Ludy's Coco Jam Regular and Special: A Comparison

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Ever since I was able to try the Kaya Toast in Singapore, my taste buds have been wary and wanted to try them again. I know that the Kaya Sandwich Toast and Brewed Coffee at Wang's in Changi Airport have left their mark in me and  I would often think of how to recreate the said food tandem locally. Of course, there's  my way of making Kaya Toast, which I mentioned previously on this blog. And Like what I mentioned before, making Kay a Toast entails two things only. The Kaya Spread and the Butter!

Fact: Do you know that the Kaya Spread is synonymous to your Coconut Jam with more eggs and coconut milk of course, plus the hint of pandan. If you do not believe so, here's a link to SUSAN FENIGER'S Kaya Recipe. Complete with plate assembly plus the making of your very own spread.. OMG! I am drooling here, hehehe.. 

So here's an experiment. I simply wanted to know the difference between the two Ludy's Coco Spreads: The Ludy's Special Coco Jam and the Ludy's Regular Coco Jam.. It is actually Ludy's Coco Spread that I used for my Kaya Toast.. I think it's better than nothing or worst if I have to slave myself in the kitchen just to make home made Kaya Spread for just a short craving--- Oh, but that's a different story.

My experiment allowed me to try the two spreads and see which is better in taste. 

I tried using the Regular Ludy's Coco Jam at first and I was convinced that with a great butter, I had actually made a good Kaya Toast. But lo and behold.. The Ludy's Special Coco Jam made me change my mind. 

How? Well, the Regular Ludy's Coco Jam  is not quite rich unlike the Ludy's Special Coco Jam. Perhaps more eggs and more coconut milk were used in the process.. The texture is also different in that, the Ludy's Regular Coco Jam is not as smooth and silky looking than the Ludy's Special Coco Jam. And perhaps the Ludy's Regular Coco Jam has less coconut milk than the Ludy's Special Coco Jam that it lasts longer than the latter based on their expiry dates.

Hmm. That's about it for now.. I will add more if I will be able to observe some other importnat details.. In the meantime, aside from Kaya, I am thinking up ways on how to make both disappear.. hahaha.. Thinking of other food ideas to use them on.. 

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Gardenia Love.. Gardenia Bread Heaven..

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It had been so long for Gardenia to invade the city of golden friendship. I remember before, we would wonder how "great" this line of bread is that the television ads seem to exaggerate. It was not until I lived in Manila for a period of time that I have come to know how good Gardenia breads are. My favorite then was the classic american bread. My Tita Gin would prepare Ham and Egg sandwiches for me and my Tito Ben with Gardenia. Some mornings, she would have SPAM and eggs sandwiches too. And boy, I was in Gardenia bread heaven! Hahaha..

When I came home, I missed it real bad. But since we have our own bread shops here, well, I have somehow forgotten about Gardenia cravings. And finally, when Gardenia landed, my love affair with Gardenia started again. And aside from the classic american bread, the Chocolate bread became a favorite. But wait until the Gardenia Chocolate Loaf and the Gardenia Butterscotch bread came marching--- I totally love them both!

Whenever I find that Gardenia Chocolate Loaf and the Gardenia Butterscotch Bread is available, I automatically buy some. They are incredibly delicious. You can taste the flavor of chocolate and butterscotch in them.. And as always, you get to enjoy soft bread, plus the flavor in each. Real chocolate chips that melt with the bread in your mouth--

And like all Gardenia breads, I simply adore the lock that locks in freshness, which also serves as the price tag as well as the expiration indicator. Yes, Gardenia half  loaves are quite pricey compared to local bread brands, but hey, the price is all worth it.. 

I simply love Gardenia breads. How about you? On a side note, I know of someone who placed diamond earrings for women in between two slices of Gardenia Classic, and when the girlfriend found them, she blushed and thought that it was the best proposal ever. Engagement gifts like that are truly awesome, even the bread where the gift was placed, lol..

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