Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Announcing a Bi-Monthly Food Event at FSK Café - Same Notes, Many Highs ..

Hello everyone! I have been musing about hosting a food event on my blog for quite sometime. I wanted to pick a theme that was different while being inspiring enough to challenge. And then, one day while was day dreaming in the warmth of the Indian winter, it came to me....

First of all, let me welcome you to FSK Café. Cafes and bistros are my favorite places. Their casual feel is inviting and the leisurely atmosphere enables such wonderful times and free flowing conversations. And ofcourse, they have simple yet fabuous food. So, that's the idea for my Cafe; a place to meet, eat, drink, laugh, share and enjoy.

Now, at the Cafe, as part of the meet, greet and share, I am hosting a bi-monthly food event - Same Notes, Many Highs. The idea is to use the same ingredient(s) to create atleast two dishes which present them in completely different lights. Ofcourse, the ingredient(s) must be the star(s) of the dishes. Simple eh?! :)

The theme for the inauguratory January event is - Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil.

FSK Cafe - Jan 2010 Announcement

The two dishes I created with these ingredients are - Homemade Margarita Pizza and Caprese Canapés.

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They are both simple and in each's own way, very appealing. As comforting, satisfying and irresistable as the pizza is, the caprese canape is a delicate, sofisticated and smooth bite. The caprese sings the melody of freshness with each ingredient highlighted bare turale! And the margarita pizza is one of magical creations which bring together a beautiful harmony of cheese, tomato and herb, blending all the flavors togethers to create a fantastic bite.


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It is interesting isn't it, that the same three ingredients can take you to either end of the flavor rainbow and deliver a pot of gold at both ends?!

I am so excited about the cafe and the event! So, I invite you to come to my cafe and join me in celebrating the versatility of these three simple ingredients this month. Here is what you have to do -
  1. Create two dishes that showcase the ingredients of the month in two distinct flavor profiles (you can definitely make more than two!)
  2. Write a post about the two dishes you created (in one post) anytime before the deadline (typically will be 15th of the month)
  3. Link back to the announcement post and my blog in your write up. You can use the event announcement image as well.
  4. Let me know about your dishes using the entry submit form (link on right) or by mailing me at blogger.food@gmail.com
  5. I will do a round up post on your submissions, within a week or so of the deadline.

So, I look forward to hearing about all the fun you have experimenting with ingredients. I hope you will join my party and make it more fun!! The Cafe is now OPEN!!! :))

17 comments:

5 Star Foodie said...

Sounds like a fun event, and great ingredients choice!

Trissa said...

That's sooo cool! My parents are here till end of the month but would love to join one or two in the future!

Somer said...

This is a fantastic idea! Your site has come so far this past year! You are so very talented!

Junglefrog said...

See now those are kind of my three favorite ingredients in the world... Well, I have more then three but they do rank high. Love the idea of the event and will definitely try and participate!

Asha @ FSK said...

Trissa, Simone: Thanks much.. Really look forward to you guys joining me at the cafe!

Asha @ FSK said...

Somer: Thanks so much!! :))

Barbara Bakes said...

What a fun idea! I'd like to join the party. I have a pasta recipe in mind that would work.

Manoj Gupta said...

Try TBM melt @ COSI...its awesome...melted mozzarella with tomato spread on whole wheat bread freshly toasted in the stone oven

diva said...

sounds like a really fun event! oh i'll do my best to take part if time allows it :) lovely dishes. I'm liking the pizza

Aparna said...

Hey, you have a Cafe on your log too.
Good idea.

Did I wish you a very Happy New Year? Hope it brings you all you wish for and more.

Deeba PAB said...

What a beautiful theme & what a gorgeous logo Asha. So whimsical ... was lovely to speak to you! Hope I can create something for your event!
Happy 2010!!

Jenny said...

This is exciting! I just happened upon your blog today, and I'm excited to push myself with your challenge! :)

Asha @ FSK said...

Aparna : Happy New Year to you too :)) yep.. very thrilled about the cafe !!

bake in paris said...

Happy new year!

Congrats for the first inauguratory event of FSK Cafe! Wish you great success!

Sawadee from Bangkok,
Kris

Sweet and Savory said...

I just found you and this and I doubt that I can do anything about this one although I love the ingredients but I would like to try some, in the future.

It is good for all cooks to get their creative juices going.

pTsaldari said...

Dear Asha aka FSK, love your blog. It's upbeat, its interesting and Ijust love the entire presentation of goodies you offer to share. I shall return once again for another bite of this goodness.
Cheers, pt.
You can visit me at http://ptsaldari.posterous.com

dokuzuncubulut said...

I like it. It's cute...

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