Bloggers Get-Together…cos who needs a reason, right?

Some food bloggers got together over the Raya holidays for another pig-out. No reason really….just the longing for company and good food and oh my…the good food part never disappoints. Everytime when there’s a gathering like this, it’s sure to be a visual feast of all things yummy in my posts. But I feel, pictures speak louder than words of what was offered and you wouldn’t want lengthy explanations of everything that happened.

Back Row from left; Esther of The FUSS FREE Chef,
Lydia, Wendy of Table for 2…or more,
Shannon of JustAsDelish, Veronica of Quay Po Cooks,
Baby Sumo of Eat Your Heart Out
Front Row from left; Lyanne, Swee San of The Sweet Spot, your’s truly

This time around there were more people and the theme of the gathering was ‘tapas’ or rather small-portioned finger foods. Doesn’t have to be authentically Spanish, just small portions that you can pick up with your fingers. We managed to do quite well this time around, meaning there were very little leftovers and more empty plates. Always a compliment to the cook. Our lovely host was again Swee San who did a fantastic job with the setting. The last gathering was also at her house.

View of the spread from both ends of the table…

We’re food bloggers, of course there would
a round of photo-snapping of all the dishes…

So to the usual break-down of the menu. I’m not gonna write much description this time but rather just group the dishes according to the respective creators. I wonder if these ladies would ‘taruh‘ (scold) me for secretly paparazzi-ing them, which is why a lot of them looked so serious or were looking down because the candid shots were either of them prepping their dishes or taking pictures on the main table. I’ll start with your’s truly to get the ball rolling;

Looks like ordinary meatballs but
surprise on the inside!! Scotch quail’s eggs with
chilli mango chutney sauce (bottle)

Shepherd’s Pie

Caramelised Onion Mayo and Cream Cheese Dip or Spread with Crackers

Pancetta wrapped prawns with Gorgonzola sauce

Apple Tarte Tartin

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Potato Skins, eaten with Pickled Jalapenos,
Sour Cream and Guacamole

Poached pear, blackcurrant and milk chocolate entremet 

Dolma (Grape Leaves) with stuffing of
rice and minced beef

Sambal Cucumber Cups

Thai Appetizer; Mieng Kham Kadok.
You put everything in the leaf,
wrap it up and eat it in one shot.
YUM!

Brownies

Pork and Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Yoghurt

Dragonfruit Jelly

Thank you, ladies for the awesome dishes and the wonderful company, thanks to Swee San for hosting. It’s always great to get together with all of you and I hope there’ll be one soon again….although I don’t know when with my second one coming. 🙂