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Old 12-15-2017, 07:36 PM



Welcome to Menewsha's 3rd annual
Sweet Surprise Cooking Contest!
We know a lot of you enjoy baking and cooking lovely treats for your loved ones around this time of year. This is the Third Annual Sweet Surprise Cooking Contest! We'd love to see what you're Cooking Up! So We are inviting you to share with us what you've made in these three traditional categories!
  • Sweet
  • Savory
  • Sippable


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Old 12-16-2017, 01:49 AM

How to Participate

To enter, simply prepare your real-life creations, add your username and snap a photo. Host the image somewhere (such as IMGUR, Flikcr, or tinypic), and paste or link your entries in this thread using the provided form. :3

  • No more than two entries per person, per category.
  • Don't edit your username into your image - it's got to be part of the original photo. If you mess up and forget the username, talk to Car'a'Carn or Shadami & we'll see if we can work something out.
  • No store bought goodies, please! Using recipes or box mixes is fine, as is getting as little bit of help from another person as needed (2 year old "help" decorate? That's fine. Enlisted someone to chop nuts for you? That's ok too.), as long as you've done the majority of the work yourself.
  • No last year entries! One wouldn't think this needs to be said, but apparently it does. Someone's already tried to pull this off last year. You know who you are!
ENTRY DEADLINE


All entries must be submitted in this thread by the end of the Festival of Winter Nights event.
(Check the Event FAQ for the most current info.)

Tiered Prizes went really well last year! So we are going to continue on in that fashion! How it works is new tiers of prizes will unlock for every 5 entries that join.
1st Place:
  • Tier 1 - 5K
  • Tier 2 - 10K
  • Tier 3 - 10K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
  • Tier 4 - 10K + full FOWN 2017 EI set
2nd Place:
  • Tier 1 - 3K
  • Tier 2 - 6k
  • Tier 3 - 6K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
  • Tier 4 - 6K+Full FOWN 2017 EI set
3rd Place:
  • Tier 1 - 1.5K
  • Tier 2 - 3K
  • Tier 3 - 3K+1 FOWN 2017 EI
  • Tier 4 - 3k+ Full FOWN 2017 EI set
Participation:
  • Tier 1 - 250g
  • Tier 2 - 300g
  • Tier 3 - 400g
  • Tier 4 - 500g
See each category for Their current Tier info


Q. What criteria are the entries being judged on?
A. For edible entries, We're looking at sentimentality (Is this a family recipe? Does it remind you of your nan, or a special memory? We love that stuff! ), how yummy we imagine it tasting (you won't fail for accidentally using an ingredient we don't personally like), and overall presentation (both staging and the food itself). For crafts: creativity, technique, results (if you attempt something really difficult We'll take that into consideration when judging the final product).

Q. All I have is my phone camera. How important is photo quality to you?
A. While entries aren't being judged on photo quality directly, since we can't actually taste the food the visuals do matter. We're not going to be picky about image resolution but a nicely staged photo will have an edge over a similar quality dish with a careless photo. (eg, Don't set your plate of beautiful, yummy food on a dirty floor next to a pair of sneakers to take your pic.)

Q. Does my entry need to be "Christmassy" in order to win?
A. Not at all. Whatever seasonal means to you is just fine with us. :) Feel free to add comments to your entries to explain anything you feel concerned about.

Q. I'm not the best cook, should I enter anyway?
A. Go for it! We love to see any and all creations - it's especially neat to share holiday foods because so many of them have personal relevance to the chef. :)




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Old 12-17-2017, 04:06 AM




Current Sweets Tier:
Tier 2 - 9/10

For the sweetest of the sweet ~
Those festive candies, cookies, and other goodies go here!

ENTRY FORM

Quote:
[indent][COLOR="deepskyblue"][B][SIZE="5"]I brought sweets![/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[paste or link IMG here]
[B]Comments[/B]: [optional]



Entries


Quote:
Originally Posted by bloodstainedwings View Post
[indent]I brought sweets!

Comments: homemade yule log!

i did it live on twitch!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Naisou View Post
[indent]I brought sweets!

Click on thumbnail for full view
Click on thumbnail for full view
Comments: Homemade Orange Spice Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing. I have fun decorating them, even though it takes for-ever, lol. Actually...the whole sugar cookie process takes forever in general.
Enjoy!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikio View Post
I brought sweets!

Comments: I made a Christmas tree chocolate twist puff pastry!! It was super delicious (Also a little cheese filled bow on the side, haha)[COLOR="lightseagreen"]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ghostPastry View Post
I brought sweets!

Comments: Christmas Tree cheesecake! :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xogizmoox View Post
I brought sweets!

Comments: Caramel apple pie





I brought sweets!

Comments: homemade mocha chocolate chip cookies
Quote:
Originally Posted by Facade View Post
I brought sweets!

Comments: Homemade lemon bars with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, zest, a homemade shortbread crust, and featuring extra virgin olive oil in the custard! Facade LOVES lemon, and made these for a New Year’s Eve party he’s going to tonight!
For those interested, the recipe I use (I’ve made these 3-4 times over the years) is here. Highly recommended!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Naisou View Post
I brought sweets!


Click on thumbnail for full view
Comments: Cranberry Pie with Pecan Crumble recipe here! With Ice Cream!

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lemon bars, yummmmmmm....I like sour-ish desserts.
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Originally Posted by Velvet View Post
I brought sweets!

Comments: My 3 year old helped me decorate these gingerbread cookies. They are yummy too~ I love the softness of gingerbread.

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Old 12-17-2017, 04:42 PM



Current Sweets Tier:
Tier 2 - 8/10

From snacks to soups & salads to hearty main dishes,
things to eat that aren't sweet belong here.

ENTRY FORM

Quote:
[indent][COLOR="deepskyBlue"][B][SIZE="5"]I have a savory dish to share![/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[paste or link IMG here]
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Quote:
Originally Posted by salvete View Post
I actually made something today and took some pictures lol...

---------- Post added 12-24-2017 at 11:29 PM ----------

I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Jews in the U.S. celebrate Christmas by eating Chinese food :) This tradition goes back to the days when most places were closed on Christmas so people could observe the holiday and go to church. The only places that remained open were Chinese restaurants, so that's where the Jews went for their Christmas meals :) So, here is some homemade Lo Mein for today's lunch! Simple, but delicious. I loved how the red and green peppers and bok choy added Christmas-y colors to the dish. (Please disregard the phone number; it was the first paper I saw within reach lol)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikio View Post

I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Our Christmas lunch!! Roast chicken stuffed with thyme along with roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts, parsnips, and carrots! Super delicious!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikio View Post
I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Made homemade lasagna :D it contained mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, red bell peppers, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese ^^ Delicious!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xogizmoox View Post
I have a savory dish to share!


Comments: Great Granny G's homemade chicken enchiladas this recipe has been in my family for at least 50 years and now it's Gizzie's turn to make them

Chicken shredded, corn tortillas from scratch, shredded 3 cheese blend, special blend family recipe sauce with tomatillas, served over Spanish rice....... pared nicely with my fire roasted homemade salsa and jalapeno cheesy cornbread



I have a savory dish to share!


Comments: Homemade Jambalaya I used rice and Cajun spices and shrimp growing up in a Cajun house part of my life; making jambalaya was a holiday tradition
Quote:
Originally Posted by Facade View Post
I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Indian Spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole. Lots of garlic and chiles (didn't include jalapeños this time around), and I'll likely have hot sauce when I go in for the kill to devour this in a few minutes. I love spice.
This time I didn't use whole peeled canned tomatoes, since I forgot I only had pureed, but I think this came out better than before! Mm, fingerling potatoes and spicy sauce. Comfort food!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Velvet View Post
I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Lemon and herb roasted chicken with buttered Parmesan asparagus. It was delicious. I wish I still had some left.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Facade View Post
I have a savory dish to share!

Comments: Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Brown Rice (adapted from the recipe linked there ). I used way more olive oil and some cayenne, plus kept the butternut squash in larger chunks instead of dicing it. My squash outnumbered the sprouts, so I have so much leftover from roasting it that I have to figure out something to do with the rest later this week! Not a bad problem to have. I love having so many in-season veggies that are so colorful at this bleak time of year... ha.

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Old 12-17-2017, 08:30 PM


Current Sipable Tier:
Tier 2 5/10
This is the beverage category. If you're meant to drink it, it belongs here!


ENTRY FORM
Quote:
[indent][COLOR="deepskyBlue"][B][SIZE="5"]I made something to drink![/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[paste or link IMG here]
[B]Comments[/B]: [optional]


Entries


Quote:
Originally Posted by bloodstainedwings View Post
[indent]I made something to drink!

Comments: homemade apple cider! non alcoholic, but still sip-able.


i did it live on twitch!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xogizmoox View Post
I made something to drink!

Proof
Comments: From Texas with love melted snowman - aka the homemade white chocolate latte with dark chocolate coal eyes, magic dust red sugar crystals, and a nose sprinkle

When Frosty came to Texas he couldn't take our heat and he melted into my cup.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Naisou View Post
I made something to drink!


Comments: By scratch Churro Cinnamon Hot Coco, made from this recipe here. With gold sugar sprinkle rim. I also added a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Naisou View Post


I made something to drink!


Comments: Jack Frost mixed drink. coconut cream, pineapple juice, blue curacao, vodka, and ice



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lemon bars, yummmmmmm....I like sour-ish desserts.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Velvet View Post


I made something to drink!

Comments: A cup of hot chocolate with green and red sugar sprinkles and a giant marshmallow dipped in crushed up candy cane. Kid tested, mother approved.

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Old 12-19-2017, 01:37 AM

Reserved

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Old 12-22-2017, 07:39 PM


I'll be the taste tester

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Old 12-22-2017, 08:02 PM

Awww but i wanted to be taste tester :3

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Old 12-22-2017, 08:13 PM


I can share

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Old 12-22-2017, 08:19 PM

Well I'm okay with that than :D

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Old 12-22-2017, 08:20 PM


Okie dokie

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:08 PM

I look forward to being able to just watch a contest this time around :D Good luck everyone!
I can't cook at all xD

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:11 PM

I'm going to try and enter all the categories. I hope to have time for it this year.

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:11 PM

You gonna make us all hungry Velv?

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:31 PM

well you don't have to be an amazing chef to enter ruby ^^ if you happen to cook something during fown you should enter it for fun :D

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:44 PM

If something gets made that looks good I'll enter it :D

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Old 12-22-2017, 09:47 PM

As long as you do the majority of the work on it it can count :D

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Old 12-22-2017, 10:10 PM

-pushes store bought cookies to the side- Of course!


jk though I'd never try to cheat like that xD

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Old 12-22-2017, 10:49 PM

lol R U B Y!

I'll have to try and take pictures before the fam demolishes it.

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Old 12-22-2017, 10:51 PM

Omg Neph your avi is absolutely amazing xD Halloween part 2 xD

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Old 12-22-2017, 10:58 PM

I feel like I've seen a horror movie with an evil snow man but I can't remember what it's called. xD

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Old 12-22-2017, 10:59 PM

I'm sure there's a few xD I really like how you used the striped stockings with it as well!

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Old 12-22-2017, 11:02 PM

Thanks I wanted to break up all the white.

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Old 12-22-2017, 11:27 PM

omg nephy i love your avatar!! i'm scared for my life but i also find you creepily adorable??

i can't cook for beans, but my partner bought ugly sweater christmas cookies that you ice yourself, so maybe i'll submit those once we're done with em. :> and i've got an idea for a drink to submit... hmmm....

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Old 12-23-2017, 01:24 AM

Definitely entering something for this contest >:3 I know I am going to be making plenty of sweet things for Christmas

 


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