There's Chicken... Then There's BONCHON!

BONCHON Drumsticks, there's even a spicy version of it! Yum!

I was there! I witnessed something spectacular each time they laid down a couple of baskets of these hot, crispy chicken. There were ooohs and ahhhs everytime we took a bite of this Soy Garlic Goodness known the world over! One name has been critically acclaimed and dubbed Best Chicken in America; that's BONCHON!

BONCHON Chicken Wings were to die for! You should get a ton of these!

Secret Recipes passed on from generation to generation, this best kept family secret from Korea landed in New York first before it arrived in the shores of the Philippines. It didn't surprise me that each time I visit their Eastwood store I see a throng of people ordering these famous drumsticks and wings!

BONCHON also has Calamares! It's kimchi mayo sauce just spices up the whole experience!

There's variety in their menu, imagine this huge serving of Calamares only costs 125.00! To have this together with local and international beers is a deal breaker! That is just the perfect pair!

BONCHON Beef Bulgogi Rice Box

The BONCHON Beef Bulgogi Rice Box just fits the bill. It's sweet-salty taste would take you to that next level of Korean experience. We loved it so much only the a few grains of rice stand witness to how fast this was finished! If you want take outs for the office or school this would be my recommendation! Aside from the chicken of course! :)

BONCHON Fish Tacos Meal!

It doesn't end there! If you want other things than beef or chicken, they have fish options that are quite healthy because it comes with Kimchi Coleslaw. The breaded cream dory hugged inside these wraps and the hot slaw was great! I'll try and get my Mom some of these soon!

BONCHON Ginger Tofu Salad

For vegetarians, you should get this for starters. The veggies, tofu plus the sauce was a nice and lovely. It was sweet and a bit tangy. It was really nice! You can add a couple of bucks to make this together with chicken pieces! Yummy!

Cool tall glass of Iced Tea!

Iced Tea served in Tall glasses definitely did the job washing down the heat from those awesome wings. Then after that you'll have to order another serving; which means a couple more baskets. If you are from Makati try the Ayala Triangle Branch. I'm telling you the Ayala Triangle branch is LOVE! The Eastwood and newly opened Katipunan branch too!

Now if you were asking about what happened to the 4 baskets of BONCHON chicken we had on the table..

This is what happened! :)
Isn't it very Filipino to leave just one piece on the table?! LOL

These were the culprits! We ate it all! Thanks for the group hug Magic!
(photo courtesy of Magic Liwanag Photography)

More things are planned to come on the menu for BONCHON this October! So watch out for that! Guys and gals remember they have beer in store so if you want to celebrate something after office hours please drop by. I recommend all their Chicken products, they are to die for! They know the real selling point is their chicken, please get the spicy versions of it which I love! Their special sauce and glaze is imported from Korea every week so you know you are getting the AUTHENTIC one.

Bonchon Chicken Prices

Wings Ricebox 135
Drumsticks Ricebox 95/145
Chops Ricebox 145
Fish Ricebox 145
Bulgogi Ricebox 145
Bulgogi Wrap 145
Chicken Sandwich Meal 145
Fish Tacos Meal 145 ( cream dory)


Sides

White rice 15
Fries 45
Kimchi Coleslaw 45
Calamari 125
Caesar salad 125
Ginger tofu salad 125
Add chicken to salad 30


Bonchon Chicken

Small 185. Medium 365 Large 720
Wings 6pcs. 12pcs. 24pcs
Drumsticks 3pcs. 6pcs. 12 pcs
Combo 3drumsticks. 6 drumsticks
6 wings. 12 wings
Chops. 4pcs. 8pcs. 12pcs.

Scott Tan who owns BON CHON was there too. I know girls, he's cute and handsome like me LOL... but too bad he doesn't want to enter show business. They're putting up more stores soon so everyone can get a taste of BON CHON. He personally designed the first store and each one will be patterned from it. I'm sure there's one near you so go to your favorite BON CHON outlets and get your hands on the number 1 chicken in America and find out why it's the best! After all, it's The New York Times, GQ and Esquire who said that! If that ain't gonna convince you I don't know what will! :)

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Cleanse, Detoxify, Rejuvenate, and Balance with My Spa Diet!

For most of us BIG people there are several things that we don't attempt to do. One, because we would probably feel humiliated and two, we already know why. On this day however I was surprised to be asked to do it, but I gave it a go so I can do something about it. It's one of those nightmares that you try and fight for. You know what it is?!

Tadaaaa! :) I got my weight measured! Haha!

Just like me thousands of Filipinos are actually overweight and living a healthy life is really not one of their priorities because they are either too busy because of work or too lazy to work out and have a proper diet. We are not alone, even Ms. Cheshire Que - a spa diet expert, RND, RD, RN went through the same dilemma. On this day, she reveals a program that helped her overcome this and calls it My Spa Diet.

Lose weight, Rejuvenate with MySpaDiet.com

She started by telling us an anecdote about her folks, their current state and how she got heredity, history play in getting that condition. Just like them, everybody's got a weight gain story. Weight management is such a hard thing to achieve if you don't know what you are doing. She however also had hormone problems because of her thyroid condition. She made a point that a high fat high sodium low fiber diet exists all around us. Technology has also made us all lazy and gain weight because of the lack of physical activity. In this sense, "Lifestyle modification" is essential and there are three things to do in order to accomplish this. Fixing our Diet, exercise and behavior. That is where myspadiet.com comes in.

We got out BMI measured and she took the time explaining to us what the numbers mean. I was particularly surprised about how big my numbers were since it'll be a basis for what will cause heart problems and diabetes in the future.

If you go to the site it highlights the essential tools of the myspadiet program she designed. Week one is cleanse, two is detoxify, three is rejuvenate and four balance. The phases need you to do the following: High fiber and water, no red meat and processed food, featured fruits and vegetable everyday, all foods allowed but in moderation.

It caters to men and women; they ask you for your daily physical activity and give you an image of your food allowance. They have it represented in numbers and you shouldn't eat beyond six hours so you wont starve. It is all about meal timing. If you prefer a different diet then you can always substitute just as long as it satisfies your numbers. The menu plans in the site has varieties and you can see practical comparisons with real life things so you can measure whatever you eat with something usual. It is very important to eat something ALWAYS in moderation. You need to also move a lot, exercise and do something active. There are studies in Japan that if you do exercise and do something all in 30 mins, that would account to more in a week and would be beneficial for your health. It also depends on the intensity so make sure you do work out with that in mind. We need to make sure we replenish with water right after so we don't dry up and age because of lack of hydration. The fourth week would get your food intake to a disciplined mode but you must make sure you get everything in tolerable portions and do not eat mindlessly. That's where most people fail and perform a yoyo diet.

Behavior change is essential and you need guidance from experts which is also available on the site. Lifestyle is a modification is a process and need something that would also motivate the mind. If you are not disciplined and motivated to do these things, that causes it to fail.

So the next time you go out and buy something in the grocery, include something that is from the fresh produce department. The site also suggests and recommends a list that you can take along when you buy something. It's a good thing... make sure you visit the site myspadiet.com.

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Easy Pha-Max

Grace of Easy Pha-Max gave a small info about wheat grass and its benefits. People in the US specially those in LA have been eating this since time and memorial and with its availability in Malaysia; it now comes to the Philippines. This is essential to cleansing and alkalinity which is one f the goals of myspadiet.com for the first and second week. This should be taken cold and we were also advised to shake it well since it has to have the nutrients also mixed in. They only use the grass but not the roots. Although the anti aging and cancer preventing minerals are in the roots it has the essentials already in the drink. It is also recommended to be taken daily for detoxifying and if we have a lot of unhealthy food eaten this is a must. It helps in cleaning the colon and prevents chronic constipation. Did you know that we have to go to the comfort room twice a day to actually keep it healthy? I'm sure most if you only do it once so don't lie haha :)

It's for thorough cleansing. You and I know that we need it! You know what to do! :)


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SM Hypermarket's "SM Master Chefs" Cooking Marathon!

Asia's Finest Chicken Bounty Fresh!

SM Hypermarket has always been our go to place for the best deals and necessities on this side of the world. You guys know I cook right?! When we went to Mall of Asia last Tuesday; and I thought it was just going to be a regular run of the mill cooking demonstration that will happen inside the supermarket's premises. What I didn't know was some of the Philippines' most reputable Chefs were also appearing on the event. Since I cook a lot, I know how to whip up the best meals even at the confines of my home; they gave us a lot to think about when they prepared the best dishes starting from one great staple... CHICKEN. It wasn't just your regular chicken though, it was Bounty Fresh Chicken. It's the brand labeled as Asia's Finest!

First up was Chef Arnold Bernardo of famed Kitched Battles - QTV Channel 11! He did a lot of exotic dishes during his stint there but this time he did something comforting that's perfect for the rainy-breezy season. Think about chicken breast sliced and seared on top of hot perfectly made buttery mashed potatoes and smothered with oozingly rich cheese sauce. It was heaven... something that you would eat while watching your favorite TV show when you are trapped inside your home on a monsoon season. The chicken was so tender and juicy resulted from the searing he did on the Prime Bounty Fresh Chicken thighs/breast fillet. The cheese sauce was not too salty and it can practically be paired with other things than this dish. It was so good and we ate it all even after the program. No wonder he won that show! He's currently the Executive Chef for Montemar Beach Resort's La Marea and Lanai Restaurant; also the Wheatberry Bakery and Cafe in Quezon City; so make sure you give him a visit one of these days. I'm impressed; and so were the other people in that event... we loved it!

Feast your eyes on the Bounty Fresh Chicken and Cheese Casserole!

Next, it was an honor to have met one of the most decorated Chefs this country has ever produced Chef Sau del Rosario. One of the Philippines kitchen superstars, Chef Sau showed us two dishes using a Whole Pollo Primero Free Range Bounty Fresh Chicken.

The Chef actually stayed a couple of years in Thailand and he wanted to cook something from that region. He cut them into pieces for the first one and made a mix of lemon grass, the usual sauteing ingredients and green curry for this Thai dish. Cooked it with first squeezed coconut milk and reduced a little... et VOILA!

Green Thai Bounty Fresh Chicken Curry!

It wasn't as spicy as I anticipated it to be (which is the one I prefer) but he set a couple of pieces of Labuyo for people like me who would want to have it HOT! It was nice, refreshing, yet very warm after a couple of spoonfuls of the coconut milk broth. It was comfort food and perfect with piping hot rice! Oooh just saying that makes my mouth water!

But NO! He didn't stop there! He cooked another Asian favorite and this time it was Bounty Fresh Chicken Sate. It was authentic... I love how he marinated it in several spices that were available in local groceries like SM Hypermarket. It was accessible and easy to prepare. Cooking time was also short because in a few minutes we were looking at several pieces of this!

Bounty Fresh Chicken Sate in Spicy Peanut Sauce! Mmmmm!

It was the BEST Chicken Sate that I have ever tasted. The ones in Singapore that I had were a little tough and dry. His spicy peanut sauce was also divine! If we had more I would have finished that whole cup of sauce for the chicken and this is perfect for those occasions where you are drinking with some buddies over beer or even dinner + rice. It was really nice pairing and we raved about it by telling the Chef himself! They were so nice! I bet you guys would want to meet them too right?!

Well YOU CAN! In celebration of their 10th Anniversary SM Hypermarket will be doing these rounds on their branches for the whole month of September all over Metro Manila and on their other branches in Visayas and Mindanao! PLUS you also have the chance to win a Kitchen Makeover by simply purchasing 500 Pesos worth of items from SM Hypermarket, fill up a form with your personal details and attach 3 clear photos of your kitchen. Answer the question "Why does my kitchen deserve a makeover?!" in 50 words or less and 5 winners would have the chance to get their cooking place made up by experts from Philippine School of Interior Design. Isn't that just sweet?! :)

So what are you waiting for! Head on to your favorite SM Hypermarket Branches nationwide and ask about the activities now!

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First Astroplus - OrangeMagazineTV Blogger's Blowout!

Eagerly awaiting for the products to be shown and featured on Astroplus Greenbelt!

People, gadgets, bloggers, music and technology were all present at the Astroplus/Astrovision Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. It was one great day of presentations, giveaways and information dissemination on the best products out in the market so you and I can enjoy the best music experience in this sound forsaken land we call the Philippines!

Big boys showing their toys! =)

It was an audiophiles nightmare and heaven all in one. Nightmare goes to the wallet while you'd go to heaven in your ears as you listen to the sound coming out of those cans they brought. The world's best brands like Pioneer, Audio Technica, BOSE, Sennheiser, WOW Videoke, Aerial 7, Dr. Dre's Beats, TDK, and JAYS (and a lot more!) were there and it was all so addicting... I immediately took them to the test with my IPAD2 on full blast with the latest music synced from my personal playlist which consists mostly of house and trance. Beating the pieces to its maximum sound capacity. Who made it to the cut?! I'll tell you on my next posts!

Tech bloggers get their hands full on a one night only affair at the Astroplus Greenbelt 5 Branch!

What are the results?! I won't tell!... make sure you stay and watch posts on my site as we take on the best earphones, earplugs and ear shattering products I've seen in the Astroplus/Astrovision and OrangeMagazineTV.com 1st Blogger Blowout!

Before I do the reviews let me take this bit to thank the guys and people from Pioneer, Audio Technica, BOSE, Sennheiser, Dr. Dre's Beats, Aerial 7, TDK, and JAYS who made arrangements and let us test a couple of their products. Special shout out also to the generous people from Astroplus/Astrovision, LG, Greenbelt and OrangeMagazineTV who made our lives a little better that when we found it. Thank you to Ms. Katherine Choy and Mr. Jimmy Lim who hosted the event. The event itself was awesome, just wait for the products I chose to be the best! All here on kumagcow.com!

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