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NYFD? The New York Fire Dept? The first agency who responded when the Twin Towers were hit in the 9/11 attacks and thus suffered mass casualty when the building collapsed? Of course not! What would they do in a food blog?? Still, I salute all the firemen and firewomen who lost their lives in trying to save the lives of others. Mabuhay kayo! But I digress, again.. :p NYFD stands for New York Fries and Dips. Many of you are probably familiar with this especially if you frequent NCCC Mall
in Matina. NYFD began their operations 3rd quarter of 2005 but I only discovered them November 2005 via DavaoSale (the ultimate online buy&sell portal here in Davao!). And damn, their fries are so HOT! The dips? Even better!!! So read on and salivate fries-aholics, hekhek!
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NYFD
Location: 1st floor, in front the NCCC Mall entrance near Jollibee, underneath stairs (hard to locate at first.. they should transfer!!)
Why am I impressed: Their fries are hand cut (why am I so fascinated w/ hand-____? hand popped corn & now this!), large in size and so tender yet malaman. I can’t get over the feeling of the texture of their fries in my mouth, so different from all the fries I’ve tasted! They fry the fries in canola oil (correct me if I’m wrong) which is healthy and leaves a unique flavor. Yum! I’m the one salivating here, shucks! Should buy one later, hehe! But the best part is their dips! They have so many varieties to choose from and my absolute fave is the one with garlic. I just adore garlic! To my enemies, that’s the absolute proof that I’m not a blood-sucking bitch no matter how many times you may call me that. Hahahahaha!

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Back to NYFD.. The fries come in different sizes petite, size 2, size 3 and grande! Petite is always unavailable but I tell you it won’t satisfy your cravings if you’re a fries-aholic. As for sizes 2 & 3, I forgot their names! LOL! I always buy size 3 which costs P60 but it’s worth it =D size 2 is good if you wanna try NYFD first. And if you can’t get enough of their delish fries, go get the grande! Costs a whooping P80 but it’s definitely money well-spent! Pwamis! NYFD also has other products like vegetable fries, toppings, onion rings, etc. But these are always unavailable! I’ve been bugging the stall handlers about the onion rings but all they can say is that there’s no stock yet. Arghhh!
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The most unique thing about NYFD? Their packaging!
We’ve grown up with fries in paper or carton pouches that absorbs the oil which of course transfers to the hand holding the fries. Yech! Major turn-off if you’re on a date and is amenable with holding hands with your partner. Hehe! But with NYFD, nothing like that happens! Coz they place their fries in lined paper cups! Can’t get the picture? Think of coffee cups in dispensing machines, the hot choco cups from donut shops, and the likes. Thus, your hand stays oil-free (except the one for eating fries, yum!) which is best for HHWWPSSP in the malls. Hehe! ;D Famous last words: NYFD RULES!!!
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My first relevant post! LOL =D And it will be all about our favorite munchies with a twist! I’m sure most of you are addicted to fries and popcorn. But sometimes it can get boring to forever eat McDo (however yummy it is!) or Jollibee fries (tastes better!), and popcorn in cinemas too — no matter how many flavors there are. And so I’m introducing 3 innovative products that came out in Davao malls late last year and early this year. These are franchises from Imperial Manila, natch!
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HOLY KETTLE CORN : the taste of heaven is just another bite away!
Location: near Chowking-Gmall, 3rd floor Gmall near Zagu
Why am I impressed: THE BEST POPCORN I’VE EVER TASTED! I discovered this last Friday (I think it was their soft opening too) and I bought 3 small bags within 2 days. I was that addicted! Maybe there’s shabu there or some addicting stuff that keeps you coming back for more. Hehe! Their claim to fame is that their popcorn is hand popped fresh everyday. Take note, hand popped! Not the usual popping we see in mall popcorn stalls.  And it’s affordable too! The small bag I’ve been buying is P25; it’s small to look at but was enough to satisfy me in one sitting. There’s also a big bag but I don’t know how much it is, forgot to ask! Their popcorn is that delicious that you forget to ask important details. Natch! :p Ingredients are (and I quote from the package) "imported corn that becomes round when popped, natural sugar that is sweet, natural salt that is not sweet, and oil that does not mix well with water." How fun is that?? So what are you guys waiting for? GO BUY!!! 
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I digress from my gustatory theme.. The very latest political news in Manila is the Marines standoff between Col. Qeurubin and newly installed Marine leader, BGen. Allaga. Qeurubin is with the opposition and is holed up in the Marine HQ with militants saying they want justice for the relief of Gen. Miranda as their leader. Just right now some @sshole is saying on tv that there’ll be civil war. DAMN!! Where is this country going to?? Even former Pres Aquino is on Pres GMA’s back. The peso is weakening yet again (to the delight of exporters! natch!) and because GMA-7 is covering this standoff LIVE, I’m not able to watch Starstruck!! Today is elimination night and the FINAL FOUR will finally be presented! Hahaha! And there goes my reason why I’m irritated with this latest military troop movt. Yeah, I’m jologs, what can I do?? :p

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On a serious note, click here for a running account of Manila’s political turmoil. I say GO FOR INDEPENDENT MINDANAO!!!

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Yes, I know, a very alluring title. But I must stress this is not a blog of carnal delights for the tongue.. Rather, this is a guide for those who love food and are searching for the ultimate gustatory orgasm. Big words? Hehe! Don’t worry, I’ll try hard to live up to my words and deliver the the hottest food trends in Davao and beyond. My credentials? Just the fact that I LOVE EATING! I LOVE FOOD! And that includes food in ALL its forms but most especially if it’s affordable (im just a student! hehe!), fills me up just right, and makes me swoon in delight even with just one bite. Impressed with my rhyme? You should be! =p

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And here ends my first blog. After more than a year of conception, this baby of mine is finally going on-air (how archaic!). Special thanks to my wabsie who is my constant companion in the search of affordable gustatory delights, who pays the bills in the not-so-affordable restaurants, and who shares my love for culinary masterpieces but manages to stay slim. Hehe! Au revoire!

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