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November 10, 2013

Celebrating 7 Years of Blogging {Recipe: The Best Dinner Rolls}

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The very best bread machine shaped dinner roll recipe and an Oster Bread Machine giveaway to kick off a celebration of 7 years of blogging.

The Very Best Buttery Dinner Roll Recipe - a new Thanksgiving Favorite! dineanddish.netFriends, this is a big, big day because it’s the start of my SEVEN years of blogging celebration!! Over the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite things and doing some extra special giveaways to celebrate! Why giveaways? Well, because Dine & Dish wouldn’t be what it is today without your love and support and I want to share my thanks with you by giving back.

When I started Dine & Dish 7 years ago I had no idea what great joy this little site would bring me. I have developed friendships, created wonderful work relationships, have traveled and experienced things I’ve never even imagined,  I’ve gained new skills, have been able to contribute to our family financially and most of all, I’ve been able to do it all from home while raising my kids.

Dine & Dish is not even close to the biggest blog out there, but I have the BEST readers, hands down. Thank you all so, so much for being such an important part of my life and for taking the time to click over and read what I share. It means more to me than I could ever tell you.

Without further ado, I’d like to share the first of many giveaways with you! 

Oster Bread Machine Giveaway dineanddish.netIt’s hard to believe that 12 years ago, when we’d have people over for dinner, my “go-to” meal to make was Hamburger Helper and a dessert I still love but haven’t made in ions (Easy Eclair Dessert). I used to not be able to cook at all! I then discovered an old site called Recipezaar (now Food.com) and discovered that there were recipes out there I could cook. Then, through their forums, my love of food photography began to take shape and, well, here I am today doing both professionally. Crazy stuff!

Whenever we go to a dinner party or host my family for events, it is expected that I make homemade bread. It’s kind of become “my thing” over the years. I have had the same Oster bread machine for 10 years now and I love it. I never actually bake bread in my bread machine, but always use it for the dough cycle. As much as I love to knead bread dough into shape, I don’t always have time for that. Being able to just throw all the ingredients into my bread machine and leave it until the dough is all read for me has been such a huge timesaver. Other than my Keurig, my Oster Bread Machine is the most used small appliance in my house!

The Very BEST Butter Dinner Roll Recipe - perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations!

I’m starting off this big Dine & Dish celebration with a recipe I tried today that has totally kicked my favorite dinner roll recipe out of the Thanksgiving rotation. In fact, I had planned on kicking my celebration off with a completely different giveaway, but then made this recipe and HAD to share it with you right this very minute.

This isn’t a Dine & Dish original recipe… I’ve seen it on other blogs but traced the origination to Allrecipes. As much as I’d like to shake it up and make it my own, this recipe needs no changing at all. (I did take out the second rise time, just because I’m impatient). It’s absolutely perfect just the way it is!  Check the recipe out below, then below that enter to win an Oster Bread Machine of your very own! Good luck and enjoy — oh… and THANK YOU!!!

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored giveaway. I truly love my Oster Bread Machine and want to say thanks by giving one Dine & Dish reader the chance to win one too!

The Very Best Buttery Dinner Roll Recipe - a new Thanksgiving Favorite! dineanddish.net
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The Very Best Buttery Dinner Rolls Recipe

The most wonderfully soft, tender and delicious dinner roll recipe!
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 .25 ounce package active dry yeast (I prefer Red Star Yeast
  • 1/4 cup butter softened

Instructions

  • Place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Knead and First Rise Cycle; press Start.
  • When cycle finishes, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. Place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  • Brush tops with softened butter.

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  1. patsy says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    These rolls look too good to pass up! I adore homemade bread, but don’t make it often due to time constraints. Happy Blog-iversary!!!

  2. Ariel says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    I first started cooking and baking after I moved off campus when I was in college and haven’t stopped since!

  3. Becky @ So Very Blessed says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Hmm…the basics about me : I’m a sign language interpreter, I wish I could spend all of my time in my kitchen, I love my dogs, I hate bananas, and I really wish I liked running.

  4. lisabella says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    I’m a California native, current Colorado resident!

  5. Maria says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Congrats on 7 fabulous years! xoxo

  6. Stephanie says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    I’m a dog lover and think Meg is adorable! I’ve been baking seriously for the last 4 years or so, and cooking only for the last year and a half since moving into my apartment. Love your blog for recipes, tips and tricks.

  7. Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I think one of the reasons why I love cooking so much is because my mother hated it so much (she loved to bake, though). The more I cook, the more I remember about her, the lessons she taught me both in and out of the kitchen, and the time we had with one another before she passed away.

  8. Sandy says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    My favorite TV show is The Good Wife and I’m in a sour mood if I miss an episode.

  9. Judy G says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I love reality TV- Amazing Race, Survivor, Project Runway

  10. Kim henrichs says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    My family used to own a diner. I wish we still did!!

  11. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    congrats on seven years!

  12. Heather Neibaur says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I am a mom of one who recently decided to homeschool. It’s a lot of work, but I love a good challenge..

  13. CindiJ says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!! So exciting to continue seeing you do so well!!

  14. Mel @ The cook's notebook says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Congratulations Kristen – 7 years blogging is very impressive! Really pleased you are having such success, and still enjoying it! Those dinner rolls look gorgeous – will be giving those a go.

  15. Lana Frankel says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    I have my own bowling ball AND shoes. It’s kind of a family tradition and joke for us all to have our own.

  16. Teri Nicastro says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I love experimenting in the kitchen and hearing the opinions of others. My 12 year old gives me “Iron Chef” criticism!

  17. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Happy anniversary, Kristen and cheers to another year! xo

  18. Mary says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Congratulations on 7 years!! I love, and use your recipes. I’m a home cook, no professional experience. I was raised in the south, and have loved cooking since having my easy bake oven back in the 50’s ( yep, I’m a young senior now)… I’m retiring in 3 months, and I plan to enroll in culinary school …. on my bucket list!

  19. Terri C says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I’m a bread baker , I adore making it. I’m also the kitchen lady at church. So I make a lot of bread for funeral meals and events. Just made 6 loaves of French bread for a funeral tomorrow.

  20. Lissete says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Happy blog-versary! Here’s to another 7 years of yumminess. Cheers!

  21. Kristi says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I’m making a goal for 2014 to run one race a month.

  22. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I feel like you know a good bit about me, but um…you might not know that I’m left handed. It always makes for interesting dinner seating arrangements…hitting elbows and all with the right handed peeps (which is pretty much everyone). 😛

  23. sharona says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    happy blog-versary! love your blog and i’d love to win this bread machine!

  24. Aimee Porter says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I love the smell of gasoline:)

    • Kristen says

      November 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      Aimee – I do too! I’m cracking up that you shared that! 🙂

  25. Jenny says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Happy blogversary! I wanted to be 5’3″ so I could be like Gail Devers and win a gold medal in the 100 m dash. It’s safe to say that because I’m 2 inches short, that’s why I didn’t make it :p

  26. merry lu says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Congratulations!

  27. Sarah Christensen says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    I’ve recently discovered I can bake! Like, really well! Huh!

    • Kristen says

      November 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      That is awesome Sarah! What’s your favorite thing to bake so far?

      • Sarah Christensen says

        November 10, 2013 at 8:55 pm

        French bread. Found a recipe two weeks ago that my family has requested three times since the first night. It’s a winner, and remarkably easy to make. I used to be afraid of yeast – I’m (slowly) getting over it!

  28. jamie says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I’m an aspiring foodie blogger too, its my dream to be as successful as you!

    • Kristen says

      November 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      Jamie – what’s your blog link?

  29. jan says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    I’ve tried to make a perfect macaron about 20 times and no luck!

  30. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Congratulations! I don’t think you know anything about me, so this will be easy. I have a fun blog called Fearlessly Creative Mammas. Also, I can’t make anything with yeast because it doesn’t rise. I don’t know why. It just is.

  31. beth j says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I am raising my 18 month old grandson with the support of my 80 +parents

  32. Laura @ Frugal Follies says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Happy blogiversary! I bought a breadmaker for $5 at a thrift shop. It worked great for 3 years! But it finally died. 🙁 Can’t wait to win one and try your roll recipe – it looks scrumptious! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  33. Hilary says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    I have this exact bread machine! I bake in mine at least once a week! I’ve never made dough in it though- I might have to try this recipe.

  34. Sues says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Congrats on 7 years!! That’s huge! 🙂

  35. karen medlin says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    After 30 years of being married, I made my first of many batches of cookies this year. The kids and grandkids knew in the past if their was a home baked good in the house, they knew this mama did not make them. (Which means I burn just about any thing I cook) I am finding I am having more patience and enjoy cooking and baking now.

    • Sarah Christensen says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Karen I love to hear that! I used to hate to bake because I just didn’t have the patience for it. As the years have passed and I’ve started to just mellow out some though, it gets easier and easier 🙂

  36. Linda says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Kristen what to know about me! My great-granddaughter’s name is Kristin with and “i”. I love to cook and I have been cooking since I was 10 yrs. old. I prefer home made cooking but will do simple meals or even a frozen meal ( shocking). I collect cookbooks and recipes. Winners I keep.
    My favorite meals to fix with left overs is chicken and dumplings. And pot- pie. I make my pot-pie either with left over chicken or roast and I put broken pieces of cooked lasagna in my pie, with peas, gravy, and potatoes. We will not ask the calories …comfort food seems to be my weak point.
    I make home made bread, rolls, and cinnamon rolls. A Oster Bread Machine would make them easier to whip up.
    I would enjoy winning the Bread Machine by Oster. Please enter me in your giveaway that marks 7 years for your blog, congratulations!
    linda

  37. Anne says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Thank you for asking about me! I love to cook and bake and do it nearly every day. I lurk in a lot of food blogs but rarely leave comments–I have a kind of social anxiety that even extends to the internet. Weird, I know, but there it is. I read a lot of recipes but rarely follow them to the letter, because I can’t stop myself from putting my own touch on the food I make. But I appreciate the inspiration, so thanks for that.

  38. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Happy happy blogiversary! You probably don’t know that I have 3 kids and go to school fulltime…and read your every blog post 🙂

  39. Tieghan says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Seven years is incredible! I am so impressed by you and your blog. You are honestly such an incredible inspiration, I only hope to achieve half of what you have. And I really hope I am still able to be blogging in 7 years, I really love it!

    Congrats again!

    Oh and PS, I am loving the photo writing promts!

  40. Amy L says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    I came in 4th in a teen pageant. What’s funny about that is that I am SO not the pageant type. I’ve always hated dressing up and wearing more than a little bit of makeup.

  41. Ruth E. Chidley says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Congratulations on 7 years! You have a wonderful blog and I look forward to trying your delicious recipes.
    Something you may not know about me is I’m grandma to 14 wonderful grandchildren, ranging in age from
    14 years to 11 months. Oh, so much fun!

  42. YvetteN. says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I just recently started reading your blog. I retired last year after 26 years as a lunch program cook and manager for a small private school on the coast of Washington state. I averaged between 85 -115 student lunches a day. I am re-vamping my go-to recipes for home with some new recipes from you and a few other favorite bloggers.

    Congrats on your 7 years.

  43. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Congrats on seven years! You and your blog have been a real force for kindness, generosity and good in the blogging world. xo

  44. Heather K Miller says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Well, although I have been reading your blog for awhile, I rarely comment, so there is a whole lot of things that you do not know about me so here goes…I have 2 children and am expecting my 3rd in February. This pregnancy has been much tougher on me than my first 2 and I have decided that being pregnant when you are 30 is a whole different thing than being pregnant when you are in your lower 20’s! 🙂 Congrats on 7 years!

  45. Sandy Headtke says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I have never mastered a bread recipe, this would help. I run out of steam if I have to knead bread and don’t do it long enough.

  46. joellyn a says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    making bread from scratch scare me

  47. Rena says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I have 2 daughters, my eldest is turning 4 a week from today, and my younger baby is almost 11 months! I’m a young mom at 25 🙂 and loving every minute.

  48. Bronwen says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    I love to make bread and rolls instead of buying from the store

  49. Dawn says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Love your website & blog. I have been cooking & baking since I was young. Would love to win the bread machine so I could start experimenting on making gluten free breads for my dad who loves bread but has celiac

  50. Chelsea says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Congratulations on 7 years! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now and must say that whenever I have coffee in the morning I automatically think of your “#shotofcoffee” tweets. 🙂

  51. MaryBeth says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I want to write a cookbook with recipes and family stories.

  52. Starla Bates says

    November 10, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Congrats on seven years…..doesn’t it fly by!? Well, I have never made any cake,bread,dough,crust from scratch. Scary, I know. I don’t know what it is that scares me about doing anything like that, LOL. I get so jealous of items your make from scratch.. it seems impossible to me. 🙁 waaahh

  53. MaryB says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Congrats on 7 years! Time really does fly. I love to cook and bake. Not quite 5 years ago I went through cancer treatment – while very scary at the time, I find that the whole thing – from finding out I had cancer, through the treatment and the subsequent problems, and now, as I get near the end of my oral chemo – I find that the entire thing has been a GOOD thing. I am more aware of myself, my family, our needs…so many things! I live my life without putting things off now. I cherish each day more.

  54. KT says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:42 am

    New follower. Cant wait to see what’s cooking!

  55. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    November 11, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Just started following you a couple of months ago. I enjoy your writing and I think your photography is beautiful. Looking forward to what’s next.

  56. Ana M says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:10 am

    I´d love to learn how to do bread and other doughs, this giveaway would be a chance…
    I´ll try the recipe in the traditional way.
    Thanks!

  57. Les in NE says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Congratulations on your blogiversary, Kristen. I’ve enjoyed all your posts, whether they’re about specific recipes, your travels or your beautiful family. Looking forward to many more years of great photo essays!

  58. Janet says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:46 am

    I love candles!! Happy Anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway!

  59. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Congratulations on 7 years, sweet friend! It is hard to believe that I have been reading your blog almost since the beginning. I remember many nights, up with an infant, catching up on your past blog posts. I loved them then, and I still love them now. Here’s to 7 more years! Love and hugs to you!

  60. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:06 am

    Congratulations on 7 years of awesome blogging! You are an inspiration to me and I always enjoy reading your posts! The rolls look divine!!!

  61. Cissy says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:07 am

    Hi Kristen.
    Yeast rolls are my favorite. I am going to try this recipe with wheat grains (soft white) that I mill. I will let you know how they turn out. Can’t think of anything better than a healthy whole grain yeast roll. I have just recently started following your blog and I am enjoying it very much.
    I have just started a blog http://www.tidbitsofjoy.com to share my love of cooking and teaching hospitality skills to women. I will certainly share your site with them. Wishing you many more years of doing what you love and sharing it with us. Joy Always, Cissy

    • kate says

      November 11, 2013 at 6:23 am

      I stumbled upon your website probably a year ago, and I eventually got around to subscribing. Last night, my husband told me that the only thing he *must* have is rolls at Thanksgiving. I rolled my eyes to the sky, but within a minute, I had an email about an update to your blog. It’s like the best surprise ever!

  62. Jen Shannon says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Puppies are my weakness! I wish I could bring them all home!

  63. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Congrats on 7 years!! That’s something to be truly proud of.

  64. Anne Weber-Falk says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I used to HATE baking.

  65. Rachel Cooks says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:39 am

    These rolls look phenomenal and CONGRATS on seven years. I’m so happy to have met you and become friends with you. When I started blogging, you were one of my inspirations and you continue to be to this day. Thanks for starting Dine & Dish and thanks for being you. xo

  66. Candice says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:45 am

    When I was in my early 20s, making a box mix cake was considered a real accomplishment to me. I never cooked or baked almost ANYTHING before my 20s (my mom really let me get away with that). Now cooking and baking is a stress release most of the time (unless it’s one of those “I have 20 mins to make dinner!” kind of nights). Now I think there can be a lot of fun and artistry in home cooking… but I suck at dealing with dough b/c I have crappy countertops. LOL This bread maker would be awesome!

  67. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:45 am

    You were one of the first ever blogs I read and I’m so happy you’re still going strong! Love you sweets! One thing you might not know about me? That I’m addicted to watching QVC. When Im home alone, I’ll set it to QVC and just work while listening to them describe everything and anything!

  68. Cindy says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:02 am

    i currently have a wedding cake business so i bake a lot of cakes but i’ve always wanted to get into baking bread but the lack of extra time has always been a deterrent to giving it a try. this bread machine will certainly help!

  69. Shelly says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:03 am

    Happy 7 years! I’m a huge lover of dark chocolate, especially filled with salted caramel!

  70. Gina says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I’m the oldest child of 7.

  71. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Congrats on 7 years!!! Any kind of carb… I am sold. I could seriously survive on bread alone… well maybe some cheese too.

  72. Vicky says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Baking is my happy time!

  73. Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations on 7 years, Kristen!! That’s huge! These dinner rolls look absolutely perfect!

  74. Pam Gurganus says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Congratulations on 7 years of blogging! I wish I had found you earlier on, but am so glad I found you period! One thing you may not know about me….I collect and read cookbooks as a hobby! I love finding them at book sales, flea markets, garage sales, etc.!

  75. Lori H says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Congratulations on the 7 year Anniversary!! Bread is my kryptonite! I can’t wait to try your recipe – it looks much easier than others I have seen.

  76. Kathy says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Hi Kristen! Congratulations on your 7 year anniversary! That is so awesome!! I think if I made all the things you share on here I would have to take up running twice a day 😉 …So for now I’ll enjoy the lovely pictures and make a few every now and again! I am learning how to bake gluten free so it has been a challenge to re learn and tweek recipes. I use to love baking but when you can’t eat it anymore it’s not so fun! Love your heart and your enthusiasm.

  77. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I just wanted to say congrats on the 7 years! I send you virtual cupcakes with sprinkles all over!

    I’m going to be making these dinner rolls for Thanksgiving – thanks in advance!

  78. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Congrats on seven years! Something you might not know about me – I love to paint. Mostly things to hang around my home, but I’m starting to run out of wall space and am giving away as presents now!

  79. Alina says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Congrats on your 7 years! I love to bake alone and enjoy the smells.

  80. Sean C says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Love dancing when I’m home alone…..Congratulations on your blog!

  81. Urban Wife says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I’m a triathlete.

  82. carol roberts clark says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    im from texas and i love cooking of course but i have two beautiful children a 15 yr old daughter k and a 7 year old boy austin i love ur site

  83. Marilyn Tucker says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I’m originally from PA.

  84. Nikki says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I’ve been a vegetarian for 22 years

  85. Heather says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    I am from Kentucky. I am a nurse. I love to cook and bake.

  86. Shawn@ I Wash You Dry says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Congrats on 7 years! That’s amazing!! You are such an inspiration to us all!

    Something you might not know about me… hmm… I feel like I’ve told you so much in our late night convos at EVO… 😉 Maybe the fact that I am double jointed?? haha!

  87. Bailey says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Hi Kristen!

    I love fall! (But I don’t love pumpkin-flavored everything!)

    Congrats on 7 years 🙂

    Bailey

  88. Elizabeth says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I sang with a community children’s choir for 10 years, but I’m not trying out for The Voice anytime soon (although it would be pretty fabulous to meet Adam 🙂 ).

  89. Diana says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    I’m from Chicago

  90. Barb says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I work 60 hours a week

  91. Nicole Lindstrom | Simply Happenstance says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    These look simply amazing! I might have to make these at Christmas. They look magical! Congrats to 7 years of blogging! You are doing a wonderful job!!!

  92. Julie says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Your blog is one of my very favorites!! Congrats on 7 wonderful years!! I’m a Paramedic in Ohio.

  93. Ashley P says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Congrats on 7 years! I am a music teacher in Maryland 🙂

  94. Annie says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Can you believe I’m 60 yrs old and I’m petrified to try and make bread or anything that you have to use yeast?
    For some reason, it intimidates me lol

  95. Marsha Lynne says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Just learned how to work with yeast after 45 years of trying

  96. Meagan says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    I spent a year as an aid working in Afghanistan 🙂

  97. Sharon says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Congratulations as you begin another great year at Dine and Dish! I’ve been following for a while and always enjoy stopping by to see what’s new.

    Something about me–I live on a farm/ranch and my hobby is playing the piano.

    Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!

  98. Sara @ Confectionary Tales says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I moved to LA 9 months ago to pursue an acting career! It’s been hard but it’s a slow journey uphill.

  99. Gianna says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:26 am

    I had my 7th baby a few months ago 🙂

  100. bellini says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:13 am

    Congratulations on 7 years of blogging Kristen. It has been a pleasure to follow your growth over the years from hobby to professional I have been blogging for the same amount of time which is something you may not know about me. Keep up the excellent work.

    • Kristen says

      November 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      Hi friend – can you email me when you get a chance…kristen@dineanddish.net We had an old blogging friend pass away and I think you knew her. Wanted to get you in on the tribute.

  101. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Congrats on SEVEN years! You’ve basically shed your skin in that time, ya know? Like a snake? New skin? Never mind.

  102. christi in ma says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Congratulations on seven years! Let’s see, something you might not know about me. I love to bake cupcakes but I really don’t like to eat them.

  103. Diane Troxell says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:42 am

    I love to cook and bake, but baking is my favorite. I look forward to your newsletter in my inbox.

  104. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:46 am

    CONGRATULATIONS on seven years blogging, K! And, what a lovely giveaway program for your readers. I still have my Oster Belgian Waffle Maker (as long as I’ve been married, 20+ years even though I have a new one) and it still works. Great company. I already have a bread machine, but I will spread the word about your celebration and giveaways. Have a fabulous week, girl! xo

  105. Danielle @ TheBestDessertRecipes.com says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Happy belated anniversary!! 🙂 Congratulations on seven years!

  106. Melissa C. says

    November 12, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    My favorite movie is Dr. Strangelove!

  107. Emily says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I studied nutrition in college. Congrats on 7 years!!

  108. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Those look so amazing Kristen!! Congratulations on so many wonderful years of blogging. You are a true inspiration. 🙂

  109. Brownie says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I was nicknamed after Charlie Brown’s little sister, Sally.

  110. Candice says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:21 am

    I play ice hockey and always wanted to be in the Olympics.

  111. Amanda says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Congratulations! One thing you might not know about me is that I am addicted to coffee…love it!

  112. Ana says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Congarts!(and I ‘m a tech lover too)

  113. Lauren says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    When I have the hiccups, I typically only have one hiccup and then I’m done.

  114. Natasha says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Congrats on 7 years! You may not know that I like to sing in the shower 🙂

  115. christina says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I have never had homemade bread so I would love to win this

  116. Betty says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    I make all my bread…I haven’t bought any at the store in a long time!..Why? Because it’s better tasting and I know what’s in it..LOL!

  117. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I love visiting you home on the Interweb. You have an amazing site. Congrats! These rolls look so good, and your photos are gorgeous. Pinned.

  118. Evelyn Chuter says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Congratulations on your 7 years. Something you don’t know about me. I love to bake but I have never baked bread before. I would love to try though and these buns looks Yum!

  119. Tara L says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    I’m a blogger myself & I write reviews & host giveaways, but I am also a big fan of entering giveaways to I am obsessed lol

  120. Shari|Tickled Red says

    November 14, 2013 at 6:21 am

    Happy Seven Years! Sweet friend. You are such an inspiration of how to be the best person possible to yourself, family and friends. All my love! xoxo

  121. Diana says

    November 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I am going on 15 years of marriage in April.

  122. Lindsey Doepker says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    congrats on 7 years I like to make gluten free bake goods

  123. Mary Gray Whitcomb says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:15 am

    I have never met a loaf of bread, roll, bagel or flatbread I didn’t like.

  124. Savannah says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I love making bread. I am sure having a bread machine around would be a huge timesaver!!

  125. Meg s says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:23 am

    I have secretly been wanting a bread machine. 🙂

  126. cori says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:46 am

    i have read from the start!

  127. Gloria Cardenas says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I’ve missed out on 7 years. Here’s to the future!

  128. Celeste L. says

    November 15, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I bought an Oster bread machine at a garage sale at least eight years ago, and it’s still going strong. My daughter has it and uses it regularly.

  129. Penni says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    I used to think no one could top the biscuits baked by a local, legendary restaurant – but I was proven wrong when I started baking my own!

  130. Megan C. says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I had a baby 2 months ago today. :^}

  131. Kelly says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I volunteered at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

  132. Kelley says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I just celebrated my 33rd wedding anniversary.

  133. Tiffany M Schill says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:38 am

    I love bread baking. I do it a lot from scratch. I’m not on for buying store bought anymore!

  134. Kimberly Wood says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Thanks for the chance to win. I love cooking and baking, but my hands cramp up so I can’t make homemade bread. This would be great to own!

  135. Mary Somerville says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:51 am

    The first loaf of bread I made, came out so bad that even the birds wouldn’t eat it.

  136. Megan Sonneman says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I LOVE to cook, bake, try new recipes. It warms my heart, hence my following your blog. I feel like we’d be friends:)

  137. Michelle says

    November 16, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I moved 1500 miles just for the sake of living someplace different

  138. Nicole S. says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Love fun and creative ideas!

  139. Mary-Clay @ Cooking with the King says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I’m an aspiring nutritionist!

  140. Blessie Nelson says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Congratulations on coming this far! I learned to make many recipes from your website over the years and I never really said that to you – every time I make your caramel rolls – our family and friends drool! Thank you for sharing special recipes over the years that warms our hearts!

  141. Blessie Nelson says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Congratulations on coming this far! I learned to make many recipes from your website over the years and I never really said that to you – every time I make your caramel rolls – our family and friends drool! Thank you for sharing special recipes over the years that warms our hearts!

  142. TaraO says

    November 17, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Great giveaway! Something about me: I have never owned a bread machine (or made homemade bread outside of cinnamon rolls) but would love to try making my own bread!

  143. Ronda RS says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:38 am

    I would rather cook than bake so this machine is a must!

  144. merry jennifer says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Here are a couple:
    1 – I grew up in a very small town, population 500, near a beautiful freshwater spring. We took our baths in the springs, in a little secluded nook tourists didn’t know about, nearly every day while I was a kid, probably up until I was in 7th or 8th grade.
    2. I taught myself to cook when I was 31. Before that, I could barely boil an egg.

  145. MaryEllen says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Beautiful photos! I’m new here, but subscribed!

  146. Sheryl says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Something you don’t know about me…. baking intimidates me. While cooking has more forgiveness, the exactness of baking is what terrifies me. That’s probably why I don’t bake as often as I should though I have so many tools and gadgets out there to help me bake something great! But what I don’t have is a bread machine and have been wanting one forever!

  147. Leann Lindeman says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    I need a new bread machine, we can’t find the thingy that turns the bread around. A factoid about me… I am a mexican food lover, pork carnitas is my favorite!

  148. Susan Christy says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Something about me…..I love to cook and bake and almost everything I make is totally delicious, but I couldn’t do it without a recipe. I am not an inventive cook.

  149. Angie says

    November 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Bread baking has intimidated me for some time. I’m slowly experimenting… Sourdough & pizza dough so far. Thanks for the great give away & congrats!!!

  150. Tara C says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    We’re actually meeting for the first time here (found your link in the Promo Simple email)… but something about me? I have four kids – all boys, ranging in age from 7 months to 17 years old!

  151. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Great big congrats on 7 years, Kristen. That’s awesome. You are one of the first blogs I started following…I’ve always admired your view and appreciated what you share here. Here’s to MANY more!! xo

  152. Red Star Yeast says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Congratulations on 7 years and best wishes for many, many more! Love your crescent rolls – perfect for holiday dinners.

  153. Carla says

    November 21, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Congrats on 7 years! I must’ve started shortly after you because my 7 years is in April. I still remember reading your blog from way back when and participated in your Adopt A Blogger event. Here’s to another 7 years 😀 I’m with you on the bread maker. I make pizza dough a lot in mine!

  154. Desi Recipes says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Wonderful share.. sounds delicious!! great recipe..

  155. Christy says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    This is a great recipe! I made these with sprouted spelt flour and they came out terrific. I left them in the bread maker for the entire dough cycle. Thanks for the recipe!

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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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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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

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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!

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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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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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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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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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