Last weekend was a double celebration in our home. Friday was VK’s Birthday and we had the party on Saturday. It was a birthday party cum Diwali party. Originally meant to be only a birthday party. However with Diwali falling on the weekend just couldn’t contain our excitement.
I took a day off work on Friday to celebrate VK’s birthday in his daycare. I made cupcakes and took them for afternoon tea for the kids. It was my first time trying cupcakes from scratch and also the icing. It must have tasted good as all the children loved it except my little one. After all the time, I invested, he just ate the sprinkles and choco chips on the icing. Ah Well... atleast somebody enjoyed it. It was cathartic for me. It felt like one of the ways of getting rid of my guilt. What guilt you make ask? I don’t know myself... but that’s what I felt.
Last weekend also saw a new dimension to my personality. Everyone was quite surprised including me. I cooked for the party for about 30 people plus about 10 kids or so. I have always wanted to do large scale cooking all by myself for a long time. Yup Crazy me! This time I took up the challenge. I made paneer tikkas for starters, Dal makhni and Mirchi ka salan for sides, Pudina pulao, papads, raitha and rasmalai for dessert. Chapathis and birthday cake were ordered from outside. (I had to write the complete menu here... incase I forget, I need something to go back to when I am old). The food turned out good (I think!!) That’s what everyone said. Proper planning went a long way. And for once I wasn’t stressed about it all. My Mom really freaked out and wasn’t sure if I could handle it. Sole also joined her and was quite worried for me. I should also give credits to my friends who pitched in every possible way and it helped heaps. Ofcourse not to forget Hubby who made me believe I could do it with his constant encouraging words.
Apparently my great grandfather was a head cook in the Mysore Maharaja’s palace.My grandfather was a great cook and my mom should have the genes too as she cooks awesome food. . Every time my Mom cooked for a large crowd, or even when my sister cooked for parties, I would sincerely hope and pray, I could do the same too... but was not sure if I could pull it off. Last Saturday gave me the answer. Even though I may not be as good as my great grandfather or even my mother, I think this was good enough for a start.
I was originally planning of writing a 2 year Vk update, however due to lack of time, I am posting the invitation that Hubby made for his birthday. Considering I lack that creative bone, I passed on the task of making the invitation to Hubby. And I think he did a pretty good job. What do you think?
9 comments:
happy happy birthday !!
Happy b'day to VK. The food sounds totally yummm :)
A belated happy birthday to VK!
And awesome job cooking!
belated happy birthday to Vk.you cooked for 30 people and 10kids...hats off,VJ!
I know when it comes to your child,you're willing to go that extra mile to make his day the most special.You're a wondeful mom,VJ. And yes special kudos to the da for the lovely invitation :)
b'day hugs to Vk!
Was indeed an awesome party and you did a great job with the food. Proved your mum and me wrong by being in total control of the preps :)!
@Art: thanks
@Sands: thank you.. you were an inspiration too for cooking for a big crowd.
@Nitya: thanks Nitya..enjoyed it immensely.
@Deeps:Thanks Deeps.
exactly...that extra mile everytime ...
@Sole: it was a team effort and if not for all the help, it couldnt have gone bad.
i loved the video.
shows all your love for the tyke:-)
his eating on his own pix -- .v.v.v nice.
@ MiM: thank you..all the hard work by Hubby.. I just helped with song selection
Just reading thro the list got me tired.. and you cooked all that :-o
Happy Bday to Mr.2!!
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