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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

100 Posts and a Pampered Chef Give Away!

I started this blog because I like to cook and eat. My children moved away and were calling me on a daily basis for recipes. One of my daughters suggested I start a food blog as a way to share family favorite recipes, then I wouldn't have to give the same recipe out over and over. I laughed at her idea, I'm not very computer smart. With the encouragement of my kids this blog was born.
I believe in eating dinner together as a family. I also know that families are busy. I have tried to combine busy families and good food. I use fresh ingredients, simple recipes and probably too much butter and heavy whipping cream.
I enjoy sharing my recipes and other little snippets of my good life. I have finally hit 100 posts! Leave a comment on this post and one lucky winner will win a $25.00 Pampered Chef  Gift Certificate! I love Pampered Chef, my kitchen is full of fun, quality Pampered Chef tools.
Thanks for sharing this blog journey with me, I enjoy feedback and am happy to answer questions and give wanted or unwanted advice. I will pick a winner on July 5th at 10 PM, I have more recipes to share so stay tuned!


I can't wait to make this simple Caprese Salad, Amber made it for us last summer. It must be made with just picked garden tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and fresh ground pepper. It is delish!

18 comments:

  1. I know exactly what I would get with a pampered chef gift certificate! I love Pampered chef products. Your picture makes me want to eat caprese salad!!

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  2. Wow, one hundred posts! I love having your blog available so I can share in the family favorite recipes. Can I request one? I would love to get Tadd's pizza sauce recipe. The Pampered Chef gift certificate is a great idea! I have so many wants. :)

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  3. Judi made the same dish for us up at Rae Ann's cabin last week and we were all sooooo happy.

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  4. Congratulations on 100 posts. I stumbled across your blog and I'm glad I did. I need ideas for food I can make for my family that uses fresh ingredients. We're following a special diet, so my options are limited and I need inspiration!

    susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

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  5. I LOVE your blog Cindy! I read every single post! First because I know you a simply amazing cook...two because I want to be just like you in every way! :) I am trying to learn everywhere I can! :)

    Love ya!

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  6. My kitchen is loaded with Pampered Chef as well, I love, love, love it and use it non-stop. I don't think I have ever bought anything that I don't USE all the time. Great stuff. So happy you started your blog...mine started as a family thing as well and then the food blog alongs came along...it hasn't been the same since! Love your blog, happy 100th!

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  7. Congrats on 100 posts!I love reading your blog. There are always such tasty treats, and food that I can actually make! (I'm no Julia Child, unfortunately) And lets be honest... Is there such a thing as too much butter and whipping cream? I think not. Thanks for sharing your family recipes with us. My family has loved them.

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  8. We also like this little scrumptious treat with a little balsalmic vinegar! One of our favorites! I've got my Pampered Chef order all ready...so I'll just wait till the 4th when you pick my name!

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  9. We love your strawberry shortcake recipe. The cakes are delish. Thanks for letting me follow you on your blog!

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  10. As soon as our tomatoes are ready, I'm makin' this salad! It looks yummy and we all love garden-fresh tomatoes at our house! Love pampered chef, too--makes cooking so much more fun and easy. Thanks for sharing your recipes. I'm so glad I found out about your blog!

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  11. I have a list about a mile long of things I want from pampered chef, thanks for the fun giveaway!

    and one hundred posts?!? way to go! Here's to one hundred more tasty posts and recipes!

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  12. I love Pampered Chef. What a fun blog you have hear, Jill told me about it and I love it. Thanks

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  13. Sister Harris, I love you blog and I come here often for recipes! Mine don't look like yours--yours are so pretty! I am so glad you started a blog!

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  14. Congratulations on 100 posts! I'd love to take a look at what Pampered Chef has; it's been a long time since I've bought anything from them.

    I have a giveaway going on too, until the end of the day, so please feel free to enter! (Scroll down to June 28.)

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  15. Congrats on 100 posts! I've recently been introduced to your blog by your daughter Jill (who I adore) and I have loved everything I've tried so far. They are simple, easy and yummy which is what I love best...and why I love Pampered Chef too...their tools make everything even more simple and easier.

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  16. Yea for 100 posts! I love reading your blog and having my mouth water every time. :) I sure am in need of a few pampered chef items....

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  17. Just learned about your blog from my MIL. I love it and can't wait to try some of your recipes. I love Pampered Chef products too. I hope I win :)

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  18. I make this salad all the time and LOVE it. It's a favorite. Congrats on your 100 posts! Hugs

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