Potluck II-Homecooked Desserts n Finger foods Potluck

All righty! The sequel to the first Homecooked Potluck will be happening sometime next month!

This time round, it’s all homecooked specialty desserts and finger food. Now before everyone starts bringing in ordinary desserts like green bean soups or yiou tiow or simple agar agar or soon kuay, I want to emphasize that the item has to be different from those stuff that can be easily obtained from food centres.
For example, if it’s going to be yiou tiow, it has to be something extraordinary that is made with it, or if it’s going to be agar agar, there must be something unusual about it, not just simple coloured and flavoured agar agar.
It would be good if potential participants can come up with a suggestion of two or more items which will be made into a ‘menu’.

Since it’s desserts and finger foods, please ensure that everyone gets a bite of each item.

Date : 21st November 2009 

Time:  3 pm to 7 pm

Venue: My Place in Pasir Ris,St 52 (off Drive 1 or Drive3).  

It’s open to both sexes, but if participants are coming as a couple, each person has to present an item.

I have a mahjong table and cards, so we could have some games if anyone is interested, but keep in mind that theses are secondary activities to the main agenda, which is eating, sharing recipes and socialising.

EO- Mary Chan

Participants:

1. Mary Chan – ‘Or Nee" with gingko nut + plates n cutlery

                        Calamansi Chicken bites

                        Chocolate banana fudge cake

                     

                       

2. Andrew Koh –  drinks and ….alcohol ? emoticon

3.Ann Chee – pulut (?)

4.Judy Lim –  longan tou foo –  sweet and cool

5. Doreen Cady – Baked Pita bread stuffed with feta, cheddar, eggs and yogurt – yum yum!

6. Robert Cady – Stuffed Chicken wings with prawns n minced pork – double yum yum!

7. Constance Wong – Vietnamese popiah  –  mmmm, healthy and delicious snack

8. James Tan –  wasabe prawns  or cereal prawns

9. Susan Tan –  kueh lapis

10. Frisna Tan – gado gado –  another healthy snack

11. Alice Seah –  chilled banana dessert –  yet to be named

12. Steven Chan – Thai glutinous rice with mango/durian

13. Sylvia Ang –  fusion braised chicken wings

                               Mmmm…. the dishes are coming together nice and dandy!

                                                         Yummilicious!

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Author: Mary Chan

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126 thoughts on “Potluck II-Homecooked Desserts n Finger foods Potluck”

  1. The first potluck was so enjoyable that there were requests for a sequel, so here it is, a dessert and finger food potluck!

    Lydia Chin has kindly offered her Condo’s multi-purpose room for our use and it comes with a karaoke set! So there will be more singing. :-)

    Last Saturday, Jane Loh was the first to ‘chope’ her dessert, rojak, hahaha, talk about enthusiasm!

    I think Patrick Chan may come up with some kind of special dumpling, am I right Patrick?

    I haven’t decided yet what to make but I have in mind a few items to choose from.

    So, ladies and gentlemen, yes, gentlemen, too, register quickly as it’s again on a first come, first served basis. Only 20 places to begin with but we may increase it if the venue is big enough. Got to check it out first.

    Guys, if you can’t make the item yourself, I will accept it if it’s made by your better half or your maid, but it has to be yummy, like Dan’s trifle and Joy’s Apple crumble.

    Again, couples may come together but both have to bring an item each and both must be SHC members.

  2. I also want to compliment Eileen’s special fruit salad, which was a hit with everyone. Lilian Teo’s corn pudding was another taste bud pleaser. In fact, all the desserts were fabulous, that’s why the request for a dessert potluck.

    To avoid having only sweet things, I’ve included finger foods, which could be savoury or salty to add some balance to the menu.

  3. Hi Mary Chan,

    V. good to hear that we had another round of dessert and finger food buffet.

    If it is on 28th Nov, I can join all of you but not on the 21st.Nov. as I will be back to my hometown in K.L.

    Assuming it falls on the 28th Nov. , I will “chope” first to prepare my favourite Thai glutinous durian /mango rice dessert.

  4. Hi Steven,

    I think you have forgotten that you are down to be EO of another function at your place on the 28th. This is a soft reminder.

    Cheers.
    Robert

  5. Thanks Robert for reminding me.

    V. sorry I would like to withdraw from this desert buffet as
    I had forgotten that I am also the E.O. of another function on that particular date 28th. Nov.

    You folks had a jolly good time but with so much of sugary foods around better watch out for your blood pressure!!!

  6. I am a new member to silverhairs club. If my husband is not travelling, he will be attending with me.

    We will bring Baked Pita bread stuffed with feta, cheddar, eggs and yogurt. The second dish will be Stuffed Chicken wings with prawns n minced pork.

    Looking forward to the evening.

  7. Doreen Cady

    You are welcomed. Is your husband a SHC member? Only SHCians can participate in SHC activities, so he has to sign up first. Please confirm before I add you both to the list ok?

    Cheers

  9. Lokz Tan
    Hahaha. I guess it should be better than the store bought one right?
    Any way, in order to make it yourself, you must already have a recipe of sorts, to share.

  10. Hi Mary! Dessert potluck? Hmmm… guess I won’t be participating this time as I don’t do desserts. :)

    By the way, I heard from the grapevine that the next round of potluck is supposedly at Nina’s place. If it’s a home-cooked dish kind of potluck, I’ll definitely want to be involved.

    Good luck to your sweet event!

    Ros

  11. Hi Mary,

    Pls count me in. As dessert is not my speciality, I will make finger food – Vietnamese popiah – the fresh type not the deep fried one.

    Cheers,
    Constance

  16. Hi Mary

    The way things are going… you’ll need someone to bring the indigestion pills and get a crash diet after the binge!

    Hahaha!

    Kenneth

  17. Hi all Potluckees

    I just received a phone call from Lydia Chin, who had been very insistent that we used her place for our gathering.

    I’m afraid miss Lydia Chin suddenly ‘discovered’ that she had ‘forgotten’ that she had singing on Saturdays and wanted me to tell everyone to switch to Friday the 27th to suit her, so that she could do her singing!

    It obviously didn’t occur to her that there are people still working at that time on a Friday!

    I know I sound annoyed as indeed I am, as she had repeatedly assured me that the multi purpose room would definitely be available on the 21st. She even wanted me to state specifically on the post that it was definitely available.

    Hence, the venue is still to be determined.

    I wonder if Nina Choo’s home is still available for our gathering? If not, can anyone help?

  20. Well, hello Kenneth Tan :-)

    Are you going to join us this time? You are Peranakan, so perhaps something along that line from you?

    Btw, I could also return you the exercise folder that you lent me if you come and get ‘high’ on Dan’s Drunken dessert, hahaha.
    Oh, you could also bring along some indigestion medication ;-)

  21. Re: Nina Choo

    Does anyone know Nina Choo’s phone number? I would like to call her to ask her about using her place for the potluck. Please send it to me by email.
    Alternatively, could someone pass her the message for me and ask her to call me.
    Thanks

  23. Potluckees II,

    any ideas of a venue? A chalet? My place at Pasir Ris (which many think is so far away, hahaha)?

    Patrick Chan suggested getting a chalet and we split the cost.

    I don’t mind hosting, but just the mention of Pasir Ris and some people think I’m living at the end of the world, hahaha.
    In fact, it is very easy to get to. It’s the last station on the EW line and there are several connecting buses to my place from the bus terminus nearby.

    What do you think? Please give me your feedback.

  33. Hi Mary,

    Thanks for including me in your Potluck gathering.

    Owing to my frequent overseas trips, I’m unable to commit, but am confident there’s always another time when I’m able to join you all for a great feast and fellowship.

    Keep up your good culinary skills!

    Cheers!

  34. Hi Mary,

    Can you reserve a place for me and Susan Tan first.
    I’ll confirm if I can be successful in my wasebi prawns
    or crispy chicken and revert. Both of these dishes can
    be main dish or finger food.

    james

  35. James Tan

    Wow! wasabe prawn! Yummy!

    Sure I will reserve a place for you and one for Susan. What will Susan be bringing? Something spicy? Something sweet? Hee.

  37. Mary,

    You are very smart to ask me to cook 2 dishes.

    However, the wasebi prawns take a bit longer time and more
    steps to prepare. So I was thinking of preparing a double
    portion and cook only 1 dish.

    Is that ok?

    Btw, this recipe is from the Tung Lok group of restaurants
    & I’ll make myself a guinea pig first before bringing it
    to your party.

    james

  38. Hi Potluckees II

    I have decided to hold this session at my humble abode.

    I’m at Pasir Ris Street 52, off Drive 1 or Drive3.

    Those who drive can access Street 52 from either Drive 1 or Drive 3. Look out for Elias Primary School. Take the entrance to the carpark,located beside the school and follow the signage to the multistorey carpark for block 513. I will give out my exact address later by email, so I will need you to drop me an email at MeiliiX@gmail.com .

    Those who are not driving,catch the EW train and drop off at the last station, at Pasir Ris. Then catch either bus #3 or #403 to Drive 1.

    Bus #3
    Upon exiting the train gantry, take the right exit and follow the walkway to the bus stop to catch #3. Counting the stop you board as #1, drop at the 4th stop, (B15).

    Bus#403
    Alternatively, exit the train station and walk to the bus terminus nearby and catch #403, which is a loop service and drop off at the 4th stop (B15).

    Upon alighting, cross the road to block 515. Walk straight ahead to my block at 513, about 100 m away.

    If you prefer, you could take a leisurely stroll by the Sungei Api Api, which is right next to the apartments.

    I will put up the directions again nearer to the date.

  39. James Tan.
    Kidding you lah, but both dishes sound so good.
    Seriously though, if Susan is coming, she will have to bring a dish too.
    When you say double portion, do you mean that everyone will get 2 pieces instead of one piece each?

  40. Hi Mary,
    In yr post, you mentioned portion should be enough for 8.
    So I presume the dish size would be the same no. of prawns
    (medium size). But since you are opening up to 20 ppl, it
    seem there could be a mismatch if everyone is going to eat
    the same dish. Somebody may have to eat the plate if that
    dish turns out to be too ‘sedap-sedap’, haha.

    So to solve that problem, I’ll cook over 20 prawns so that
    everybody can have a go. Some may even have 2 servings.

    …..

    Provided, of course, I survive this recipe from Tung Lok
    (not so much of their formula, which I trust, but rather
    ‘cos of my ‘clumsiness’)

    Btw, can I presume you have a microwave at home? I just need
    it to warm up the dish before dipping into the sauce.

    james

  41. James Tan

    Hahaha.

    Apologies, I realised my mistake and have since amended that.

    It’s very generous of you to cook so many prawns! I have faith in you. If you dare to do a ‘Tung Lok’ dish, you must be a really good cook.

    Yes, I have a microwave oven. Would Sharp be ok? ;-)

    Yummm, I love wasabi prawns. (Is that a strong enough hint to not change your mind about making that?) Hahaha.

  43. Hi! SHCian,

    First of all I wish to thanks the EO & Eileen for offering her place for the potluck.Every one of us put in effort to prepared all the dish n it is much better than catering foods.I rather have a yummy potluck session anytime.Thanks to Andrew for taking all the pictures & Patrick Chan for providing transportation for my convenience to and fro.

    Eo Mary, May be I will prepare the longan tou foo as a dessets for this coming event. I don’t really know how to prepare the dessets but only know how to enjoy them. Hahaha… If possible don’t arrange on 27 Nov(Fri)so that I will not miss out the opportunity to attend this gathering.

    Thank you.

    Judy

  48. Hi Mary,

    I thoroughly enjoyed the glorious food served in your first potluck and look forward to participating in the sequel.

    However, please allow me the option to confirm only in the 1st week of November. In that event, I shall prepare Shanghainese dumpling.

    Cheers, Pat Chan

  49. Wah, Mary, don’t me like that leh!
    I already feel the heat and pressure even before I turn on
    the wok.
    This is the 1st time I tried restaurant cooking esp.
    Tung Lok’s recipe.
    Let me try the formula and revert, if I’m still alive by
    then. Else you will know that I’m no cook at all.

  53. Potluckees II

    I forgot to mention the buses that come by my place.

    Buses along Drive 1 that stop at bus stop B15:

    Nos: 3, 39, 53, 81, 89, 109, 403 and express 518

  54. hi Mary and fellow potuckee

    Put me on stand by bec I may plan a trip to visit a friend in sydney australia.

    other I may cook Sylvia brocoli soup canadian style but have to borrow the blender from ex spouse mother. will confirm later.

  56. Hi MaryC

    I just wanted to wish you luck & say ‘WOW!’on your this yummy thread.
    Im only reading..oredi mouth-watering & made me drool!..so very sedap,can only imagine :)

  58. Hi Mary,

    Sorry to take so long to response to your post. Since my kids are all grown up & I have not been cooking for so long and if I ever cooked, it is the simple food for myself. I happened to be chopping up a pc of lean meat and suddenly, it struck my mind to contribute a simple finger food, fried wanton. Receipe will be provided later on. Is it OK? If not, I have to crack my head again and I do not know what else to contribute. If nearly the date, I have nothing to come up with, either James Tan double up his washibi prawn or I will have to give it a miss.

    susan tan

  59. Hi Mary,

    Me again. Sorry for being so ‘lou-so’. Just in case, my fried wanton being rejected, I have another item to offer, how abt ‘tou-sau’? Thats all I can think off. Pls let me know. If you want me to cook dessert, I have ask my sis for the receipe & to try one of these days.

    rgds
    susan tan

  60. Hi Susan Tan,

    Good to hear from you. :-)

    Fried wantan sounds good. Btw, what is ‘tou-sau’? Whatever it is, it already sounds good, haha. So you choose whichever one you want to make.

    See you!

  61. Potluckees

    ‘Rojak’ is up for grabs now as Jane Loh has withdrawn. Any takers for this yummy and easy to make snack although the secret to it’s yumminess is in the sauce, which I’m not sure how to make.

  62. Hi Mary,

    Thank you for saying ok to both these 2 common dishes.

    In this case, I will choose the finger food.

    Sorry, typo error. Cannot be tou sau pian as I can’t bake. Actually I wanted to say ‘tou suan’.

    rgds
    susan tan

  63. Susan Tan
    Ok, I’m looking forward to your very own version of the fried wontan. I’m sure it will not be ‘common’ as it will have your touch to it. :-)

  64. Hi Mary,

    Oh dear, first of all, when James put in my name, I was very stressed up and keep me cracking my head as to what to offer till yesterday, I replied that I have something to offer. You agreed and now it is not the ‘common’, so how? Maybe the excess washibi sauce if James has balance, haha.
    Joking only.

    Hope I can put in the extra touch.

    susan tan

  65. Hi Mary

    I know nuts about cooking or preparing food. but since you live so nearby and the “menu” so tempting, i’d like to join by bringing either my maid’s “gado gado” or fruit salad. ok?

  67. Frisna Tan

    There’s no recipe to share for the fruit salad right? So ‘gado gado’ would be good. Could you ask the maid for the recipe for the sauce so that we can learn how to make it.
    See you.

  68. Hi Mary,

    I hear you calling (no.29)and confirm that I am able to participate.I’ll be making a chilled banana dessert. Presently this dessert does not have a name. After eating the dessert perhaps someone can provide a name for it.

    Cheers, Alice Seah

  70. hello mary,
    i’m irene consider still a new member, like primrose, i’m a quite person and i also like to travel and hope to meet more friends and join the activities.
    would like to join for the potluck.
    will bring kee chang “dumpling with special sauce”.

    brgds/irene

  71. Hi Mary Chan,

    Since the dessert party is on 21st. Nov,I can confirm coming to join all of you.

    I will made 2 “fishy “( symbol for Joy n Happiness )
    and other koniyaku jellies embedded with slices of fruits and others.

    Pls. sign me in.
    Thanks.

  72. Irene Poh
    Hi and welcome.
    The ‘kee chung’ and special sauce have to be made by you and not bought from the store ya?
    One of the purposes of this potluck is to share your recipe and tips on how to make it.
    Cheers

  73. Steven Chan

    Frankly, konnyaku jelly is very easy to make, especially with the instructions given on the all in one sachets.
    Can you come up with something less common please?
    You could bring the konnyku jelly as an extra if you want to.
    Remember we want to share the recipe of the item you make.

  74. Doreen Cady

    You might have missed my request at #46, asking for your hubby’s name so I can put it in the post, so I’m repeating it.

    C u both on the 21st. I’m looking forward to your stuffed pita bread and chicken wings! :-)

  75. Hi Mary Chan,

    Thanks Mary Chan ( EO ) for taking the initiative to organise this pot lucky dessert at yr home.

    Ok.lah! Indeed u r right. The koniyaku jelly is easy to prepare.

    I will inform you in due course; most probably will be my favourite Thai durian / mango glutinous rice. Now still scratching my head what to prepare?????

    Alamak! susah pulak! Ha! ha! :)

  76. hi mary
    no doubt abt it i’ll making it,but it seems similiar to what steven chan may b bringing “”Thai durian / mango glutinous rice””. in this case how abt potatoe salad for all of us, is this okay.

    irene

  77. Hi Steven,

    Please refer to #3, #4 & #5 above and your email to me below. You still haven’t replied to my query three days ago as to whether our function at your place on the 28/11/09 is on or not. Your email below is vague as you did not state specifically whether you are still the EO. Sorry Mary for using your thread. Steven, please reply by personal email, sms or phone call and not on this thread.
    ———————————————————–

    Hi Robert n Kristy ,

    I had been v. busy with my tutoring lately becos of students’ year end exam that requires me to do more frequently and also had to re-organise my house and many house chores and gardening too.

    Steven Chan
    26.10.09

  78. hi Mary and fellow potluck friends

    Sorry I will have to give this potluck a miss. my trip to sydney for 1 month holiday is confirm leaving 8 November for sydney.

    You guys have fun will join you all for another pot luck session in future when I am in Singapore.

  79. Hi all,

    I met Mary Chan at the flea market and then realised that I had forgotten to submit my share of the recipe in Rosalind’s Homecooked Pot Luck @ Eileen’s.

    For those who would like to cook this “spice-up” version fragant bak kut teh, pls.refer below.

    Herbal Pork Rib Soup :- ( Steven Chan’s Version )

    Ingredients:-
    500g of fresh bak kut ( pork ribs )
    Chinese Medicinal Herbs
    i) Gui Zhi ( cinnamon twigs ) ii) Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root )

    iii) Dang Shen (Codonopsis) iv) Gou Qi (Wolfberry fruit /Gojiberries )

    v)Shou Di (Rehmannia root) vi) Xiang Liao ( translate ? )

    Preparation

    a) Bring to boil 1litre of water in a pot.

    b) Add in the cleanse pork ribs portions and stirred gently with a spatula for abt 1 min. This will help to remove excess fats and blood and also to prevent the nutritious juices from the pork ribs from “leaching” out if it is boiled for too long. Filter off the water from the pork ribs and transferred them on to a plate. Add into another pot of 1 to 1.5 l of boiling water, the pork ribs and all the Chinese herbs which are placed on top of the pork ribs.

    c) Add another 5 to 8 of (dried thick round-skinned Japanese Shitake )mushrooms which have been soaked and cleaned separately and another 5-10 pieces of dried scallop meat and 10-15 pieces of “cracked” white peppercorn pellets.

    d) Add in another 5 to10 segments of freshly peeled raw garlic and occasionally gently stir the soup after every 15 mins.

    e) Simmer for another 1 hr. using low heat. Serve when meat is soften and cooked.

    Function:
    i) Improves vitality
    ii) Enhances better blood circulation
    Enjoy Cooking !

    Yan can cook so can you. :)

  80. Irene Poh,
    I’m afraid potato salad is too simple. Remember we are going to share our recipes?
    Why don’t you stay with your first item since you have a ‘special’ sauce to go with the kee chang? You could share your recipe for the special sauce if indeed it is so.
    Cheers

  81. Steven Chan
    Thanks for remembering to put up your recipe.
    It must be very potent as you were ‘totally knocked out’ after the potluck, hahaha.

  82. Steven Chan
    Thai durian with glutinous rice sounds very yummy, but do you actually have a recipe for it?
    If you have, then I will accept that, as it is also one of my favourite desserts.

  83. Anne Chee

    I may have missed your recipe, but I’d like very much, to have your recipe on your dried prawn sambal with glutinous rice.

    I used the remainder that you gave me, with petai and it was delicious!

  84. Dorreen Cady, calling Doreen Cady, once, twice and a third time. Hee.

    Where are you Doreen Cady?

    Please respond. I surely will not want to miss out on your yummy dishes.

    Anyone know Doreen Cady or can contact her? Please assist.

    Thanks.

  85. Joy Chuang

    Now that the flea mart is done, perhaps you can spare some time on presenting yet another delicious dessert?
    I loved your apple crumble and hope to get my teeth into something just as or even more delicious from you. :-)

    Cheers.

  86. Hi Mary Chan @ 82,

    Yes.I had the cooking recipe for the Khao Niao Ma-Muang translated as Mango with Glutinous Rice.)

    I may switch to durian instead of mango if I am able to buy the v.fragrant “wong yoke kong pau” with “liquor” smell durians.

    I confirm making this dessert.

  89. Rosalind Lee
    My name is Meili not MeiNu, hahaha.

    Must be one and the same person lah. Is there any way you can contact her and ask her to respond please?

    Tks

  90. Mary, Meili is ‘beautiful’ and my address to you, MeiNu, is beautiful lady. Sounds better right? :p

    I have to know for sure if the Doreen Cady here is the one and same Doreen Cady I know. The one I know travels a lot and the only way I can get her is to take the risk of calling her when she’s overseas. Hello…overseas call charges incurred wor.

    Actually my husband knows her better.

    :) Ros

  91. Rosalind Lee

    Hee, so much for my knowledge of pinyin.

    I guess she doesn’t access the net when she’s travelling. Hope she remembers the date.

  96. Hey mary

    apology for late reply. I was away and to answer your question, my husband’s name Robert known as Rob and he is a member.

    I am using this space to answer Rosalind….yes I am the same person from Nikken.

    Are you still looking for venue to hold this event ? Maybe I can help.

    have a lovely week.

  97. Hi Mary and all potluckees,

    Looks like I have to miss this gastronomy experience this time round but would catch up the next time. Enjoy and have a great time. Cheers, Pat Chan

  102. Hey Mary

    I am not sure if you have received my email requesting your address.

    I will be sending another one now (Wednesday) in case typo error and the first email did not reach you.

    doreen

  106. Hi all PotluckeesII

    I have just sent out the details to my home. If you haven’t received it, please let me know and I will resend.

    Look forward to haveing a great time!! :-)

    Cheers!

  107. Hi Mary,

    I wan to let you know that I mistakenly tot that the event is in the evening. I think I can’t contribute my ‘fried wanton’ item. As this is a common item, it is available at every corner of the street. Don’t worry, I have a back-up & he is going to double his wasabi prawn. But I will still go with him to help to do the food tasting, haha, is it OK?

    Very paiseh. Pls let me know.

    susan tan

  108. Susan Tan
    Don’t be ‘paiseh’. Good of James to ‘double’ his wasabi prawn. Double yum then, hahaha.
    Of course you are welcomed.
    See you Saturday. :-)

  109. Hi Mary,

    Thank you for being so understanding & also hosting the 2nd potluck at your place. At the end of the day, if you need to wash up the plate, I can stay behind, haha.

    Oh ya, I have already reserved some portion kueh lapis (original & prune) bought in Batam. Will bring there to share with everyone. If the cake is nice, sorry not bake by me. So no receipe.

    If there are enuf kakis, can I join in the friendly majong game. Hope the stake is small. Cya on Saturday.

    susan tan

  111. Potluckees II

    Latest update:

    James may cook CEREAL PRAWNS! Wow! one of my favourites! Whatever style, prawns is something I love, so cook on James!

    In addition to the ‘or nee’ and calamansi chicken bites, I will also bake a chocolate banana fudge cake. Hope it will turn out ok, hahaha as it’s my first attempt at adding in the banana.

    Cya all on Saturday!

  112. Hi Mary and fellow Potluck friends

    I just got back from the airport. Could I come and cook braise chicken wing. (its still snack food)

    Mary pls email me direction to your place and your address. I will call you tomorrow to confirm how to get to your place. email angsylvia58@gmail.com

    cheers
    sylvia

  113. Sylvia Ang

    You are very welcomed to join us. Your fusion style braised chicken wings sound great!

    I will send you my address details now.

    Cya tomorrow, 3pm.

  114. Hi Mary Chan,

    Many thanks for being EO and organising the Pot Luck dessert at yr home.

    V. Sorry for coming 1.5h late :-
    i) because my 1st. creamy sauce was being accidentally burnt while attending to other chores at the kitchen and has to be remade.

    ii) Sorry could not find good quality durians around at NTUC or Sheng Siong but had to made do with Thai mangoes and also for waiting patiently for the dessert.

    It was a good time interacting and chit chatting with the SHcians.

    Alamak! all these “pep” talks abt BMI were completely forgotten when food is concerned.

  115. Steven Chan

    No worries. Your mango glutinous pudding was great. Thanks.

    Yes it was indeed good interacting with everyone and learning more about each other.

  116. Judy, Constance, Doreen, Robert, James, Susan, Andrew, Frisna, Alice, Sylvia, Ann, Gabriel and Steven

    It was great having you all at my place. I was rather apprehensive about the space constraints but it was just nice. All 14 of us were all able to fit into my living room and enjoy the cool air conditioning, which was a blessing as the afternoon started off very warm but soon after became a wet one.

    We all had a great time, not only eating the fantastic spread but socialising and getting to know everyone as well.

    Andrew has taken numerous photos of the spread which I hope will be put up for everyone’s viewing and salivation, hahaha.

    Every item was yummy and I’m glad most of the remainder was ‘tar powed’, leaving me without the problem of not knowing what to do with it.

    There have been several requests for a Potluck III, so I will have to crack my head about it. Is there someone who is game to volunteer his or her home for that? Please raise your hand. If not, we could consider holding the next one in a public place like a park, but with the weather forecast of rain, it might not be such a good idea.

    So, thank you all once again and shall we make it a hattrick of successful feasting and camaraderie? :-)

  117. Potluckees II

    It has also been requested that all recipes and phone numbers be sent by private emails to each other, so, I will start the ball rolling either tomorrow or Tuesday.

    Cheers :-)

  118. hi Mary and Potluckee friends

    Thanks Mary for a gracious host and the friendly hospitality at your beautiful home. Thanks all potluckee for the great cooking and food. The food was great, the company fun, relaxed and fantastic.

    Looking forward Mary to the Portluck III.

    cheers and hope to meet you all again soon.

  119. Hi Potluckees

    Photos uploaded. Please select category Cooking, food and potluck, then view.

    Scroll to bottom of post for link to photos.

    Happy viewing!

  120. WOWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
    Thanks Andrew for taking the pixs and Oi Cheng for uploading the photo so fast!
    The sight of the ‘international’ array of yummy food -Indonesian,Thai,Vietnamese,Batam,Singapore,Peranakan,
    Teochew, Austalian….reminds me what a good feast we had yesterday! ….Yummylicious Food !hehehee :-)

    A BIG THANK YOU, MARY, for such a gracious good host.
    Thank you to each & every one who had made those delicious food and good company.

    Cheers and look forward to #3 Feasting!

    Rgds,
    Constance

  121. Hi Andrew Koh,

    THanks for your fine photography and being so efficient.

    I was very surprised to see the photo album out so early with selected captions ready for viewing in just a matter of less than 1 day.

    Excellent! Keep it up! :)

  123. #121 Steven Chan

    Credit should go to Oi Cheng you did a good job in uploading the photos without delay. Thanks Oi Cheng for your efficient work.

    #120 Constance Wong / #122 Mary Chan,

    You are welcome. I could have taken more photos but was more interested in enjoying all the wonderful food. Cannot do two things at one time so prefer to eat first, haha.

    Looking forward to the next makan.

    Cheers,

    Andrew Koh

  124. Hi Mary #116

    I think you will not need to crack your head to think about where to hold the 3rd pot-luck? As I mentioned to a few of the replies, shall we arrange the pot-luck III at “Marina Barrage” as an outdoor activity for year 2010 due to raining season at this moment.

    Appreciate every one of you to contribute the yummy food & I have really learnt lot of cooking techique from the pot-luck’s gathering. Once again, I would like to thanks Mary for offering her house to let us hold this event & thanks to Andrew for having taken all the photos, so that I’m able to keep the good old memories we all have shared and the delicious food we ate.

    Cheers!

    Judy

  125. Mary

    Judy suggested a gd plc. Marina Barrage is ideal for relaxation n view besides being a gd picnic ground. If u decide to hold your party here, we the cyclists will do a ride here n picnic besides your party.

  126. Judy Lim, Yew Kwong

    Marina Barrage sounds like a good place. Thanks for the suggestion.

    With the year end festivities round the corner, I think Potluck III will have to be sometime next year or I will not be able to stick to my determination to lose my weight.

    I’m expecting to be pretty busy Jan and Feb 2010, so it may have to be end of Feb or sometime in March.

    Yew Kwong

    Are you serious?? How do you plan to cook, then cycle and join the potluck later? Hahaha.
    It will still be a ‘homecooked’ food potluck theme and not store bought.

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