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VOL.5 ISSUE 78 • JUNE 21, 2012

EDGEDAVAO

FOOD

It’s not just fried chicken!

Bonchon 6drumsticks 12wings rack

Bonchon chicken sandwich

By Carlo P.Mallo

WAKING up to the sound of rain early in the morning is already heaven for me, add the fact that it is a Saturday makes it extra special.

And oh, a box of Bon Chon chicken in the fridge waiting to be heated is the ultimate concoction for a weekend of pleasure.

Bonchon Bulgogi

Bonchon fish & chips

Bonchon ginger tofu salad

Bonchon chapchae

Even as my doctor told me to stay away from anything spicy, lest I aggravate the irritation my throat was experiencing at that moment, I threw all caution to the wind and chomped away on chicken heaven.

A lot of Dabawenyos may have heard and tried the latest craze to hit the chicken world. Yes, it’s not just Manila but even New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, and even in Europe wherein it is already the new alternative to their expensive cuisine.

What’s not to like about a piece of Bon Chon chicken? It’s crispy, an explosion of flavors, and yes, it’s from Korea.

Ever since I had my first bite of Bon Chon, I never looked at chicken the same way again. And if you are wondering if it is another fried chicken, let me reiterate what the title just said: IT’S NOT JUST FRIED CHICKEN. Bon Chon is an entirely different league of its own. You have to taste it to fully comprehend what I’m talking about. My words will not suffice or do justice to the pleasure that your palate will experience.

Since the Bon Chon store here in Davao is yet to open at the ground floor of SM City Davao’s Annex, I get my fix from the kindhearted friends who’d bring me a box from their sojourns in Manila. (Thank you, Denise.)

Aside from the chicken, my other favorites from Bon Chon, which I’d always get from their store at Greenbelt 1, are the Bulgogi rice, the chap chae, and their fish tacos.

I can just imagine the pandemonium when the Bon Chon store opens, and I think I’ll have to content myself with the Bon Chon rations I get from Manila, even if I have to reheat it in the toaster.

Bonchon 4wings ricebox

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FOOD ENTERTAINMENT

Fuel your mood!

By Bai Fauziah Fatima Sinsuat Ambolodto, MBA

DAYDREAMING feels like an ultimate waste of time. However, according to studies, it is the total opposite -- during daydreaming, your brain is actually processing important issues that are not relevant at that immediate moment.

Thus, forgive yourself for spacing out; you have got other things on your mind.

I admit I am guilty of spacing out.It is my quickie escape from reality and bittersweet visit to my never never land. However, it is also my way of coming up with new recipes. Weird?

Yeas, but I actually let my mind wander and imagine the possibilities of combining and mixing imgredients before testing them in my quaint kitchen. That is how I come up with recipes -- I daydream.

This week’s recipes came about one fine morning while I was patiently waiting for someone to meet me for breakfast. My brain was literally flying and was on fire -- I was loving it. My imagination woke my muse up and thus, I was able to come up with recipes that would soon be a staple during parties or spur of the moment get togethers.

Tell me what you think of this recipe. Email me your questions, suggestions and comments at iamtheroyalchef@gmail.com. Happy Cooking!

Jimmyrific Nacho Pockets Nachos are a popular food of Mexican origin that can either be made quickly to serve as a snack or prepared with more ingredients to make a full meal. It was first created in 1943 at El Moderni restaurant in the border town of Piedras Negras, Coahulia by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya. The original nachos consisted of fried corn tortillas covered with melted cheese and jalapeno peppers.

Eating nachos could really messy. Getting my inspiration from our favorite merienda dibble, empanada,nI thought of making one but with the nacho filling inside. It is a fun, quick and easy to make dibbles--a sure hit to my friends Jimmy and Freah. Lovelots!

1. Season lean ground meat(I used chicken) with salt, pepper, cayenne powder, cinnamon powder, cumin powder, safron powder and garlic powder. Let stand and set aside.

2 In a pan, melt a knob of butter and oil. Saute shallots until translucent and minced garlic. Stir.

3 Add lean ground meat into the pan. Saute until completely cooked or until it turns brown and then pour tomato sauce and let simmer, over low heat, for until bubbles form.

4 Add diced ripe tomatoes and white onions chunks. Add grated cheese and continue stirring to incorporate all ingredients.

Simmer for a full minute or two. Set aside.

5 Scoop nacho filling

unto molo wrapper and seal edges. The shape of the nacho pockets will depend on you --- you can have triangular, dimsum shapes or plain flat like a ravioli. Deep fry until golden brown.

Serve hot with sauce (combine hot sauce, sweet chili sauce and light syrup) on the side or toss pockets in sauce.

Shrocky Spritzer Tired of sipping the same old drinks? Try mixing and concocting your own spritzer and enjoy it with your family and friends.

In a chilled pitcher, mix 1 cup of ready made iced tea, 3 cups apple juice, 3 cups orange juice, 3 cups of soda and 2 cups of ginger ale. Place ice cubes (You may opt to use shaved ice) in glasses, fill it halfway and pour your spritzer. You may add mashed fresh ginger for a fuller taste.

Lucena Mussels In Tomato and Basil Flavors and colors make

my heart skip a beat. I love the interplay of colors to my eyes and the explosion of flavors inside my mouth.

The simplicity of the ingredients is well received and anticipated by my tastes buds, tummy and my friends’ tummy.

Poach cleaned mussels in water. Cover and let boil until all mussles open up. Important to note that when mussels do not open up after poaching, throw them out. In a pan, heat oil and butter. Saute onion until translucent and add minced garlic. Add in diced and deseeded ripe tomatoes and continue sauteing until tomatoes wilt but not burned. Dump in poached mussels and stir. Add tomato sauce and shredded cheese (I used cheddar. I want the tangy and sharp flavor.). Toss to evenly coat the mussels. Let simmer for a full 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and chopped fresh Siam Basil and more grated cheese. Serve hot as appetizer or main course.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Zhang Ziyi speaks up ZHANG Ziyi is sharpening her legal daggers.

The Beijing-born actress sued the U.S.-based China Free Press for libel last week over a story that she carried on sexual relationships with a number of high-ranking Chinese officials in exchange for roughly $100 million over the last 10 years—a story that she has vehemently denied.

Ziyi’s attorney, John Mason, exclusively tells E! News that his client was never approached for comment before the report suggesting that she was a six-figure prostitute was published.

“Zhang Ziyi is not a prostitute, never has been a prostitute, never met this person that she’s alleged to have this very expensive sexual relationship with,” Mason says.

The story “flew around

‘I am not a prostitute!’

the world on the Internet to the point that it seriously damaged her reputation and business, and she intends to defend herself,” he adds. “No matter what it takes and no matter what it costs, we really do intend to bring these people into court and find out why they published what they did and where this information came from. From our side, we can’t put this genie back in the bottle, but we can definitely get to the bottom of where the bottle came from.”

The original story linked Ziyi most prominently to former Chonqing party head Bo Xilai, who was booted from his position earlier this year in connection with an unrelated scandal.

“They don’t even have a photograph or a statement from anybody that

Justin Bieber’s battery charges elevated!

Justin Bieber’s rap sheet remains blank THE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station has completed its investigation into battery allegations lobbed at the 18-year-old by a photographer who claims the Biebs roughed him up in the parking lot of a Calabasas shopping center last month, E! News confirmed Tuesday.

And now, it’s up to a higher power to decide if Bieber should be charged with a crime.

“Our investigators at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s department investigated the case and presented it to the [L.A. District Attorney’s Office] today,” a station rep tells us. “It is now in the D.A.’s hand to decide whether they are going to file charges.”

He could not confirm whether or not Bieber was ever interviewed— authorities previously said they planned to talk to him—but he said that the department “completed a thorough investigation.”

Just days after his May 27 alleged confrontation with the paparazzo, Bie-

ber jetted off to Norway to kick off a whirlwind mini-tour of Europe.

The “Boyfriend” singer tweeted today that he had just finished signing CDs for thousands of fans

in New York and thanked those who showed up for their patience.

“Glad that [it’s] finally all about the music. #BELIEVE,” he wrote before the event.

she ever met him,” says Mason.“People put stories out there often enough

just to get attention, just to get more readers...This is outrageous in its face in

the way it was intended to damage her career.

You don’t call somebody a prostitute and allege multimillion-dollar sex acts without having some evidence.”

China Free Press has stood by its reporting, saying the paper “merely published what it believed to be true as provided by an anonymous source.”

Ziyi, who according to Mason was refused the retraction she originally sought, is seeking punitive and general damages.

Her lawsuit, filed June 14 in U.S. District Court in California, alleges libel, false light invasion of privacy, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, negligent interference with prospective economic advantage and unlawful business practices.

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STYLE ENTERTAINMENT

SM kids go crazy for colors!

WITH kids going Crazy for Colors, this fashion roadshow recently made stops in SM City Cebu and SM City Davao with a dance party that celebrated all that is young, fun, and bright.

The event featured dance diva Regine Tolention, who gave a short tutorial on “Shakeyebody”, the Crazy for Colors Dance Craze.

Dance fever continued with amazing performances by different professional dance groups. Kids also had fun at the Wii Dance Challenge, Get Spotted, Photo Booth, and the My Own Music Video Booth.

It also showcased the SM Kids collection of bright tees and denims as well as fun basic wear from Justees and Zapped.

Kids can collect all five (5)

stamps for every purchase worth of Php300 from any regular priced SM Exclusives participating brands: Justees, Zapped, Boys Got Style, Bradley, Dude, Little Miss, Lizzie, Girls Edition, Blush, and Crib Couture. On their 5th stamp, they can claim their Php100 discount coupon. Plus they can enjoy a free multi-colored baller on their 2nd stamp. Promo period is from April 1 to June 30, 2012.

Crazy For Colors denims and tees are available at the Children’sWear Department in all SM Stores.