Drink And Be May-ry

Being a new mum does not stop our dear friend Ying May from remembering birthdays and being her usual, thoughtful self. While she knows Kit's wish list is often way too pricey and way too technical for usual birthday budgets, she loves him as an extension of me, and asked me to get him something nice for his pantry. We decided on cocoa, the Hershey's type, but when I was walking in Presto at Citta Mall, I found some other options.

Hence, at her behest, I purchased Cadbury Drinking Chocolate, RM13.90; and Van Houten Pure Cocoa Powder, 250 gram, RM12.90 for Kit's drinking pleasure. The Cadbury's has to be added to hot milk, and if the rich, sweet, velvety smell is anything to go by, it must have been heaven in a mug. It must have been pretty good, since Kit actually drank it hot.

Royal purple is the right colour for this right royal luxury!

We have had Van Houten before, and it really is one of the best pure cocoa's to be had. Unlike the Cadbury's compound, which is already presweetened, this is just wonderful, chocolate in powder form, free for use in a decadent chocolate cake, or added to milk, or simply drunk neat. It mixes well, and is possibly the best desolving of all present cocoa powder brands on the market.

Classic cocoa!

Presto is beginning to be one of my favourite supermarkets. It is still new, so there aren't many people, but unlike Urban Food in SS2 Mall, which has cut down on fresh food offerings because of the lack of customers, Presto stocks a really comprehensive range of fresh vegetables and fruit, ranging from Belgian fennel to local mangosteens. There is also a large organic section, all decently priced.

Their range of premium ice cream is possibly the best in the PJ region, with Ben & Jerry's, Thrifty, Sunnyside Farms and Haagen Dazs, and a breadth of flavours.

Being near our dogs' groomers in NZX, Presto is also good for browsing to kill time before pooch pick up.

Presto
Citta Mall
LG-01 Japan PJU 1A/48
Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7629 5511