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A Simple and Brilliant Concept to Help Fight Hunger in East Africa

When I went to Simply Life’s blog today, I was captured by the photos and story of Sarah Lenssen who has started an organization called Ask5for5. It is such a simple concept to help raise money to feed children in East Africa; Ask 5 friends to donate $5 and email their friends to do the same. So simple, you think it might not have a big enough impact, and YET Ask5for5 has raised over $25,000 in a little over a month! That’s incredible! Please read her guest post and see if you can help with this cause.

Sarah believes the response to a crisis must be equal (if not greater) than the size and scope of it. So she is aiming to raise $40,000. This can be done. Giving $5, and getting just 5 of our friends to give $5. And each of their friends can contribute. Indeed, we can help relieve extreme hunger! Continue reading →


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I’ve Been Tagged!

Faith, from Edible Mosaic and Andrea of From the Bookshelf , both wonderful and interesting ladies, have tagged me in the Seven Links blog tag that has been hopping around the internet. I know…I have been tagged before for those of you scratching your head and thinking to yourself, “I thought I tagged her…”.  For those, I am sorry that I am not mentioning you here because I truly don’t remember which of you nice bloggers who tagged me. But I have finally decided to stop being such a party pooper and jump in with both feet.  So here they are folks, the seven posts I have chosen for infamy. I have started with a sweet pic of my pup just because I wanted to.

Sadie wanted to make an appearance...so here she is.

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My Fourth of July Round Up…Recipes and Chefs to Inspire the Perfect Celebration

Hi All,

I have been L-A-Z-Y lately in the baking department because life just has other ideas than seeing me happily chirp away in my kitchen.  So I have decided to share my ideal Fourth-Of-July Menu from the the Blogosphere. I have rudely stolen these photos from each one’s blog so I hope that’s OK folks. Have a great weekend!

Crazily, and not humbly, I would start the holiday with my own Red Velvet Pancakes.  No one who is a regular follower is surprised that I would choose my OWN recipe…I am not exactly the type who shyly and sweetly stands in the background with my baked goods.

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Imperfection and a Black and White Cake

I am afraid I have not been totally honest with you, my faithful readers.  I look back on many posts and see things that have literally been sugar coated; made pretty for the camera, better than they truly appear in my kitchen.  This cake slice is a perfect example.

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Cinnamon Rolls from the Kitchen of a Mother Hen

My husband’s fondest kitchen memory is of eating piping hot, sticky cinnamon rolls straight from the oven of a friend’s mom.  At Mrs. Brooks’ house, growing teens—some who lived there and many who did not—would stand expectantly around the kitchen with their car greased hands and garage battle wounds and would stuff their mouths full while enjoying the great smells, tastes  and companionship coming from her kitchen.

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Posts…

I have found some delicious looking holiday treats around the blogosphere and am so excited to share them with you here.  I have a crazy obsession with the Sound of Music so please try to sing along  if you wouldn’t mind.

Rich Winter Fudge Cake looks simply delicious
Make your own Truffles, then share them with us
Peppermint Whoopies tied up in strings
These are a few of my favorite postings.

Decadent Marzipan in Almond Streudel
Toasty Bruschetta and Ricotta with Noodles
Chocolate Eclairs with creamy  filling
These are a few of my favorite postings.

Reindogs with antlers, that is too funny
Figs stuffed with cream cheese then drizzled with honey
Champagne spiked cupcakes for New Year’s toastings
These are a few of my favorite postings.

When the pie burns,
When souffles flop,
When I’m feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite postings, and then I don’t feel so bad!

Merry Christmas to all with hopes that you enjoy all the delicious foods that the holidays have to offer!  Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to enjoy all the food of the season.  Help us fight childhood hunger through Share Our Strength.  Click the link on the Share our Strength badge to help.