We all love parties and get-together. Cooking, eating, drinking and generally catching up and just plain having fun. But before I give you your invitation to this party let me tell you a story first.
I have always loved cooking. Let's put it this way. I cook for others. When I see the smile on their faces I know that all my efforts are paid off. A year ago, during my pregnancy I lost all my cooking powers and I hated so much being in the kitchen. They said it was due to my hormones. For months my husband suffered eating disgusting food that I cook :-). I thought I will never get back this passion again. The delicious world of blogging has helped me a lot in finding it back. Then I opened this kitchen few months after I gave birth. Everytime I look back at that point of my life I cannot believe my eyes on how fast time flies. My baby girl starts to have confidence to walk. She has more and more teeth. Her hair starts to grow longer. Well you see my baby girl will turn one year old in few weeks time. I only feel excitement for her as this big day approaches.
So in celebration to my little darling's first birthday festivity I am happy to announce my very first hosting event: Perfect Party Dishes blog event. So here's how you get the ticket to this party: I will be needing perfect party recipes (I do, I really need) it could be savory or sweet or it could also be a drink or a cocktail, it could be simple or complicated. It's your choice. Surprise me :-) and my guests.
Post your entries anytime between July 24- August 15 with a link back to this post. And send me your entries at dhanggit ATgmail DOTcom with the following details:
Name:
Name and URL of Your Blog:
Name and URL of Your Recipe Post:
Location: Optional
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Use of the logo is optional. (You can use the smaller logo on my sidebar)
I'll be posting the round-up sometime during the week of August 15. And the best part I will be giving away a prize (to be announced later) to the winning recipe that will be chosen by my panel of gourmet french critic (in other words my family). It will be shipped worldwide at my expense. Those who aren’t bloggers are also welcome to submit recipes and photos which will be included in the round-up and the competition.
So what are you waiting for, help me out in preparing Mayumi's first birthday party. :-) I'll be waiting for your entries.
So in celebration to my little darling's first birthday festivity I am happy to announce my very first hosting event: Perfect Party Dishes blog event. So here's how you get the ticket to this party: I will be needing perfect party recipes (I do, I really need) it could be savory or sweet or it could also be a drink or a cocktail, it could be simple or complicated. It's your choice. Surprise me :-) and my guests.
Post your entries anytime between July 24- August 15 with a link back to this post. And send me your entries at dhanggit ATgmail DOTcom with the following details:
Name:
Name and URL of Your Blog:
Name and URL of Your Recipe Post:
Location: Optional
Photo: 200 pixel larger
Use of the logo is optional. (You can use the smaller logo on my sidebar)
I'll be posting the round-up sometime during the week of August 15. And the best part I will be giving away a prize (to be announced later) to the winning recipe that will be chosen by my panel of gourmet french critic (in other words my family). It will be shipped worldwide at my expense. Those who aren’t bloggers are also welcome to submit recipes and photos which will be included in the round-up and the competition.
So what are you waiting for, help me out in preparing Mayumi's first birthday party. :-) I'll be waiting for your entries.
38 comments:
Yay! I'm so excited for you and your daughter! I'm not sure I'd want to inflict anything complicated on you though, you've got a lot of work to do! :)
July 24, 2008 3:28 PMi would love to participate in your blog event for your beautiful daughters birthday! I can't wait to see all the entries!
July 24, 2008 3:37 PMFirst of all: the best wishes to that lovely girl and her mommy. :)
July 24, 2008 4:06 PMUii I hope I can participate...I have a huge problem...my camera has broken, so I need a new one.
Oh...Birthday parties! How fun! Dont you dare ask me to make a Slepping Beauty Birthday cake!! LOL
July 24, 2008 4:57 PMI am glad you like me dorky video post! I suppose you have to be the first to poke fun at youself before anyone else can!!
Dhanggit.. I'm glad that you got your passion back, otherwise, the blogworld would have missed your fabulous creations! I love your daughter's name.. truly Filipina..to all non-filipino's, her daughter's name means "ladylike, softspoken, sweet" etc..
July 24, 2008 5:25 PMI'm interested to participate in your event. I'll think of something.
Happy birthady to your little one! What a fun event, I hope I can send you something for the party!
July 24, 2008 6:16 PMAwesome idea for an event. Who doesn't like party food? There's so many choices. Fun, simple, and delicious is the name of the game.
July 24, 2008 9:06 PMSuch a great idea, dhanggit! I can't wait to see all the dishes. And happy birthday to your daughter!
July 24, 2008 9:45 PMWhat a lovely event, I hope I can participate, will see whether I think of something or not. By the way, Mayumi is so pretty and adorable and I love her name. Sounded so sweet! :)
July 25, 2008 1:28 AMWhat a fantastic idea. Your post was so sweet! I miss having babies around the house. Happy Birthday to your little one.
July 25, 2008 5:59 AMOooh! Your little princess is soooo cute! Happy Birthday Mayumi! And mommy's giving you a birthday party! It should be fun and easy to prepare... hmmm...
July 25, 2008 8:54 AMWhat a fun event! I can't wait to see all the dishes. I am thinking hard about what perfect party I could contribute!
July 25, 2008 9:40 AMI love her name and she's sooo cute!:)
July 25, 2008 7:05 PMHi Dhanggit, :) that is such a good idea - have a blogging event in honor of your baby. So sweet ...
July 26, 2008 12:11 AMAnd I love her name. I hope she indeed grows up mayumi and marikit and matalino.
Fab idea - thinking cap is on.
July 26, 2008 11:15 AMOh oh oh! Party dish. Hmmm, let me think of something! :-)
July 26, 2008 5:58 PMHappy Birthday to the little bundle of joy!
How wonderful! My son turns 5 at the end of August, so your event is just in time to help me with my menu, too! Libby
July 26, 2008 7:42 PMWell you got your cooking powers back! Happy Birthday little one. I will post your event on the DB FORUM event space.
July 26, 2008 9:25 PMI love parties! I will definitely join...
July 28, 2008 10:30 AMHappy birthday, Mayumi!
Beautiful Mom & beautiful daughter. What a little cutie you got there Dhhangit! Swell idea (the event; not the watermelon!!) I'm already thinking birthdays...I LOVE KIDS PARTIES!!! Love the new look of the blog too...YAY YAY YAY!! xoxoxo
July 28, 2008 1:26 PMThanks for the invite.
July 28, 2008 3:56 PMYour little one looks so sweet. I'm sure she'll have a fabulous birthday.
Now I find it difficult to believe that you need help to for food ideas, but I'll play come up along.:)
Let's see what I can come up with.
cool, this will help me gather a bunch of lovely recipe too! I'm totally in! happy B'day Mayumi!:)
July 30, 2008 9:57 PMa quick question - are multiple entries allowed?:)D
July 30, 2008 9:59 PMThis sounds like fun, Dhanggit! Let me think...
July 31, 2008 3:01 PMYour daughter is turning one!! What a great time in your life. One of my daughters just turned 20!! Time goes by so fast...
July 31, 2008 8:26 PMHow can I not accept this invitation to participate in your daughter's first birthday party?
Just posted an entry Dhhangit...
August 5, 2008 6:01 PMhttp://passionateaboutbaking.blogspot.com/2008/08/party-for-poppetfruit-galette-tarts.html *HUGS to you* Deeba
Unfirtunately I did not have time to prepare what I wanted for the birthday party and since I am leaving tomorrow and coming back at the end of August, there is no way I will make it. However, I do have a recipe for you. It is a great party food dish and I hope that you will enjoy it: Chicken fillet bites in a parmesan, corn flakes and sesame crust
August 5, 2008 7:18 PMINGREDIENTS for 6 people
500gr chicken fillet (about 4 fillets)
for the marinade
1/4 of a cup teriyake sauce
1 tbsp yogurt
2 tsp curry powder
for the crust
2 cups plain corn flakes, pulverized in a food processor
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano
for the sweet and sour sauce
250ml water
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup tomato juice
1 tbsp corn flour
DIRECTIONS
Cut the chicken into strips and marinate overnight with the teriyaki, yoghurt, curry
Preheat oven at 190 oC. In a small bowl mix the crust ingredients. Take each of the marinated chicken strips and dip it in the crust, so that all its sides are coated well.
Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden. Turn once half time.
For the sauce: place all the ingredients in a saucepan and boil until it slightly thickens and can cover the back of a spoon.
Serve hot.
Oh thank you for the invite - I hope I can make something you like!
August 7, 2008 1:44 PMYous daughter is so cute - I love the little feet!!
Hi dear i just sent you my recipes for the beautiful party hosted by you. Hope u have many more momments to enjoy! all the best for the party
August 8, 2008 9:26 AMHappy birthday to your little girl!!! There's nothing like a first birthday party. I made Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting last year for my little girl's first and they were a hit with her. Izzy's Mom from Izzy Eats gave me the advice to serve cupcakes, and I'm glad I did. Easy for people to serve themselves, the kids love them. Definitely a good thing.
August 8, 2008 7:26 PMHappy Birthday to sweet Mayumi. Have a recipe perfect for your Party event which I will be sending to you.
August 8, 2008 8:43 PMOoo... a party! An early happy birthday greeting to sweet Mayumi. Hehe, lovely name and it sounds like Jap too. ;) I have a party idea but my camera is not with me at the moment. Will post it soon. Was something I made for our National Day celebration for the kids yesterday.;)
August 10, 2008 3:36 AMGive a few more hugs and kisses from me too to your little one! I can imagine your excitement - motherhood is a second gateway to childhood!! Thanks for the invitation, and I hope I will be able to send in an entry soon!
August 12, 2008 6:32 AMI just sent in something for little Mayumi's party.:)
August 13, 2008 1:56 PMHi! I just sent u my entry - hope it isn't too late :)
August 15, 2008 2:45 PMhttp://www.noobcook.com/2008/08/15/jordan-marsh-blueberry-muffins/
Oh, what a shame that I am late for your party. Reading your post I felt really excited about it. I will definitely come back to check the entries. How great that you have got your passion again. Welcome back!
August 17, 2008 1:30 PMwhat a darling baby!!! a happy birthday to her.
August 18, 2008 8:06 PMAnxiously waiting for the round up!
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