Byahilo Feasting on Bacolod’s Calea Cakes


Several times, I keep on rambling to some friends that Bacolod, unlike Vigan Iloilo or Baguio, is not rich in touristy sights. We only have the Cathedral, the Plaza, the Capitol and some few others. All the rest it’s outside of the city already. But one thing why people continue to come in droves to Bacolod is because of its food. Bacolod City in Negros Occidental may not have a large number of places to visit, but has more than enough kainan, foodshops and retaurants to satisfy all your cravings.

Cakes from Calea

It’s not the first time that I have mentioned the word CALEA here in my blog. In fact the word CALEA, has appeared in at least 6 blog posts! And everytime I go back to Bacolod, I have to make sure that Cales Cakes is in my itinerary, by hook or by crook.

Calea Cakes

To say that Calea is delicous is simply an understatement. Calea has this unique character which no other cake shops in Metro Manila has equalled.

Cakes from Calea

Its cheesecakes are one of a kind. A must-try. There are even times I have to ask somebody from Bacolod to airlift mea box of Blueberry Cheesecake just to satify the cravings. Calea has three branches in Bacolod. Its main shop is just beside the L’Fisher Hotel along Lacson Street. Their second store opened sometime 2006 in Robinsons Place Bacolod. And their latest branch at the East Block.

Calea Cakes

Aside from the highly-talked-about cakes, Calea also serves sandwiches and coffee. Unfortunately they do not offer franchising opportunities right now. If you wish to place an order or you have questions about the Cakes in Bacolod, you can contact them at +34 433-3143 (Main Shop), +34 441-3835 (Robinson’s Place) and +34 434-0288 (East Block)

Calea Cakes

More food posts soon!

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Byahilo Feasting on Bacolod’s Calea Cakes

Japan shopping… Japan Home Center, that is!

My kids must be happy to go back to school this year. My bento obsession has led me to buy all sorts of lunch boxes imaginable. There are strictly no bento lunch sets for sale yet in our shores - unless you buy abroad or shop online - but I think you just have to use existing containers in all sizes to assemble your bento kit.

My bento lunch box addiction led me to retrace my footsteps to Japan Home Center in a major mall. This is a place which prides itself of its Made in Japan knick-knacks, and almost everything is P88 or less - like those 100 Yen stores in Tokyo.

I immediately liked what i saw….

JHC lunch box showcase

JHC lunch boxes

Cuteness!!!

Lady monk

I even saw a lady monk, and she is seen here posing beside the Burberry-style umbrellas.

Service at Japan Home Center Robinson’s Manila is very good, and at least they didn’t freak out at the sight of a certain digital camera taking shots of the merchandise in the place.

Japanese household items are very utilitarian to say the least, there’s one for every purpose and Japan Home Center is just filled with goodies you’d be curious about. There’s earthenware, cleaning tools, hooks, trays, kitchen utensils and even a portable pasta strainer. The items change every now and then, so my advice is to scoop up already what suits your fancy. Just don’t stuff your house with so much clutter!

Fastfood bento

I found one toddler tray with a cartoon cover so cute that I immediately put it to good use. I call this my fastfood bento … pizza, spaghetti and hotdogs. P