Event #1 - Thai - Roundup

I was so excited to host my first blog event, My Easy Cooking Event #1 - Thai. For those who do it on a regular basis, I am sure your first event was also nerve racking. What if no one bothers to take part. Well I am ecstatic with all the entries I received. I have the next event all ready and planned, but before I announce it, let me share a few Thai recipes with you!





The first entry that I received came form Marisa over at The Creative Pot. Wow, this girl can cook and she is so adventurous, always trying new recipes, not scared to step(cook) outside her comfort zone. This recipe for Thai Inspired Zucchini and Waterblommetjie Soup is evidence that Marisa is always willing to venture into the unknown when cooking.



Rose over at Homemade Heaven was next in line. She made these Thai Inspired Spring Rolls for her Cheese-and-bread-loving husband to try and take him out of his comfort zone. I am sure he had no problem devouring a whole plate of these Spring Rolls. Rose blog over at Homemade Heaven and I am amazed at how her blog has grown over the past few months. Well done Rose!





I met Jan Tripepi last year some time for the first time. She was a new blogger on Food24, but boy did she come in with a bang. Jan's cooking is as vibrant and intense as she is and with every post I read, I feel I am joining the Tripepe clan for a family dinner. Jan entered two recipes. The first one was Prawn Spring Rolls and I just love the glass noodles and lemon Zest in these babies.



Jan's 2nd recipe was Thai Fish Cakes. As I read this recipe, I could smell those Thai flavors. This is a recipe I will definitely try soon!



Then last but not least Jan sent her last entry which had 3 recipes,Peanut Chicken Satay, Egg Fried Rice and Coconut Rice Pudding! Wow, what a feast ! I bet those Tripepe boys loved this meal!

Our next entry came from Tandy over at Lavender and Lime. I have yet to meet a more dedicated blogger. Jeez, this lady has energy and zest and LOTS of it. She posts practically everyday, she launched her second recipe booklet this year and in between all this she is living through housebuilding. Tandy has an unlimited source of crayfish and it was no surprise then that she posted this divine Crayfish Curry. Boy, would I like to tuck into that!!



Nicola blogs over at Wots for lunch Blog and she inspires me to pack proper lunches for my family. This blogger has taken Bento boxes to a whole new level for me and soggy cheese and tomato sandwiches are no more. She has the most amazing collection of Bento boxes and her attention to detail is truly remarkable. Nicola made Pad Thai with chopped peanuts and what I wouldn't  give to open my lunchbox to find that lunch inside.



Leaine over at Leaine's Kitchen is one of my new finds here in the blogger sphere. She has an interesting take on cooking, because she had to learn how  cook with so many ingredients as she found that she is allergic to so many  ingredients. I love the fact that her cooking did not become boring and bland. So if you are looking for a healthier take on your favorite recipes, hop on over to her site. She entered a delicious Chicken and Coconut Broth, spicy beef with Mint and Thai Basil as well as a yummee Chocolate Pudding with Ginger, Lime and Coconut. I can hear you all say "What a feast!"









My first ever event where I met Fellow food bloggers was at a Simonsberg Cheese Cooking Demo. At the time I was so delighted to meet all these fellow foodies and amongst them was Hila Jonker from Add to Taste. Hila is always busy with something interesting. if it is not pickling, she is hosting her own events of which that next one is Ready Steady Cook! Sounds like fun! When I did my review of Wang Thai, I posted that my favorite item on their menu had to be the Sweet Corn Fritters. I think she is trying to bribe a judge with her entry, but you be the judge....



The last entry came from my very good friend Colly over at Browniegirlblog. Colly is famous on Facebook and  Twitter, but more than that she is a great friend and a fantastic cook. Where she found the time, I don't know, but she sent this recipe literally minutes before the deadline.... She made a heartwarming Thai Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice and Nam Prik Pao and trust me this girl likes all things hot, so beware this one will bite you!



Gosh I hope I did not leave anyone out. This was an absolute pleasure for me to host this event. I will, together with the chef at Wang Thai choose a winner and will announce the winners shortly. Seeing that we do not have entries from abroad, I have decided to have a 2nd place who will win the Thai cookbook.

Thank you for taking part and watch this space for my next event!