Ciao Bella hits the Metro

Eversince I was a kid, I have already been a big fan of ice cream. When the Magnolia Ice Cream cakes and fun sticks became popular in Manila in the 80’s, my sister would painstakingly handcarry a box with dry ice for me everytime she went home to the province. Yes, she loved me that much!

I grew fond of ice cream - any kind, from any brand - except Mango-flavored ones! Although I have to admit as I grew older, I became biased to the foreign brands because they are creamier and richer in flavor!

My trip to the grocery store is never complete without paying the frozen section a visit. I was planning to get me a pint of Haagen Dazs Strawberry(my favorite of all!) but my gaze rested upon the colorful pints of Ciao Bella Gelato! I was totally surprised to find out that Ciao Bella is now available in selected Rustan’s Fresh and Shopwise Groceries across the Metro!

I immediately reached for a pint of Pistacchio flavored Gelato - with real pistachio nuts!

My verdict? Despite its high fat content and unusually softer, smoother texture than ice cream, I would definitely go back to the grocery to stack up on my next pint of Ciao Bella Gelato! After all the waiting, I have finally found gelato that’s readily available, and one that I can bring home to my freezer… for one of those long nights infront of the tube!