More exciting new foods to try!

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Because my life is not full enough (joking), I have added more excitement and joined Barefoot Bloggers. I have always loved Ina Garten and her show The Barefoot Contessa. She makes entertaining and cooking look so easy and she always seems to enjoy the parties so much. I cannot wait to try my first recipe in this group. These members cook twice per month and blog on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays about their cooking experience.
In addition, one of my friends on TWD, Cathy of The Tortefeasor by Cathleen , has blessed me this week with an award! I was shocked to say the least. But excited to know that someone actually reads my blogs and enjoys them. Thank you Cathy! Cathy is a very talented cook, although humble, with three beautiful children. Be sure to check out her blog!
I also received an award from Nancy of nancysrecipes ! Nancy has been very encouraging to me with her comments. Thank you both!

Here are the Award Rules:

1. When you receive a diamond, make a post about it on your blog.
2. Name the blogger from whom you received it.
3. Award the diamonds to seven other bloggers.
4. Link them.
5. Tell them they received an award.

I've chosen to pass this wonderful award to the following talented bakers, writers and photographers that have all been very encouraging to me since I joined TWD! You are all some of my favorite weekly reads and I am always impressed with your food and your photography!

I'm too new to really know how this works, but I think you can pick up your award at my blogsite. Enjoy!

Comments

chocolatechic said…
Oh...you are so kind.

I like your blog too.
September 8, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Judy said…
Wow! I'm speechless! And I've been feeling guilty about not blogging. Now I'm re-motivated! Thanks.
September 8, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Cathy said…
Peggy, I am so excited that we'll be Barefoot Blogging together! And congrats again! :-)
September 9, 2008 at 5:37 AM
Lori said…
you are so sweet! I really enjoy your blog, and will be tending to this tomorrow, I hope. It's always amazing to learn that someone not only reads your blog, but also likes it. You're in my aggregator so I don't miss any posts. Thanks so much!!
September 9, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Prudy said…
Congrats on your award-I know you'll love barefoot Thursdays. It's just often enough and lots of good savory food.
September 9, 2008 at 6:15 PM
TeaLady said…
Thanks, Peggy for the award. I am humble. Posting tomorrow about it. I enjoy reading your blog.
September 10, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Prudy said…
Congratulations on your award and welcome to barefoot bloggers.
September 11, 2008 at 11:44 AM
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