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BAHARAH, JEDDAH - Around 300 able-bodied, somewhat sombre looking men, others wearing shorts and sandos, while some even barefooted, greeted the first day of our 2010. We had the impression that our first catering salvo of the year would be rowdy as we witnessed how these men fought hard to emerge as winners in their group-sponsored games.

But you can never really tell the inner character by looking outside. In fact, we were blown away by how organized and disciplined these men are. When they were told that it was dinner time, slowly a long single line formed before our buffet table. And we swear, they were so mild-mannered, we finished serving in less than an hour without any hassle at all.

After dinner, we stayed for awhile, and enjoyed some of the programs. It was one of the merriest and fun-filled parties we ever catered in Jeddah.

Here's Artscooking menu during the event: Beef Menudo, Lumpiang Shanghai, Fish Fillet in Sweet & Sour Sauce, Steam Rice.

Lumpiang shanghai

Beef menudo

Fish fillet in sweet & sour sauce

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New Year's Eve at Saudia

All over the world people celebrate New Year's Day with hope and enthusiasm. With great joy, they bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new. Even in the very restricted atmosphere here in Jeddah, we found that people generally find ways to welcome the coming of another year.

We found ourselves during New Year's eve catering to one our good friends and a special colleague inside their humble abode in Saudia compound. While this is not the first time we cater to Mr. Rene Perrard & family, this event is extra-ordinary as we personally witness how people (including the nationals promise!) impose their strategies (kanya-kanya talagang palusot... wink! wink!) to celebrate New Year, at least in the way that we Filipinos and other Christian expats know how.

And look whom we found enjoying amidst the typical Pinoy celebration... it's Mishall (don't really know if I spell it right). He is a next door Palestinian boy running around as we set-up and light the fountain. Here's the story: After we left, we learned that thru constant interactions with Filipino kids inside the compound, Mishall can actually speak Tagalog. Damn! Nagkadaubos-ubos baon namin English para kausapin sya, marunong naman pala mag-Tagalog. Hmmm!

Here's Artscooking menu during the occasion: Chicken with cashew nuts, Beef Menudo, Shrimp Rolls with Cheese, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pansit Malabon, Fried Rice & Corn Soup.

Chicken with cashew nuts

Lumpiang Shanghai

Pansit Malabon

Shrim rolls with Cheese

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Christmas Party at Ghulil

We are just happy even other nationalities appreciate our Pinoy dish. Kudos to Unidecor for holding Christmas celebration to its staff.

Happy holidays!

Here's Artscooking menu during the occassion: Mixed Veggies, Menudo, Mixed Pansit Canton/Bihon, & Kaldereta.

Mixed veggies

Mixed pansit canton/bihon

Menudo

Beef kaldereta

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Happy Birthday Hannah!

This is not Hannah in the picture. This is her nephew Nathan. We failed to get pix of the debutante because we were early setting up, and we heard she was still busy then with all the buzz of preparations for 'd' day.

So our message to Hannah, as you enter the world of adults, you will discover a wider world–with all its glories and chaos. You will meet a lot of people, wise and wise-nots. You will encounter different situations. But whatever comes to your life –be it exciting, happy, sad, frustrating - it is nice to know that you can always count on to your family. Do not worry. Everyone struggles with growing up. Continue living a life in pursuit of a better you and a better life for the people around you.

For the information of the many, Hannah is the sister of Golda who also had her birthday celebration with us sometime in June of 2009. Good taste really runs in the family. Wink! wink!

Here's Artscooking menu for the occassion: Beef Hamonado, Chicken w/ Cashew Nuts, Calamares, Pansit Malabon, Buchi, Corn Soup, Chinese Fried Rice, & Relyenong Bangus.

Beef hamonado

CalamaresChicken with cashew nuts

Relyenong Bangus

Pansit Malabon

Buchi

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Holiday Take-outs

Other than the sweets, these three seem to be the most in-demand during the holidays.

Beef Hamonado

Relyenong Bangus

Chicken Rolls

Thank you to Jo Bufi, Leo Aquino, Duane Flordeliz, Ruel V, Rey Ang, & Ms. Jane.

Merry Christmas to All!

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Artscooking New Home

It's not yet complete, but we're getting there. Yes, while the rest is busy with their little parties, we were exhausted (but definitely not wasted) setting this thing up. And we feel we owe it to you, our valued clients, to take a peek at what's going at Artscooking.

This one will serve as a sort of mini-showroom, and venue where we do our little chit-chats while we take your orders (wink! wink!).

But it will nevertheless remain as our personal space, and a place where we will use to prepare your food.

Yes, you read it right! It will not be open for public, rather it will be our own private little Idaho, so to speak. Otherwise spoken in our Tagalog language, "katuwaan lang".

Cheers!

View from the door

Panoramic view 1

Panoramic view 2

Our stockroom

Our kitchen is still under repair, which is why we failed to post the pix here. But soon!

Thanks to mannygarciarants@blogspot.com which also blogged the same entry.

So we know you've all been busy, or will be very busy this coming days. But for what its worth, we at Artscooking wish you all a very

Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year!

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Happy Birthday Precious Asleigh!

Angels are here to bless the good and defeat the ugly. And when you look at our birthday celebrant Precious Asleigh, you would want to reach out and tickle an adorable baby angel with little wings like cupid. Yeah, the good really triumphs!

So for this very special angel, her mama and papa made an extra mile of allowing her to celebrate her very first birthday at Iceland in Al Sara District.

Artscooking witnessed the pouring of graces and support to the family of friends and colleagues (pati ibang lahi nandon :>) as the virtually huge hall of Iceland Party Area turned into seemingly fishbowl with all the actions going on - there was a magic show; a clown and mascot that kept the entertainment alive for the kids the whole time.

It was so much fun!

Here's the menu: Beef Hamonado, Chicken Mongolian, Fish Fillet in Sweet & Sour Sauce, Shrimp Rolls, Chinese Fried Rice & Corn Soup.

(Disclaimer: We believe in giving credit to where it is due. So, in respect to all the comments, we would like to make it clear that we post a set of menu that we actually served during a specific occasion. Other than the list, your guess is as good as ours.)

Chicken Mongolian