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VOL.5 ISSUE 73 • JUNE 14, 2012
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It’s not so hard!
by: Bai Fauziah Fatima Sinsuat Ambolodto, MBA
WHEN it comes to cooking or baking even, inspiration can come from the most surprising places. A favorite childhood memory, holiday destination or something that caught your eye in a magazine. It could even be a person whom you love or hate --- inspiration comes in the most unexpected form. Thus, for this week’s recipes, inspiration struck me while watching the FIFA regulated friendly football match between the Indonesia and the Philippines (kudos to the National Team for a 2-2 draw).
Yes, I love sports but I am not one to get myself dragged in the pitch. I watch games, cheer on my favorite teams and admire the skills of the players --- that is how I show my support (for those who know me, yeah I know, I do more than that). I get way too emotional whenever I am wathing a game. I feel like I am in the stands with the many other spectators --- getting irked when calls are not properly made and cards are not given, pissed whenever goals are not saved by the goalie or whenever one gets kicked and or striked and of course elated when our national team scores a goal! I love the game and I respect the players. Salute! Have a go at these hotdog variations I came up with during the 90-gut wrenching-action filled-wash board abs exhibition-minute game. Why hotdogs?
Just like our National team, a hotdog can easily adapt to different flavor variations without losing its original taste --- whatever flavor may be added, the hotdog can and will exude its flavor. To wit, a hotdog is a sausage served in a sliced bun. It is very often garnished with mustard, ketchup, onions, mayonaise, relish and/ or sauerkraut. Claims about
all Dad, you taught me to be a somebody amidst the many nobody without stepping on anybody. I love you Daddy. Happy Father’s Day! JDJ ADOBO INFUSED HOTDOG Paying homage to one of the best defensive midfielder, Filipino-Dutch born intenational footballer and current captain of the Philippines National U23 foot-
hotdog invention are difficult to asses. The term ‘dog’ has been used as a synonym for sausage since 1884. Accusations that sausage makers used dog meat date to at least 1845. The suspicion that sausages contained such was ‘occasionally justified’. (www.wikipedia.com/ hotdog). Explore the depths of the magnificent hotdog and try these recipes at home. You can add or vary the flavors depending on your liking. Your imagination is your limitation. Oh and do keep the beer nearby. Happy Cooking! Advance Happy Father’s day to my forever King and Superman, my Dad, Samel G. Ambolodto. I may not have been what you have wanted me to be but you and Mama have always been at my back, providing me with anything, everything and more. But best of
ball team, JDJ is literally on fire-- just like this recipe. I learned from his cousin, Brina, that JDJ loves adobo and so I thought of an adobo infused hotdog that could be eaten anytime and anywhere. Broil the hotdog of your choice. I do this to lessen the fat in my hotdog and the greasiness of the oil. However, broiling is just an option and thus you can fry or grill your hotdogs to your liking. In a separate pan, combine soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, slivered onions, bay leaf, whole peppercorns, salt, cayenne pepper and freshly ground black pepper. This would be your adobo base. You can adjust the ingredients and do your own adobo. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens. Season to taste. Add your broiled hotdog. Simmer for a full minute or two or until ypur hotdog
gets plumpy and dark colored. Turn off the heat and place your adobo infused hotdog in a separate plate. Assemble your hotdog. Butter and toast your bun for a crunchier and smoky taste. Next, place your hotdog in the middle of the bun, drizzle with mayonnaise, top with grated cheese and toasted garlic. For a more adobo-ish flavor, you can
drizzle some of the thickened sauce on top. CAGARA DRUNKEN DOGS This Danish born Filipino professional footballer, playing left back, represents the Philippines at International level, having played for Denmark at various youth levels before. He was the youngest debutant of the Danish Superligaen championship and the fourth youngest debutant in Brondby club history. Accordingly, I learned that he loves the taste of beer (well he is European and a Danish at that). Thus, I though of a way of marrying the rich taste of beer and the subtle flavor of hotdogs. I marinated the hotdog in beer for three (3) hours. Do not marinate the hotdog for too long, the beer may overpower the flavor of the hotdog. Keep it tightly sealed and refrigerate. Chargrill the hotdog -- do not burn them. The smoky flavor, the taste of the beer and the subtleness of the hotdog makes a fantastic explosion in the palate. Butter and toast the hotdog bun and place chargrilled hotdog in the middle. Top with mayonnaise, mustard and pickle relish. MULDERS SMOTHERED BUFFALO DOGS The Filipino-Dutch pro-
fessional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Ado Den Haag in the Netherlands and Philippine Azkals, is as silent and sneaky as an assassin on the pitch. Having the opportunity to exchange pleasantries with the guy, I learned that he likes to explore on different dishes and adores the explosion it creates in his palate. A selfconfessed foodie, he eats anything except pork. Broil your hotdog first. Get it plumped. Afte such, roll your hotdog in sifted but unflavored flour. Next, dip your coated hotdog in a batter (combine egg whites, flour, salt and pepper, cayenne pepperand safron powder) and coat with Japanese breadcrumbs. Deep-fry your hotdogs until golden brown. Toast buttered hotdog bun. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine hot sauce, coarse chili seeds and light syrup. Mix well. Toss deep-fried hotdog and coat well. Place coated hotdog in the middle of the bun, top with garlic flavored mayonnaise and grated cheese. Tell me what you think of this recipe. Email me your questions, suggestions and comments at iamtheroyalchef@gmail.com.
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UP & ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT
Show off your style at Abreeza Mall
Waterfront cheers for the main man
AS part of Ayala Malls’ Style Origin, an annual series of fashion events happening across all Ayala Malls, Abreeza Mall has an ongoing search for Davao’s fashionistas in its online contest dubbed as Star Style Picks.
To join, simply shop in style at Abreeza Mall and be photographed in your fashionable ensemble for a chance to win P25,000 worth of Ayala Malls Gift Certificates! You may have your photo taken by Abreeza’s official roving photographer or take one yourself at the Star Style Picks photo wall near the Concierge counter, ground floor, Abreeza Mall. Submit your entry by uploading
your photo at apps.facebook.com/ starstylepicks. By sharing with us your stylish look, you can be one of the nine Shoppers Choice winners who will be given P5, 000 worth of Ayala Malls Gift Certificates and 2 movie passes. Or you could be one of the three major winners who will receive P25,000 worth of Ayala Malls Gift Certificates. Star Style Picks runs until June 21, 2012. Shop in the wide selection of fashionable boutiques In Abreeza Mall and flaunt your style! To know more about Star Style Picks, visit the Concierge counter at the ground floor Abreeza Mall or download the full mechanics at apps.facebook.com/starstylepicks.
ENJOY the relaxing view of the Davao Gulf at Pirata Bar with a drink in hand. Toast to the big man in the family with the 5+1 promo on San Miguel Beer for only Php 350.00 nett per bucket and an unlimited supply of selected cocktail drinks! Lucky dads get something extra special on their day! For inquiries and reservations, please call (082) 233-2881 local 8703.
Father’s Day at Marco Polo Davao BOUNTIFUL buffets and exciting gifts await all Dads and their families and friends at Marco Polo Davao’s fine restaurants on June 17.
Dig into the intercontinental delights Café Marco is rightfully famous for. In unhurried ease, come back again and again to the buffet islands for lunch or dinner for only Php 1,200 net per person. If you are up for an Oriental surprise, treat Dad to a special Lotus Court lunch or dinner buffet featuring roast pig and roast Peking duck for only Php 1,300 net per person. Choose your favorite seafood selections, among them crabs prepared in sumptuous ways, steamed whole fish, and hot prawn salad. Nibble at dimsum delights, and create your own green salad with everything on it. If, however, you’re hankering after the easygoing ambience of a family barbecue, bring Dad to Polo Bistro. Bite into skewers of barbecued tender meats and succulent seafood. Have unlimited baskets of bread, cheese trays, piping hot soup, rice, and mashed potatoes. Approach the stations for pasta, luscious desserts, salads, and vegetables. The Polo Bistro BBQ dinner buffet is for Php 1,100 net per person. All buffets come with a free round of iced tea or soda and a 50-percent
discount for kids 12 years old and below. “Parties of five or six can avail of the 4+1 promo at Lotus Court or the 5+1 promo at Café Marco and Polo Bistro,” said Danilo C. Herrera, the hotel’s Food and Beverage Manager. “All our dining specials entitle Dad to a complimentary drink and
bottled gift.” Herrera added. “First batch to confirm their reservations shall receive a voucher for a free 15minute massage at Lazuli Spa, plus other discount coupons.” For inquiries and reservations, please call 221 0888 local 7222 for Café Marco, 7232 for Lotus Court and 7955 for Polo Bistro.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Lady Gaga still woozy from concussions EVEN a head injury ain’t gonna be a drag for this queen.
Lady Gaga took to Twitter last night to assure her Little Monsters that she’s doing all right after getting seriously clocked in the noodle onstage with a pole and suffering a concussion. And she’s willing to offer up photographic proof, vanity be damned. The “Edge of Glory” songstress tweeted a disheveled pic of her waking up looking pretty disoriented with what appears to be either a black eye or full makeup. “Thank you so much for all the thoughtful messages,” she wrote. “I feel a bit woozy but a little better everyday. Very happy to be in beautiful Australia.” Yes, Little Monsters, you can breathe easy: Mama’s on the mend. She also poked fun at herself, adding: “Emerging from hours of sleep. Still remiss if I should go outside, with this clonker I may be of questionable styling.” Gaga was struck with a pole onstage Sunday during the New Zealand leg of her tour. But after vowing to “finish this show,” she soldiered forth and
sang another 16 songs. Poor Gaga, who seems to be under siege these days. When she’s not avoiding swipes from wayward poles or weathering protests from outraged conservative groups, she’s taking hits from Madonna, who recently dissed Gaga by performing a mash-up of “Born This Way” and “Express Yourself” in concert. Has Gaga finally had enough? During her New Zealand show last week, she addressed her detractors, in what observers pegged as a thinly veiled dig at nip-slipping Madge. “It sometimes makes people feel better about themselves [to], you know, put other people down or make fun of them or maybe make mockery of their work,” she said in between songs. “And that doesn’t make me feel good at all, that just makes me feel like I’m not being a good human being...I feel like if you’re a really good human being, you can try to find something beautiful in every single person, no matter what.” She also added, “I don’t even want to fight back, because it’s more important to me to keep writing music.”
The most revealing tidbit, though, was this: “Things are really different than they were 25 years ago”—”Express Yourself” debuted in 1988—”and that’s what makes ‘Born This Way’ so relevant for me,” she said. “We’re just socially in a different place and it’s OK—we don’t have to all slice and hate each other anymore.” You go tell ‘em, girl.
What did Tom Cruise bring home from Rock of Ages? TOM CRUISE took more than that hot bod and his rock star moves home from the Rock of Ages set. He tells us he brought a very special Stacee Jaxx accessory to wife Katie Holmes after filming the musical flick. So what’s the sexy memento Cruise is talking about? Cruise walked away with a bejeweled, dragonshaped—get this!—codpiece, which we get to see via an extreme closeup while Cruise is in bed with two women. “Yeah, I wear it and I keep it,” Cruise, 49, told us at the Hollywood premiere of the flick (in theaters on Friday).
So what did Holmes think of the rock star wear? “She laughed,” Cruise smiled. “It’s hilarious.” FYI: Holmes wasn’t at the premiere because she was working in China, Cruise told E! News. Rock of Ages director Adam Shankman says he could very much see doing a sequel to the flick, but it wouldn’t be about Stacee Jaxx. Instead, it would be more about Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand’s very close relationship in the film. “I think the sequel would be about Alec and Russell,” Shankman told us. “They would be the center couple of the sequel.” Sounds like a good time to us!
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Fiesta Sorpresa’s festival on the palate
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love road trips, especially when it involves quaint places, good company, and great food.
I was on a road trip to and around Digos City just recently on the invitation of blogger and fellow foodie Ria Abella, and since it had been over two years since I last went down south, I said yes. The trip going to Digos was a quick one thanks to the now wider roads going out from Davao City towards Davao del Sur’s provincial capital. Much has changed in the center of the city with many new buildings flanking the city’s streets. Also invading Digos are fast food chains with their standardized, tastethe-same-eveywhere food, which I really don’t mind eating sine it is still good food most of the time, but when traveling, I would always say, go local! And along Digos’ Rizal Street, which is currently chock full of roast chicken joints,
Fiesta Sorpresa’s Humba
is Fiesta Sorpresa. Fiesta Sorpresa was a nice surprise as it serves Pinoy favorites coming from all over the Philippines. Top of the list for me was it’s version of Humba which brings me back home. The humba was sweet and has the savory taste of star anise, garlic, and peppercorn, just like what my mom makes at home. I also loved the Binagoongang Bagnet which features crispy fried, fatty, pork belly with a pungent bagoong sauce. And as we all know when it comes to food, fat is good (in moderation of course.) I wanted to love the Sinampalukang Manok or
chicken soup with tamarind leaves, but I guess the cooks were a bit too excited and served it too early, hence it was no longer piping hot. It really would have been a home run for me had it been since I just adore and love sour soups. Speaking of adoration, I just love stuffed foods, relleno in particular. Why you ask? Its because of the amount of time and skill to make such foods. Be it rellenong manok or the rellenong bangus I had at Fiesta Sorpresa, it is just a treat and a delicacy to experience. And on that dish I said goodbye to Digos and say hello to a couple of inches on my waistline. Happi-
Fiesta Sorpresa’s bright yellow building along Rizal Ave., Digos City.
Rellenong bangus.
Binagoongang bagnet.
Charisse, Gary V, and Pilita C. are just some of the celebrity diners here.
Looks like everyone is crazy about chili wings.