No one has reported getting food poisoning so I’m going
to declare the dinner a success.
One of my goals for the longest time had been to learn
how to cook a meal. And I finally went through with it!
I always thought I would make some sort of Italian dish-
fettucine alfredo with chicken and vegetables- since that’s my favorite. But I
think it’s because I’ve also been trying to reconnect with my Filipino culture
that I decided on pancit and lumpia. Those were definitely food I remember
growing up and which I enjoyed eating.
I also decided to invite a few people since I didn’t want
to go through all the trouble to cook for myself. Where’s the fun in that? In the end, there
would be 16 people (including myself) and I’ve got to say I was overwhelmed.
But I’m so appreciative to everyone who came to the dinner, brought a meal or
drinks, helped out, actually ate the food, and didn’t get sick. (And, thanks to
my Mom for giving me the recipe and instructions!)
The best part for me wasn’t being able to finally cross
this item off my list but seeing people come together. Thanks, again!
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards that I made so there would be an educational component to the evening! |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- Basic information |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- A very abstract rendition of the Philippines |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- The flag |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- The alphabet |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- Someone said I should have mentioned Corazon Aquizon, the 11th President of the Philippines, and the first (and, so far, only) woman to have held that office. |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- Phrases |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- Phrases |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- A little information about the food being served |
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| Filipino Fun Facts cards- Some more phrases. I tried to pick ones that people might actually end up using in everyday life |
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| Ingredient for the pancit |
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| Ingredient for the lumpia |
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| Lumpia wrappers |
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| Carrots. Not fingers. |
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| Pancit |
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| Lumpia |
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| My super helper of the evening! |
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| Another helper! Another Asian! |
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