tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post115503113917354059..comments2023-11-03T16:46:13.665+08:00Comments on 80 Breakfasts: Dinner Party # 2ChichaJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155980972922539652006-08-19T17:49:00.000+08:002006-08-19T17:49:00.000+08:00Hi Elna! I'm really glad you enjoy 80 Breakfasts....Hi Elna! I'm really glad you enjoy 80 Breakfasts...thanks so much for your nice comments! :) I know what you mean, I only really started cooking "when I had to", not when I got married but when I lived on my own abroad. There was a time when all I would eat was tomatoes and stale bread. Those were the days. Oh boy. I've been meaning to do a post about fabada at some point, including the places I get my ingredients, but if you'd like it soon please email me at eighty_breakfasts@yahoo.com. Thanks! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Paz! Thanks :) Maybe one day we will all have a dinner together!ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155966310889336952006-08-19T13:45:00.000+08:002006-08-19T13:45:00.000+08:00I wish I were at that dinner party! Yum! Looks l...I wish I were at that dinner party! Yum! Looks like you did an excellent job on both those parties.<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155848358564749482006-08-18T04:59:00.000+08:002006-08-18T04:59:00.000+08:00Wow fabulous dinner! Everything looks so yummy! Yo...Wow fabulous dinner! Everything looks so yummy! You seem to be a great cook! As a new bride, I didn't know how to cook as I've always relied on our family cook to prepare all the meals and was never interested in cooking. My mom would always say "you'll learn when you need to!" True enough, i did learn when I had to! That is, after I got married and moved out of the Phils. By the way, I love your blog and keep coming back when I get the chance. I wonder if you can share with us your fabada recipe. I did try some from a recipe I found over the net but wasn't very pleased. Would love to try your recipe. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155787642379969782006-08-17T12:07:00.000+08:002006-08-17T12:07:00.000+08:00Hi Lani! Thanks! :) Will definitely try the spra...Hi Lani! Thanks! :) Will definitely try the spray technique next time! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Yvonne! Will do! :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155747018190722952006-08-17T00:50:00.000+08:002006-08-17T00:50:00.000+08:00Next time you have a dinner part ... don't forget ...Next time you have a dinner part ... don't forget to invite me!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155690148694534942006-08-16T09:02:00.000+08:002006-08-16T09:02:00.000+08:00Congratulations, JOey. You're such a wonderful hos...Congratulations, JOey. You're such a wonderful hostess and cook. <BR/><BR/>Yup, spray water while roasting the pork to ensure crispiness, JMom is right.Lanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394975657194628126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155690099147178752006-08-16T09:01:00.000+08:002006-08-16T09:01:00.000+08:00Hi Jmom! Thanks! I know, it's such a temptation ...Hi Jmom! Thanks! I know, it's such a temptation to try new things...and I feel too that it's an opportunity to try something new (as it's unlikely I would try a roast pork just for me a C!) :) Thanks for the tip on the moisture...will keep it in mind!ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155675088100163672006-08-16T04:51:00.000+08:002006-08-16T04:51:00.000+08:00Gosh, wouldn't I love to attend one of your dinner...Gosh, wouldn't I love to attend one of your dinners! :D and so many new toys to play with! Your table looked beautiful and your food even more so.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why, they tell us over and over again never to try new dishes during dinner parties, but I do it all the time too! Sometimes that's the only opportunity you get to try something new. Your roast still looks delicious though. Zita is right, I have tried this method of having some moisture in the oven and the cracklings always come out perfectly. My mom even sprays her roast with water during roasting to ensure crispness.JMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217941032371450987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155624272291122152006-08-15T14:44:00.000+08:002006-08-15T14:44:00.000+08:00Hi Puspha! Thanks :)Hi Cin! Hehe...our "hidden t...Hi Puspha! Thanks :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Cin! Hehe...our "hidden talents" ;)<BR/><BR/>Hi Midge! Thanks for the crackling tip! I am definitely trying this again and again until I get crackling! :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155599147537121552006-08-15T07:45:00.000+08:002006-08-15T07:45:00.000+08:00Oi ne! Bocconcini, gateau au chocolat, and roast ...Oi ne! Bocconcini, gateau au chocolat, and roast pork - heavenly!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and a tip for some lovely crackling: add about an eight of a teaspoon of white sugar to your lemon-and-salt rub. It does the trick for me. ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155561856948962242006-08-14T21:24:00.000+08:002006-08-14T21:24:00.000+08:00Wat a scrumptious spread!!!Wat a scrumptious spread!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269409801367619090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155535918636121982006-08-14T14:11:00.000+08:002006-08-14T14:11:00.000+08:00Hi Ces! Thanks! :) It is really exciting to have ...Hi Ces! Thanks! :) It is really exciting to have all these new things and a place to call my own in which to play with them :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Lori! I couldn't resist when I saw those plates :) Hehe...I'm hearing the senti music already! See you at your demo!<BR/><BR/>Hi Ipshi! Thanks for dropping by :) My goodness...I am so happy and very flattered at all your wonderful comments! Thank you for making my day :) I am so glad that the recipe worked for you! Funny that you should mention Nutella because I just made those cupcakes again this weekend...as for the stroop, I can't get it here (Manila, Philippines) either...oh well. I don't have any microwave recipes, dessert or otherwise...sorry! But if I do come across one I will let you know. And yes, definitely you can link to my blog...thanks!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Melissa! Thanks :) You said it...Donna rocks! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Marketman! Thank you! You know I get a lot of inspiration from you blog...especially the entries describing meals you've prepared, or the place setting entry (loved that one)! I know what you mean about getting more elaborate...your imagination just starts to run away with you! :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155313408502042562006-08-12T00:23:00.000+08:002006-08-12T00:23:00.000+08:00Wow.....looks like it was a grand success! You can...Wow.....looks like it was a grand success! You can't go wrong with a Donna Hay recipe!<BR/>Bravo Joey!Banlieue Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788367743659658667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155302094069947182006-08-11T21:14:00.000+08:002006-08-11T21:14:00.000+08:00This is going to be a long comment so please bear ...This is going to be a long comment so please bear with me ... i found ur blog on one of my walks around blog-land and im hooked. <BR/><BR/>i love ur love of food and i completely relate to it!!<BR/><BR/>u make cooking so easy that i actually was inspired t bake a cake wit one of ur recipes.. and even one of my co-workers (who doesnt like me) loves me now!!!<BR/><BR/>u have the most drool worthy pics ever!!! these latest pics were so yum that im hungry even tho i ate just an hour ago!!<BR/> <BR/>ur descriptions amaze me!! of the places u travel to or when u talk about various ingredients and spices... ur a really good writer!! <BR/><BR/>i bought a jar of nutella just cos of ur description of it .. i wanna find out bout how to get a bottle of stroop .. i dont think ill find it in bombay (india) so easily tho!!<BR/><BR/>so temme this .. can u gimme an easy microwave friendly recipe for a good dessert?? <BR/><BR/>and one more favor... may i link u on my blog?<BR/><BR/>irrespective of whether u answer the above .. keep up the great work and thank u so very much!!Ipshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313911990105680465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155289526823105532006-08-11T17:45:00.000+08:002006-08-11T17:45:00.000+08:00Joey, I also love that dessert plate, although min...Joey, I also love that dessert plate, although mine would say, "I'll have the whole cake, please!" :) I also make fabada and I LOVE it to death. Ay-yay-yay, reading about your newlywed adventures makes me reminisce about mine. (cue senti music here).Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03147587210432766761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155228961863226552006-08-11T00:56:00.000+08:002006-08-11T00:56:00.000+08:00i can just imagine your excitement playing with yo...i can just imagine your excitement playing with your new kitchen toys! and they're lovely! and you're a great hostess indeed joey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155221602145458222006-08-10T22:53:00.000+08:002006-08-10T22:53:00.000+08:00Hi Tattum! Nice to hear from you :) Thanks for y...Hi Tattum! Nice to hear from you :) Thanks for your nice comments!<BR/><BR/>Hi Stevi! Thanks for dropping by and for the compliment :) I still need the luck! :)<BR/><BR/>Hello Coffeepot...thanks! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Zita! Thanks :) And thanks for the tip for the roast pork/water bath...sounds champion...will try it!<BR/><BR/>Hi Rob :) Hhrrrmm, hhrrrmm...<BR/><BR/>Hello Candishhh! Thank you :) Unfortunately, everything is gone!ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155205918557979482006-08-10T18:31:00.000+08:002006-08-10T18:31:00.000+08:00they look ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!can I have some??...they look ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!<BR/>can I have some?? :)Didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966608246374142055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155180139675271782006-08-10T11:22:00.000+08:002006-08-10T11:22:00.000+08:00::::Rob! Hello there :) Sorry to dissappoint, no b...::::Rob! Hello there :) Sorry to dissappoint, no brussel sprouts this time ;) One day soon so stay on your toes...hehehe :) Thanks for your words of encouragement! Just don't eat too much late at night before sleeping...::::<BR/><BR/><BR/>hmmmmm sounds kind of suspicious to me. Kind of like the person nobody knows maybe got to you. Holding you hostage or something? If she is making you speak against your will then clear your throat once......if not then twice....she whom we dont know will never know. <BR/><BR/>BDbriliantdonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159881776835603748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155173936306133332006-08-10T09:38:00.000+08:002006-08-10T09:38:00.000+08:00Lovely dinner! Sarap naman. One thing I've learned...Lovely dinner! Sarap naman. One thing I've learned from my mother-in-law about cooking roast pork is to put the pork on top of a water bath. Use a large baking tray then pour hot water, then put the grill and place the pork on top and bake it. The water makes the pork moist. But make sure that the pork is not submerged in water. Works everytime for me. I've tried it w/out the water bath, and the meat was dry. I haven't hosted a dinner party in a while. I'd preffer to be the guest! LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155168381384740262006-08-10T08:06:00.000+08:002006-08-10T08:06:00.000+08:00looks wonderful!looks wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155152621797691282006-08-10T03:43:00.000+08:002006-08-10T03:43:00.000+08:00you did a great job. good luck in all your dinner ...you did a great job. good luck in all your dinner parties to come, although you don't need luck, you've got knowledge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155145045054468702006-08-10T01:37:00.000+08:002006-08-10T01:37:00.000+08:00WOW Joey!! I really, really admire you!!! Just hav...WOW Joey!! I really, really admire you!!! Just have no words... Besos!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155141553963606272006-08-10T00:39:00.000+08:002006-08-10T00:39:00.000+08:00Hello Anonymous! Thanks for the heads up and the f...Hello Anonymous! Thanks for the heads up and the free copy editing :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Ana! Thanks, it was...Not just because of the food but especially because of the company :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Nens! Thanks so much for the "holy smokes"!!! :) The grilled nectarines/prosciutto was fantastic...easy to put together and delicious...will figure out a seafood thing for you ;) You know me and my piggies...I love them soooo<BR/><BR/>Thank you Angelika! Yes! I do like that part...thinking of the details...every little bit counts! :) Thanks for the advice on the crackling...I'll do that next time. Now that I look back I think I really didn't score it enough...<BR/><BR/>Hi Anneski! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And thanks for linking to me too :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Eggy! Thanks! I did score the rind, as Donna instructed, but looking back perhaps I should have scored it more...or deeper? Anyway, I will be sure to do that next time...thanks again :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-1155134432034903882006-08-09T22:40:00.000+08:002006-08-09T22:40:00.000+08:00Looks brilliant! Try scoring the skin of your pork...Looks brilliant! Try scoring the skin of your pork before roasting next time. You'll probably get a better semblence of crackling :-) Although crackling or not, I'm sure your meal was nothing short of fabulous!Annette Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079216189064650969noreply@blogger.com