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Dine and Dish

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February 28, 2012

2nd Annual #SoupaPalooza Linkup and Giveaways

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Cheryl from TidyMom and I have been anxiously awaiting this day. The 2nd Annual SoupaPalooza Linkup Party is finally here!

Last year we were amazed at the large collection of soups shared with us during our first SoupaPalooza. We know that this year will be even bigger and better and can’t wait to see the soups you share!

A bigger and better SoupaPalooza means even bigger and better prizes from great sponsors!

Share your favorite soup recipe for a chance to win!

A special thanks to KitchenAid, Red Star Yeast and Le Creuset for providing these great prizes for SoupaPalooza!

  • KitchenAid 7 Qt. Mixer (ARV $650) – 2 winners
  • KitchenAid 6 Qt. Slow Cooker (ARV $149) – 2 winners
  • Le Creuset 8 Qt. Stockpot (ARV $55) – 2 winners
  • Red Star Yeast Gift Basket (ARV $65) – 2 winners

So many great prizes from some truly great sponsors!

Participating in SoupaPalooza is simple! Here’s how:

How to Participate in SoupaPalooza

Required:

1.  Write and post a recipe on your blog featuring a soup, stew, chili, or chowder. (Your post can be an old post…just PLEASE be sure to link back AND follow #2 below).

2.  Include “Come join SoupaPalooza at TidyMom and Dine and Dish sponsored by KitchenAid, Red Star Yeast and Le Creuset” in your blog post. (You MUST include this in your posts to be eligible for prizes.)

3. Add your link to your soup post to the widget on either TidyMom or Dine and Dish (Cheryl and I have the same widget code, so only add it on one site) and leave a comment letting us know you linked up. The great news is you can link up to TWO soups!

4.  Don’t have a blog? No problem! Simply leave your recipe or a link to your favorite soup recipe in the comments section of either Dine & Dish or TidyMom during the week of the SoupaPalooza party (Feb 28 – March 5, 2012)

Extra Entries:

  • We’d love your help spreading the word about Soupapalooza through  Twitter and Instagram. (leave a separate comment on either blog letting us know you’d done this.)

Sample Tweet: Join @DineandDish & @TidyMom for #Soupapalooza  Share your recipes (and WIN) here: http://tidymom.net or https://www.dineanddish.net Pls RT

Instagram photo’s of your soup or of you making your soup using the hashtag #shotofsoup and/or #soupapalooza

  • Follow Kristen and TidyMom on Pinterest (leave a comment letting us know)  and be sure to check out the #Soupapalooza 2012 Pinterest Board

Simple enough, right?  We will keep the linky open through Monday March 5th. Winners will be announced the following week .  All winners with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. Winners will be emailed and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize.   Giveaways  available to U.S. residents only. Thanks for participating!

Disclaimer: Thank you to KitchenAid, Red Star Yeast and Le Creuset for providing compensation and prizes for Soupapalooza. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

 

 

 

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  1. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    February 28, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Yay it’s finally here! Linked up two soups for you! Enjoy! Can’t wait to see the others that get linked up!

  2. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    February 28, 2012 at 6:44 am

    I tweeted about this wonderful party!

  3. haniela says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:15 am

    I’m loving this whole concept.
    I love soups and stews, one can never have enough recipes for soup!
    I just added my Knockwurst Split Pea Soup. Hope to add one more by the end of this project. Thanks.

  4. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:27 am

    I love this party. I linked up two soups. 🙂

  5. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:28 am

    I tweeted.

  6. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:32 am

    And, I shared the Instagram love.

    I cannot wait to see all of the delicious soups. Have a great week!

  7. Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I linked up 2 soups to the party! Looks like some delicious soups already. Can’t wait to find some new soups to try.

  8. Maria says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Such a fun party! Loved linking up my Potato Rosemary Soup!

  9. Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Tweeted about the party!

  10. Colleen @Souffle Bombay says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:24 am

    This is awesome!! I found some wonderful soups to try out!
    Thanks for hosting this fun event!!
    Soups on!!

  11. Colleen @Souffle Bombay says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:26 am

    I tweeted this soup-er fun event!!

  12. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I linked up vegan black bean soup. What a great collection of soups…I can’t wait to peruse them all.

  13. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I linked up a second soup, cream of broccoli soup.

  14. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I tweeted about this soup link up (@rachelkyle0402)

  15. Sherri Jo says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:47 am

    I added 2 soup links and also tweeted!

  16. Curious Cuisiniere says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:52 am

    I linked up Sweet and Spicy Chili.

  17. Curious Cuisiniere says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:54 am

    I linked up a second soup, New England Seafood Chowder.

  18. Curious Cuisiniere says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I tweeted about the link up @CCuisiniere.

  19. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to link up my soup recipe 🙂 I really appreciate it!

  20. Dena Hamlin says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:10 am

    My blog is long dead but here is my favorite quick and easy but so ridiculously tasty potato soup recipe.

    CROCK POT POTATO SOUP
    8-10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
    1 small onion, chopped
    1/2 pound bacon, crisped, drained, and crumbled
    1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
    3 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth or 1 lg. boxed container of broth
    1 can cream of chicken soup
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    (I usually add 1 tsp or so of dried oregano as well to taste and a bay leaf or two)

    Put the potatoes, onion, and bacon in the crock pot.
    I like to cook my bacon first, then carmelize the onions in the bacon fat and add all that delicious flavor on into the crock
    Combine the other ingredients (cream cheese, chicken broth, chicken soup, pepper) in a large bowl and whisk together.

    Add the mixture to the crock pot, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours (time will vary depending upon your crock. Mine never takes this long.)

    Near the end of cooking, pour about 1/3 of the soup into the blender or use an immersion blender, and mix it. This helps the soup to thicken up. *Don’t skip this step! The soup will look runny and chunky, but you pop some of it in the blender and you will have this gorgeous thick soup!*

    Variations:
    -Add some cheese, or substitute the cream of chicken soup for cheese soup
    -Add corn or other veggies to make chowder

    Top with crumbled bacon bits, sour cream and chives or green onions, if desired

  21. Mimi Avocado says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I linked up my Easy Southwest Chicken Soup with avocados!

  22. Maggy says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Of course I follow you both on Pinterest 🙂

  23. Mimi Avocado says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I tweeted the SoupaPalooza.

  24. Laurie Jesch-Kulseth @ Relishing It says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I tweeted about the SoupaPalooza!

  25. Mimi Avocado says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Just linked another soup…Easy Homemade Lentil Soup…with avocados, of course!

  26. Mimi Avocado says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:27 am

    I already follow both Dine and Dish and TidyMom on Twitter.

  27. Rose @ Rose Bakes says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I’m so excited to be participating in this!! And I can’t wait to try some new recipes 🙂

  28. Rose @ Rose Bakes says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I tweeted!!

  29. Laurie Jesch-Kulseth @ Relishing It says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I follow you both on Pinterest.

  30. Caneel @ Mama Me Gluten Free says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:40 am

    What an awesome event! I just linked up with potato kale soup. Thank you for hosting this!

  31. Caneel @ Mama Me Gluten Free says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I tweeted the event.

  32. Caneel @ Mama Me Gluten Free says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I follow you both on pinterest.

  33. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:57 am

    How fun! I added a soup 🙂

  34. Nancy Ryder says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:03 am

    LEMON CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

    Olive oil, as needed
    1 large onion, sliced
    2 bay leaves
    4 stalks celery, diced
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    2 carrots, chopped
    4 c. Chicken stock
    2 lemon, halved
    Nutmeg
    Salt
    Ground pepper
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 c. small shell pasta
    1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    1 bunch thyme, tied 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
    2-16 oz. cans white beans
    3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
    (coat with small amount of olive oil, S & P – bake 350 for 20 minutes, cut into chunks)

    Coat a large stockpot with olive oil and add onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt, to taste and bring the pot to medium high heat. Cook the vegetables until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add in the garlic, crushed red pepper and thyme and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and fill the pot with enough chicken stock to just cover the chicken. Add the bay leaves, bring the ingredients to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Add chicken. Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the soup and drop in the lemon halves. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and taste for seasoning. Simmer for 1 hour. While the soup is simmering bring another pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and toss. Reserve.

    After the soup has finished, switch the heat off and discard the lemon, thyme and bay leaves. Correct for seasoning. Rinse the beans and add to the soup. Cook for 30 minutes. Spoon some of the reserved pasta into the bottom of each serving bowl, ladle the hot soup over the pasta. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

  35. Michelle Hudiburg says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:12 am

    No blog for me, but I’ve got a couple of soup recipes my family are loving right now! The first one is for Lasagna Soup and it comes from the blog A Farm Girl’s Dabbles. It seriously tastes like lasagna in a bowl! Here’s the link: http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/

  36. Michelle Hudiburg says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Here’s the second soup recipe. It’s for Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili. It’s a tomato based chicken chili that everyone around my table thought was super yummy. Even better? It’s a low fat recipe! Thank to Gina at SkinnyTaste.com for this one: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili-4-pts.html

  37. Michelle Hudiburg says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I tweeted about Soup-a-Palooza!

  38. Patty T says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I tweeted about Soupapalooza!

  39. Patty T says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yield: 4 to 6 servings
    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 large shallot, chopped fine
    1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cut in half lengthwise, and each half cut in half widthwise; seeds and strings scraped out and reserved (about ¼ cup)
    6 cups water
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ cup heavy cream
    1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
    Pinch of grated nutmeg

    1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven (or heavy pot) over medium-low heat until foaming. Add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the squash scrapings and seeds, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns saffron color, about 4 minutes.

    2. Add the water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, place the squash cut-side down in a steamer basket, and lower the basket into the pot. Cover and steam until the squash is completely tender, about 30 minutes. take the pot off the heat, and use tongs to transfer the squash to a rimmed baking sheet. When cool enough to handle, use a large spoon to scrape the flesh from the skin. Reserve the squash flesh in a bowl and discard the skins.

    3. Strain the steaming liquid through a mesh strainer into a second bowl; discard the solids in the strainer. (You should have 2½ to 3 cups of liquid.) Rise and dry the pot.

    4. Puree the squash in batches in a blender or food processor, pulsing and adding enough reserved steaming liquid to obtain a smooth consistency. Transfer the puree to the pot and stir in the remaining steaming liquid, cream, and brown sugar. Warm the soup over medium-low heat until hot, about 3 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and adjust the seasonings, adding salt to taste. Serve immediately. Soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for several days. Warm over low heat until hot; do not boil.

  40. Laura says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I am so making the Cottage Cheese rolls the look so yummy! I posted my soup too!!

  41. Christine says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:01 am

    What a fun, annual contest! I linked up 2 soups! Enjoy!

  42. Christine says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Tweeted via @cchiltonsea! Yow!

  43. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Hi Kristen! I linked up my family’s favorite chili…6-Hour Slow Cooker Chili. Thanks to you and Cheryl for hosting this awesome soup party!!

  44. Russell van Kraayenburg says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Yay! I linked up my easy chicken and rice soup! And now I will go and OD and soup by making all of these. Yum.

  45. Christine says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Following SoupaPalooza on Pinterest! Looking forward to getting some great new soup recipes!

  46. Peggy @ Pastimes Quilt Design says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Sounds fun and exciting. Thanks for hosting this party. I have linked up two soups. http://pastimesquiltdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/this-is-one-of-soups-i-will-be-entering.html

  47. Kate says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I took the leap and added two soups that I am loving lately. Thank you for accepting posts that are not new. Both of these have been on my blog within the last few weeks.

  48. Fareen says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I’ve linked up my shrimp wonton soup: http://www.foodmamma.com/2011/01/shrimp-wonton-soup.html

  49. Kate says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I’m going to post my soup photos on Instagram too. Great idea!!

  50. Fareen says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I’ve tweeted about Soupapalooza! (@fareenjj)

  51. amy @ uTryIt says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    This is so much fun and what a generous giveaway. Soups are the best way to warm up in the winter too! I love Soupapalooza!

  52. amy @ uTryIt says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    So wonderful. The 2nd recipe I’m sharing is Won Ton Noodle Soup, one of my family’s favorite and I hope you all like it too.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  53. amy @ uTryIt says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/174565038336643072

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  54. amy @ uTryIt says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Following Kristen and TidyMom on Pinterest! So glad I did. I love your boards. 🙂

  55. Katie says

    February 28, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    No blog, but I love this soup from Cooking Light: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/baked-potato-soup-10000000357537/

  56. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I entered my favorite vegan recipe in SoupaPalooza. Vegan Creamy Potato and Herb Soup. Very excited to see all the great soups that come out of this!

  57. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I also tweeted for others to join in the soupy fun! And I left a little SoupaPalooza love on good old Instagram.

  58. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    SoupaPalooza is so much fun! I kept seeing #soupapalooza on twitter and kept wondering, “what the heck is that?!” Sure enough, I found your site, and now I’ve entered 2 different soups: leftover hambone soup and classic chicken rice soup. It’s also so great to see what everyone else is adding too.

    Oh and thanks for this awesome giveaway! 🙂

  59. Lana says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I Tweeted about SoupaPalooza (@Bibberche)! Looking forward to browsing!

  60. Lana says

    February 28, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I follow both of you on Pinterest:) It’s my new love:)

  61. SamCyn says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Hi, I’ve linked up a green lentil soup w/curried brown butter and tuscan white bean soup…both are comforting, delicious and satisfying! Thanks 😉

  62. Melissa says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    So glad to be participating again! Sharing Chicken Tortilla Soup!

  63. Melissa says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    …and a lighter version of corn chowder. Cool recipe b/c you extract the corn “juice” from the cob.

  64. Peggy @ Pastimes Quilt Design says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Just added my second soup Grilled Chicken Tortilla Soup
    http://pastimesquiltdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/grilled-chicken-tortilla-soup.html

  65. Queenie20 says

    February 29, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I really love to win those prize.. Especially the mixer! This will be a great tool for me and my daughter.. 🙂

  66. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:24 am

    I tweeted Soupapalooza.

  67. Billie says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:42 am

    This is a favorite soup recipe of mine. My mother use to make Split-Pea soup after Easter ham using the bone and leftover pieces, but I wanted a recipe that I could make on a cold winter’s day without the leftovers ham. I was thrilled when I found this recipe in Cook’s Country.com.

    Split-Pea Soup with Ham
    Makes about 3 quarts

    3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 medium onion, chopped medium
    2 carrots, peeled and chopped medium
    3 large cloves of garlic, minced
    1 pound ham steak, chopped fine
    Pinch of sugar
    1 pound dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
    6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    2 cups of water
    1 bay leaf
    Ground black pepper
    (I add ¼ cup of uncooked white rice, because my mother always added rice to her pea soup! She does it, because her mom did it to make it goo farther.)

    Melt butter in large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ham, and sugar; cover and cook until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas, broth, water, and bay leaf; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. (I add the rice now!) Reduce to medium-low and simmer until peas are soft, about 40 minutes.

    Make ahead
    Split-pea soup can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for a month. Because split peas continue to soak up liquid over time, the soup with thicken when reheated. If it is too thick, stir in ¼ cup of water at a time until the consistency is to you liking.

  68. Stella Bs Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Following Cheryl on Pinterest.

  69. Stella Bs Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Following Kristen on Pinterest.

  70. Stella Bs Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Linked my Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup recipe.

  71. Stella Bs Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Linked my Beef Stew recipe.

  72. Betty says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:53 am

    sign me up to win one of those prizes

  73. Tian Hapsari says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you so much for the giveaway! So so excited! Just linked “Chicken Noodles Soup”! I would really love to win the mixer, 🙂

    http://tianhapsari.blogspot.com/2012/02/chicken-noodle-soup.html

  74. Tian Hapsari says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Tweet about this giveaway:
    https://twitter.com/#!/tiankinasih/status/174929860379156480

  75. Tian Hapsari says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Instagram photo’s of my soup:
    http://followgram.me/tianhapsari/94537612_4848723

    (It was an old picture but I insert the hashtag on the comment section)

  76. Tian Hapsari says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Follow Kristen and Cheryl on pinterest (Tian Kinasih)

  77. Loy says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Thanks so much for doing this again. We eat a lot of soup at our house so I am always looking for new soup recipes. Last year’s SoupaPalooza was a great resource, and I am sure this one will be, too. I follow you via email and enjoy your blog very much.

  78. mary montgomery says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Chicken adople chicken legs an thighs co ver. with water add soy sauce onion bay leaves table spoon of brown cider garlic to ur likeong cover college on Med till chicken falls off bone.make rice. Chicken or rice with juice. in chicken

  79. Julie says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I’m following Cheryl on Pinterest!

  80. Julie says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I’m following Kristen on Pinterest!

  81. Julie @BananasForBourbon says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    I linked up my roasted garlic and cauliflower soup!

  82. Julie @BananasForBourbon says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I tweeted about SoupaPalooza!

  83. Julie @BananasForBourbon says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I linked my vegetable soup recipe! (195)

  84. Julie @BananasForBourbon says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I follow Kristen and Cheryl on Pinterest!

  85. Julie says

    February 29, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I don’t have a blog, but here’s a link to one of our favorite soup recipes: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup/detail.aspx

    I usually saute the onions in a little olive oil until they’re translucent before adding them. I often serve this soup topped with a sprinkling of bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. You can also use a mix of milk and half-and-half if you want it a little richer.

  86. Tammi says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I tweeted!

  87. Jenne says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Added my Classic Minestrone Soup #201 http://mooshujenne.com/?p=648

  88. Jenne says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway here https://twitter.com/#!/MooshuJenne/status/175036447676563457

  89. Jenne says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Followed both Dine and Dish and Tidy Mom on Pinterest! Here is my link http://pinterest.com/mooshujenne/

  90. vianney says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Happy to join!! with my sopa de fideo..hope to ads another soon!!..cool event!!

  91. Debbie @TheHipHostess says

    February 29, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    So happy to be a part of the fun of SoupaPalooza again this year! Thanks ladies!

  92. Debbie @TheHipHostess says

    February 29, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Tweeted this SoupaPalooza!

  93. jacquie says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:58 am

    my favorite soup is a basic vegetable lentil soup. however it varies so depending on what i have on hand that i don’t even have a recipe for it other than starting w/ a vegetable broth, add some tomatoes, lentils and whatever vegetables are on hand (& preferably in season) and spices. that’s it – simple, basic, lots of variations possible and very comforting. (i don’t have a blog so can’t do a link up)

  94. Marnely Rodriguez says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Love this! My soup is the Cream of Cauliflower!

  95. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:14 am

    So excited about SoupaPalooza! Entered chicken noodle soup.

  96. Elizabeth @ Coppertop Kitchen says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I just linked up my post and tweeted, too! 🙂

  97. Elizabeth @Mango_Queen says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Finally linked up my Mom’s ” HO TO TAY Soup with Asian Dumplings” to the SoupaPalooza ! Woohoo! So soupy-happy to be part of this superb event!

  98. Radhika @ Just Home Made says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Kristen,
    Generous as always.. Lovely idea and an awesome giveaway..
    Have linked 1) Acorn Squash and Apple Soup and 2) Pasta and Vegetables Soup

  99. Susan says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to join Soupapalooza! I’ve linked two of my favorites – Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan Croutons and Spinach, Paste e Fagioli.

  100. Susan says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I just Tweeted about Soupapalooza and the Giveway. https://twitter.com/#!/savoringtime/status/175349347444211713

  101. Cassie says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Thanks so much for hosting this, such a great idea! I shared the event on Twitter!

  102. Cassie says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:23 am

    I shared on Instagram too.

  103. Samantha says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I “linked up” and added a soup recipe!

  104. Samantha says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I also tweeted about #Soupapalooza ! https://twitter.com/#!/Sweet_Remedy/status/175573601561493505

  105. Samantha says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:49 am

    following both kristen and cheryl on pinterest! this is me: http://pinterest.com/sweetremedy/

  106. Casey Stonecypher says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I linked 2 recipes, followed you both on twitter and sent a #soupapalooza tweet! I hope I win. All the recipes look delicious.

  107. Krissy says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Hi. I don’t have a blog, so here’s a recipe:
    Creamy Chicken Chili
    4 large chicken breasts (or boneless)
    3-4 cups chicken broth (water and bouillon cube)
    2 cans cream of chicken soup
    large onion (chopped) or 2 T onion powder
    3 cans great northern beans with juice
    1 can yellow kernel corn, drained
    1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
    1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
    1/2 stick butter or margarine
    Boil chicken and onion in water with chicken bouillon cube.
    Remove chicken and cut up in cubes, set aside.
    add remaining ingredients to broth and simmer 10-15 minutes.
    Add chopped chicken back to pot and simmer another few minutes. ENJOY!!!

  108. Krissy says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I follow Kristen and TidyMom on Pinterest.

  109. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I make many soups (such as potato soup or clam chowder, beans, hamburger stew, etc) without following a recipe so, therefore, I don’t have a recipe to submit. Here’s a recipe I first made in January 1998 and it quickly became a favorite.
    http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Monterey-Jack-Cheese-Soup
    Hope you enjoy!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  110. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/175715793089200129

  111. Maris (In Good Taste) says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    This was so great last year! Glad to see you at it again.

  112. Heather Burdett says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I keep trying to link up but it is not liking my pic even though it is withing size but I blogged here: dreamingof03.blogspot.com/2012/03/soupapalooza-heathers-rip-off-toscano.html

  113. Heather Burdett says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Tweeted too ^^ https://twitter.com/#!/LilyBard/status/175608224374996993

  114. Create With Joy says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting this event! I just linked up as #275 – my mom’s (and now my) Turkey Noodle Soup! This is my first year participating but definitely not my last! The quality of soups is just amazing – I am thrilled to meet so many wonderful bloggers (including YOU) through this event!

    http://www.create-with-joy.com/2012/03/turkey-noodle-soup.html

  115. Lorraine Connor says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Spread the SoupaPalooza news on Twitter and my facebook page!!

  116. Lorraine Connor says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:17 am

    Sorry, I don’t have a website/blog…yet! Here’s my soup recipe

    Easy Tortellini Soup
    4 cups vegetable broth
    1 – 28oz can diced tomatoes
    1 bag frozen italian blend vegetables
    1 bag cheeze tortellini
    3 tablespoons chopped garlic
    shreaded mozzarella

    slightly brown the garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil
    add the broth and tortellini , brining to a boil
    simmer 10 minutes
    add the tomatoes and bag of vegetables, simmering for 20 minutes
    sprinkle with shreaded mozzarella cheese and serve with warm rolls or bread.

    http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431108_2770496503138_1279751851_32188059_864551789_n.jpg

  117. Create With Joy says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I just added #278, Maple Beef Stew to the list:

    http://www.create-with-joy.com/2010/10/maple-beef-stew.html

    Thanks once again for hosting and for such great sponsors! 🙂

  118. Meghan Finley says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I love all kinds of soup but I thought I’d share the recipe for the one I always want when I’m sick. I mean after all, what’s more healing than a nice bowl of soup? 🙂

    http://ming.com/foodandwine/recipes/season-1/lemongrass-coconut-chicken-soup.htm

  119. Meghan Finley says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/immortalb4/status/176345793815511041

  120. Meghan Finley says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I follow you both on pinterest at immortalb4

  121. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I have gotten so many great soup recipes from this! I added my second stew today, crock-pot mexican pork stew. Can’t wait until the drawing!!!

  122. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Also gave a Instagram shout out. : )

  123. katherine peas says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/kateontweet/status/176419623854551040
    here’s my tweet

  124. katherine peas says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I linked up the roasted tomato basil soup!

  125. Anjanette says

    March 4, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Added mine. Thanks for doing this! Would *love* to win any of those prizes!

  126. Anjanette says

    March 4, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/anjanetteopal/status/176454147036561409

  127. Anjanette says

    March 4, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    following both of you on Pinterest – I’m http://pinterest.com/anjanetteopal/

  128. josie says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    this is such an awesome event!! i added my link in 🙂

  129. josie says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I also tweeted about this event!

  130. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Hey there! I linked up my post!

  131. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    I also tweeted!

  132. Carrie @ Kiss My Whisk says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Just linked up my soup, so many delicious looking soups here!

  133. Carrie @ Kiss My Whisk says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I tweeted about SoupaPalooza!

  134. Denise O. says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I tweeted. https://mobile.twitter.com/addicted2recipe/status/176532287301754880

  135. Denise O. says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I shared a pic on instagram.

  136. Jen W. says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Black Cherry Soup

    Ingredients
    750 ml Black Cherry Wine (Honeyrun)
    1 cup Sugar (Fine)
    1 Cinnamon Stick (3 inches long)
    1 Star Anise
    1 Vanilla Bean (3 inches long)
    2 tsp. Fresh Orange Zest
    2 cups Cherry juice
    4 Pts. Fresh Black Cherries (Pitted and cut in half)
    2 cups Cherry Juice
    1/4 Cup Fresh mint leaves (Chopped)
    Cinnamon to Taste

    Directions
    In a soup pot add wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla bean orange zest and cherry juice. Bring to a boil and reduce the soup until is thick or syrupy; about 20 minutes.

    Wash, Pitt and cut cherries in half. Add to the soup.

    Remove the soup from the heat. Remove cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and vanilla bean.

    Add mint leaves, puree the soup and strain through a chinois (fine strainer). Cool soup for several hours.

    Reseason to taste with ground cinnamon.

    GARNISH: Crème Vanilla Yogurt

    YIELDS: 6 Servings

  137. Donna - Dishy Goodness says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Hi, there! I tweeted about Soupapalooza (https://twitter.com/#!/dishygoodness/status/176552538391326721) , and I follow both Kristen and Cheryl on Pinterest. Thanks for the opportunity!

  138. Mary says

    March 5, 2012 at 7:27 am

    I’ve posted my recipe and included this great giveaway and the links to it at: http://spilledonthekitchentable.blogspot.com

    Thanks so much for hosting!

  139. Mary says

    March 5, 2012 at 7:28 am

    I’ve tweeted about SoupaPalooza!

  140. Mary says

    March 5, 2012 at 7:36 am

    I’m following both Cheryl and Kristen on Pinterest

  141. Audrey's Mamma says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:06 am

    We added a fun apple soup. The girls love all things apple!

  142. Audrey's Mamma says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:08 am

    I follow Kristin on Pinterest.

  143. Audrey's Mamma says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:08 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/AudreysMamma/status/176670246994845696

  144. Rachel Titus says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I tweeted about this giveaway:
    https://twitter.com/#!/Raycholg

  145. Rachel Titus says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Just joined pinterest a few weeks ago and glad to be following the both of you!

  146. Rachel Titus says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:14 am

    One of my all-time favorite soups is this Roasted Carrots with Smoked Paprika soup, and not only because I have a pound of smoked paprika to use 🙂
    http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/11/roasted-carrot-soup-with-smoked-paprika.html

  147. Desi says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I just linked up my Zuppa Toscana – # 315!!

  148. Desi says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:36 am

    And I just linked up my Chicken Corn Chowder too… #316. Thanks for hosting this wonderful giveaway!

  149. Mariah says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I linked up! Chicken Noodle Soup Love!

  150. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    I’m linking up two soups!

  151. Mariah says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I tweeted! #theefirewife

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

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What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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