5 Minutes for Moms is having their annual Ultimate Blog Party…. and we’re glad you stopped by to visit our kitchen to see what’s here. Whether you’re one of my regulars… or just landed here looking for something… or you’re part of the 5 minutes for Moms party…. you’re always welcome in my kitchen.
For those of you that don’t know me… let me introduce myself… I’m Linda… I love to cook and love to share recipes and tips … my cooking lessons started out in my Mom’s and Grandmothers’ kitchens and continued through the years as I cooked for my own family… I can remember being a little girl sitting on a stool watching intently as they cooked… and being thrilled when I was finally allowed to help… and so began my love of cooking and good food.
This blog is all about food…. food... and more food…. something for everyone… easy to prepare… healthy makeovers of old favorite recipes… budget conscious tips…foods for picky eaters… kid friendly foods…classic recipes…timesavers for busy lives… special dinners and desserts for those special occasions… party ideas… helpful information… and much more…
So have a look around…. Click the Home link to go to the Home Page… or check out my Recipe and Tip Index.
Most of all enjoy!
There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
#58 – Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
Provided by: Moms Who Think
Prize details: From Amish Friendship Bread to Decadent Cheesecake and all the meals in between dessert, Moms Who Think has recipes you’ll love. We would like to donate a Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer to help make one lucky winner’s home cooking even easier. (winner’s choice of color, $349.99 retail value)
#88 –$40 gift certificate to Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Provided by: The Divine Miss Mommy
Prize details: Discover the Passion, the Thrill and the Grill of Carrabba’s! The Divine Miss Mommy would like to donate a $40 gift certificate to three winners to be used at any Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
#19 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Shoot-Me-Now
Prize details: Treat your kids, or even better, treat yourself! Shoot-Me-Now would like to donate a $50 Target gift card to one winner.
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):
21,26,64,72,91,25,114,118,123,130
The drawings have ended.
Yummy, I stopped by for the blog party and now I want to stay and eat! :) I'll have to give my daughter your url. She is loving cooking and experimenting with new recipes. She'll love your site :)
ReplyDeleteYour site looks great! So many yummy pictures! I'm loving the party!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
Amanda
Thanks! I'm glad you both enjoyed the my site!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet u in this UBP 09. Looks yummy ;)
I am participate in UBP 09 as well, my personal‘s blog, photo‘s blog, and travel‘s blog. Hope you visit mine as well . Thanks
Hi - I stopped by for the party and your recipes are making me hungry. There are so many on here that sound good.
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm hungry just looking at your site! ;)
ReplyDeleteI found you through the blog party. I love your blog and will be coming back. I love food blogs and write on myself. Glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm glad you came to my party!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the yummy food, I'm stuffed:)
ReplyDeleteGreat party feel free to stop by mine.
Kiondra
http://womenandmothers.blogspot.com
It's nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is Awesome!
That Marble Cheesecake caught my eye immediately! *drool*
Have a Good Day!
So glad I found this page on the blog party! I recently found out that I like to cook... :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog and great recipes! Happy UBP!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I am so glad I found you. I am visiting from the UBP. WOO HOO! What a party, huh? Anyway, I can't wait to look around some more. I know I will find some yummy recipes! If you are ever bored on Tuesdays, I host "Tempt My Tummy Tuesday" blog carnival. We share recipes and food tips.
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I am going to check out that Aloha pineapple cream cheese stuffed french toast. WOW!
Thanks for all your wonderful comments... I'm so glad to meat all of you at the party!
ReplyDeleteI will defintely check out your blogs.
love your site! your recipes sound wonderful! Have fun blog hoppin!
ReplyDeleteNice to meat you--really enjoyed looking at your recipes!! It's making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteI love the clean look of your blog! Party on from an old hippie lady!
ReplyDeleteI love this blog! will definitely be back since I love getting new cooking tips!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to look around more! I have been in a food rut lately and will be very happy to get some new ideas!
ReplyDeleteCome visit me at
http://kinderteacher-brandi.blogspot.com/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html
Happy Party Day !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to share !!
great food blog! nice to meet you
ReplyDeleteI am ALWAYS looking for new, good, and healthy recipes. I've subscribed and will be back to check out what you've got! Happy partying!
ReplyDeleteLots of good recipes! Thanks so much, I'll be stopping by often! Cheryl
ReplyDeleteGreat site! Love all the recipes! thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for all your wonderful comments... I have truly enjoyed meeting you all... I will make it to all your blogs... if I haven't gotten to it already!
ReplyDeleteLovin' this blog party!
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to check your blog out. What a great week we are in for!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. :)
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Hello! It's so nice to meet you! I'm loving the spread you've set out for us at the top of the post. Now, I'm hungry...again!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party 2009 site. I'll be trying your penne alla vodka recipe within the next few weeks.
ReplyDeletestopping by from the blog party but will be back I love great recipes and almost time to fill out new month menu form
ReplyDeleteA pregnant woman (me) enters your blog and sees a picture of chocolate chip cheesecake. Is this heaven?
ReplyDeleteOh, I think I may stay for a bit and pretend I'm eating that cheesecake. YUM
Love your site !! I will be back that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful 2nd Party Day !!
Thanks for stopping by! I love a good recipe and cooking blog. I will be back-I'm sure I'll find a great recipe for next weeks meal plan. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great site. Your recipes look delicious. I've bookmarked you so I can come back.. It's great to meet you from the party.. This is great getting to view new blogs.. :)
ReplyDeleteYUMM! Everything looks so good here. I'm always looking for good cooking tips, so I'm adding you to my reader right away.
ReplyDeleteYummmmm your food looks great.
ReplyDeleteHappy UBP.
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
ReplyDeleteI bookmarked your blog...so many yummy recipes. I am going to come back for some cooking fun.
Ta!
It is so very nice to meet you. I'm trying to visit all the blogs involved in the party. With as many as there are now, that is 254 per day if I do it for 4 days. I hope the little one takes a long nap, lol! I am loving this!
ReplyDeleteWow, I think I gained 5 pounds at your blog party. Thanks!!! glad they are virtual pounds, easier to lose I hope.
ReplyDeleteI love all the recipes and helpful hints on your blog. It is great.
I have had a great time at the Blog party, I have found so many fantastic blogs.
Thanks for inviting me to stop for a visit.
Have Fun!!!
great blog now I am hungry whats for dinner?
ReplyDeleteHappy UBP
Wow you have some really yummy looking food posted. Hope you are having fun at the blog party. I would also like to invite you to link to Show off your blog Saturday! I would love to read your favorite post!
ReplyDeleteWhat yumminess you have! Now I need to eat some breakfast.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Thank you for stopping by my blog and for the sweet compliment. I love your blog! Happy Partying!
ReplyDeleteKim
Custom Photo Announcements & Invitations
Hey! I am stopping by from the UBP!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get to delve a little farther...too busy gardening today...hopefully tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGlad youstopped by my blog!
oh you have all the treats - any left??
ReplyDeleteparty hopping
Girl, you throw QUITE a party! What a fabulous spread!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog! I'm glad I stopped by!
ReplyDeleteOh my...sinless cheesecake brownies...you're lying right?
ReplyDeleteI'm so hungry now!
I'm visiting from the UBP! Great blog!
Come visit me sometime
Fairy Blog Mother
Hi! Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Happy UBP! You have a great looking blog yourself!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteTalk about a party!
I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Your virtual spread looks delicious -- thanks for sharing so many goodies with us.
ReplyDeleteI stopped by for the Ultimate Blog Party! I enjoyed finding your blog and will be back to visit again sometime :) It was nice "meeting" you!!
food, food and more food.... that sounds like something I could get behind!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog party.
Oh, as I'm typing my comment I'm staring at that yummy mac and cheese. Your blog makes me hungry!
I have to leave your blog its making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteHi, stopping in from the UBP. So glad I found your blog, I'm not that good in the kitchen, but your blog gives me great ideas to try!
ReplyDeleteIf there were ever someone who needed tips in the kitchen, that's me! I'm so glad I found your blog through UBP. I'll be back very soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a blog party! Who couldn't use a cooking tip each day? I know I will be back to learn from you. In the process, I look forward to getting to know you.
ReplyDeleteI am a TERRIBLE cook. I look forward to help :)
ReplyDeleteHappy UBP!
I think I've found my Mecca, LOL! Just party-hopping by...I've just started my blog which has somewhat of the same idea...hopefully someday I'll have it looking as nice as yours! Very nice to meet you and I look forward to exploring your page a lot more!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you visited my blog - I NEEDED to see your site! I love kitchen tips and getting new ideas for recipes! I bookmakred your site! I love your pressure cooker post - I am almost clueless when it comes to those and I enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an incredible blog! I love to cook, so I will be a regular visitor! Happy UBP!!
ReplyDeleteI subbed through yahoo. Thanks. And my husband thanks you, too. He is hoping I cook more.....I love to bake but cooking? Ugh...LOL
ReplyDeleteI am now mega hungry! I will definately be bookmarking your blog!
ReplyDeleteCome visit me at Livin' Our Love Song!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy UBP 09!
ReplyDeleteAfter looking around your blog - I'm hungry but I'll never be satisfied after seeing what a good cook you are!
I am blog-hopping with the UBP. I am having so much fun but how can I manage to make it to so many sites? I am always looking for great recipes so it looks like I stopped at the right place. By the way, I'm giving away prize #118. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSo good to meet you.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to look around your site.
I'm always ready to try in recipes :)
Great site, I'll be back for sure!!! Enjoy the rest of the party week!
ReplyDeleteComing over from the UBP. Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am loving what I am seeing so far! Glad you joined in and I found you! Come on over and check me out, too!
ReplyDeleteYum! What a great site, I'll be back - LOL! I'm enjoying the UBP so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and enjoying our party! It has definatly been one crazy week! Enjoy the one remaining day of the party!
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog. Love the pics...although their making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteWow - absolutely fabulous site - really! LOVE the pics and recipes. Must bookmark to check back....I can definitely get some great ideas from you. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh! I am a fellow foodie too! My husband (former chef) love to cook at home and are always looking for new yummy recipes. I just havent written anything about them yet. Now I will be inspired!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, I love your site! I'll be back. Blessings, SusanD
ReplyDeleteHi!! Just stopping by to say that you're the winner of my Coffee Talk Mini Calendar door prize! E-mail me Amber{at}forloveofcofee{dot}com with your mailing address and I'll get it to you. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAmber
www.forloveofcoffee.com
Woo Hoo! I won! ...and I need a calendar in my kitchen.... perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amber!
Okay that's it this is the 5th blog I stopped by with food all over. I'm hungry and I haven't had lunch now. Stop it already...
ReplyDeleteAlright I'm off to go eat. Hope you are having a great party. Stop by sometime, I'm about to start to actual cook dinner now so I'll test out some of recipes and post the results.
I LOVE your blog! I have been having so much fun looking through previous posts and your tips and everything looks so YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteThnak you for your kind comments.... I appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteI am so hungry now! :-p I'll definitely have to check out your blog more later... (I'm just bookmarking everyone right now, while I blog-hop my way through the party :-p)
ReplyDeleteFeel free to check out my blog, too! While I found the party too late to be part of the official prize giveaways, I do have a door prize at my blog: I'm giving away a free print copy of my book, "Two Snowflakes." Here's my address: http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/
It was nice to meet you!
Hi, Linda, it's great to meet you and discover your blog. I have a food blog too. You might be interested in participating in Vintage Recipe Thursday with your mother's and grandmother's recipes or if you have old cookbooks. I'm also doing a chocolate roundup in April, so stop by and visit.
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