Basil Leaves | Pesto Spread from Bohol Bee Farm

Of all the herbs I am familiar with, I like basil the most. Basil leaves are usually made into pesto (flavorful sauce for pasta) and spread. I found a delicious pesto spread at Bohol Bee Farm when I made a quick trip to Bohol in November last year. A jar (300 g) only costs P200. I regretted that I didn't buy more. I so like the creaminess of the spread. It breathes life to my usually boring bread and butter combination for breakfast.



One can easily find fresh basil leaves sold in supermarkets by the pack. Mothers usually grow basil plants in the garden. I heard they are easy to grow I think I should plant some soon. Try it also if in case you wanna use your own basil leaves in making fabulous pesto or spread. :)

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Bohol's Pride: Ramirez Torta Special

After an enjoyable visit to Bohol Bee Farm, my friends and I stopped by a quaint, little store in Dauis, Bohol that sells cakes and pastries. The name of the store is Ramirez. This is where you can find one of the best-tasting tortas in the Philippines. (Torta means "cake" in Spanish.) We bought several boxes (P125/box of 6) of their famous "torta special."














Ramirez's torta special is indeed special. It is fluffy and moist. It is easy to swallow once it touches your mouth unlike other cakes that make people choke. I love it. The sweetness is just right. One can even smell the freshness of the ingredients used upon first bite. Truly heavenly.

The girl on the counter said it can last up to 10 days when refrigerated.

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