingredients, carefully selected for freshness, quality, and taste.

Our flavors are accented with spirits: not exactly kid stuff, unless your kid is a gourmet-in-training.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Spread over bread or crackers

On ice cream or sorbet

As a fondue

To decorate a presentation plate

Drizzle over crepes, cheesecakes, brownies, etc.

As a cake glaze: spread over plain cakes, or cupcakes

Hot chocolate: stir 2 tablespoons into a mug of hot milk

Open jar, insert spoon, lick spoon!!

The sauces are solid at room temperature but liquefy at slightly above. Remove the lid and microwave: If the sauce is at room temperature, heat for just 5 seconds and check to see if another 5 seconds are needed. If it’s been open in the refrigerator, you’ll need a few more seconds. You can also set the jar in a pan of warm water for a few minutes.

Creme du Chocolat - Grand Marnier®

The freshness of orange liqueur awakens the softness of dark chocolate and leave the palate wanting more.

Creme du Chocolat - Kahlua®

A unique combination of flavors is revealed. First comes the silk taste of dark chocolate, then the intensely rich coffee and notes of sweet buttery caramel with hints of vanilla; and finally the warm, deep and sweetly stimulating flavor of sugarcane rum.

Php325.00 per 8oz. jar

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.

Sunday Market at Banilad Town Center (Cebu)

2009-10-28T09:33:00.001+08:00

The Sunday Market at Banilad Town Center (BTC) in Cebu has been open since September 6, 2009 and is starting to have a following. Some of the vendors offering are:

- Zubuchon, the best pig ever (by Marketman)
- Artisan Breads, Pastries, and Chocolates (Sweet Melissa Pastries)
- Fresh Milk, Artisan Cheese and other dairy products (by Cebu Dairy)
- Organic Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits (Various Sellers)
- Cupcakes and goodies (Monalisa Bakes)
- Native Delicacies (Mandaue Vendor)
- Guilang’s Tablea (Tsokolate) from Argao

Visit these blogsites for more information about the market:
http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/banilad-town-center-btc-sunday-market
http://baniladtowncentre.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/6-zubuchons-wiped-out-in-a-few-minutes/

Let's Buy Fresh, Buy Local

2009-10-08T22:40:00.000+08:00

Buying locally grown foods is fresher, tastier, and more nutritious. Buying local foods bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life ensures exceptional taste and freshness. Local food doesn't have to travel far, this reduces the carbon footprint we make. Buying local food also helps to make farming more profitable and selling farmland for development less attractive.

Local food is about the future.

Brioche à tête

2009-07-30T19:01:00.005+08:00

Bread so delicate, light and buttery that people debate whether it is bread or pastry. Brioche is a soft dough, enriched with egg and butter that is added bit by bit. Brioche is delicious on its own, toasted or with loads of jam.

Bag of 6: Php150.00

AVAILABLE AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Artisan Breads

2009-07-19T12:19:00.002+08:00

Artisan bread baking requires not only passion but science.

The process takes at least 6 hours. The time is spent allowing the dough to rise and create flavor. The artisan baker then makes judgment if the dough has risen properly and can be handled to form the loaves, then divides and shapes the dough by hand and puts the loaves in baskets for a second rise before baking.

The science lies in adjusting the percentage of ingredients relative to the current local weather or assessing the temperature of the dough.

Types of dough available: Rye, Sourdough, White, Whole Wheat, Multi-Cereal

Types of Bread available: Bagel, Baguette, Brioche, Burger and Sausage Bun, Fougasse, Couronne, Pain de Campagne, Pain D’Epi, Ciabatta, Cinnamon Raisin, Pan de Muerto, Bolo-Rei, Panettone, Challah, Salzbrezeln, Muesli, Pain Poilane, Pane di Ramerino, Focaccia, Pane al Cioccolato, Pizza Dough, Pullman Loaf, Rye, Tortilla, Irish Soda, and Beer (Yes, San Miguel Beer Bread).

AVAILABLE AT S&R MEMBERSHIP SHOPPING - CEBU; BANILAD TOWN CENTER SUNDAY MARKET, CEBU CITY OR BY ORDER.

Sweet Melissa Crisp

2009-07-05T11:30:00.000+08:00

This buttery, flaky, multilayered puff pastry dough serves as the base for our natural flavored Sweet Melissa Crisp.
Great anytime with coffee, tea, ice-cream or by itself!!
Available in Butter, Chocolate, Coffee, and Cinnamon packs (12 pcs/pack)

Price per pack: Php70.00
Ingredients:

Wheat flour, Butter, Water, Sugar, Egg, Milk, Cocoa Powder, Coffee Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Salt

Shelf Life

Up to 6 months when the product is kept in cool and dry temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean

AVAILABLE AT SUNDAY MARKET AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER, CEBU CITY.

Sweet Melissa Sacristains

2009-07-05T11:01:00.001+08:00

This crunchy, buttery, flaky, multilayered puff pastry dough serves as the base for our sugar sprinkled Sweet Melissa Sacristains. Simply delicious with coffee, tea, ice-cream, or by itself!!

Available in Butter, Chocolate, Coffee, and Cinnamon packs (18 pcs/pack)

Price per pack: Php75.00

Ingredients
Wheat flour, Butter, Water, Sugar, Egg, Milk, Cinnamon Powder, Salt

Shelf Life
Up to 6 months when the product is kept in cool and dry temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat and soybean

AVAILABLE AT SUNDAY MARKET AT BANILAD TOWN CENTER, CEBU CITY.