Party Planner?

Here are some pictures of my sister's bridal shower. I planned everything. Im quite proud of myself ;). The theme was a ladies luncheon. I chose to use pink and green for decorations. Pink coz that is her weddings motif. And green just to make it springy and fun. I found the fabric for the table cloth at the clearance basket so its way cheaper and the colors are perfect. I want a sit down lunch so I made sure the table looks nice! I know I dont want to use plastic cups so I was so thrilled to find cheap glasses at the Dollar Tree for, you guessed it right, a dollar. The glass vases where also cheap, less than a dollar. I added the green apples in between the flowers just to elaborate the green more.

I served Lumpia (of course) and fried cream cheese wontons. Which is getting famous at my parties. Since they both use the same dipping sweet and spicy sauce, I just served them in a chinese take out box with some chop sticks. You can now buy differnt colored boxes, and I bet you can also find cuter sticks. But since the decorations are already quite colorful, I chose the white boxed and white plates. You dont want it to be too busy and crazy.

Asparagus for me......

If in doubt, just add bacon.

Yesterday was my little sisters bridal shower. So I threw her party since she did mine. I was so excited and nervous throwing this party. I guess its because I cant make up my mind what to cook. The problem is that I have so many ideas. This dish is a last minute descision. It can't be easier to make and such a crowd pleaser. I bought a very thin asparagus. So I bundled three in bacon. I only used like 3/4 of a stip of bacon. But you can make a bigger bundle and use the whole bacon strip. No seasoning needed....

Tips:
When wrapping, pull the bacon, it will stretch and will not tear. This would help the bundle tightly wrapped.

If decided to make this for a party, Make alot coz it would be the first one to go.

Red or not Red, that is the question.....

I remember on my 7th birthday I had a very grand party. I had so many so much gifts, from toys to books to dolls. But my favorite was from my mom, a poster of the boy band Menudo!!!!! I remember, whenever Menudo is served, kidding around with my brothers and sisters looking for the band memebers. My fave was Robbie.

Its been a while since I cooked this dish. I decided to serve it at my very small lunch catering. ahem. I have been selling packed lunch at my work. Anyways, that is going to be another post.

Considering I havent cooked this in ages, I got very good reviews from my customers. So Im happy. I even got a friend converted to a pro Menudo. Huh? Well she said that she doesnt eat Red!? Well its Ulam that is cooked with tomato sauce, so its Red. Then I argued that Menudo is not red at all. So I went running to my favorite reference, the Internet. I searched for Menudo recipes. And to my surprise it is Red!!! I havent seen a recipe that has soy sauce in it!!! I was shocked. I havent seen a Menudo that is just red. Could the soy sauce a Kapampangan thing?! I do use tomoto sauce or paste but always with soy sauce. Well im sticking with what I know. Coz If I would eat meat, I would like my menudo just how I made it. hehe.

Recipe with out measurements
Pork butt
Pork Liver
Carrots
Potato
Peas
Lemon
Tomato sauce or paste
Soy Sauce

Some people add raisins, garbanzo beans or bell peppers etc etc

Tips:
To put the lemon and soy sauce together in a cup and taste. This way already have an idea ow it would taste with the pork.

Liver, should be 'tough' to cook. hehe What I observed is to add it 10 minute before you turn off the stove. Dont worry of not cooking enough. Remember, after you turn off the stove, the whole pot is still hot. So let the residual heat finish of the cooking.