Ice Cream Saturdays

...but for now, here I am, all snug and cozy in bed, almost ready to call it a night, except that I can’t just yet because I am dreaming of freshly-baked Challah bread from a lady I know only as Gng. Bukid.
I want to dunk toasted strips of that in my imaginary Horlicks drink. Oh my, oh my, please allow me to tell you how good her bread is. Too good, my hips may start protesting soon. I have been gorging on it for over a week now. It tastes like brioche, delicious and soft but deceptively light — that is, until you catch yourself eating too much of it. My aunt lives so near this home baker (she was in fact the one who turned me on to it) and she has just told me that about two hours, 11 p.m. to be exact, Gng. Bukid will be done with a fresh batch of assorted breads because she has a weekend market to bring it to tomorrow.
I think it is a little drop of blessing in this big busy city, catching bread while it’s hot, something that is quite normal in small provinces like the one I am from. So yes, God bless bread, and ladies like Gng. Bukid who bake them with hand and heart late into the night. Especially on a rainy Saturday like this. She also makes an earthy Honey Whole Wheat that I love eating as a sandwich for breakfast (when I am up early enough for that) or just about any other time of the day actually — two slabs of it toasted and with a messy plop of egg salad in between. I can seriously taste it already and at the rate I am going I think I will most likely wait for 11 p.m. to come.
P.S. If I have, in any way, sent you off craving Gng. Bukid’s Challah bread or her Honey Whole Wheat, I am sharing with you her contact numbers. I have never met her yet, but I do love her bread. If only for that I know I like her already. Call 815-4552 or 474-2600.
LOVE LUCY, The Philippine Star
Lucy Torres
June 7, 2009

In My Basket

Gng Bukid (815-4552/474-2600) has a good mix of kakanin and cakes including maja blanca from P60 to P300, leche flan for P70 per and cassava cake at P110 and P450, as well as other cakes and cookies. Aside from these, she sells sukang Iloko (regular and dark) and balsamic vinegar.
Lydia D. Castillo/Starweek, The Philippine Star
May 24, 2009

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A tiny retail outpost of the popular San Lo-based bakery, Panaderya ni Gng. Bukid was created with non-Makati residents in mind, says owner Mike Policarpio. Get their famous “Best Maja Blanca”, whole wheat pandesitos, challah, bagels, organic sugar, and other home-baked goodies without having to drive through the Makati CBD traffic.
GOOD EATS
Joanna Francisco
June 4, 2009

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She also gave me this big half-globes Chocolate Chip Cookies from Gng Bukid. Yes, coined from Mrs. Fields. They have an almost cake-like texture, but a great eat nonetheless; something nice to have on hand when you just want something. I like how it's studded almost to the brink with chocolate chips and the buttery taste really comes through. Its pebbly, uneven top and hugeness also adds to its charm.

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back to rubie's house again for some more bonding. we had a good laugh coz of gng. bukid. (private joke. haha)basta, it was great.love you guys! :)

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im no maja blanca eater but i make an exception for maja blanca from ginang bukid which is available in salcedo market. i think they have a store na ata in makati. it is considered as the best maja blanca in town daw.

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Along with the classic 'Pinoy Specialties' we offer Ginang Bukid, who is touted as the makers of the best maja blanca in town. They've also whipped up their menu with freshly made traditional breads and pandesals right off the oven!