Hello, Filipino readers! What do you look forward to eating, and/or buying as pasalubong when you go to Baguio? A buffet breakfast at The Manor? Fresh strawberries, vegetables, peanut brittle? Strawberry taho at Burnham Park? Strawberry jam and walis tambo from the wet market? Vizco’s cake? Woodcarvings? How about the yummy goodies from Good Shepherd, like my favorite, their ube jam? Is that all?
Wait, you forgot another favorite of Tita S! You have to go to the Baguio Country Club (BCC) to order lots of bread, especially their raisin bread, and that is what this post is all about, during this pandemic when you have a bread craving and cannot go to Baguio!
Did you know that the BCC raisin bread recipe was an old home recipe of Mrs. Kate Reed Crosby, a former General Manager of the Club? It is made from imported California raisins, and just the right amount of cinnamon. The bread was originally served for merienda to some club members who wanted something to eat with their coffee. It was an instant hit and became a staple, traditional loaf, for coffee drinkers in the Club.
Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/a.258931563756/10151664025878757/
It is best enjoyed with hot freshly brewed coffee. And you know what? The breads are baked the night before their delivery day to be sure of their freshness (check the production date mark). And the raisins, they are not dry at all but pleasantly juicy, and a treat even for those who are not fond of raisins. It is like you are back in the BCC!
Yes, dear readers in Metro Manila, and those not from Region 1, you can now enjoy this iconic raisin bread for breakfast during a rainy pandemic day!
Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/FindGoodBaguioFoods/photos/baguio-country-club-raisin-bread-as-one-of-the-desserts-/1361283393891602/
Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/a.258931563756/10154140032373757/
Raisin Bread on display, December 16, 2020 – Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/pcb.10158202814503757/10158202811633757
Available at the 2nd Level, Villa Cordillera kiosk, SM City Baguio, May 2017 – Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/smcitybaguio/photos/1374071219302973
The management of the BCC decided to reach out to their patrons who cannot visit their outlet amidst the pandemic, for members and/or guests to fulfill their bread and pastry fix –
* breads – raisin, banana, carrot, cheese, French, multigrain, sovital, whole wheat
* others – cheese roll, cinnamon roll (small/big), coffee crunch, ensaymada, ham and cheese croissant, mamon, blueberry/chocolate muffin, pandesal (10 pcs.), soft roll (12 pcs.)
Baguio Country Club goodie list and prices, as of February 23, 2021 – Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/bccdeliversmanila/photos/a.103811701852774/120477563519521
There are 4 ways to get hold of their breads and pastries:
1.First, if you are a Club member and can go to the BCC, you can directly buy from the BCC outlet. You can call their landline (074) 619 2050.
Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/a.10150589806153757/10158244730958757
2. For those who have access to SM City Baguio, proceed to the Villa Cordillera kiosk, Second Level, Lower Ground, Sunset Terraces, for take-out, from 10AM – 6PM.
Available at SM City Baguio, May 2017 – Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/a.258931563756/10157656855458757/
3. For those who have access to SM City Central Urdaneta, proceed to the second level for the BCC kiosk.
Available at SM City Urdaneta Central, Dec. 2020 – Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph/photos/pcb.10158202814503757/10158202768568757/
4. BCC Delivers – This is an ordering process using a combination of communication platforms:
* For Metro Manila –
How to Order for Metro Manila Residents, as of April 22, 2021 – Photo source: https://thebaguiocountryclub.com/bcc-delivers-metro-manila/
* For Baguio and Benguet –
How to Order for Baguio-Benguet Residents, as of April 22, 2021 – Photo source: https://thebaguiocountryclub.com/bcc-delivers-baguio-benguet/
So, what are you waiting for? Bread fix, check!
This is not a sponsored post. I just want my readers to know how they can again enjoy the BCC treats, all from the comfort and safety of their homes!
The information was obtained from https://thebaguiocountryclub.com/baguio-country-club-counter/,
The photo featured in the cover picture-collage was obtained from https://www.facebook.com/smcitybaguio/photos/1374071219302973
https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/12/icymi-baguio-country-club-is-now-delivering-its-famous-raisin-bread-to-manila/, https://www.clickthecity.com/food-drink/article/59283/baguio-country-club-raisin-bread-and-banana-bread-is-now-available-in-metro-manila/, https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/82542/how-to-get-baguio-country-clubs-raisin-bread-delivered-in-manila-a3284-20200617, https://thebaguiocountryclub.com,
https://www.facebook.com/baguiocountryclubph, and https://www.facebook.com/smcitybaguio.
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