You don’t have to imagine how fun it is to bond with your friends or loved ones because you already know how it feels. All the chats, some serious talks and, of course, the laughter about silly jokes will sum it up. Get-togethers among family and friends should really be done once in a while because the bond that it creates is beyond priceless.
But then of course we can’t ignore the highlight of every gathering; food indeed. If you’re someone who has the passion for cooking, I bet you’re always the host of your gathering. From appetizers down to dessert, you are responsible for making the gathering a remarkable one through the quality of the dishes that you serve.

Me and my hubby were grateful being chosen as one of the closest friends and invited to Attorney Jeff Gallardo’s birthday. He is seated in the middle. His wife Iya and her brother prepared a delicious and sumptuous meal for us. It was a blast!
Whenever you cook, you are showcasing your talent with the help of your knowledge and, of course, your cooking tools. Cooking tools are your partner to make sure that every dish will be cooked in a way that it’s supposed to be, resulting into something that everyone who will taste it will remember. Your cooking tools should help your job be done in an easy and efficient time.
To help you achieve your goal of creating delectable dishes, with minimal effort needed, Bosch unveiled its latest built-in cooking series at WOFEX 2015. The new Bosch Series 8, which was granted the 2015 German Design Award, features 21 new technologies that will make hosting your next dinner party a breeze. With its intuitive and sophisticated sensors, a kitchen novice or even a seasoned cook will be able to serve up a lavish spread with guaranteed perfect results.
The result of years of dedicated research and development by 130 engineers, as well as feedback from over 7,000 customers, the Bosch Series 8 range will definitely suit the cooking needs of everyone. Microwaving, steaming, roasting and baking are now achievable in one oven. And specially flown from Singapore for the launch of this remarkable cooking range is Chef Jean-Charles Dubois from the famed Balzac Brasserie and Bar in Singapore who will demonstrate the unique functions and ability of Series 8. His delightful culinary repertoire will be created using the multitude of Bosch appliances.

Chef Jean-Charles Dubois and his Tahitian vanilla mascarpone choux, fleur de sel caramel. I know, it’s kinda long and hard to remember, but it tastes like cream puff and very delicious!
The following are some of the Bosch appliances that are meant to be the next stars of your kitchen:
Additional “Senses”
Often, home cooks and professional chefs rely on their senses to gauge when a dish is done to their preferences. With the Bosch Series 8 Ovens, there is no longer a need to resort to tactile practices to achieve perfect cooking results. Equipped with highly sophisticated sensors, the ovens will automatically make the necessary adjustments.
4D Hot Air Bosch’s exclusive and newly-developed 4D hot air technology ensures even heat distribution for well-balanced cooking results. The consistent heating is delivered by a symmetric, alternating fan – driven by the efficient EcoSilence Drive motor. There is no longer a need to guess the appropriate shelf level on which to place a dish. Cooking trays can now be placed on any of the oven’s four baking and roasting levels and the best results will still prevail – even when you bake and roast on all four levels simultaneously.
Steam-baking and microwaving
A product of German ingenuity, Bosch has integrated 4D hot air technology with a new steam injection function. Meat dishes roasted with hot air and steam become crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. Baking in combination with steam is also great for making shiny bread crusts. The Bosch Series 8 Ovens can also be used to steam vegetables and fish in the traditional way. The integrated microwave feature can also reduce cooking time of dishes by up to 50 percent, should food not be cooked quickly enough.
The Ideal Bake
Imagine perfectly-risen sponge cakes, muffins, cupcakes, and bread. With the fuss-free PerfectBake sensor, moisture levels are regulated in the oven cavity for an even bake. Upon selecting the desired bake-type, the oven automatically sets the ideal heating mode, temperature, and duration. Under baked or burnt cakes will now be a thing of the past.
The Ideal Roast
The new PerfectRoast meat probe, a device that measures the core temperature of meats, is ideal for preparing meat, poultry and fish. The device gives you an exact sense of the doneness of a roast at three different points. Its high level of accuracy promises perfect roasting outcomes.
True to Bosch’s iconic user-interface design, the Series 8 Ovens are precisely-contoured with full metal surfaces and built with a high-resolution and interactive display. All the ovens are embellished with glass touch buttons, embossed icon buttons and brushed stainless steel integrated control rings.
The Bosch Series 8 Ovens, with different models to suit everyone, are now available through Hafele Philippines Inc. and selected Hafele partners.
Karina is not your ordinary supermom. She juggles her time bonding with her three amazing kids while being in the loop on the latest happenings in the tech and lifestyle scene. Follow me on Instagram (@digitalfilipina) regularly visit www.digitalfilipina.com for daily dose of updates not just for moms but for everyone!