Challenge Accepted: Gentlemen Join Samsung Digital Appliances’ Cooking Workshop

Chef Ernest Gala showcased Samsung Digital Appliances during the Samsung Digital Appliances Fourth Cooking Workshop as he shares to us how we can Man up in the kitchen

We recently got invited for Samsung Digital Appliances’ Fourth Cooking Workshop last June. The cooking workshop was done not only to prove that men can cook. It was also made to showcase the Samsung Digital appliances that can make anyone, man or woman faster and smarter.

We were tasked to prepare and cook Chicken Barbecue plus Vegetable Muffins to go with it, as its side dish. During the work shop Chef Ernest Gala spear headed the cooking session as he showed us how things should be done and prepared. We all focused on how he prepares the ingredients as we don’t want to miss anything that can make ours less edible.

Here’s the full story (official press release):

Real men cook, so the saying goes. Last June, a group of bachelors, committed gentlemen, and fathers-to-be from the media showed that they can wield a kitchen knife and use pots and pans with the same dexterity as they would in handling a camera, reporting the news, or writing in-the-know stories.

These gentlemen of the kitchen enthusiastically listened to and followed the instructions of Chef Ernest Gala, Samsung Digital Appliances Ambassador and renowned culinary master in the country, who presided over the Samsung Digital Appliances Fourth Cooking Workshop.

The theme of the workshop was “Man Up in the Kitchen,” which showed that the kitchen can indeed be a man’s arena. Chef Ernest taught the participants a good variety of time-tested favorite dishes, such as Chicken Barbecue and Vegetable Muffins, made easier to cook with the use of Samsung Refrigerator’s cooling technology and Samsung Smart Oven’s microwave and grill functions.

“The men showed their passion for food and their goal to understand cooking better, which is usually associated with women. They were interested to learn new ways to create great dishes and were not afraid to experiment with the Samsung Digital Appliances, whose ability to create great dishes they had previously underestimated,” said Chef Ernest.

They prepared Chicken Barbecue, marinated in the Samsung Refrigerator for 15-minutes, to let the flavor seep in with the help of the refrigerator’s cooking function. The refrigerator also ensured the freshness of the protein. Meanwhile, the grill function, one of the many features of the Samsung Smart Oven together with its warm air circulation, the participants were able to create an appetizing and aromatic dish that was perfectly cooked on the inside and oozing with flavor with every bite.

Over the past few months, Chef Ernest has conducted monthly cooking sessions for groups with various interests and inclinations, such as mothers, children, lifestyle writers, and restaurant reviewers. In all workshops, the participants are taught the importance and ways to ensure freshness of food using Samsung Refrigerator. Each cooking session also highlights one function of Samsung Smart Oven and how it can be used to prepare meals that can be easily whipped up at home. All these with the aim of keeping the family closer at home and healthier in the kitchen.

“Samsung aims to reach out to more Filipinos and introduce a love of cooking by showcasing what they can do when using durable and intuitive appliances. Samsung’s Digital Appliances are versatile and can meet all the needs of Filipino families no matter how busy they are. Through the workshop, we hope that more Filipinos can discover that cooking is fun and easy,” concluded Daye Barbatchano, Master Trainer for Samsung Digital Appliances.

It was one-of-a-kind experience and something unforgettable to be personally trained by Chef Ernest Gala as he shared his own recipe with us. Not only that we were also taught some kitchen secrets that we can use also mix with our own style.

The Samsung appliances featured, which we were able to test ourselves, makes your cooking-experience less hassle, and it gives you more time to focus on what's more important: To have fun while cooking. 

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