An Experiment!

Thanks to Michi of http://www.michiphotostory.com, I found a new way to cook my all time favorite, potato.  She blogged about Hasselback Potato few days back and I was curious on how it tastes. Since I have a few potatoes in my cupboard, I thought of making one today.

I tried to look up for some recipes online and the one that I followed was from Whatscookingamerica.net.

Washed and scrubbed

I read the tip to use chopsticks on both sides of the potato to make sure you don't cut through it and leave a little bit to hold the slices in.

It was a useful tip but unfortunately I wasn't careful in slicing the end. So it was cut off. :D

My butter was still sitting in the fridge when I had the urge to make the dish. So I had to melt it so I can prepare the potato faster.

Usually, I have bread ready but today I ran out. So I thought of using my little girl's old crackers. Maybe they'd look nice because they're tricolor! :)

I mixed everything in the butter. It doesn't look very appetizing. 

After patting the breadcrumb mixture on to the potato, I sprinkled a bit of grated cheddar cheese on top. I made two, one without a foil and the other with one. Just to see how it will go.

As predicted, the one uncovered almost burnt and the potatoes weren't cooked thoroughly. So the next time I'm doing this, I will make sure to cover my potatoes before baking 'em!

BCB Meme: 5 Things You Want to Do Before You Get Old

My list actually long. A lot of goals in this lifetime but I'll try to come up with 5 interesting ones. :)

Ride in a hot air balloon. This has been a dream of mine. Too bad we weren't able to visit Clark during the Hot Air Balloon Festival when we were still in Manila. And I guess we couldn't ride it because the little girl is too young to ride one. Even now, she'd probably be too scared of the noise if we ride one.

Photo from Google

Travel extensively. By the time I'll consider myself old, hopefully I have visited at least 30 countries. I don't know how and when, but hopefully I can. :D

Photo from Google

Eat healthily. Growing up, I wasn't eating vegetables. I guess I owe it to myself and my little girl. I cannot live without meat, to be honest. But I want to lessen my red meat intake and more on veggies. (Photo from www.decisivemagazine.com)

Establish a hobby that I can do until I'm old. Hopefully it's something I can go back to anytime I want. Not like a fad, but anything that I really like. I did lomography before I got married but I think I lost touch and got tired of the process. Or maybe I can go back? Hmmm... (Photo from www.buzzle.com)

To make a beautiful Croquembouche. Why? Just because it looks pretty and I'm sure it's hard to do! (Photo from www.weddingguideasia.com)

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Party Bites

Sometimes I want to have simple party at home like a wine and cheese night with hors d'oeuvres or finger foods being served. A small gathering close friends and just talk about anything and everything.

These are some of the items that I have tried making and would want to serve:

1. Croquettes

2. Pita with Oregano Chips dipped in Cream Cheese Chive Dipping Sauce

3. Scones

4. Chicken BBQ in Pita

5. For dessert, I can probably serve Double Berry Trifle

6. Or bite size New York Cheescake

If you would host a small party for 10 people, what do you plan to serve? :)