thenotsocreativecook at 33 (A Birthday Post)
I usually get excited before my birthday comes; I count days. And not only days, sometimes I say ‘It’s three months before my birthday.’ (Is it crazy?) What makes me so excited? Maybe the gift I’ll get for myself? Or maybe the foods I’ll cook and bake? Maybe both; I can’t tell. Or maybe… it’s the feeling that you get to pamper yourself with anything you can manage. 😀
This year, my excitement went down. I even forgot that my birthday is near until a friend sent me a message saying ’11 days more to go.’ And it got me thinking and counting… and I was like ‘Oh yeah… my birthday is near.’
My birthday was last weekend (October 18). And you know, I could never let it pass without having a present myself – I got myself books. 😀
I was already planning for a dinner – my sister posted a burger steak on her Facebook page and drooled over it. Of course, the recipe came from me. 😉
Sharing with you, I had these on my birthday:
A delicious burger steak (the patties had a little problem and we did not get along when I wanted some for the photoshoot)
…with my homemade creamy mashed potatoes
…along with these purple stuffs 😀
(and sorry for the blurry photo – the birthday girl slash the migraine girl was exhausted)
Since I started baking, traditionally, my birthday is not complete without Mocha Cake. I was planning to bake one, but one thing has made me changed my mind.
The rest of the story will be told on Friday at (where else?) – Fiesta Friday. 😉
Meanwhile, enjoy these… <3
(I apologize again for the blurry photo)
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56 Comments
Fae's Twist & Tango
Darling, Darling Jhuls, Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You are so~ young. You are in the best time of your life, and your womanhood gets better and better as you age. Make sure you enjoy every bit of your youth! You are so~ lovable! 🙂
Yum, your birthday meal is so inviting. Yum! 😛
Jhuls
Hi, Fae. I am so sorry to be just responding.
Thank you so much for your greetings and wishes. I appreciate that you stopped by. Hugs! <3
Sophie33
Happy belated Birthday to you,….wonderful foods to celebrate it with! Yummmmmmm!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, dear friend. Have a delicious day. 😀
Stacey Bender
Looks like crazy cake to me (not crazy potatoes). Happy birthday!
Jhuls
Crazy cake by a crazy baker. 😀 Thanks, Stacey!
deliciouslynell
Happy belated birthday! I hope that the migraine didn’t keep you down for long!
Jhuls
Well, it lasted for three days, Nell. But I did manage. 😀 Thanks a lot. Happy Wednesday!
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sarahjmir
Happy Birthday to you my fellow Libran!!!!
Jhuls
Ohhh, when is yours, Sarah? 😀
Shukran! Shukran!! <3
sarahjmir
Was – October 4th 🙂
Jhuls
Happy belated birthday again, Sarah. <3 😀
Martina
Ooo sweet birthday girl! I hope you had a blast and sorry to hear about the migraine.. But happy happy belated birthday!!! Hip hip hurray
Jhuls
My birthday was fun minus the migraine. 😀 Thanks a lot, Martina. <3 Happy Wednesday!
skd
Happy Birthday dear Jhuls 🙂 The photos are quite good. Love the purple cake and the steak.
Jhuls
Thank you so much, skd!! I’m glad you loved these. <3
milkandbun
Happy Birthday, dear bloggofriend! 🙂 Love the purple cake! <3
Jhuls
Thank so much, dear friend. <3
Ginger
Happy Birthday! What a gorgeous feast – can’t wait for Friday for the next instalment 😉
Jhuls
Thank you, Ginger. I’m glad you enjoyed my birthday treat. Have a lovely day! <3
acasadisimi
A big Happy Birthday to you my sweet friend!
Simi
Jhuls
Thanks for the hugs, Simi. <3 <3 <3 Hugs back… Happy Wednesday!
lapetitecasserole
Happy belated birthday Jhuls! A birthday burger sounds as an amazing idea… I should do the same next year for my birthday! I can’t wait to have more info about your beautiful cake!
Jhuls
Thank you, Margy. When is your birthday? 😀
See you on Friday. <3 Wish you a pleasant day.
Malar
Belated Birthday wishes Jhuls 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Malar. 🙂
breakfastdramaqueen
Happy Birthday!!!! (For last weekend)
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Claudia. <3
lapetitepaniere
Happy Birthday, Jhuls 🙂 I love the purple cake and everything look super yummy Xxx
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Linda. You always make me smile. <3 Happy Wednesday.
lapetitepaniere
Happy Thursday <3
Ada ~ More Food, Please
Happy Belated Birthday! What a wonderful birthday meal! The purple desserts look intriguing and delicious 🙂
Jhuls
Ada!!! It’s so nice to hear from you, and I really missed you. How’s things are going? 😀
Thank you, Ada. I hope you are okay. Happy Wednesday.
MyKabulKitchen
Oh yes and Happy Birthday 🙂
Jhuls
Thanks a bunch. <3 Wish you a wonderful day.
MyKabulKitchen
Wow such an over the top birthday feast! But maybe you should treat yourself and have someone else cook on your birthday? Unless your life me and a complete perfectionist lol, cant wait to see the recipe for your purple birthday cake 🙂
Jhuls
Ahh, I wish someone would have done that for my birthday – but my birthday, I cook. Everyone else’s birthday, I cook as well. 😀 And on the perfectionist thing – I may admit one day that I am one when it comes to cooking or baking. Sssshh! 😀
simplyvegetarian777
A very happy birthday sweet girl! What an awesome spread! That purple cake and mashed potatoes got me :).
Jhuls
Thank you, friend Sonal. Anything purple lights up my day. 😀 Happy Wednesday. <3
Lori
A big Happy Birthday to you my sweet friend! I love that our birthdays are so close together! I am exactly like you with birthdays….but I felt the same way this year…where it just kind of snuck up on me.
That cake….gorgeous! Can I have a slice please?! 🙂 <3
Jhuls
Hello, dear friend. It’s really nice to hear from you. I have learned that you are now a busy gal – I missed you. 🙁
I’d be pleased to give you a slice and it’s my birthday so maybe you could eat something naughty for one day? 😀
Lori
Yes, super busy. Kind of on a sabbatical from the blog which does make me really sad. I miss you all tons!
Jhuls
Awww… I know how it feels, Lori. </3
Just enjoy your time and always smile. You are always in our thoughts. I love you, friend.
Lori
Miss you Miss you Miss you!! <3
saranmorrison
Hope you had a great birthday! The purple stuff looks yummy 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Sara. <3
nimmiafzal
Belated birthday wishes dear Jhuls😊😀!! It’s so good to see how you keep yourself happy and Fun!! I hope this birthday was so good!! Loved everything you prepared..So we too share the same birthday month-October..❤️🍰🎂
Jhuls
Thank you so much for the wishes, Nimmi. Alhamdulillah, my birthday was great despite the migraine attack. When is your birthday? 😍
spiceinthecity
Happy belated birthday Jhuls! Hope you enjoyed yourself xx
Jhuls
I did. Thank you so much for stopping by. Wish you a lovely day! <3
Sue
A birthday burger! That’s what I’d have for sure! I hope you post the recipe because it looks so delicious! Happy belated birthday, so funny, my mom (Jean Huls) her birthday is Oct. 17!!!
Jhuls
Uh-oh… I thought I have replied all these comments.
Thank you, Sue – I am pleased to know that you and your Mom share the same month and she’s one day earlier. 😀
Btw, I updated the burger steak recipe here: http://thenotsocreativecook.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/happy-6th-and-the-burger-steak/ Thanks again for asking. <3
Happy Wednesday!
Sue
thank you!!!
Tracy
Happy late Birthday!! Despite the migraine, I hope you were able to enjoy the day and mmmm those mashed potatoes!!
Jhuls
Thank you, Tracy. I did enjoy the day. <3 Have a wonderful mid-week.