Friendly Friday: Week March 18th to 25th

Good Morning! 

I am getting ready for 2 very large surprises for all of you! First of all this is the last Friendly Friday until May 6th… sorry, but I have something a little more fun to share with you.  Check out April 1st to see what is going on…no April fools this year. But I think you will be really excited.  Cheers, Kate

Friendly Friday: Week March 11th to 18th

waiting for spring blooms

Dear Friends,

      This week has gone by to fast. I had somewhat of a crappy week that was topped of with a a 20 minute crying fit this morning. I was looking for my bouncy shamrock headband and I found a big fluff of Raider's fur in the back of the bedroom closet.

 Oh I miss him so much. But I am over crying for now. But I am trying to take everything one day at a time. The stress of moving, work, learning WP,  etc and now Raider's fur was too much for me to take today. 

Friendly Friday: Week March 4th to 11th

The first day of spring is so close… but here in Indiana it was snowing yet again after a few gray rainy days. The good news is that I have lovely friends (you) to keep me warm and busy. 


This week has been perfect for cooking big wintery meals. I made roasted pork chops with balsamic apples and onions and skinny silky mashed potatoes. Even though it everything was comfort food…it was all low in WW points. I will be sharing my secret to making skinny and silky mashed potatoes next week. Please stay warm and curl up with a good cup of hot, sweet pepermint tea and a few magizines and cookbooks. Thats my plan for tonight! 

Friendly Friday: Week Febuary 25th to March 4th

Hello everyone. First of all, I am feeling better but not back to my old self yet.  So per doctor Mom's orders I am taking one more day off work. I am also curled up with my second bowl of delicious homemade chicken soup (thanks to mom) that has a pretty amazing track record of curing what ails you. I will share this recipe soon. My parents have been such a help bringing me soup and dinner while I have been sick (my fridge is about to burst open).  Thanks for the love everyone. Sorry for the late post, I slept most of the day away. Enjoy your weekend! 

Friendly Friday: week Febuary 18th to 25th

Hello friends! I am so excited that this week CKK got lots of new friends coming  in from FTLOB's awesome article about yours truly.  My favorite part of the article was meeting Ashley though our tons of emails. She is a hoot! I love her blog, her chocolate pecan pie and her adorable family. 


I am so excited about today.  I can't believe how many awesome comments came in this week.  All I can say is you all put me to work last night to get this post ready. I loved it all. 
You all rock, thanks for visiting this week! 

PS Yesterday CKK turned 6 months old. Wow time flys when you are having a blast!

Also please vote for Chrissy to be Aprils blog of the month at FTLOB cause she is awesome and absolutely deserves the love!

Friendly Friday: week Febuary 11th to 18th

  Good Morning everyone! 

Spring is in the air! The heat is finally off and fresh air is pouring in the open windows.  Most of the snow is gone and I have seen 2 robins. Its only February, how crazy is this weather. 

I am sharing some pictures of beautiful hydrangeas to celebrate the arrival of early spring and to rejoice in the fact that my trip to Nantucket is exactly 6 months away! These pictures were taken on a trip to Sconset Beach 2 years ago, my first trip to Nantucket.

Friendly Friday: week Febuary 4th to 11th

I know this cold and snow is getting to everyone, so cuddle in, grab some cocoa and stay warm!  

photo © 2010 Tambako The Jaguar | more info (via: Wylio)

You are all ROCK!

Friendly Friday: week January 28th to Febuary 4th

I love to meet new people! I have been thrilled with the new friends, followers and comments I have been getting every day. I will showcase my new friends, followers and commenters. I can't believe that yesterday I hit 60 followers. I was hoping that by my birthday (April 13th) I could get 100 followers. I am so excited we have already hit half way and still going strong! Yay everyone!

This is a celebration of how awesome you guys really are! 

photo © 2009 Beverly | more info (via: Wylio)

Faith from In the Kitchen with Butters: Faith made a totally tiramsu with nutella! My mouth is watering!


KT from KT's Refinishing School: Check out KT's totally awesome Thai Shrimp Bisque


Ashley from The Cook with a Book: check out Ashley's hysterical Morning and Afternoon


By TexaGermaNadian: if you like Groundhog Day you will love this


Laura from A Goddess of Frugality: check out this great giveaway


Misadventures in Cooking: Lazy Lasagna looks amazing!


Sarah the Writer from This Writer's Journey: check out the cutest pink mouse!


Roberta from More Thyme than Dough: get ready for Valentines Day!


Monica from Lick the Bowl Good: Oh yeah I want this pie and I don't want to share!


Chrissy from Chrissy in America: check out Chrissy's icy cold snow day pictures


Reeni from Desert Wars and Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice: smores are nice but smores bread pudding bars are nicer!


Donna Rumbletiger


Heather from Girlichef: check out the awesome "Corn"y bread round up, more corn bread please!


Sylvie from Gourmande in the Kitchen: creamy dreamy chocolate gelato is a must


Mrs. Mix-it from Cooking Underwriter: Check out Mrs. Mix-it's Awesome Grey Hound at Sunset, it looks so delicious


MANDY83

Friendly Fridays: week January 21st to January 28th

I love to meet new people! I have been thrilled with the new friends, followers and comments I have been getting every day. So every Friday I will showcase my new friends, followers and commenters. 

This is a celebration of how awesome you guys really are! 

Waving Hello!

Unfortunately, I had no new friendly followers to comment on this week.

This week's new awesome friendly comments come from...

Delishhh -Check out the new recipe for No Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal cookies (Cow Patties) yummy

More Thyme than Dough- Check out Roberta's awesome Inexpensive Household tips, I love using baking soda, vinegar and lemon to clean!

Chrissy in America- Check out Chrissy's awesome art deco print she won! It's so beautiful!

Lick the Bowl Good- Check out Monica's 400th post. Wow, way to go Monica!

Gourmande in the Kitchen- Sylvie is awesome and her French Vegetable Soup is calling my name and her post about kitchen inspiration is truly amazing!

Cooking Underwriter-  Mrs Mix-It's baby dogs wrapped in bacon look delicious!

I am Bitsy, Hear me Roar- Bitsy is totally wild and crazy and I love her irreverence!

photo © 2009 Beverly | more info (via: Wylio)