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Showing posts with label Winners. Show all posts
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Friday, May 28, 2010

(Mega) Winner Announcement !!!!!

Posted by RV @ Food for 7 Stages on Friday, May 28, 2010
How have you been my dear friends. I am still terribly busy and waiting this crazy month to come to an end. As promised here is the winner announcement(s).  First let us see who won this edition of FF7SL and then lets see who the mega winner is?

Nithu of Nithu's kitchen wins this edition of FF7SL: Food for Ailments and Old Age. Congratulations Nithu for your contribution and support.


About Nithu:
I started "Nithu's Kitchen" just like that one day without any pre-planning. Initially, this was started as a venture for sharing the recipes with my friends and sister. My husband helped me to improve my blog with his ideas and I'm proud to say, he is the man behind "Nithu's Kitchen". I'm very lucky enough to get a wonderful parents who used to encourage me right from my childhood. Above all, this blogging world earned me so many lovely friends. I'm learning lot of new things from my friends everyday and hope to be with them in this journey forever...

As said earlier I picked up two random winners: they were Cool Lassie of Pan gravy Kadai curry and Sushma Mallya of Authentic food delights. Sushma was the first person to send an entry when I announced FF7SL 7 months ago. Thanks Sushma. And CL has  been constantly participating in all the editions and has been flooding my inbox with her wonderful recipes. Thanks CL. 

So Sandhya Hariharan(twice), Sadhana/Muskaan, Nisha, Adukalavishesham, PJ, Nithu, Priya, Ruchika, Suma, CL and Sushma were part of this mega raffle.

And now the Mega winner who gets her favorite cook book is.................... drums rolling.... 

Priya of Priya's Easy n Tasty Recipes. Congratulations Priya!!!!! Thank you so much Priya for your constant support and sharing dozens of recipes in all the 7 editions. You rock!!! I asked Priya to choose her favorite cook book as I faced some glitches while ordering BloggerAid book and this is what she chose, won't you love to have this book?




and as a special token of gift for her continuous support I have added another surprise goody to the package. The gifts are on its way to Paris and I hope you receive them soon.


About Priya:   
A simple cook and a novice baker who loves foods and  trying to change our usual way of cooking and eating but making out dishes with healthy stuffs..Been born and brought up in a beautiful seashore city my life changed completely once i came to Paris, where i learned more International cuisines..I never need or read a cookbook to cook or bake..To be honest, i won a baking book after entering to this blogsphere..I have a tremendous numbers of traditional recipes to fusion dishes in my blog, i learned from my mom my most of the traditional dishes while many fusion dishes comes from my small mind..I cant be an excellent cook without my husband and my beautiful kids, superb great critics who pulled me to cook up everyday with different dishes, needless to say i learned cooking from my mom who is always my inspiration..

P.S: I am yet to publish the roundup(s), hopefully I get them published with first or second week of June.
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Roundup: Food for 7 Stages of Life - Healthy Fast Food & Winner Announcement

Posted by RV @ Food for 7 Stages on Friday, March 12, 2010

I apologize for publishing this round up really late. I was down with flu and in between had to undergo two strenuous and painful dental procedure which screwed me up badly. I have recovered now and feeling much better.
Healthy fast food, does it sound impossible to you? I know you have this question in your mind now, how come fast food can be healthy. If you think I am kidding, then read on. You will find recipes that you could be prepare quickly at the same time make it healthy too.  I hope this roundup gives you many ideas to cook a healthy fast food meal for your loving family. I thank all the Bloggers who sent it their contributions. But for you this post  would n't have been published.
The roundup is categorized in to two categories - Recipes that can be cooked under 30 minutes and those under 15 minutes. Does it impress you?

Less than 30 Minutes

 Less than 15 Minutes

Winner
   Let the drums roll, the winner of the Healthy fast food event are the beautiful ladies who blog at Adukalavishesham. They came up with Oven baked fries, a healthy replacement for the regular fries deep fried in oil. This what they have to say about them and their wonderful blog:

Adukalavishesham means "News from kitchen" in Malayalam and this is a venture we started, almost a year ago without knowing much about the blogging world, a decision we are thoroughly happy about. We are friends cum home makers and more than that  passionate foodies  who enjoy making n trying new things each time.  We both hail from North Malabar and the recipes on our blog space do see an influence of that. We hope to continue our  efforts in sharing all our classic  family recipes and many more we create in our little kitchen.

P.S: If you want to know what you are feeding your family, then watch Food Inc. It is a must watch documentary movie.
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    Thursday, December 10, 2009

    Cook for Yourself Roundup and Winner Announcement

    Posted by RV @ Food for 7 Stages on Thursday, December 10, 2009


    Do you want to know who won the $25 Gift Certificate to shop at Trupti's Fashion Deals for Less? The wait is over, The Winner of the 'Cook for Yourself' event is Deepti of DipsKitchen. Congratulations Deepti. I hope you can pamper yourself this holiday season with those wonderful Jewelleries. Enjoy Buddy!! (Picture Courtesy:Multiple sites on Internet)
     

    If you are interested in reading the history of my blog, continue reading otherwise you can skip this and move on to the roundup below :).  
    An year has passed since I started blogging. I created this blog with lots of josh but as the days went by I got lethargic. I was feeling disappointed because I  was not getting any appreciation or comments in my blog. With too many things in my mind, I didn't think why this was happening to my blog. So I was driving this blog at a snails pace. But one fine day, some chemical reactions happened in me :) that I started taking this very seriously. I gave this blog a new look and a new perspective. Squeezed my mind, gave it a tough time and identified ways to improve my blog. This is how the 'Food for 7 Stages of Life' event series was born. With all your support, this event has completed 3 editions. With this happiness, I decided to host my anniversary event in my blog. As you all know anniversaries are meant to pamper ourselves. Hence I decided to host the 'Cook for yourself' event where the participants had to cook their favorite dish and send it across to me. I have received entries from all over the world which makes me feel so good. To lure myself, I have prepared Kadai Chicken and Pineapple rice.

    Do you pamper yourself once in a while do let me know how.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~Roundup~~~~~~~~~~~~

    What is cooking in India?

    1. Coconut Rice from AvantiRao's Kitchen
    2. Pav Bhaji from Kitchen Gossip
    3. Jeera Rice from Cook like a bong



    What is cooking in Italy?
    1. Omelette Sandwich from Erbe in Cucina



    What is cooking in Singapore?
    1. Raspberry Buttermilk Cake from Sugar n Spice



    What is cooking in United States?
    1. Brunch for one from Pan Gravy Kadai Curry
    2. Dahi Vada from Dips Kitchen
    3. Salsa Egg Dosai from Dil Se..
    4. Ragi Kozhukattai from Dil Se..
    6. Chicken Burger from Dil Se..
    7. French Fries from Dil Se..
    8. Bread Pizza from Dil Se..
    9. Asiago Barbecue Pizza from For the Love of Food
    10. Chicken Bonda from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    11. Ginger Chicken Cutlets from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    12. Easy Vegetable Noodle Soup from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    13. Rava Adai from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    14. Spring Rolls from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    15. Paneer and Peas Curry from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    16. Spicy Tofu from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    17. Thakkazhi Kulambu from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    18. Mushroom Biriyani from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    19. Hawaiian Pizza from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    20. Angel hair Pasta and Vegetables from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    21. Chicken Pepper Chops from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    22. Chettinad Kozhi Kulambu from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    23. Chili and Garlic Fish Fry from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    24. Madras Kozhi Biriyani from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    25. Ginger Egg Rice from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    26. Vermicelli Kheer from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    27. Son Laddoo from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    28. Rava Laddoo from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    29. Caramel Pudding from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    30. Chili Prawns/Shrimp from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    31. Home made Gulab Jamoons from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    32. Home made Rasamalai from Speciality Recipes from My(e) Kitchen
    32. Carrrot Cake from Renu's Kitchen
    33. Betroot Halwa/Chakundar Halwa from Renu's Kitchen
    34. Mango Kulfi(Eggless and with No refined sugar) from A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine
    35. Sphaghetti Squash Pulao from Sailaja's Kitchen
    36. Dangar Pachadi from Saranya's Kitchen
    37. Semiya Upma from Saranya's Kitchen
    38. Pavakka Sadam from Saranya's Kitchen
    39. Paneer Peas Masala from Saranya's Kitchen
    40. Paruppu Urundai Vathakuzhambu from Saranya's Kitchen
    41. Purnam Burelu from Satya's Cooking Experiments
    42. Dhal Rice from My Tasty Recipe
    43. Kasi Halwa from My Tasty Recipe
    44. Indian Version of Strombolli from My Tasty Recipe
    45. Pineapple Upside down cake from Spicebuds
    46. Capsicum Potato with Besan from VeggiePlatter
    47. Wintermelon Halwa from VeggiePlatter
    48. Kadai Chicken from Food for 7 Stages of Life (my blog)
    49. Pineapple Sadam from Food for 7 Stages of Life (my blog)

    I hope I have not missed any of your entries, please let me know if I did. Trust me it was not done intentionally.

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    Monday, December 7, 2009

    2 in 1 Egg Curry & Winner Announcement for 'Cooking for Infants and Toddlers' Event

    Posted by RV @ Food for 7 Stages on Monday, December 07, 2009
    As you take a glimpse of this recipe, please check out the winner details for Cooking for Infants and Toddlers event. 
    (Scroll down for the Egg Curry Recipe)




    Cooking for Infants and Toddlers Winner Announcement
    Sorry Makkale (People), I have been very lazy of late and due to some confusions there has been delay in announcing the Winner for 'Cooking for Infants and Toddlers' Event. It was little embarrassing and little confusing on what I have to do next. At last I made up my mind to pick up the winner with the second highest vote. Come on now let the drums roll... The Winner is Sandhya Hariharan. Congratulations Sandhya. Since you already knew Sandhya a little more now (Thanks to my previous post :) ), I have asked her to write a short note on her parenting experience. Thank you Sandhya for this wonderful writeup.
    Between Thanks to all of you who wrote to me saying that you liked my roundup on infant and toddler recipes. I am happy to know that it is very useful to you in your day to day cooking for your little ones.
    Sandhya's Pleasant memories:
    This is the best phase of my life after getting married. After my generation in our family , our little one Vedant was the first great grand child to my grandparents. The first baby after 18 years. All the pampering and extra care went into his nurturing. We wanted everything to be special for him. So I started a blog on my little one named Vedhari. Captured and updated the blog with his activities since he was one day old until now. Every new word , Every new activity , Every new action is totally adorable and it brings a smile to my face.
    Cooking for Vedant:
    I never cook anything really special for him. In fact give him a less spicier version of our food. Initially it was a challenging task cooking for my boy Vedant. He would never eat that I made specially for him. He is normally drawn to our food. It could be a traditional palakad food or pizza or pasta or chapathi.
    Grooming my little one:
    We are all learning and I feel we are not experts or experienced at it. I involve my little one in most of the work I do. Be it tiding up the house or be it getting ready to go out for shopping. When it comes to tiding up, I used to give Vedant his bit of clothes and ask him put it in his shelf.. No matter how ever he dumps, I will appreciate  because the little bit is also a task for him. Now he does his clothes many a times on his own. When it comes to having his dinner, my husband gives him his table mat and Vedant will lay it before keeping the plate :) Constantly keep talking to him like a little friend and encourage him to tell us what he wants. We would never hit him for any unacceptable behavior. Rather sit with him in his level and make him realise about his actions. Vedant realises his mistakes and gives a nice warm hug after cries coz he is guilty.
    Well its constant learning time with him. We need to get funny many a times,so that they understand and are able to relate to us.

    2 in 1 Egg Curry:
        2 in 1 means you can serve this curry with Rice or Roti, it tastes equally good with both the North and South Indian dishes.
    Ingredients from my Pantry
    Large Eggs - 6 (I have used brown eggs, you can use white eggs too)
    Onion - 1 Large  (approx 1 cup finely chopped)
    Tomato - 1 Large and 1/2 medium size (approx 1 cup finely chopped)
    Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
    Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
    Bayleaf - 1
    Red Chili - 2
    Salt to taste
    Turmeric Powder - 1 or 2 pinch
    Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
    Chili Powder - 2 tsp
    Coriander Powder - 3 tsp (Coarsely ground)
    Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    Water - 1 1/2 cup
    Coconut Milk (thick) - 1 tbsp
    Coriander leaves - few sprigs
    Kasuri Methi - 1 tsp (Optional, but recommended)


    Cooking Instructions
    Boil eggs:
    In a pressure cooker, add some water (around 2 cups), eggs and 1/4 tsp of salt and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Open the lid after the steam releases. Peel the egg shell and create small slits around the egg (4-5 slits). This helps the curry to penetrate into the eggs.
                          
    To make the sauce
    In a sauce pan or a kadai, pour 1 1/2 tbsp of oil.  When it is hot add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds, 1 bayleaf. Let the cumin seeds splutter.
    On a medium flame, add 1 cup of finely chopped onions. Saute for 10-12 minutes or until it shrinks and turns golden brown. You can add turmeric powder as you saute. Add 1 or 2 tbsp of water if the onion sticks to the pan. You can even add some salt to help the onion shed some     moisture.
                      
    Add 1 cup(little less) of finely chopped tomatoes and saute for another 5-6 minutes until it turns mushy and blends nicely with the onion.
    Now add the spices (cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder) and fry for 2 minutes.
    Add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste and saute for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
    Now add 1 1/2 cup of water and cook for 10 minutes on a low flame covered with lid.
    Add 1/4 tsp of garam masala, 1 tbsp of coconut milk (I used the canned coconut milk) and cook for 5 more minutes on a low flame.
    Create small slits on the egg and add it to the gravy. Cook for 5 minutes in medium low flame.
    Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves, kasuri methi(optional) and serve with rice or rotis.





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    Saturday, October 24, 2009

    Recipe of the Month: Sandhya Hariharan's Dal Tiranga (Winner of the Food for 7 stages of life - Pregnancy event)

    Posted by RV @ Food for 7 Stages on Saturday, October 24, 2009
    The polling was a huge success where 96 readers voted for their favorite recipe of which 79 votes went for the top 3 recipes. Aruna Manikandan's Murungai Keerai Poriyal stood 3rd with 10 votes, Prasu's Sesame Laddoo stood 2nd with 33 votes and with a slight difference Sandhya Hariharan's Dal Tiranga grabbed the 'Recipe of the Month' title with 36 votes. Congratulations Sandhya! and Congratulations to each one of you for participating in this event. As I said earlier, the winner needs to get a nice reward for putting in so much of hardwork. So my FB page will feature the picture of  her recipe with her name and blog name. It doesn't end here. I wanted you all to know little more about Sandhya, so lets hear from her now. Over to Sandhya.

    Sandhya Says:
    A West - Indian ( Mumbai) upbringing in a South Indian gal .There is diversity in Taste , Language, Culture,Style  and eagerness to learn more anytime. An IT - HR professional , now a SAH Mum running a Tom n Jerry Time with my lil one (Vedant) all the while.
    My basic cooking skills has been drilled into me by my Mum .I have never read a cookbook before in my lifetime. Just love to cook what I taste n see . I have been collecting traditional southindian recipes from my Grand- Ma , Ma , MIL ever since I got married and they are my best critic. More variety recipes come from my friends , my passion  & youtube.

    My Culinary Guru is Gordon Ramsay. I am so thoroughly inspired by him . "He would always mention in his programs , do it with passion , use fresh produce , present it the way you would love treat your pallete ".

    Sandhya had sent in 8 delicious and healthy entry for this event
    Meet me @ Sandhya's Kitchen :
    My Love & Passion for Cooking grew after meeting this handsome Hunk Hari who would never tire of praising & appreciating everything I cook. No matter how disasterous it could be. By Product of this Passion is Sandhya's Kitchen. 
    Sandhya's Kitchen is a very passionate culinary corner where I ponder & experiment Cooking. .Looking forward to make it a onestop location for any kind of Vegetarian Breaks in years to come.
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