Mother’s Day is about honoring my Mommas.
I don’t just mean my mother who birthed me.
I mean Nino’s Mom, my sisters, my friends, my cousins, my second mother, and my special mothers…They all have shaped and helped me in my motherhood. I may have learned lessons from each of these women in my life…sometimes they were hard lessons…but lessons none the less, that have either made me a better mom or a better person…
Shorts and Shorbs are available in select Rustan’s Supermarket and Marketplace Stores.
I was chatting with my friend Mannix awhile back about how Shorts came about. We were chatting about his yummy Shorts and how he came up with the idea. I actually confessed that when I have a box of Shorts in the house, I hide it. I keep it for myself because the kids can blow through a whole box in one sitting. I mean, I don’t really hide it all that well…I just put it on the top shelf in the pantry where no one can see it. hahahahahaha….
Mannix shared that his life before was about branding, advertising, and the corporate rat race. We found common ground in the fact that he spent much of his life in The States and came home to the Philippines only a while ago wanting to reestablish his roots here in Manila. While we have both made many adjustments from what is familiar to us, we both agreed that we are happier here, and that we would like to make a life filled with fine things in Manila.
Afterall…Life is Shorts.
Shortbread is widely known as a biscuit that originated from Scotland. Usually served on special occasions and holidays it was reserved for guests who could appreciate the rich combination of butter, sugar, and flour.
Shorts, while still maintaining the rich and regal feel of the biscuits from times long ago (the first shortbread recipe originated in 1736) appeal to cookie lovers of all ages. (I have to hide them from Diego, because he can finish a whole box in one sitting.)
These treats are meticulously handmade with only the best of ingredients and are perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of milk. Gia and I enjoy baking shortbread. (However, we enjoy eating it more than that.) When we do bake it, we like to dip it in dark chocolate.
This leads me to the reasons why I LOVE Shorts Gourmet.
What do I love about Shorts?
- Shorts brings together Shortbread and Belgian Chocolate. (Did someone say chocolate?)
- Shorts are individually wrapped. ( I can bring them anywhere, and I’m not worried that when I open a box, that they might go stale.)
- Shorts come in three flavors. (Dark Divine, Mocha Latte, and Choco Mist)
- Shorts has more than clever packaging and are perfect for gifts.
I can imagine giving Shorts as hostess gifts when I go to someone’s house for a meal, when I haven’t seen a friend in a while and I would like to give them something special.
I think the SHORBS are an elegant treat for a family gift during Christmas time. Nothing says “You are special to me,” more than a beautifully decorated SUGAR ORB (SHORB) filled with individually wrapped sweet treats.
This gorgeous work of art is a Shorb. A Shorb is a “Short Orb” which is a sugar orb that is filled with bite sized handmade shortbread cookies with Belgian chocolate centers. Shorts. Perfect for tea. Perfect to share. Now, I have to break this Shorb open to get to the yummy Shorts but it’s so beautiful I don’t know how I will do it! Thank you Mannix and @shortsgourmet for the warm holiday wishes and for this lovely treat that is almost too beautiful to eat! #shortsgourmet #gourmet #shortbread A photo posted by Michelle Aventajado (@mommanmanila) on
Isn’t this Shorb gorgeous?
Or how about this one that was perfect for Easter?
SURPRISE!!!
Mannix is generously offering a special gift to me, for more MOMMAS!
Together, we are raffling off:
- 2 Mother’s Day Shorbs
- 2 Celebrations Boxes
- 2 Individual Boxes of Choco Mist Shorts
- 2 Individual Boxes of Dark Divine Shorts
THAT IS 8 CHANCES TO WIN!
And all you have to do?
- Like Shorts Gourmet on Facebook
- Like Shorts Gourmet on Instagram
- Leave a blog post comment on who you would like to gift your Shorts to, and why.
It’s that easy!
For orders and inquiries:
0917-878-8818
Shorts Gourmet is also available at select Rustan’s Supermarkets. (Rockwell, San Antonio, Century Mall, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Alabang, P. Guevara, and Katipunan.
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I will buy some on my next trip to the Philippines!
I will make sure to have some ready for you, Dad. You’ll enjoy them with your tea.
I want to give it to my mom who has been th ebest mom to me and my brothers and she deserves something special this Mother’s day something that is extraordinary for she is an extraordinary woman. She took care of us in good times and in bad. She has never gave up on us and she has given us a good life amidst the struggles. She never asks for anything back but always tells us that being a good person is not just doing something good but also doing what is right.
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Nothing can compare to a Mother’s Love. This much is true. Good Luck!
I would like to gift the Shorts Gourmet Treats to my mom because she is my biggest supporter ( :
Good Luck Astra!
Agree! When I got a box last Christmas, it broke my heart to break the shorb to finally eat the shortbread cookies. It’s so good that I hid my own stash so high up in the pantry… away from the kids. haha! Will help you share this! Good luck to all the joiners!
Diba?! But once we cracked it open, it was like a treasure!!! Hahahaha. And I see you hide them high up in the pantry too…so little eyes can’t find them so easily…great minds…
I would love to give the Mother’s Day Shorbs (beautiful!!) to our Teta Inday whom we consider our second mother. She never had her own kids. She prepared our lunch everyday from grade school to high school (we stay in her house during school lunch breaks). She loves elegant things and would definitely be so happy to receive the Shorbs. And she turned lucky 88 two weeks ago, so it will be a lovely belated birthday gift as well! 🙂
Aw. Rocel!! That’s so sweet!!! And what a lucky number 🙂 I am very fond of the number 8 as well. Good Luck!
I’d love to give it to my mother. She deserves a special treat because she’s simply hardworking and caring. This will surely cheer her up coz she has a sweet tooth like me. 🙂
Hi Cy! These Shorts are just the right combination of sweet and chocolate. It’s not over done and I just love the packaging. I’m sure she would too.
I would like to gift my Shorts Gourmet Treats to my mom because it would be the perfect gift to her on Mother’s day and she loves biscuits by the way! ^_^
Hi Elinor! These Shorts are nothing short of yummy! I’m sure your momma will love them if you win!
I would like to give it to my Mother.. For taking care of us.. 6 children.. Loving us unconditionaly. Now that i a family of my own.. I now realized all her sacrificies for us.
Isn’t it amazing Diana? We learn just how much we learn of our mothers’ sacrifices when we have our own children? This Motherhood thing is hard! But oh so rewarding.
I’d happily give it to my wife. She gave up her job to be a full time wife and mom to our kid. She makes sure that our house is clean, we have our yummy and healthy baon to work and school, and that everything is A-ok.
So Sweet Ryan! Good Luck 🙂 I love that you look forward to your healthy and yummy baon.
I would like to give to my two kids because i love my kids very much
Good Luck Edralyn 🙂 Hopefully, they’ll share with their lovely momma as well 🙂
I would gift my Shorts gourmet treat to my aunt, who is one of the most hard working mothers I know.
Good Luck Christie! I know for a fact, you’re a hard working momma too 🙂 xo
I want to give to my mom because she is the greatest mo ever
Amen!
I would like to give it to my mom as she didnt let.me down in any age or situation whether I’m right or wrong she has my back. And specially now with Rylee, I appreciate her even more.
Our Mommas will always be in our corner, right? Kisses for Rylee! Good Luck!
kung mananalo po a ko gusto ko sanang ibigay sa mama ko kaya lang po wala po kasi sya dito kasi po nagtatrabaho po sya sa ibang bansa para po masuportahan po kame ng kapatid ko kasi po hiwalay na po sila ni papa kaya ibibigay ko na lang po sa lola ko kasi po sya po yung nagalaga samen ng kapatid ko nung wala po ang mama ko almost 10 years na po syang wala at lola ko po ang tumayong magulang samen ng dalawa kong kapatid kaya nagpapasalamat po ako sa lola ko kasi po ku g hindi dahil sa kanya wala pong mag aalaga at gagabay samen. Thank you lola mahal na mahal po kita at happy mothers day po!☺☺☺
I would like to share it with my two kids Sandra and Wyatt as they are the very reason why I am having such a wonderful journey as a mom. I would like them to remember that their first taste of shorbs was with me so that everytime they eat it they will catch a glimpse of that very first time, not just remembering the taste or smell but also with whom they ate it with. 🙂 My kids have memories similar to that now so when we chance upon different scents or food they immediately associate it with the person we shared it or the time or event we discovered the particular food, perfume, soap etc. Shorbs will definitely make it into our history books should we win a gift pack. 🙂
Aw. This is something that is so true! I remember the first time I ate something special and with whom I enjoyed it with! Thanks for sharing Jo-I am so glad we are taking this journey of motherhood together…as sisters and friends. Looking forward to our date next week!