Ever since the quarantine started, many have been revisiting their old passions and hobbies—and some have even started learning new ones! Of the many quarantine hobbies that got people busy at home, baking is one of the most popular. It's even become a source of income for those who were unable to work because of the pandemic. Interested in creating sweet quarantreats but don't have the baking essentials to begin? These shops below can deliver all the fresh ingredients and baking essentials that you need straight to your home!
How to order:Message your order to the store's Facebook page.
Modes of payment:Online bank transfer (BDO, BPI) and Gcash
Bake and Beyond caters to your every baking needs.
Image: Bake and Beyond Facebook Page
Whether you’re an expert baker who’s starting a business or someone who bakes for fun, Bake & Beyond can supply your needs, from ingredients to tools. They offer various mixers, pan sets, measuring cups, types of flour, and more. Their physical store is not open, but you can have their products delivered at your home. The shipping fee and booking are shouldered by the buyer, and the store recommends using Grab, Lalamove, and other third party courier services for pickups and deliveries.
How to order:For 1 to 6 items, text 0906 149 3013. For 7 or more items, message your order to the store's Facebook page.
Modes of payment:Cash, bank transfer, or Gcash
Love2bake provides retail and wholesale baking supplies to enthusiasts in the Philippines.
Image: Love2Bake Facebook Page
Love2bake was started by two sisters who share a passion for baking. Over the years, their humble store transformed into a one-stop shop for baking supplies. The shop recently allowed walk-ins, but they also offer delivery for those who feel safer purchasing from home. Love2bake highly encourages advance ordering and using LalaMove, Grab, MrSpeedy, and Angkas for delivery.
How to order:Order through their website or via email at harvestbasket.ph@gmail.com.
Modes of payment:BPI bank transfer
Harvest Basket Manila was established in May 2020.
Images: @harvestbasket
If you’re looking for fresh ingredients, Harvest Basket Manila offers various branded and unbranded products for baking and cooking. They carry different kinds of flour, butter, milk, cheese, baking soda, cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, oil, eggs, sugar, extracts, cream, yeast, sprinkles, and even pans.
So far, they only deliver to select areas of Metro Manila. The shop doesn’t have a minimum purchase requirement for standard delivery, but purchases amounting to PhP2,000 and up have free delivery. The store also offers same-day delivery in Makati and Taguig for a minimum purchase of PhP499. Customers have the option to book their own preferred third party delivery service for pickup.
How to order:Message your order to the store's Facebook page.
Modes of payment:Bank transfer or PayPal
Wonderbake’s supplies are perfect for both newbie and skilled bakers.
Images: Wonderbake Facebook Page
It is Wonderbake’s mission to provide an affordable and high-quality selection of ingredients, packaging, decor, bakeware, raw materials, and other baking tools. They carry local and imported baking and culinary products without breaking the budget. You can only order through their Facebook page, but you can also check their website for their available items.
How to order:Order through their website https://aurochocolate.com/
Modes of payment:Bank transfer or PayPal
Auro Chocolate’s premium goods are also available in sets.
Images: @aurochocolate
Metro Manila baking enthusiasts can get Auro Chocolate's rich and tasty chocolate from their website. The shop's products are perfect for creating decadent cocoa-flavored desserts such as chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cakes. They offer locally made premium bean-to-bar chocolates that are rich in flavor and texture. Orders are expected to be delivered within three to five days.
6. Bakeology
How to order:Message your order to the store's Facebook page
Modes of payment:Gcash and Metrobank bank transfer
Bakeology carries baking essentials and fine ingredients.
Images: Bakeology Facebook Page
Stocking up on ingredients? Bakeology has you covered! They offer various types of flour such as bread, all purpose, cake, and glutinous rice flour. You also have many options for sugar, chocolates, starch, cocoa powder, skimmed milk, and more baking ingredients. Bakeology delivers within Metro Manila and Rizal through LalaMove, Grab, Angkas, and Mr. Speedy.
With the tools and ingredients from these stores, it’s now easier to start your quarantine baking projects!
Visit Yoorekka to discover more stores for your hobbies that can deliver what you need!
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