When I discovered blogging sometime back, and eventually had the nerve to start my own blog in December 2008, I had no idea the impact that it would have on me. I have been a stay-at-home Mother for over twenty years focusing on raising my two sons. I was pretty much living my life in a little bubble of Motherhood and Wifehood.
I have met some really extraordinary friends though blogging. These friends are extremely creative, kind, compassionate and have brought a richness to my life. These people are teachers, chefs, lawyers, bakers, cooks, mothers, fathers and so on. . . . They come from all over the United States and the world for that matter.
For instance, I feel that I could just make my way to South Bend, Indiana for visit with Dar that would have us laughing and talking for hours. I feel like I have known her for years! Not only does she have one awesome blog, now she has two blogs. Make sure to take some time to check out her new blog. It is full of incredible pictures and is a great read.
When Dar gave me an award, of course I was honored! Thanks Dar!
I would like to pass this award to Heather from Diary of a Fanatic Foodie. She has incredible recipes, is a lawyer (just in case we need blogging representation) and has one darn cute dog named Roxie. Oh yeah, and we can't forget her husband Nick. Most likely all my blogging friends are her blogging friends, but just in case you have not had the chance to check Heather's blog out, what the heck are you waiting for?
Hope that everybody has a great weekend! If you want something to bring a smile to your face take time to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL3Gf8GqRHw It is precious and cute.
You've definitely brought a smile to my face :D Amazing what the world brings us when we're least expecting it!! Have a great weekend, Gin...we will road-trip it one day soon!
ReplyDeleteAwww, and I am about to post my thanks to her too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your lovely award! I really enjoy your blog so much. I agree with you about Dar, she is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI actually just discovered Heather blog a couple of days ago. I love it too!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Congratulations on receiving the most unusual and creative blog award I've ever seen. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your award. I feel the same way about my blog and blogging buddies.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you blog Ginger! Fun women like you keep me going as a new blogger myself. You've been visiting me from almost the start, thank-you for that.
ReplyDeleteLaura
congrats on the award your right blogging its wonderful so pleased i started it as a mom staying home, just doing a little freelance work, it connects you with great people. cute video lol Rebecca
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your award!
ReplyDeleteI just realized I missed those cute cupcakes!!!
ReplyDeleteI want one...
Congrats on your award! I've also really enjoyed meeting food bloggers - it's such a warm and supportive community!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased for you! Well done.
ReplyDeleteI share your warm sentiments about food bloggers, too.
Those are the cutest cupcakes I've ever seen! And I totally get what you mean about the online foodie community - I love them :o)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award! Your blog is just fabulous. And I'm so glad you passed the award onto Heather. Her blog is terrific!! Sorry I've been away for the past week; I had a good friend in town and wasn't able to do much on the computer. I'm back now, though :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award, your blog IS terrific!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What an adorable award...and cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteScaryyyyyy spiderrrsssss ,,, I am sorry but I would have to eat these so that they would scare no one, I am conscientious like that, has nothing to do how delicious and light they look. nothing at all lol kisses :) xx
ReplyDeleteI am laughing to hard I can't write. Need to make some cupcakes for my little grandson this week these are perfect.Thanks for sharing Ginger.
ReplyDeleteA big congrats on your award. Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginger,
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, I love MorningStar Farms Chik'n Patties! I cook them on convection in my oven to crisp up the outsides but it's not necessary. I like them better than regular chicken which often grosses me out.
There are a couple great books out there for young vegetarians. One is for teenagers; the other is basically a poor college student’s vegetarian cookbook. Sometimes teenagers tend to turn into junkfoodatarians instead of vegetarians lol.
My favorite vegetarian guide book is "The Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian". It's an easy read with a lot of important information. I was a vegetarian for years (and still have the bent), even while in the Army. So I know it can be done healthfully. It just takes a little self education.
If your son sticks with this, after while you all won’t use meat substitutes too often. I mainly cook vegetarian here and have learned to substitute with spices and other ingredients. It’s always a nice when friends come to dinner and are tentative at first, but at the end of a good meal are shocked they never missed the meat.
When I was a young college aged vegetarian I lived off of cheese pizza and beer. Tell your son this is not a balanced vegetarian diet lol.
Good luck!
Laura