Comments on: Fried Hokkien Noodles & Pot Luck Politics

By: Angela@spinachtiger.com

Angela@spinachtiger.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:33:26 +0000

I am the one that gets stuck bringing five dishes so that there will be enough food. I hate potlucks in the south (US). Strangest place for food. People bring food, grab what’s not eaten to take back home, and worse, I’ve seen them grab wine they brought. So no potlucks for me anymore.

By: spice and more

spice and more — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:51:21 +0000

ha ha that is so funny and so true. I have an aunt who tastes everything (in large quantities) that others bring and loudly declares that she makes it much better. She then proceeds to quiz the hapless person who made it relentlessly trying to extract their recipe. She never brings anything herself ofcourse and on the very rare occassion that she does, she brings the smallest amount (about fit for a chipmunk) of the cheapest thing possible! And she makes a big point of never sharing her recipes. I have to really bite my tongue when I am around her as she is also very quick to take offense. Ah the politics….!!

By: Yas

Yas — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:52:41 +0000

Hmm looks delish!
With foodbloggers, I have absolutely no problem, but with others I always bring something “I” want to eat so I can be sure that I have at least one dish that I can stuff myself with LOL

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:18:20 +0000

Made this dish for dinner last night and even my father helped himself to seconds. It was delicious. I had to print the recipe for my sister as she wants to make it. Definately be making it again.

Only problem was: no mention of beanshoots in the ingredient list I printed out, which I now see you have included. I also substituted the chicken for pork fillet. I doubled the recipe as not listed as to how many the original amounts served and it was enough for 4 adults.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:49:59 +0000

Great recipe!!!

Really quick and easy to make and it tasted great. I will certainly make it again.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:02:48 +0000

this looks so good !
if you do not know my French food blog : come and pay a visit you are most welcome ! see you Pierre

By: ArtemisIII

ArtemisIII — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:25:55 +0000

THat dish looks delicious.

I love Pot lucks, but I don’t know too many people who would actually want to do it -sigh-

By: Taiko Tari

Taiko Tari — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:47:54 +0000

Excellent recipe, very similar to the one my mum often makes. Thanks, Lorraine!

Potluck parties experience – hehe, I have a little bit of both, but generally the smooth sailing version. Houses in Japan are usually not big, so when someone actually offers up his/her house for a potluck party, it’s a much awaited invitation and the souls who show up are the generous ones.
Since I often play the role of “El Presidente” (well not so much as a president, but more as an initiator) of the potluck party, then I get to decide who gets invited to the next one. Taking your story as an analogy… the couple who didn’t bring anything will go through a probation period for 2 more potlucks, and if the situation is not improving, then maybe I will bid them adios.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:32:42 +0000

Oh my goodness, that looks absolutely delicious! I could eat that now, for lunch! I love fast dishes that taste amazing and this is one of them.

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:10:13 +0000

Potlucks are always really fun, and yes, the dish can be telling. Some people just buy a dish which is no fun. It’s best if you make it, even if it took you 5 seconds!