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SpicyTasty’s Fortune Cooking Contest

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 member’s or friend’s or even your pet’s. Trust me, we won’t ask to see the horoscope. :wink: 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. :razz:

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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59 Comment(s)

  1. The fortune will depend upon the zodiac sign! Interesting contest, i will come up with something delicious!

    Cham UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | Apr 24, 2008 | Reply

  2. This sounds like it’s going to be fun.

    Cynthia BARBADOS Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Apr 25, 2008 | Reply

  3. Yay…I already have a great idea of what to make :)

    Meeso UNITED STATES Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1 | Apr 25, 2008 | Reply

  4. great event shriya

    sagari UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | Apr 25, 2008 | Reply

  5. sounds fun - i’ll be there!

    Arundathi INDIA Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Apr 26, 2008 | Reply

  6. sounds like fun. I am in.

    Uma UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Apr 26, 2008 | Reply

  7. surely sounds interesting:) I’m up for it!!

    Mansi UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Apr 27, 2008 | Reply

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

    Siri

    Siri UNITED STATES Windows Vista Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Apr 27, 2008 | Reply

  9. Very interesting contest. Will sureley participate in it. Thanks for both of you for conducting the contest and the sponsors for offering prizes.

    Madhuram UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | Apr 27, 2008 | Reply

  10. sounds such fun!…will send something soon!

    Srivalli INDIA Windows 2000 Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Apr 28, 2008 | Reply

  11. wow, lovely Idea will send in something soon

    Medhaa CANADA Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | Apr 30, 2008 | Reply

  12. Interesting event…I esp like the part about choosing my own sun sign :-))

    Jayashree INDIA Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 1, 2008 | Reply

  13. My entry for your event : http://culinarybazaar.blogspot.com/2008/05/aloo-mutter-potatoes-and-peas-curry.html

    DK UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 6, 2008 | Reply

  14. can i submit an already posted recipe
    i dont mind making something new but i really really want to post that.,.,.

    swati raman INDIA Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 7, 2008 | Reply

  15. I finally managed to participate in my second blog event… and I even finished early :D

    http://meesosweetandspicy.blogspot.com/2008/05/baingan-gobhi-bharta.html

    meeso UNITED STATES Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1 | May 7, 2008 | Reply

  16. Emailed you my Crab Pasta Salad recipe!

    Kelly H UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 13, 2008 | Reply

  17. 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

    Mythreyee UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 13, 2008 | Reply

  18. hey this sounds pretty exciting,will surely participate.

    Hetal UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 14, 2008 | Reply

  19. my entry: http://crazycurry.blogspot.com/2008/05/in-soup.html

    bhags UNITED STATES Windows Vista Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 17, 2008 | Reply

  20. Stuffed Shimla Mirch - http://365daysveg.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/stuffed-shimla-mirch/

    Priya UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 18, 2008 | Reply

  21. 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

    swati raman INDIA Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 19, 2008 | Reply

  22. wow..interesting contest! Let me see what I can whip up :)

    Lakshmi SINGAPORE Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 20, 2008 | Reply

  23. My entry: Spicy Chicken Meatballs http://homecooked.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/spicy-chicken-meatballs/

    Homecooked UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 20, 2008 | Reply

  24. That sounds rather interesting. Would definitely love to be a part of it.

    vandana rajesh INDIA Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 20, 2008 | Reply

  25. My entry: Carrot Chutney

    http://spicykhazana.blogspot.com/2008/04/carrot-chutney.html

    Sujatha UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 20, 2008 | Reply

  26. 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!

    Srivalli INDIA Windows 2000 Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 21, 2008 | Reply

  27. 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 UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 3.0 | May 21, 2008 | Reply

  28. 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

    Aartee UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 3.0 | May 21, 2008 | Reply

  29. Thanks for stopping by my blog! This looks like an interesting event. I’ll surely participate!

    Vandy NETHERLANDS Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 22, 2008 | Reply

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

    http://aromahope.blogspot.com/2008/05/gobi-alootamatar-masala-mufuletta.html

    Asha UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 23, 2008 | Reply

  31. This is my entry to your fortune cooking

    http://indianhomefood.blogspot.com/2008/05/curried-coconut-chicken.html

    sagari UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 23, 2008 | Reply

  32. this is my entry to fortune cooking

    http://indianhomefood.blogspot.com/2008/05/curried-coconut-chicken.html

    sagari UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 23, 2008 | Reply

  33. 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

    Cham UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 23, 2008 | Reply

  34. 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 UNITED STATES Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 24, 2008 | Reply

  35. 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

    sangeeth UNITED STATES Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 24, 2008 | Reply

  36. Nice event..Can I send you something which I have posted much earlier ?? Please let me know.

    Maya UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 26, 2008 | Reply

  37. An interesting event. Thank you.
    My link:

    http://www.fewminutewonders.com/2008/05/potato-cups.html

    Srimathi (Foody.Guru) UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 26, 2008 | Reply

  38. Hi Maya, It would be wonderful if you can send us the recent post that was posted this week. Looking forward to your participation…

    Nithu UNITED STATES Windows Vista Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 27, 2008 | Reply

  39. 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

    shibani CHINA Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 27, 2008 | Reply

  40. 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)

    Rupali Jain UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 27, 2008 | Reply

  41. Hi,
    I have posted my entry.
    http://enjoyindianfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-65-my-way.html

    Meera UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 29, 2008 | Reply

  42. Here’ s my entry -

    http://enjoyindianfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-65-my-way.html

    Meera UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | May 29, 2008 | Reply

  43. 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

    sireesha FRANCE Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 30, 2008 | Reply

  44. 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.

    Madhuram UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 30, 2008 | Reply

  45. 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

    Siri UNITED STATES Windows Vista Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 30, 2008 | Reply

  46. I have posted my entry and chose aries sign.this event is interesting and fun…

    Lothi UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 30, 2008 | Reply

  47. Here you go:

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

    thanks!

    arundathi INDIA Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 31, 2008 | Reply

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

    http://eminentlife.blogspot.com/2008/05/tomato-kootu.html

    Shri UNITED STATES Windows Vista Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | May 31, 2008 | Reply

  49. 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/

    Nidhi UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | May 31, 2008 | Reply

  50. 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

    lavi INDIA Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  51. 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 UNITED STATES Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  52. 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

    JZ @ Tasty treats UNITED STATES Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  53. Hi… I have posted my recipe for the contest… may the best recipe win!!!! ;-)… he he

    Sajana UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  54. sorry for late entry
    http://asankhana.blogspot.com/2008/05/chicken-biryani-fo-rfortune-cooking-and.html
    regards
    notyet100

    notyet100 SINGAPORE Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  55. Just posted my entry for the fortune Cooking contest.

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

    Thanks for the wonderful event.

    Uma UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

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

    Thanks for hosting the event!

    Vandy NETHERLANDS Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

  57. 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!

    Priya UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 | Jun 6, 2008 | Reply

  58. this sounds intresting count me in

    karuna UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 27, 2008 | Reply

  59. fortune cooking, that is a nice event

    karuna UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0 | Jun 27, 2008 | Reply

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