Comments on: Gapshida Philippines

By: Jasper

Jasper — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:34:33 +0000

“That’s part of the fun of traveling and one of the stories that I want to share with my readers.” That’s a really cool logic A-te Maangchi (A-te is “big sister” in Filipino. It’s how we call those who are older than us, even if we aren’t blood related).. I never thought of “bad” experiences in such a way. But now I think of it, I find that it makes a lot of sense.. I thank you Maangchi… Now whenever I get scammed, or have a “bad experience”, I won’t feel bad about it.. instead, I will feel happy, because I know that I have a new memory to add to my adventure. And I will have a good story to tell to my friends and maybe my grandchildren when I get old.. I usually thought “bad” experiences are bad. But now I realize that you shouldn’t make distinction between good and bad experiences.. that’s because everything you expreience will just add up to the richness and fun and beauty of your life. haha.. I’m sorry if my comment was so long, and if I was being so sentimental.. Being sentimental is really my nature..

By: littlez

littlez — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:56:37 +0000

Maangchi… if you are ever in the South Florida area, I would love for you to come and cook with me. I have a large kitchen with everything you will need and an extra bedroom!! And, I will never let you eat pancakes like that! LOL!

Cheryl :)

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:07:42 +0000

Wow! I hope you enjoyed your last Gapshida in the Philippines Maangchi:) You had a wonderful experience around the world with good foods and good people:) It was so good to read all about your Gapshida journey.

By: Maangchi

Maangchi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:52 +0000

“whoever booked you in that horrible hotel you described!” I did it because the tickets were cheaper. I’m a frugal traveler. : ) And also don’t feel ashamed please.
There are people who rip off others everywhere, not only in the Philippines. I’ve travelled to many countries and of course I’ve been scammed many times. That’s part of the fun of traveling and one of the stories that I want to share with my readers.

By: Maangchi

Maangchi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:52:23 +0000

Thank you very much for your nice words. I miss my Gapshida trip because of people. They are not usual people but love cooking Korean food and their own cultural food. The experience is my most valuable treasure in my heart.

By: chitvillegas

chitvillegas — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:58 +0000

Hi maangchi,
I am so ashamed and embarrassed about your experience here in the Philippines.
Firstly we have three international airport in the city itself how come no one discouraged you from landing at the Clark airport which is about two hours by car to Manila. That is if you are lucky traffic is not bad. And the most embarrassing for me I guess is you had to take a cab by yourself to your hotel nobody even warned you about being taken advantaged of by taxi drivers. HThat means nobody volunteered or offered to meet you at the bus station and take you to the hotel? This is no Filipino hospitality at all. What a shame!
And whoever booked you in that horrible hotel you described! There are so many hotels in the city and I wonder if this is located near your cooking venue. Wow! I just can’t believe how you were hosted!
I am one of your admirers and I wanted to attend the the meet up party except that I was so discouraged to learn that I live at the very opposite side of the city. And knowing the traffic and the rain…was enough to let me be contented meantime of your video cooking.however I admire that fan of yours who took that 12 hours? trip? Hopefully it made up for your experience here.

Oh well…it is now done…so nothing can be undone! But I must say you are such a very gracious person . Inspire of your bad experience you still have lots of good things to say and lots of smile to show. Indeed you seem to really have a heart not only for cooking but for
people of all walks of life and color.

Mabuhay ka maangchi! I will look you up in New York…I am hoping to meet you!

By: Maangchi

Maangchi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:47:35 +0000

ArMi!
I just cried because you made me emotional. : ) I’m glad you are not a silent reader anymore! ooh whoo! I love you, too!

By: Maangchi

Maangchi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:57 +0000

Thank you for your nice comment! This is white adobo without using soy sauce. It was very delicious!

By: Maangchi

Maangchi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:36:05 +0000

It was great meeting you Benedict! You are very generous.

By: chef Benedict

chef Benedict — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:52:11 +0000

I still remember about this! We are so star struck! :D OMG and yes i came first and i have a huge pot of manduguk and dakkangjung! by the way the picture of a korean fried chicken instead of chicken i used fish, actually i got inspired when my bestfriend who is a mother of 4 children brought me into a school fair which is in an international school of manila and it is international family fun day… and on a korean booth a korean mom gave me 3 pieces and i ate em all then of course… i tried to make it on my mother’s birthday then i found it nice… but the recipe was from you maangchi! :D by the way i am really glad that you finally went to our country the philippines, and yes thats all true what she said… i rented a taxi and a driver to wait for me until the meet up ends… but my driver is really hardworking, and while waiting for the others to come maangchi and i are talking all about korean dishes and of course lives and many…. talk talk and talk until eating time and other visitors came up! :D then im so glad to meet new friends in this and maangchi for me is really a korean food diva! :D and of course a heroine of any people who wants to learn how to cook korean dishes, aside from her… i also ask some of my korean friends in the gym as well…