Merry Christma-llorca

In this fast-changing world, it's always a joy when something familiar and from your childhood doesn't change.

For me, it's Pasteleria Mallorca.

When we were kids and lived in Scout Gandia, we'd walk to Scout Fuentebella where Mallorca was. They were famous for their Spanish-inspired desserts and baked goods like Argellanas and Tocino del Cielo.

Because my grandparents were part-Spanish, they appreciated how the taste of home was just within reach.

Now, Pasteleria Mallorca is still there, still churning out jars upon jars of super yummy cookies and pastries.

It's so good, it's worth sharing. Which is what Mark and I did.

Yup, it was Argellanas for the Belfield Buddies this year. Some of them - like Ia - were familiar with it, and it was something new for some.

But once they taste these Argellanas, I'm sure they'll be just like me and go: "Mmmmm!"

Mmmm...Mallorca!

If you’re from the Scout area, or grew up in the neighbor, you’d know this gem of a place in Scout Fuentebella that sells yummy cakes, pastries, cookies, nachos and dips.

It’s a hole-in-The-wall called Pasteleria Mallorca.

We’ve known this place since time immemorial, and we’re fans of their products, particularly the Argellanas, Nachos, cheese sauce and salsa.

Another must-chow from there is their Palillos de Milan. A light, buttery biscuit that’s so addicting, I can finish a jar in one sitting.

Recently, we discovered that they’re online! That was our cue to stock up jars and jars of their goodies.

Yup, you can find everything online now. And my tummy is happy because of that!