Today I need to Thank the most important half that keeps this blog running, THE READERS, as in you lurking human who is quickly marking my post as "Read" in your Google reader and jumping to next !!!! Whoa, you, come back here on my page, right now.
Now I am not really very bashful or dominating(tee-hee!!) and would never ever force someone to leave a comment. But sweetie(ok that is another thing I never ever say), today is a good day and a Wednesday, so would you be kind enough to stay put and drum something in with your fingers on that keyboard. It will do you good trust me.
And while you are at it will you pretty please pick an answer to the following, and leave your comment with your e-mail address, and make yourself a cup of tea and just relax because your life is going to change soon.
Here is the Million Dollar Question:
What would you like to see in this Blog in future
A. More Bengali recipes of all kind
B. More Bengali recipes of Traditional kind
C. Nothing, shut the blog and move
D. More Bengali Recipes of the new kind(??)
E. More Vegetarian recipes
F. Nothing, shut the blog and move
G. More Non vegetarian recipes
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Z. Nothing, shut the blog and move
Now here is the deal. Some time back CSN Stores contacted me to do a giveaway at my blog. They have this cool place where they sell everything from Housewares, Home Decor, Track Lighting to Furniture. Check out their site for their amazing collection.
The winner of the giveaway gets a $80 gift cert which they can use for any product that catches their fancy at CSN Stores.
Hand Stand Mixers...
Slow Cookers...
Pressure Cookers...
even Track Lighting for the Kitchen...
Their collections is so good that if I were Goldman Sachs, I would have put in all the comments myself. But I am not going to do that because I have my morals intact and I love you guys. It is you readers who keep me going and motivate me and I owe this to you. However I am yet to make up my mind about people who will put in C, F and Z as their answers.
To win this giveaway of $80 gift certificate do the following:
1. Answer the Question I have above.
2. Leave a comment with your answer and e-mail id. Of course you can also voice your opinion on the Financial Reform Bill, Synthetic CDO's, the Nature, etc. but that is not necessary. And yes I heard about Synthetic CDOs only yesterday and am throwing it around out of context because it is such a scam with a complex name.
3. Blog, Tweet, Facebook about this giveaway. Leave a comment if you have done any and you will be entered twice
4. A lucky winner for the giveaway* will be chosen by random draw
* I do not get any compensation monetary or otherwise from this giveaway
This giveaway is open until May 4th, 2010, midnight EST. Unfortunately CSN stores ship only to US & Canada and I hope I can have something for readers from the other parts of the world in the near future. I will not be blogging or blog hopping until next week, this is time for family only and blog nirvana. See you again late next week when I post the winner. And Thanks for being here.
A!
ReplyDeleteI would like to see more of Bong cooking...the new, the old and the ancient - all of it. I wouldn't mind other Indian recipes either.
My second request is for more food related fiction. As a true Bong we all have our own food related tales. But to be able to write one cohesive tale about food isn't easy. Hence my need to read more such stories. Thanks for the giveaway Bong Mom! Appreciate your generosity even if I don't win.
Oops! Forgot to leave my email.
ReplyDeletetaniadeb at gmail dot com
I love your blog and I would simply love to see you more often with your tried and tasted recipes and lovely write ups. so see us more often on your lovely space.
ReplyDeletebetween, being in India, am I eligible for this giveaway?
sayantani249 at gmail dot com
I love Bengali food and I would like to see more traditional Bengali recipes as well as Bengalized recipes from other parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I would like to see more adda here where you talk about all kinds of issues that afflict the world at large in true blue Bengali fashion :)
My email address is theintrepidcook@gmail.com
I would like to see more of your incredible writing- your fiction, non-fiction (memories etc.) and everyday stories of life with your family. You have a way with words!
ReplyDeletenupur.kittur AT gmail DOT com
Your way of cooking reminds me even more of Ma than mine does , so yes to Bong cooking of the non veg kind .You have my email and never mind the giveaway .Keep posting .
ReplyDeleteuh oh that should read veg kind, not non veg .
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I would love to see more vegetarian recipes.
ReplyDeleteAnusha
anusha_natarajan at yahoo dot com
I tweeted about your giveaway too...
I'd love to see more Dosa recipes. As per CDO's...[A synthetic CDO is a complex financial security used to speculate or manage the risk that an obligation will not be paid (i.e., credit risk). It is a derivative, meaning its value is derived from events related to a defined set of reference securities that may or may not be owned by the parties involved.] I don't think I want to comment, I'd be too bitter...Oh, and here is step number three: http://twitter.com/40somethngbride/status/13019267025
ReplyDeletecolleen.c63 at gmail dot com
Sandeepa, I'd love to see
ReplyDeleteA.More Bengali recipes of all kind
esp. the traditional recipes, cos I have no clue about them. And write all that you fancy, cos you write so well.
Love the giveaway. Thanks for holding it! As soon as I saw that, went to csn and found something that I really 'need'. Funny how human mind comes up with excuses and justifications just so that a want can move to the 'needs' section.
gmail: tabtomorrow
more bengali recipe of traditional kind....love ur blog...foloowing u
ReplyDeleteA. More Bengali recipes of all kind
ReplyDeletebut especially:
B. More Bengali recipes of Traditional kind
If I won I would love to get a waffle iron...
urchiken at gmail dot com
I would love more bong recipes- does not matter traditional or modern. I truly love everything you cook & write, though I don't necessarily comment all the time.
ReplyDeleteohh I would love more non vegetarian recipes and different kinds of vegetarian recipes.. I love the food fiction that you started recently.. hope I win heheh
ReplyDeletemy email is magicofpages@gmail.com
More Traditional Bengali Recipes please :-) nijer jonne korina beshi, but your blog is a treat to my hungry soul. and some more of your beautiful writing too along with the food.
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I did actually did tweet, putting my account to some use. enter again? for CSN has a lot of my favorite stuff.
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I would like to see more traditional Bengali recipes from this blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you
Andie
7715randomrun at gmail dot com
Recipes with a story, real or fictiona, which are easy to make. Enjoy your break ... Kalyan
ReplyDeleteJust keep writing, I say! Whatever you write is enjoyable. But if you insist, I'd pick option B - more traditional Bengali recipes.
ReplyDeleteMamatha
[mamathabaloo at hotmail dot com]
Would love more bengali veg. recipes! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteveggiebelly at gmail dot com
Hey Sandeepa.. I would be good with any recipe, any kind of food. I particularly like your writing style. So I vote for secret option ## Continue writing funny stories and anecdotes in any format you enjoy; with food would be nice.
ReplyDeleteYou write really well and would love to read more of what you write - throw in some traditional bong recipes along with it, that will be ultimate :)
ReplyDeleteEmail: akay AT madras2madurai DOT com
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ReplyDeleteYou are my designated savior when Ma is unreachable(read 2:30am IST)and I have a crazy crazing for Bengali food. Then does it surprise you when I shout - "more Bengali recipes please"
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
sucharita.ray AT gmail DOT com
I would just like to see you write - anything & everything will do. Love the way you write!
ReplyDeletePS: Not leaving my email id, since I am in London :)
I vote for 1! Because, that would indirectly also include 2! Gracias!
ReplyDeleteneha.shinde AT gmail DOT com
I would like to see more Bengali recipes of ALL kinds! Delicious :)
ReplyDeletesrrusso at gmail dot com
I'd love to see more vegetarian (Bengali recipes). I agree with Nupur- would like to see more of your food fiction/non-fiction too
ReplyDeletemaybemee AT gmail dot com
I say More Vegetarian recipes!
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I tweeted!
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/naddie_t/status/13033831035
nadia[dot]torrieri[at]gmail[dot]com
I will go for the
ReplyDeleteB. More Bengali recipes, specialy seafood!
I always enjoyed ur write up and keep going S.
Spiceclub at hotmail dot com
Yayyyyy I would like to see more traditional Bengali recipes. Especially if you could track down vegetable recipes from Bangladesh and Bhortas that would be amazing. There is quite a difference between the cuisines of the two Bengals.
ReplyDelete:)
oh ar amar email hocche tashrin@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI think you should keep doing what you are doing. I love your blog and recipes!
ReplyDeleteI would love to c more Bengali vegetarian recipes of Traditional kind along with ur lovely stories..!
ReplyDeleteAbhi, email: abhee16@gmail.com
Your blog is great! I live in Singapore and when I'm cooking my mom in NJ is usually asleep. I have used your recipes for traditional Bong food many times to great success. I was raised in the US but my husband was raised in India and has commented at how authentic the dishes were that I attempted.
ReplyDeleteDon't know what I would do without your blog! Keep blogging and please keep adding Bong recipes of any kind. They are indispensable to me.
Somita from Singapore
More Bengali recipes of all kind. Love your writing. Enjoy your break.
ReplyDeleteanna dot bhattacharjee at gmail dot com
Undoubtedly more Bengali recipes - both traditional and ones that can be made by new age home cooks. Plus a story to share!
ReplyDeletepreeoccupied[@]yahoo[dot]com
I would say A--I like them all!! :)
ReplyDeletetigpooh1516"at"yahoo"dot"com
Love your blog as it is,but I would choose B-More Bengali recipes of traditional kind:)
ReplyDeleteB. More Bengali recipes of Traditional kind.
ReplyDeleteCoz there are very few blogs or websites that have the traditional bengali recipes
priya1611@gmail.com
What! No multiple choices?! I want all of these ...
ReplyDeleteA. More Bengali recipes of all kind
B. More Bengali recipes of Traditional kind
D. More Bengali Recipes of the new kind(??)
G. More Non vegetarian recipes
A wee bit of this ...
E. More Vegetarian recipes
And as for ...
C. Nothing, shut the blog and move ... I'll pick that only after I have read and reread your posts and have had my fill of humour,food and snaps. :-)
A. More Bengali recipes of every kind!
ReplyDeleteA A A! More Bong Recipes :)
ReplyDeleteA B...more and more..i simply live on ur blog recipes...basu(dot)balaka@gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSandeepa,
ReplyDeleteWill love to see more of the Bengali recipes and I never mind the giveways.Giveaway na pelo O ,ami eyikhane asha bondo korbo na :) ..CSN sodhu US e deliver kore bodhaye..Enjoy your break.
hugs and smiles
Have fun, I miss you even if it's for a week so don't shut the blog and move - and this comment is out of unconditional love :-D (well, maybe you could always comment on mine) - not eligible for the giveaway even if I'd wanted it.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see More bengali dishes of all kind.
ReplyDeletegourishah07@gmail.com
I'm in the UK, so can't take part, but regardless, I dropped my lurking habits to tell you how much I enjoy your blog: your quirky writing, both funny and informative; and your recipes! Keep going!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Maninas
More Bengali recipies for people living in USA. Easy to cook recipies.
ReplyDeleteThanks I love your blog,
Susmita
I have to say I love your blog specially because it is mom's cookbook :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to see traditional bong recipes and more vegetarian if you can please as I am vegetarian :)
Keep blogging and enjoy your break !!!
I love your blog!! I'm a Bengali-American who has no one to teach her about Bengali food, so I really appreciate all your musings/recipes. PLEASE KEEP POSTING!! And more recipes please.
ReplyDeleteI know I don't qualify for the giveaway, being in the UK and all; but yes, please keep doing what you do best, I'll still love your blog :-)
ReplyDeleteThis being my main source for Bengali foods, I want more traditional Bengali recipes please!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the way you write so requesting more of your wonderful write ups.
ppercywell at gmail dot com
As a silent but fairly regular reader, this blog is calling out to me to respond :)
ReplyDeleteA is my choice - bengali food of all kinds. I esp. like the shortcuts or adjustments of ingredients to those that are easily available in NJ (as a fellow working mom of two, I am sure you will appreciate why :))
I also love to read the blog and find myself saying frequently - hey, that sounds like my life!
Thanks Sandeepa - you have a lovely blog and I hope you keep it going. (I am only a half-bong, and have also passed on the link to many non-bong friends who enjoy making your quick desserts like mango pudding and kalakand!)
My email is aryansmom AT gmail DOT com
OK, I made myself some tea and cannot wait for my life to change! Love the way you write Sandeepa, so please don't change that.As with all recipes there is something new to learn all the time. Have a good break and take care.
ReplyDeletemyredchillies@yahoo.com
I would move traditional bong vegetarian recipes:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great time
email pad.sat13 at gmail dot com
Hugs
SP
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWe want more traditional bengali recipes.. there are no bengali restaurants where we can sample your type of cuisine so your blog (and other bong blogs) are our only gateway to bengali food. I learned how to make yummy rosagullas from Sharmila's blog, and I am grateful for it..so thank you for all the bengali recipes..so please don't shut down.
Anu
researcha at gmail dot com
Hi Sandeepa,
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more
-Bengali cooking recipes traditional/non-traditional .. does not matter.
-Different kind of recipes too from any part of the world as far as they are recommended by you.
-Your lovely food fictions and write ups. I love them.It always reminds me of my childhood,educates me about bengali culture and traditions too.
Thanks for this giveaway.Enjoy your family time..God bless!
email : bornela@gmail.com
Hmm...well I guess for me More Vegetarian recipes. I find that is the hardest for me to cook around, so that would be the most helpful!!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted, also! http://twitter.com/atlantagalknows/status/13101573241
ReplyDelete(not sure if I need to leave my email but it's junkforcarmen at gmail dot com)
Wow thanks for the giveaway! I love contests even though I never win any :( I too think that you should continue bringing us lovely bengali traditional dishes of all kinds non veg, veg, also of course sweets! And what ingredients we can substitute for those that are not easily available.
ReplyDeleteAny dairy free sweet recipes will be well appreciated.
And no don't ever stop blogging!
My mail id is email.magpie@gmail.com
my little blog is www.magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com
I would love to see more of
ReplyDeleteG. More Non vegetarian recipes
dftrew(At)gmail(dot)com
Ahh these CSN giveaways are flying left, right and center. I'm fine with how your blog runs, I don't mind if there is "more" of any one type of cuisine, i just want to read your funny intros and stories and recaps of the day.
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See, I blew your whole neatly laid out multiple choice list.
Thanks for an awesome blog. I love your recipes but, what I love even more is your writing. Whether it is food friction, or just a narration of childhood memories, or even everyday stories - the way you express your thoughts (both in words and by photographs) is beautiful. You have a way of connecting with women juggling career and family, and still wanting to pursue their passion for making home cooked meals. Keep blogging!
ReplyDeletethefoodie33ATgmailDOTcom
P.S: Thanks for the giveaway!
More vegetarian recipes
ReplyDeleteenjoy ur break and come bck soon,..
ReplyDeleteI would like to see B. More Bengali recipes of Traditional kind. Especially those recipes which have got lost with time. It would be good if you can source them.
ReplyDeleteAlong with your recipes I also like the stories & anecdotes that go with them. So keep up the good work & don't dare to stop blogging. Looking forward for your
next recipe after the break.
My email: Shreety2u@indiatimes.com
I would like more fish recipes.
ReplyDeleteDefi more Bong cooking...
ReplyDeleteMore Bengali recipes of the traditional kind would be super!! Kepp the blog going, by the way :)
ReplyDeleteTraditional Bengali food!!! And more stories... those are always nice to read, especially when one is far from home.
ReplyDeleteI just blogged about the giveaway on www.magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletebong bong bong cooking wonly.
ReplyDeleteThat eej my bhoT.
bhegeterian cooking will be be bhalo, becoj that eej what I try to become.
also, I was wondering if you could do a "American fishes that taste like the bong ones" post, something like what could be a good substitute for an ilish or a rui. Thats something I have been looking long and hard for, in the web.
This eej my "abdaar". :)
BTW, great job, keep it up. I have learnt much through surfing this site.
I would love to see the blog going as normal, I love all your vegetarian dishes, all are tried and loved by my family.
ReplyDeleteshreya.kamath2010@yahoo.com
sorry my email ID is skamath2010@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI was writing my name and then email ID, pressed the sent button before checking..
I would like to see more bengali vegetarian recipies and more recipies with eggs. I love your blog and your recipe of egg bake is a hit everytime i make it ..also love your masoor dal recipe.
ReplyDeleteroshni
my email is roshnitank@yahoo.com
I'd like to see more vegetarian recipes, or else perhaps suggestions of how tofu could be substituted for a type of meat. Thanks! Rbxsteinberg at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteDefinitely E. More Vegetarian recipes!
ReplyDeletecalidreamin87 (at) gmail (dot) com
Tweeted about the giveaway:
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/13293870102
Hi BM,
ReplyDeleteI would say G and A if I had multiple choices; I love all traditional food you make!!! have a nice break!!!
I'd like to see more vegetarian recipes, please.
ReplyDeletealias2003(AT)lycos(DOT)com
Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi, Always come to your blog for Bengali recipes. Nice pictures! My answer would be B. Traditional Bengali.
ReplyDeletemy email ID is smitha1220@gmail.com
Thanks,
Sara
Ummm.... All bengali vegetarian recipes ! Thanks.
ReplyDeletewriapr at gmail dot com
My choice is option B.
ReplyDeleteSandeepa - first and foremost I love your blag just as it is! But since you have asked :-)
ReplyDeleteI would like to see more Bengali non-vegetarian dishes that have been adapted for quick and easy cooking in US. Tilapia, Salmon (other fish sold in the grocery stores here) adapted to suit the true bengali palate. Things one can whip up that tastes great but can be made on weeknights.
my email- yahoo: sjana_2000
I simply dont care if i win the prize or not.All I want is for you to keep blogging and not suddenly turn your blog to "for invited readers only".Your recipes have almost been 100% spot on for my taste buds. So are the stories accompanying them. So Bengali,non-bengali? Bring 'em on I say.
ReplyDeleteNow how is all this for sucking up?
I meant every word though!
nima.krishnan@gmail.com
I lived in Siliguri, West Bengal for almost 6 yrs. Now living in Thailand. I was stoked coming to your blog! Would like to see more Bengali, veg or other Indian dishes. Also, I don't mind not being in the giveaway just an opportunity to say hello and give you the answers. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteA & E
ReplyDeleteNot only the recipes, but the write-up is wonderful!
I had tried & loved the Shukto & Tofu burji...
And thanks for the give-away:)
dew_on_buds@yahoo.com
I have tweeted abt the give away at http://twitter.com/fatsthattukada... I have a similar one going on at my blog too...
ReplyDeleteHi Sandeepta...
ReplyDeleteI have been a silent reader till now.
You have a fantastic blog! Though i m not a bengali...but i m married to one.So I can really relate to your description of cooking styles and bong relationships so many times.
I would like to request some more vegetarian bengali receipes..beyond the posto and chacharis...!
Thanks a lot.
Tanvi
gettanvi@gmail.com
Hi there! I like traditional recipes and would enjoy more of this. I seek out traditional recipes because of my personal project "Global Table" where I cook one meal from every country in the world (this week we're in Bangladesh). email sasha dot a dot martin @ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteE please! Always looking for more vegetarian/vegan recipes to make!
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I'm not a great cook so I would love to see Bengali recipe or vegetarian recipes that are easy to make!
ReplyDeleteluvtosave at gmail.com
I tweeted http://twitter.com/Luv_to_Save/status/13402931063
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Hello, a non blogger. I come here to read the wit and humour anecdotes of normal everyday living. Enjoy your style of writing. But while I'm at it, wouldnt mind the bonged non veg recipes, and some veg too! Thank you for the opportunity to participate. Regards Angela
ReplyDeleteangeladias007@gmail.com
i would like to see more veg as well as non veg Bong recipes pls
ReplyDeletebhagheerathy@gmail.com
Enjoy your break Sandeepa and a very happy Mother's day to you!
ReplyDeleteMy blogs are fixed few days ago, so I took my time, just posted yesterday. Got severe allergy this year, so not blog surfing much.
More Bong recipes please!!:)
Your blog inspires cooking.Lots of recipes in my kitchen comes from your blog.I love the way you intertwine your memories and food recipes.I would like to see more of these food recipes embeded in daily memories.Your blog is not only recipe oriented but is also emotion charged.Everyone has a story to tell with the recipe but no one says it like you do.
ReplyDeleteMy email id is deepalidave at gmail dot com.
I would like to see more traditional bengali dishes.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Manju
manjusoorya@gmail.com
A!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more bengali recipes because I love to cook for my husband and very soon I will start cooking for my twin sons who just turned a year old. I like all your recipes and specially the great alternatives that you come up with for some authentic bengali food which are not easily available here in USA like substituting mocha with soubean sprout. Thanks for the giveaway! My email Id is mausumiray@yahoo.com
Mausumi