Crazy over Carmen’s Best Ice Cream! GC Giveaway, too!
I don’t think there’s any kind of sadness or problem a good serving of ice cream cannot fix.
This is a testament to the wonders of our age-old, childhood favorite delight.
But do you know what’s way better than ice cream? Grrrrrrreat tasting and awesomely rich ice cream! The kind that’s oh so flavorful, with texture that’s so silky smooth and milky at the same time, that it seems like the cream is enveloping your entire tongue and coating your palate.
Is there such an ice cream, you ask? If you look hard enough, yes. And I was fortunte enough to discover where wonderful ice cream can be found.
Carmen’s Best.
Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream is one of the best (if not the best) ice cream brands anywhere in the metro. There are a few good reasons why people have started talking about it and kept multitudes coming back for more.
During my visit to the Echo Store at Serendra (which distributes Carmen’s Best), I was able to briefly talk to the ice cream brand’s gracious and very friendly owner, Mr. Paco Magsaysay.
During our little chit-chat, I was able to learn more about Carmen’s Best which made me appreciate it even more.
Paco explains that butterfat is mainly what makes ice cream “creamy”. It is the component that gives ice cream its rich texture and flavor. Carmen’s Best, according to him, does not scrimp on butterfat as other ice cream brands do. Scrimping on butterfat shortchanges the customer of a products taste as well as sensation.
Mr. Magsaysay happily explains that the quality of every Carmen’s Best product is of utmost quality. They can vouch for every product put out because the milk they use comes from their very own dairy farm.
Apart from this, Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream never mass produces their creamy creations. This is something Mr. Magsaysay takes pride in. Why does he discourage mass production? Because more often than not, this type of process compromises quality.
And we all know that “quality” is the end all and be all of any product.
Quick trivia! I found out that Paco named Carmen’s Best after his daughter, Carmen (now you know).

Some of the Carmen’s Best ice cream flavors I tasted during my visit were Pistachio, Hokey Pokey, Cereal Milk and Salted Caramel.
How good is it, really? Lemme put it this way… if you’re used to the kinds of brands commonly sold in supermarkets and kiosks inside malls, the difference between those and Carmen’s Best is night and day.
Although, I died with joy with every flavorful scoop I put in my mouth, I particularly enjoyed Pistachio the most. Simply because I’m a sucker for anything that has Pistachio. The creaminess, dreamy flavor and strong Pistachio aftertaste was just through-the-roof and over the rainbow.
If you’re one of those who have already tried Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream, you know exactly what I mean. Now, if you’re one of the few who haven’t tasted it yet, do yourself a favor and try it out.
I cannot describe any further how awesome Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream is. I can go on and on clickety-claking on my keyboard trying hard to convey the childlike happiness it invokes and how amazing Carmen’s Best’s creamy offerings are. But, superb ice cream, as with all kinds of incredible food, must be experienced.
To know more about Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream, visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CarmensBest
A Gift Certificate giveaway!
And because I’d want you to experience and enjoy Carmen’s Best ice cream, I am giving away one (1) Carmen’s Best Gift Certificate worth Php500.00 to one lucky winner.
It’s easy to join my contest! You know the drill… follow the simple steps on the widget below.
Congratulations
JEFF CHUA
You just won a Carmen’s Best Gift Certificate worth Php 500.00!
Please wait for me to contact you on how you may claim your prize.
Thank you to every who joined this giveaway. I have MORE giveaways very very soon! Stay tuned!
April 2, 2014 @ 9:00 AM
My family is an ice cream lover …love to try this product.
April 2, 2014 @ 9:19 AM
I want to win this Carmen's best ice cream GC bcoz we love ice cream and i want this as a late treat for my daughter.
April 2, 2014 @ 9:25 AM
Love carmen's best salted caramel
April 2, 2014 @ 9:34 AM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's because I want to try their signature flavored ice cream! Plus, this is a great food quencher for this hot weather! :)
Thank you and God Bless!
April 2, 2014 @ 9:40 AM
I want to win Gc,cuz i want to experience the luscious ice cream from Carmen's!
April 2, 2014 @ 9:48 AM
i want ice cream in this very hot weather
April 2, 2014 @ 9:51 AM
I want to win GC from the Best Icecream of Carmen's,My kids and I are Icecream Lovers!
April 2, 2014 @ 10:10 AM
I've read so much about Carmen's but I have yet to experience all this positive feedback first hand. Looking forward to winning the GCs.
April 2, 2014 @ 10:30 AM
Hope to win the Carmen's Best GC. Been wanting to try this!
April 2, 2014 @ 11:14 AM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's because I want to try their Pistacio ice cream! Perfect for this summer and share it to my family. :)
April 2, 2014 @ 11:17 AM
i want to win carmen ice cream because me and my kids loves ice cream so much and i do want to taste this yummy ice cream,,,
April 2, 2014 @ 11:18 AM
I want to taste the difference between an artisenal and commercial ice cream
April 2, 2014 @ 11:26 AM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's because i wanna try thier ice cream and oh! Perfect for this summer. The weather is so hot & what i need is an ice cream to keep me cool. :)
April 2, 2014 @ 11:38 AM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's bcoz i havent try their product. In just looking at the picture it makes me crave and wanting to have that.
April 2, 2014 @ 12:28 PM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's because i like ice cream & i havent try the Carmen's Best Ice Cream.
April 2, 2014 @ 12:44 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate to try this supeb and awesome icecream.. like you chuckie i love Pistachio so much,anything that has Pistachio..
April 2, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
I want to win The GCs because I'm stressed out from work and ice cream is one of my stress reliever.
April 2, 2014 @ 1:18 PM
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April 2, 2014 @ 1:23 PM
I wanna win this 500 GC for my kids.they'd loved to eat ice cream and we haven't taste Carmen's best ice cream yet. We'd love to try it very soon! Hope to win pls..
April 2, 2014 @ 2:04 PM
I want to win the Carmen's best Ice cream GC because this is the best this summer and i want to share it to my family and friends.
April 2, 2014 @ 2:04 PM
I want to win the Carmen's best Ice cream GC because this is the best this summer and i want to share it to my family and friends.
April 2, 2014 @ 2:06 PM
i want to win the Carmen's Best Ice cream gift certificate because i want to taste the best ice cream and also i like pistachio very much
April 2, 2014 @ 2:06 PM
i want to win the Carmen's Best Ice cream gift certificate because i want to taste the best ice cream and also i like pistachio very much
April 2, 2014 @ 2:32 PM
I want to Win GC's from carmens because i want to taste the best ice cream
April 2, 2014 @ 2:39 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best GCs so that I can beat the heat of summer!
April 2, 2014 @ 3:49 PM
I want the Carmen’s Best Artisenal Ice Cream GC for a chance to treat my daughter to a cool, refreshing summer indulgence she will truly remember.
April 2, 2014 @ 4:10 PM
I want to win because all the flavors looks yummy and I want to try them all :)
April 2, 2014 @ 4:10 PM
I love ice cream!:D I wanna win a Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate so that I will know if Carmen's really one of the best ice cream in town!:D
April 2, 2014 @ 4:39 PM
I want to win the gift certificate because I want to try the Hokey Pokey flavor ( :
April 2, 2014 @ 6:09 PM
I want to win the GC because i have never tasted it before.. for 18 years of existence.. i haven't tasted that best ice cream yet T_T.. I would love to share it to my family also… thank you!
April 2, 2014 @ 6:36 PM
Im Drooling to taste Carmen's Best Ice Cream with my own tastebuds .. Please Chucky grant my tongue's cravings.
April 2, 2014 @ 11:50 PM
Why? No one needs a reason for Carmen's Best!
April 3, 2014 @ 12:46 AM
I would love to try it.
April 3, 2014 @ 1:02 AM
It`s so hot now and I`m craving for Carmen`s Best Ice Cream, I think it`s really the best, wanna try. Goodluck to us!
April 3, 2014 @ 1:09 AM
Carmen's Best Ice Cream FTW! :-D
April 3, 2014 @ 2:13 AM
I want to win the GC coz my son love to eat ice cream, and he graduated last week so its my gift to him kht late na. And want to try this superb ice cream,
April 3, 2014 @ 2:35 AM
I want to win that because ICE CREAM makes my summer complete! :)
April 3, 2014 @ 4:26 AM
i want to win the Carmen's Best gift certificate bcoz i want to try their Pistachio flavor saktong sakto ngayon summer.
April 3, 2014 @ 6:36 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate to try their cereal milk flavor with my family!
April 3, 2014 @ 6:46 AM
Being a big fan of ice cream is my main reason why I want to win the Carmen's best Ice cream GC.
April 3, 2014 @ 8:05 AM
I want to win the GC because I never been taste Carmen's Best Ice Cream wow o wow!
April 3, 2014 @ 10:41 AM
I scream for ice cream! Would really love to try the new craze ice cream in town.
April 3, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
I love ice cream and i would love to try Carmen's Best Ice Cream because it has lots of delicious flavors!
April 3, 2014 @ 1:10 PM
would love to taste this new ice cream! haven't heard of this brand yet….soooo curious now
April 3, 2014 @ 1:37 PM
i just love ice cream sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 3, 2014 @ 1:57 PM
I want to win Carmen's Ice cream GC..bcoz I want to know the taste if kaya ng Carmen's ice cream higitan ang lasa ng mga branded ice cream:-)
April 3, 2014 @ 1:58 PM
love pistachio, my fav ice cream
April 3, 2014 @ 3:19 PM
I want to win Carmen's Best Ice cream GC's kase it makes me drool to get a taste of it! and to add, it can beat the summer heat:)
April 3, 2014 @ 4:22 PM
I want to win GC's from Carmen's because eating ice cream is the best for summer, I want to taste and experience the flavor of Carmens Ice cream
April 3, 2014 @ 6:20 PM
I would love to win the GC's because I've been hearing good things about Carmen's Best and would love to try it. Also, it's the best way to beat the heat this summer!
April 4, 2014 @ 3:33 AM
Been hearing about Carmen's Best products but have never tried it! Would love to win the GC so I can share the ice cream during one of family gatherings!
April 4, 2014 @ 5:36 AM
I just want to have a chance to indulge to something new, might like it and be one of your good client in the near future if given a change to win the GC….many thanks and more power!
April 4, 2014 @ 6:20 AM
I just want to have a chance to indulge to something new, since i've been hearing a lot about carmen's best product! would love to win the GC so that I can try it out :)
April 4, 2014 @ 10:09 AM
Solid yung Cereal Milk & Salted Caramel huhuhu I DIE
April 4, 2014 @ 5:15 PM
Tell me why you want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate.
Answer: I want to win the carmen's best ice cream gift certificate because i like to eat ice cream.
April 4, 2014 @ 5:15 PM
Tell me why you want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate.
Answer: I want to win the carmen's best ice cream gift certificate because i like to eat ice cream.
April 4, 2014 @ 6:38 PM
Many people are saying it tastes good, but I haven't tried it yet. :(
April 4, 2014 @ 6:43 PM
I am interested to taste how awesome Carmen's best ice cream.. hope to win
April 4, 2014 @ 6:49 PM
Summer lovin', since i've been hearing a lot about carmen's best product! would love to win the GC so that I can try it out :) Ice cream is best during summer season! <3
April 5, 2014 @ 2:17 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate because mukhang napakasarap nito and pangtanggal init din this summer :)
April 5, 2014 @ 8:05 AM
I'd like to win because this would be the first time for me to taste @Carmen's Ice Cream :D
April 5, 2014 @ 8:22 AM
I want to win because its so init na here hahaha :)) pang palamig ng ulo habang nag rereview for nursing board exam
April 5, 2014 @ 8:40 AM
i want to win the carmens best ice cream gift certificate because i heard na masarat at gusto ko itry talaga product nila
April 5, 2014 @ 12:24 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate bcoz our family love ice cream and we wanted to try the best reviewed ice cream today!
April 5, 2014 @ 4:02 PM
My birthday is near and what better way to celebrate it is to indulge in Carmen's Best ice cream!
April 5, 2014 @ 5:35 PM
Ice cream is my favorite dessert and comfy food for me thats why I wanna win this!
April 5, 2014 @ 6:23 PM
I want to win because my daughter loves icecream.. im pretty sure she will enjoy it specially now that it's summer :)
April 5, 2014 @ 6:33 PM
Ice cream is something i don't really seek after. but since you are giving away a free gift certificate, I feel like I want some ice cream all over my face
April 5, 2014 @ 6:44 PM
i want to have a chance to win this because i want to share it with my family specially with my wife who just gave birth last december.. she will totally love it .
April 6, 2014 @ 12:12 AM
Haven't tried this brand of ice cream and might as well share it with my little kiddo who loves ice cream much like I do. :)
April 6, 2014 @ 3:22 AM
I want to try and taste their ice cream this summer. :)
April 6, 2014 @ 3:30 AM
I love their Pistachios ice cream flavor.. PLease let me win!
April 6, 2014 @ 4:29 AM
I want to win this for my daughter.
April 6, 2014 @ 5:22 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best GC because it is simply the best ice cream!!! <3 It is also made of all natural ingredients and butterfat. Love it! :)) Plus everybody NEEDS to bite on some ice cream because of the super hot weather these days. wew.
April 6, 2014 @ 9:40 AM
I'd like to win this treat for my family! they love ice cream to beat the summer heat!
April 6, 2014 @ 9:42 AM
would love to eat this because Ice Cream is my comfort food and chiller for this summer heat!
April 6, 2014 @ 10:07 AM
i want to win this because i want to try Carmen's Best Ice Cream
April 6, 2014 @ 1:47 PM
i love ice cream esp on a hot summer day
April 6, 2014 @ 2:29 PM
Crazy For Ice Cream !!!
April 6, 2014 @ 2:56 PM
I want to try the talk about ice cream brand in town which is the carmen's…
April 6, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate coz hubby and I would ♥ to treat our daughter to an ice cream party since she will be celebrating her birthday on the 22th of this month. She will be the happiest birthday celebrant then. ^_^
April 6, 2014 @ 5:40 PM
Well, because ice cream is the quickest and best pick-me-up.
April 6, 2014 @ 6:27 PM
I want to win GCs from Carmen because I heard a lot of positive feedback and I want to taste first hand.
April 6, 2014 @ 10:23 PM
would love to try one that is out of ordinary…
April 7, 2014 @ 12:58 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate because i want to treat my family so that we can eat together a ice cream and also this will be our bonding time together.
April 7, 2014 @ 7:54 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate coz its perfect for summer! and i heard its super delicious and superb ice cream ever… :)
April 7, 2014 @ 10:19 AM
want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate, because i want to share it with my family specially with my 2kids. They love ice cream so much! :)
April 7, 2014 @ 11:05 AM
i want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate because i want to treat my family so that we can eat together this superb ice cream!
April 7, 2014 @ 1:07 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate firstly because the taste of it is great and it's very hot now and good quality ice cream are quite expensive nowadays so this giveaway is fantastic, I hope I'll win.
April 7, 2014 @ 2:26 PM
Haven't tried Carmen's Best. Heard its good! I hope this is my chance to taste it..
April 7, 2014 @ 2:48 PM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream giveaway because I can have free ice cream on this very hot summer days plus I love the quality and flavors of this ice cream.
April 7, 2014 @ 8:20 PM
AM SO SO SO DEPRESSED RIGHT NOW ALL I WANT IS A PINT OF CARMEN'S BEST PLEASE AND THANK YOU, CHUCKIE DREYFUS <3
April 7, 2014 @ 8:26 PM
I NEED THIS.
April 8, 2014 @ 2:31 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate because I want to try their ice cream.
April 8, 2014 @ 2:31 AM
I want to win the Carmen's Best Ice Cream Gift Certificate because I want to try their ice cream.
April 8, 2014 @ 5:53 PM
My mom and I heard a lot of good things about it and we wanted to try it soon as a bonding time together :)
April 8, 2014 @ 6:35 PM
I want to win this because i want to try the Best Ice Cream of Carmen's Best Ice Cream!!
April 8, 2014 @ 10:35 PM
i want to win this to beat the summer heat
April 9, 2014 @ 5:51 AM
It's summer again and the best way to cool down is to have some ice cream. Have not tried Carmen's Best Ice Cream and hope to win the GC to try it. Have not seen it sold near our place yet
April 9, 2014 @ 7:31 AM
Can't find Carmen's Best Ice Cream in Manila and hope to win so that I can try it for a reason
April 9, 2014 @ 9:30 AM
i love ice cream! it would be nice to try from different brand, too!
April 9, 2014 @ 11:56 AM
I want to win Carmen's ice cream gc's so we can finally taste the ice cream that everyone's talking about. Since it's also summer time, having ice cream is not such a bad idea.
April 9, 2014 @ 1:26 PM
A hot summer would need ice cream to help ease the heat and would love to have the best ice cream for myself.
February 20, 2015 @ 10:50 AM
Scroll scroll scroll ,, i heard of this Ice cream ,, yeah sounds interesting , I wish i will have a chance to have a GC :) .. i wanna try your product ,, thank you in advance