Spicy Tasty's Fortune Cooking Contest

SpicyTasty’s Fortune Cooking Contest

By shriya on Apr 24, 2008 in Featured, Misc | Print This

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Its been a week since we have posted any recipes. We have been busy planning for a contest that’s going to be fun and entertaining for the participants. Without any further adieu, we present

Fortune Cooking Contest!!

Almost every one of us are interested in Zodiac signs in one way or the other. Some of us read the daily horoscopes, some have the habit of reading about different signs and try to get better understanding about a person, and some look for the compatibility and the list goes on.

In an interesting twist, we have related cooking to Zodiac signs and come with a cool contest. Here is the meat of it (pun intended):

We have matched different zodiac signs with different food items. All you have to do is pick a sign and prepare a dish. The sign you pick can be yours or your family memberâ€™s or friendâ€™s or even your pet’s. Trust me, we won’t ask to see the horoscope. You can also share the reason for selecting the particular zodiac sign and a few characteristics or information about the sign.

We have given a list of vegetables and non-vegetarian items for each and every sign. You will choose either the veggie or non-veggie corresponding to the sign you like and then submit your recipe(s) for a dish prepared with that item. From the recipe submissions, we will choose 2 entries as winners by random draw. Just keep your fingers crossed that the zodiac sign you have chosen favors you.

Prizes:

The First prize will be a beautiful jewel set ($25 value) sponsored by Lakshaya.com - A Fashion in a Click. Will be shipped to wherever you are.

The Second Prize will be a $20 Amazon Gift Certificate sponsored by (shriya’s hubby) Shankrila.com

We have made it very flexible so it is very easy for everyone to enter. However, we have set a few ground rules for the contest. Please make sure you read every one of them:

Rules of Fortune Cooking:

The contest is open to all (for both bloggers and non-bloggers).

Pick a zodiac sign and its corresponding food item listed in the above picture. Whip up a delicious dish with it.

If you have a blog/website

When you post the recipe(s) in your website/blog, please mention the event and the logo (you can copy the picture from here and resize it) along with a link back to this contest post.
After publishing your recipe, leave a comment in our event with a link to your posted recipe.
Only one entry per household please.
We will take the required information from your website without you sending an e-mail.

If you don’t have a blog/website

You can still participate in the contest. Just email your recipe to us to tastyspicy at gmail dot com with subject “ST’s Fortune Cooking Contest”.
In the body of the email include your name, city/country, the recipe with a title and pictures of your dish.
Only one entry per household please.
And also leave a comment in the event post so its easy for us to chose the winners in lucky draw.

Contest Deadline:

Contest ends on June 1, 2008 midnight Eastern Standard Time. Make sure you have your entries in before that. Winners will be announced on June 5th.
2 winners will be chosen randomly by a lucky draw at Random.org.
All contest entries will be featured in a special post with a picture, link to the blog post (if any) and the title of the recipe.
Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen.

The whole point of this contest is to have fun and we would like you all to get in the fun. If you’d like spread the word to friend’s and family as the more entries we have the more exposure everyone will receive. Also, please take the time to visit our sponsors as they have been kind enough to sponsor the cool prizes.

Happy Fortune Cooking!

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73 Responses to “SpicyTasty’s Fortune Cooking Contest”

Cham April 24th, 2008, 5:02 pm

The fortune will depend upon the zodiac sign! Interesting contest, i will come up with something delicious!
Cynthia April 25th, 2008, 10:19 pm

This sounds like it’s going to be fun.
Meeso April 25th, 2008, 10:36 pm

Yay…I already have a great idea of what to make
sagari April 25th, 2008, 11:35 pm

great event shriya
Arundathi April 26th, 2008, 8:57 am

sounds fun - i’ll be there!
Uma April 26th, 2008, 4:14 pm

sounds like fun. I am in.
Mansi April 27th, 2008, 12:38 pm

surely sounds interesting:) I’m up for it!!
Siri April 27th, 2008, 1:05 pm

sounds like a idea.. to connect zodiac signs with vegetables..count me in!

Siri
Madhuram April 27th, 2008, 8:23 pm

Very interesting contest. Will sureley participate in it. Thanks for both of you for conducting the contest and the sponsors for offering prizes.
Srivalli April 28th, 2008, 1:00 am

sounds such fun!…will send something soon!
Medhaa April 30th, 2008, 2:37 pm

wow, lovely Idea will send in something soon
Jayashree May 1st, 2008, 2:18 pm

Interesting event…I esp like the part about choosing my own sun sign :-))
DK May 6th, 2008, 7:40 pm

My entry for your event : http://culinarybazaar.blogspot.com/2008/05/aloo-mutter-potatoes-and-peas-curry.html
swati raman May 7th, 2008, 4:07 am

can i submit an already posted recipe
i dont mind making something new but i really really want to post that.,.,.
meeso May 7th, 2008, 4:07 pm

I finally managed to participate in my second blog event… and I even finished early

http://meesosweetandspicy.blogspot.com/2008/05/baingan-gobhi-bharta.html
Kelly H May 13th, 2008, 10:37 pm

Emailed you my Crab Pasta Salad recipe!
Mythreyee May 13th, 2008, 11:53 pm

My entry is Mexican Salsa. I used tomatoes. I am an Arien. Here is the link.
http://www.paajaka.com/2008/05/mexican-salsa.html
Hetal May 14th, 2008, 11:54 pm

hey this sounds pretty exciting,will surely participate.
bhags May 17th, 2008, 1:48 am

my entry: http://crazycurry.blogspot.com/2008/05/in-soup.html
Priya May 18th, 2008, 2:31 pm

Stuffed Shimla Mirch - http://365daysveg.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/stuffed-shimla-mirch/
swati raman May 19th, 2008, 8:38 am

heres my entry buddy… i managed not to use an old post eventhough that was posted after u announced this… hope u like it….
my entry
http://chatkhor.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-first-stint-with-non-veg-cooking-dum.html
Lakshmi May 20th, 2008, 3:55 am

wow..interesting contest! Let me see what I can whip up
Homecooked May 20th, 2008, 6:33 am

My entry: Spicy Chicken Meatballs http://homecooked.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/spicy-chicken-meatballs/
vandana rajesh May 20th, 2008, 9:09 am

That sounds rather interesting. Would definitely love to be a part of it.
Sujatha May 20th, 2008, 7:30 pm

My entry: Carrot Chutney

http://spicykhazana.blogspot.com/2008/04/carrot-chutney.html
Srivalli May 21st, 2008, 7:13 am

finally out with one for my dad who is a leo!

http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2007/06/andhra-mutton-pepper-fry.html

no need to send a mail right?..let me know!
Aartee May 21st, 2008, 2:43 pm

hi, i am entering my paav bhaji recipe in your fortune cooking contest. Keep up the good work, your recipes are awesom and will keep visiting your website regularly….
Aartee May 21st, 2008, 2:51 pm

hi, i am entering my spicychili recipe in your fortune cooking contest. Keep up the good work, your recipes are awesome and will keep visiting your website regularly….
http://nalabagham.blogspot.com/2008/05/spicy-chili.html
Vandy May 22nd, 2008, 5:31 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog! This looks like an interesting event. I’ll surely participate!
Asha May 23rd, 2008, 8:32 am

Here is mine for you, chose Cancer sign and cooked with Cauliflower!:))

http://aromahope.blogspot.com/2008/05/gobi-alootamatar-masala-mufuletta.html
sagari May 23rd, 2008, 1:45 pm

This is my entry to your fortune cooking

http://indianhomefood.blogspot.com/2008/05/curried-coconut-chicken.html
sagari May 23rd, 2008, 1:46 pm

this is my entry to fortune cooking

http://indianhomefood.blogspot.com/2008/05/curried-coconut-chicken.html
Cham May 23rd, 2008, 4:06 pm

Hi,
I just posted my entry
http://spice-club.blogspot.com/2008/05/veg-and-non-veg-version-of-white.html
Chose Leo and the recipe is White Lamb Kurma.
Thanks,
Cham
sangeeth May 24th, 2008, 12:39 pm

Hi ,

I have posted my recipe,

http://letusallcook.blogspot.com/2008/05/salatat-bathinjan-middle-eastern-food.html

I chose Eggplant for Taurus. I am a taurus. Recipe is Salatat Bathinjan.
sangeeth May 24th, 2008, 6:48 pm

My post for this event
http://letusallcook.blogspot.com/2008/05/salatat-bathinjan-middle-eastern-food.html

I chose eggplant and my recipe name is salatat bathinjan.

sangeeth
Maya May 26th, 2008, 1:17 am

Nice event..Can I send you something which I have posted much earlier ?? Please let me know.
Srimathi (Foody.Guru) May 26th, 2008, 7:21 pm

An interesting event. Thank you.
My link:

http://www.fewminutewonders.com/2008/05/potato-cups.html
Nithu May 27th, 2008, 12:25 am

Hi Maya, It would be wonderful if you can send us the recent post that was posted this week. Looking forward to your participation…
shibani May 27th, 2008, 12:35 am

Hi Shriya.
I just posted my contribution to the contest. The is my link
http://pearlsofeast.blogspot.com/2008/05/hearty-chicken-loaf-and-weekend.html
Rupali Jain May 27th, 2008, 10:48 pm

Here Is My Entry.I choose Zodiac Aquarius(Potato) and here is my recipe of Kathi Roll
http://northkirasoise.blogspot.com/2008/04/kathi-roll.html

Enjoy :o)
Meera May 29th, 2008, 8:35 pm

Hi,
I have posted my entry.
http://enjoyindianfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-65-my-way.html
Meera May 29th, 2008, 8:39 pm

Here’ s my entry -

http://enjoyindianfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-65-my-way.html
sireesha May 30th, 2008, 8:43 am

Hi,
I have just posted my entry
http://momrecipies.blogspot.com/2008/05/gajjar-halwa-is-one-of-my-families.html
Choose Capricorn and the recipe is carrot halwa
Thanks,
Sireesha
Madhuram May 30th, 2008, 10:56 am

Hi girls,

Here is my entry for the contest:
http://www.egglesscooking.com/2008/05/30/upma-stuffed-green-bell-pepper/

Thank you very much for conducting this interesting contest.
Siri May 30th, 2008, 1:48 pm

Dear Shriya and Nithu,

Here is my entry for Fortune Cooking Contest:

http://siri-corner.blogspot.com/2008/05/recipe-marathon-day-14-open-sesame-1.html

Looking forward for the roundup!

Cheers,
Siri
Lothi May 30th, 2008, 2:01 pm

I have posted my entry and chose aries sign.this event is interesting and fun…
arundathi May 31st, 2008, 6:40 am

Here you go:

http://arundathi-foodblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/spinach-with-corn.html

thanks!
Shri May 31st, 2008, 4:51 pm

Hey shriya,atlast i submitted my entry in the last moment. Here you go.

http://eminentlife.blogspot.com/2008/05/tomato-kootu.html
Nidhi May 31st, 2008, 10:03 pm

Hi Nithu & Shriya,
Here’s my contribution. Hope you find it all right. The link is http://charchechaukeke.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/heres-hot-and-sour-soup/
lavi June 1st, 2008, 7:11 am

Nithu and Shriya…Here comes my ver last minute entry..It was a real thrill to put mine here in this stack..thanks for the lovely contest.

Here is the link:
http://homecookreceipes.blogspot.com/2008/06/ivy-gourd-fry-with-almonds-for-fortune.html
JZ @ Tasty treats June 1st, 2008, 9:30 am

Hi Shriya,

This is my entry to the Fortune Cooking Contest.
Star sign: Sagittarius, Ingredient: Beef

Post url:
http://dessertpro.blogspot.com/2008/06/beef-dragon-for-fortune-cooking-contest.html

Thanks,
JZ.
JZ @ Tasty treats June 1st, 2008, 9:32 am

Hi Shriya,

I dont know if my previous comment made it thru. So taking no chances. Here’s my entry to Fortune Cooking Contest.

http://dessertpro.blogspot.com/2008/06/beef-dragon-for-fortune-cooking-contest.html
Sajana June 1st, 2008, 11:12 am

Hi… I have posted my recipe for the contest… may the best recipe win!!!! ;-)… he he
notyet100 June 1st, 2008, 12:38 pm

sorry for late entry
http://asankhana.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-biryani-fo-rfortune-cooking-and.html
regards
notyet100
Uma June 1st, 2008, 2:32 pm

Just posted my entry for the fortune Cooking contest.

http://teluguruchi.blogspot.com/2008/06/bell-pepper-rings.html

Thanks for the wonderful event.
Vandy June 1st, 2008, 4:56 pm

Here’s my last minute entry:
http://vandysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com/2008/06/palak-paneer.html

Thanks for hosting the event!
Priya June 6th, 2008, 9:48 pm

Hi Shriya (finally I know your name)

I got an email that I have something waiting on your blog. Hmm.. couldn’t find it though!
karuna June 27th, 2008, 12:01 pm

this sounds intresting count me in
karuna June 27th, 2008, 12:02 pm

fortune cooking, that is a nice event