Saturday, January 24, 2009

A Healthy Bite

I have been participating in numerous food blogs. Srivalli had an interesting blog showing her Love Affair with the Legumes. My last participation was for Lisa's No Croutons Required. Inspired by these ladies creativity, I just thought of hosting an event myself.

I have noticed, the biggest killer in any diet regime at cookouts or parties is at the snack counter. Meals can be limited to soups and salads, but a healthy snack bite is always hard for me to find. Being an Indian, most parties kickoff with a host of chicken tikkas or samosa chaats. Loaded with calories, any diet strategy goes out for a toss. So lets kickoff this event with A Healthy Bite! Bring forward any recipe that you would use as appetizers for a party - tasty and healthy.

Use any ingredients - Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian. You can submit multiple entries, if you like. But all entries must be in english. Post the recipes on your blog and provide a link back to this post. If you don't have a blog of your own, you could still send me the recipe and a picture of the recipe. Feel free to post this picture on your post. The event shall be open till February 28th.

Email me on thegourmetlaunchpad@gmail.com with "A Healthy Bite" in the subject line. Include the following information in your email -

Your Name
Name of the dish
Link to your dish
Name of your blog (if you have one)
Picture of the dish

Lets begin this party with some delicious and healthy appetizers without hurting too much on the calorie count!




25 comments:

Vani said...

hey did not know u have a food blog too..!!! :)very nice...

check mine out at Spice-d.blogspot.com

Vani

Rachana said...

Thanks! :-) Do check the event. Would be nice to see your participation!

sunshinemom said...

I made low fat felafel and humus that seem to fit your event. Will send it when I blog! Are you taking only fresh posts or archives too?

Rachana said...

Oh sure, archives are welcome too! A fresh post is not mandatory. Just make sure you send the link for the post in the email you send.

notyet100 said...

yummy evevnt,..will send u some,..:-)

Rachana said...

Thanks notyet100, I am glad you like the event. Do send in your entry

Alka said...

The round will be a keeper i am sure,coz there are so many things to make in meal course but i m always short of ideas when it comes to snacks,not only for parties or get togethers,but also for my kid's lunchbox or evening snacks
Thanks for hosting this event,and i would love to contribute,its just that i am waiting for my hubby to be back home from his official trip,coz my cam is with him :-(
All the best for ur event :-)

Srivalli said...

Will surely try to send something...

Rachana said...

Sure Alka, you can send the entry when you can. The event is open till 28th. If you like, you could also send the entry first and send a picture later. Thanks for participating!

UjjU said...

Nice event. Will send in some entries. Are old posts allowed?

Rachana said...

Hi, yes older posts are allowed,but you will have to put a link to this event posting on your post. I look forward to receiving your entry!

Neha said...

U have a nice blog here.., 'll definately send something for the event...

Rathna said...

Hi Rachana, Thank you for letting me know about the blog and about the event. I'll definetly try to participate :-)

Trupti said...

Hi Rachana, nice event. i added this event in my event blog list.

First time here. You have a nice collection of recipes

anubhavati said...

Hi Rachna,

It`s my first time here...Shall send you my entries.
Keep the good work going..

regards,

Shobha

Lavanya said...

hi,

I am also new to these events.I will send my post to you soon.
Thanks in advance!!

Rachana said...

Hello Neha, Rathna, Trupti, Shobha, Lavanya... Thanks for your compliments and words of encouragement! I am glad you liked my blog. Keep visiting and do leave a feedback! Always helps!!! :)

nunu genius said...

great article. it's pleasure to get to know more from this blog

Poornima Nair said...

Hey Rachana

Just sent you my entry...sorry for the delay...

Susan said...

Rachana, I sent you a recipe very late last night, just before midnight NY time, but I got an email notice that there was a delivery delay. Don't think you got it, but it is linked already to you, as you can see below the comments for this post. I will send you a photo later today; no time to add one last night. Thanks.

kahliyalogue said...

This is great!Just found out about it now,can I still post something I have that is quite apropriate for this event? Mia

Rachana said...

Hi Poornima, Thanks for participating in the event. Nice entry :) You were totally in time :)

Rachana said...

Hi Susan, Thanks for your participation! You cooked your dish at 10pm!!! I am impressed :) Got the picture. Will let you know once the round up is done

Rachana said...

Hi Kahliya,

You could send me your dish my tomorrow noon if you want. I know its beyond the deadline, but I might take that long to put together the round up. So you could definitely send me your entry uptil then. Thanks for your interest in participating in the event!

kahliyalogue said...

Hi Rachana!
I might have found your forgiving response a bit too late..Ive sent my entry,hoping it will qualify,if not thats ok I understand..it is inspired by your event,so thats already great! Thanx,Mia

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