The sun was up and burning when I was catching for a taxi ride to Ayala Center Cebu after that nagging cellphone alarm reminded me that I have committed to attend to a media event for the opening of FIC (Fruits in Ice Cream), Ayala Center Cebu. Looking at my insistent list, I was ready to bunk off the event in order to focus more on those that would fatten my wallet but instinctively, I succumb to the summoning pleasures of the Ice Cream, so I attended anyway.

Arriving rather fashionably late and after an obligatory chit-chat with fellow bloggers and other guests, I dig in. I had two scoops of Coffee-Late Lite and NangkaSuy Sorbetes. The contrast was intended for me to be able to at least try all their lines of ice cream. They got almost 40 ice cream flavours in four different lines: gourmet, premium, FIC lite and Pinoy Sorbetes.

NankaSoy was very tasty. I can taste and smell the jackfruit in it. Exactly, what this store promises – a fruit in ice cream. I can taste the fruit juxtapose with the creaminess of the coconut milk, a very good alternative for the lactose intolerant or those that have allergy on dairy protein. Other available sorbets in the market comes with a lot of air softening the ice cream making it easy to melt. I think FIC has a better stabilizer that really holds those air bubble structure together for a better texture and smoother ice cream.

For a guilt-free indulgence, why not try the Lite line of ice cream? It has NO SUGAR and with 50% less calories compared to regular ice cream. The same ice cream but less worries. Who can’t be happy with that?

The ice cream was such a welcome antidote of that stressful list of To-dos. It has the capacity to put you in another world where satisfaction is genuine and joy is real. Simply, it makes me happy.

Suggested Flavors you should try:

Almost all in the Gourmet line like Pistachio, Raspberry Rapture and Caramello con Pastillas. These and all for less than a hundred pesos.

COMPANY DETAILS:

Fruits in Ice Cream is available in Ayala Center Cebu (3rd Floor, next to Chowking) and SM City Cebu (Upper Ground Level by Chinabank and Ace Hardware), as well as Cebu Country Club.

One may avail of big discounts when purchasing the pints and half gallons at FIC Cebu depot, which is located at 13 Bauhinia Drive, Banilad. Telephone No.: 232 8164.

Fruits in Ice cream also caters for special events such as birthday parties, anniversaries, as well as school and corporate events.

Watch out for the new product lines to be launched by May. I tried their Milkshakes and its really good. Its 2 scoops of ice cream plus a little milk blended together. For sure I will be getting it by May.

In keeping with the celebration, I am officially accepting ampaos (red money envelopes) for fortunes while taming my restless mind which anticipates for the great chinese food-fest especially for that tasty duck once again. I just love the strong Chinese emotions in the air on this day.

The first good news of the year is that SM City Cebu is organizing a Chinese New Year’s Eve Fire Lantern Ceremony at the Northwing this Saturday, February 13, 2010. Rekindle hope by making a wish or prayer and releasing fire lanterns into the sky. A symbolic activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Fire Lantern Releasing

To join just simply shop or dine at any SM City Cebu Main Mall or Northwing restaurants/food outlets on February 13. A single purchase receipt of at least P800 will get you a free pass to participate in the said event.

Meanwhile, here are other events to look forward to at SM City Cebu on this season of love and good fortune!

May the year leads you to the path of GOOD FORTUNE. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Concert Details:

Producers: Channel V Philippines with Metro
Venue: SM Cebu North Annex Parking
When: February 5, 2010 (Friday) at 7:30 in the evening

Ticket Prices:
VIP - Php 5,268.00
Gold - Php 3,160.80
Silver – Php 1,053.60
Bronze – Php 526. 80

Where to buy tickets?

1. SM Customer Service
2. Robinsons CEBU (inside Robinsons Department Store customer service section)

Buy tickets online at www.ticketworld.com.ph

Its the spooky and bewitching cosplay event at the Park Mall. Be prepared as creatures of darkness brave the light to mesmerize Cebuanos with their terrifying costumes with their captivating spiels. Satin Eclipse is a halloween treat presented by CANE Events.