STEEMIT CULINARY CHALLENGE #50 - Winners of the FINAL ROUND - "Happy Vegetarian Holidays!"
"Good food is a celebration of life" ~ Sophia Loren.
Those of us who eat well (ie actual food, not all this other stuff pretending to be food) probably do so because we choose to. It's frequently tricky to find real food items, and the artificial or otherwise modified products are in abundance. So we have to trawl round all these different shops searching for ingredients... and you don't put that much time into something unless it really matters to you!
It's a lot easier to opt for the cheap convenient products, and half the time it's not even really our fault we buy them. The fact it's so difficult (or even impossible) to find real ingredients means we're being pushed to purchase the fake food. There's certainly enough demand for the real, natural, organic, high quality, so it's nothing to do with lack of demand. I struggle even here in the remote countryside, and it may surprise you but there's nowhere local to buy fresh vegetables or eggs or milk etc... It's all shipped in from elsewhere.
Perhaps you have a different experience in your country, but here in the west (I'm in Ireland, but the same is true for England and America at least) the fake food industry has taken over. And what a profitable coincidence that whilst people are getting sicker, the so-called 'healthcare' industry is benefitting nicely... (Hmmmmmmm... just taking a moment to add 2 + 2 here). It's entirely up to us to discern what's true and what's not regarding the advice provided by our healthcare systems and education systems and governments, etc etc etc. We have to inform ourselves about the facts, and make wise food choices because if we want good health, we can't have it by consuming rubbish. That's the truth!!!
So, the focus of my blogging from now on will be concerned with health promotion and creativity. In all conscience I can no longer upvote recipes containing harmful ingredients (anything from sugar to preservatives, it's all bad) or promote any other posts that encourage use of harmful products... even if the post was done by a beloved friend! Sorry, but in my view it's not really any different to encouraging a cocaine habit or something else harmful... and I think it shows more love for your fellow humans if you don't support unhealthy choices. We don't have to preach at people or even say anything at all, just lead by example, that's all we can do as words are usually of little effect unless that person desires change.
I suppose I could have altered the SCC a little and banned the use of harmful ingredients, but I know it would get frustrating for everyone as most people don't even realise they're using something harmful, such as stock cubes, canned soup, packet sauces/marinades etc. So instead I'm starting fresh with my "Make It Healthy" project after the new year, where there will be no fuzzy lines as healthy is healthy is healthy!
So, without further waffling we can take a look at the entries and the winners. Many thanks to our guest judge @givemeyoursteem for choosing the theme and also the winners! She really admired all of your recipes and didn't find it an easy task, but hey, here we have some winners!
I just want to thank former host @englishtchrivy for handing the SCC to me back in March (...Ivy, I hope you realise how much the both gesture and the hosting meant to me!) Also many, many thanks to our generous and loyal sponsors @gringalicious and @sirwinchester. Thank you so much to all the Steemians who entered and supported this final round ever of the SCC... I appreciate your participation and all the effort you put into preparing your recipes and making them look so beautiful! I do hope you will join me in making it healthy when I return in the new year! Until then guys, all the best for the holidays and I wish you all days filled with love, peace and special moments. Slainte!
"Orange Cupcakes With Poppy And Cinnamon For Winter Party!" by @babettxx
"Happy Vegan Holidays Feast" by @amy-goodrich
"Vegetable, Cheese and Fruit Sandwiches" by @blackberryskunk
"Vegan Feast" by @marzi
"Festive Cauliflower Wings" by @lenasveganliving
"Curried Creamed Eggs in Onion Cups" by @grannycooks
4th prize 5 SBD sponsored by @sirwinchester
"Vegan Feast" by @marzi
3rd prize 8 SBD sponsored by @gringalicious
"Orange Cupcakes With Poppy And Cinnamon For Winter Party!" by @babettxx
2nd prize 10 SBD sponsored by @gringalicious
"Festive Cauliflower Wings" by @lenasveganliving
1st prize 12 SBD sponsored by @gringalicious
"Happy Vegan Holidays Feast" by @amy-goodrich
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#50 - Happy Vegetarian Holidays! - FINAL SCC ROUND
#49 - Dessert Challenge: Cakes & Pies!
#48 - A Unique Lentils Dish That Was Never Seen Before!
#47 - A Hearty Dinner for a Ravenous Rambler
~~ A YEAR OF 1st PRIZE WINNERS! SCC "Hall of Foodie Fame" ~~
#46 - Apple
#45 - Vegan Buddha Bowl
#44 - Chocolate Crazy Dessert Divine
#43 - Autumn Feast Special
#42 - Beautiful Bread
#41 - Monochrome
#40 - Mexican Food Showdown
#39 - Baby Food
#38 - Vegan Dishes From Around The World
#37 - Healthy Yet Tempting Food for Children
#36 - Food Fit For A German
#35 - Ice-Cream
#34 - A Smoothie for @smooth
#33 - Brilliant Berries
#32 - Picnic Alfresco
#31 - Vegan Main
#30 - Tempting Tarts
#29 - Take Me To Brunch... In Your Country
#28 - Cupcakes
#27 - Be A Michelin Star Chef For One Night
#26 - Sugar-Free Raw Vegan Desserts
#25 - Your Favourite Dish
#24 - Mouthgasms
#23 - Otsumami
#22 - Mediterranean Night
#21 - Coffee a la Barista's
#20 - Pancake Paradise
#19 - Sweet and Savory Crepes
#18 - Tasty, Wholesome Meals for Weight Loss
#17 - Shepherd's Pie
#16 - Tacos for a Tech Savvy
#15 - Roast It
#14 - DIVINE LEMONed DESSERT
#13 - The Finest Fish Dish
#12 - Purely Paleo
#11 - Cheeseless Burger
#10 - Anglo–Sino Chicken
#8 - La Pasta Perfetta
#7 - Battle of Noodles
#6 - HOT Off the Grill
#4 - Super Salads
#3 - Smoothie Showdown
#2 - Out of the Box Sandwiches
#1 - Sniffle Remedy Soup
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Cheers for a graceful finish!
Thank you for accepting it and running it the best way you can, I take my hat off you for a job well done, all the patience and pain you bear when you see well done entries not being supported.
I hope you get to relax, enjoy the holidays and finally get relieved and worry not about not getting things done on time. No one understands what you go through while you're hosting this unless they are a challenge host themselves so kudos to you Joana!
I wish you total zen during the holidays, quality time to spend with your loves ones and most of all SUPPORT to your new project. At least this time, you're going to do something you really want.
I wish you all the best!
If anyone is thinking of reviving the SCC please be reminded to observe the courtesy of asking both @woman-onthe-wing and me - the very same courtesy I rendered @givemeyoursteem for not using The Food Challenge. I would prefer to leave it be - all finished and at its 50th. Thank you.
Thank you! I couldn't have done it without you, you have been my friend and ally and I am grateful!
I just popped by to check messages but am pretty much signing off now for a few weeks... Concentrate on family time and relaxation, as you say :-) So I will catch up with you after the new year dear Ivy, and I wish you so much joy and peace and happy days x x x x
Would you please let me know, How can I join this contest ?
@babuplrk Upvoted this post.
Hi @babuplrk... this was the final week ever and the contest is now finished! If you like food contests you can check out: @lenasveganliving "Fruits and Veggies Monday Contest" and also "Steemit Iron Chef" hosted by @progressivechef. All the best!
All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Nothing more important than truth, for sure @wise-old-man... and truth is truth no matter who speaks it, so at least we can rely on that!!!
Thank you so much and and congratulations to all winners!!!
I also love this new #makeitheltahy project. You know I am in for sure Dear @woman-onthe-wing. What a fabulous idea. I will add that to the announcement on Monday, so our foodies can double dip, lol.
Thanks so much, I really do appreciate that! I'm going to ponder all the ideas I have for it over the holidays and hopefully it will be received with enthusiasm (fingers crossed!)
Thanks!!!!
Congrats to the fabulous winners, and to you @woman-onthe-wing for a fantastic ending! I don't doubt you will have lots of supporters in your next endeavor to #makeithealthy. It really is up to us to do our best to try to shake up the money monster that controls our food supply. The more we make healthy, whole foods look and taste delicious the more people will jump on board! Enjoy the holidays and I can't wait to see what to see what 2018 brings!
Thank you @plantstoplanks! I always appreciate your support and positive vibes you seem to inject into everything! You're absolutely right, good health is up to us, and we have a responsibility to guide others when we can as well. Even sharing our baked goods with friends and neighbours can be enough to convince them healthy doesn't mean missing out on yummy treats! We'll prove it to them all by creating the healthiest and most delicious recipes the world has ever seen! Have a wonderful Christmas and I'll see you in the new year! :-)
Thank you all for making this an amazing journey and I feel honored to be the last ever winner of one of my favorite challenges on steemit. It been so much fun and really looking forward to the launch of Let Make It Healthy! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL XXXX
Thanks so much Amy! Since you participated so much it seems fitting that you were the last ever winner! I was happy anyway :-) Have a wonderful holiday and see you in the new year!
I'm so happy that I have place on the podium again. I'll never forget this special challenge, where I won four times in a row! That was big succes for me, and still is! Can't wait for another project of yours, you know that you can count on me ;) I think that I should start concoct recipes for this project. Btw, That is so true, that we need to take care of others, for example I don't want to buy some stuff like sweets, cigarettes for my family and also for others, because I know that's so, soo harmful. It's so sad, that people don't understand how much it's so bad for them, for others and for planet. Instead of this, I prefer doing healthy food, "real" sweets from healthier products, avoid sugar, and spread positive vibe through it. Today I'll do pralines as a gift for my auntie bday. For sure she'll enjoy! Will be miss SCC! Thanks also to our great sponsors and others for rivalry. That experience was super fun! Lots of luck for you dear @woman-onthe-wing! 💕
It makes me very happy to know you have the same attitudes regarding the wellbeing of people you love. I bet your auntie loved those palines, they looked delicious! I have loved all your recipes for the SCC and think you deserved to win lots of prizes, and I very muchy look forward to more! I wish you a wonderful Christmas @babettxx and a year full of good things :-)
Congratulations to all the winners! And to @woman-on-the-wing for all the effort it takes to run a contest. It takes tremendous effort and consistency. Kudos, @woman-on-the-wing! Enjoy your time away for the holidays and R&R!
Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness and good wishes @haphazard-hstead, I really appreciate it! I hope you too get plenty of relaxing done this Christmas :-)
You're welcome! No matter how busy or relaxing this Christmas is, it will be better than the big ice storm we had last year, during this week! Our power was out for days and it took weeks for the town to get back to even sort of normal. So everything seems nice and easy this year! : )
Nice. Upvoted