Open Sesame: May Edition - Level : Easy

.: D-K :. · Site Admin

This is one fun contest where all are going to be winners in one way or the other . Lets start with the rules of Open Sesame.. drumroll pleaseee! Very Happy

Rule 1) We are going to present you with 4 Boxes:

which has an hidden ingredient - an ingredient which could be in the category of Vegetables, Fruits, Grains or Spice.

Rule 2) Lets think grains in a broader sense - Not just rice but , whole grains and sub products of grains ( like cracked wheat product of wheat, corn flour - product of corn etc )

Rule 3) You can make any random selection of the boxes which would contains one of the above mentioned ingredients (only 1 box per person) by sending a 'Private Message' (PM) to Siri, with your choice of box. She would send you a riddle which will help you to crack what the ingredient. Last Date to send your PMs is - 7th May 2008 12:00 AM EST.

Edit: How to send a Private Message (PM)?

The easiest way is to go to MEMBERS tab and click the PM button across Siri's name. Very Happy

Rule 4) You have 10 days to crack the code and send in your answers by PM to Siri ( i.e By 17th May 2008 12:00 AM EST ).
3 chances in total would be given to each participant. Once the riddle is sent, the member replies back with her first guess. If its correct, then BINGO! - She gets 25 points.
In case, the first guess is incorrect, a hint would be automatically sent to the participant and will be playing for only 20 points; 2nd hint - 15 points; 3rd hint - 10 points.

Once we confirm that you have the ingredient right, you will be given a go-ahead to prepare a super duper recipe from it. Laughing

Rule 5) Recipe along with the puzzle will have to be posted in the week of 25th-31st of May 2008 with a link back to this thread. Also, post the entry URL here in the forum to complete the loop. Smile

Note: One can prepare as many dishes as they want with the secret ingredient, but only one entry (of participant's choice) would be included for the final voting. Smile

Rule 6) Voting will begin from 1st - 5th of June midnight EST, where all of us get to vote for their favorite recipe under each of the categories and based on the same come the 4 winners. Very Happy

(They can expect 50 points each along with a Prize Very Happy

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Rule 7) Yes not only the prizes but points help too since every 6 months there is a count of total points which get that person another Prize. Yohoo!

Rule 8 ) Lets be a sport and crack the code by ourselves or ask family members. NO fellow blogger's help allowed Smile

Note: Non-bloggers can also participate. All they need to do is once they solve the riddle, send in the recipe, Siri will post them on her blog at the end of this month! Very Happy

So, Are you ready for the first edition of Open Sesame. Lets get started then! Smile

.: Madhuram :. · Pantry Chef

Wow, Wow, Wow, how come you guys came up with such a brilliant/fun idea?

Can't wait to open the box!

.: Siri :. · Site Admin

Hey Madhu,

Thanks dear. We are so glad that you liked the concept! Smile

and Congratulations for being the first one to crack your riddle! Laughing

Cheers,

.: Asha :. · Foodie

Clicked on the box, nothing happened! Sad

.: Madhuram :. · Pantry Chef

Asha, you have to send a mail to Siri, mentioning your choice of box.

.: Madhuram :. · Pantry Chef

Your welcome Siri. I have to thank you guys for such a phenomenal idea. Can't wait to cook using the secret ingredient.

.: Siri :. · Site Admin

.: Vanamala :. · Foodie

Whew !!! Lovely ...fun game Smile

.: Asha :. · Foodie

Oh, okay. I got it now! Very Happy

.: arundathi :. · Foodie

Here's my post:

http://arundathi-foodblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/saffron-risotto.html

thanks for the fun game, you guys! I really enjoyed it! Smile

.: Srivalli :. · Foodie

It was fun taking part in this...check out my post

http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2008/05/sadda-garallu-pearl-millet-jaggary.html

.: Madhuram :. · Pantry Chef

Love the contest girls. Check out my entry here
http://www.egglesscooking.com/2008/05/27/finger-millet-sweet-dumplings/

.: sankum :. · Foodie

Siri and DK, very lovely and interesting idea....cant wait for the next time.... i missed this time..i cudnt participate....when will the next 4 riddle be posted? Also how to vote?

.: Uma :. · Foodie

Hi Siri and DK, Very Happy

Just posted a recipe with my riddle. Here is the address:

http://teluguruchi.blogspot.com/2008/05/mini-millet-patties.html

I totally enjoyed playing this riddle. Hoping for many more fun activities.

Uma.

.: rachel :. · Foodie

I'm done with posting as well Smile

Read about it
here
http://tangerineskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/05/millet-falafel.html

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