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Summer eats: Giant ice scramble to beat the heat

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<p>MANILA – Summer is officially here! And with the ongoing El Niño phenomenon affecting the islands, this year’s dry season may get quite hot even for Filipinos. Just a few days into the official start of summer, temperatures in Metro Manila has hit over 35 degrees Celsius, according to weather bureau PAGASA. </p><p>Luckily, a dessert shop located at the boundary of Quezon City and Manila City has a cool offering: ice scramble. And it’s not just something to eat to beat the heat. </p><p>My Cookie Lab’s take on this classic street food is also a nostalgic trip. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/04/05/summer-1.jpg"/><figcaption>Ice scramble solo. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The solo version at P75 per mug is a bit pricey compared to the ones being sold in the streets but it offers bigger serving and better presentation for the premium. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/04/05/summer-2.jpg"/><figcaption>Cookies and Cream. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>It comes in its classic form: pink icy slush topped with powdered skim milk, tiny marshmallows and chocolate syrup. </p><p>But for more adventurous eaters, there are also other flavors like Green Tea Matcha, Red Velvet, Cookies and Cream and more. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/04/05/summer-3.jpg"/><figcaption>Ice Scramble Giant. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Also on the menu is an extra large portion of the dessert that is best for sharing. </p><p>Meanwhile, those who enjoy the experience of putting the sweet course together can also do so with the do-it-yourself package. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/04/05/summer-4.jpg"/><figcaption>DIY Ice Scramble. Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>The best part? They also deliver. </p>