Friday, March 28, 2008

Cold Cranberry punch for MBP

I have been really busy these last few days with the coffee morning(the Indian navy ladies meetings) happening at one of my friends place as the CNS( Chief of Naval Staff) was in Moscow with his other half,the first lady of Indian Navy.When Sig extended the deadline for MBP, I heaved a sigh of relief but still submitting my entry at the last moment.
This Cranberry punch is from one of my favourites Asha's blog,Foodie's hope ...she is a great inspiration to all of us, a Super woman who wears the red 'S' all the time.....yes I do consider her that.She has a wonderful blog with mouthwatering,sumptuous recipes and has a kind word for every blogger and we all love her a lot:)



You need:
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2-3 strawberries hulled and sliced
1 lime thinly sliced
1 cup ginger ale or club soda
ice cubes
Method:
Combine all the juices,strawberries and lime and chill thoroughly.Just before serving add chilled ginger ale or club soda and ice cubes.Serve in a tall glass.



This goes to Sig of Live to eat who is guest hosting Monthly Blog Patrol.The event is a brainchild of Coffee of Spice cafe.

My naval friend Jaya who had hosted the coffee morning had an appetizing spread for the ladies meet and I could not stop myself from clicking pictures of the delectable fare to blog about.The NWWA(naval wives welfare association) had organized a traditional welcome for the first lady...after a long time we all ladies had draped ourselves in heavy silk sarees for the formal occasion.We all had a gala time interacting with each other and enjoyed the delicious
assortment.Jaya's pudding was somewhat like cheese cake and she had an anchor (symbol of Indian navy) made on it with pomegranates and pineapple and named it the Anchor pudding.Here are some food pictures of the event.




the table all laid out

24 comments:

Meera said...

Wow, what a delicious spread!!:-)
cranberry punch looks delicious too.

SpicyTasty said...

cranberry is my fav one. punch is simply refreshing and inviting. Lovely entry.

Sig said...

Thanks for the entry Saswati... Love that garnish, very cute :)

And wow, what a spread... looks like you all had a grand feast!

Cham said...

What a spread , cold cranberry looks lovely

Uma said...

Refreshing cranberry punch and a lovely, mouth-watering spread.

Cynthia said...

Wow! What a spread!

ANJALI J. said...

Refreshing drink, hey i loved ur blog music.. its soothing.. can u tell me which one is that? its awesome. i dont feel like leaving ur blog :)

sowmya said...

cranberry punch looks superb...nice entry...
love the spread...cake looks good

evolvingtastes said...

The table is done so gorgeously. Who did all the cooking? It looks so professionally done. btw, can you get catered Indian food in Moscow?

Saswati said...

Meera thanx and the spread is totally my friend's contribution
Spicytasty thanx

Sig you are welcome and yes we did have a great time

Cham,Uma,Cynthia thanks for appreciating

Anjali the most of the soothing ones from Carpenters and they are my favourites

Saswati said...

Sowmya thanks...and the cake was amazing

ET all the credit goes to my friend..no help from professionals..in fact when we get introduced to the NWWA after marriage we are given a book abt etiquettes and how to deal with the socialising and parties in the services and we learn alot as yrs pass by:)

Richa said...

orange cran or rasp is such a classic :)
loved that table arrangement, looks so very appetising! such parties must be fun, what with all the dressing up etc...;)

Jaya said...

It looks great saswati ..
a delecious array of dishes
hugs
jaya

Vaishali said...

Saswati, the cranberry punch looks beautiful. The zing of the cranberry and the spice of the ginger ale along with the sweetness of the pineapple juice must be quite amazing.

Dhivya said...

wow!wonderful presentation dear!lovely drink

Siri said...

The drink looks very refreshing Saswati..:D and seeing the array of dishes, seems like u all had a gala time at the party!.. Thanks for sharing with all of us dear..:)

Siri

Vani said...

First time here. That spread looks delicious! Nice assortment of finger food and beautifully laid out! Kudos to your pal.

Saswati said...

yes richa the parties are real fun as we get to experiment a lot.

Jaya,vaishali,Dhivya ,Siri thanx alot

Vani welcome to my space and i will surely let my friend know abt all the appreciation:)

Lavi said...

Saswati..i had a nice treat for my eyes..Drink is absolutely drool worthy..

Rosie said...

This is one divine looking spread!! I wouldn't know where to start eating first with all those yummy treats :)

Rosie x

Pearlsofeast said...

OMG, whats happening?I wish I were there.
I tried ur recipe. Was great!!!
Great postings!!!

Home said...

The table spread looks fit for a King!!! And your entry looks delicious.

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Passionate baker...& beyond said...

What a nice drink Saswati & beautifully presented as well. WOW...what a lay-out! Beautiful cake & so apt for the Navy! Was trying to figure out the menu...but have got enticed by your Cannelloni in the side bar! Off to check it out. Cheers girl!

Mythreyee said...

I dont usually take cranberry. But the way you have presented it, I want to taste it right away.

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