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April 16, 2012

Earth Day 2012 Picnic for the Planet {Recipe: Picnic Chicken}

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It’s that time of year again… the Earth Day and Picnic for the Planet 2012! Last year, a group of bloggers partnered with The Nature’s Conservacy to encourage you to celebrate this great earth by heading out for a lunch or dinner picnic.

This year, we’ve gathered together with giveaways at each blog to help you get your picnic started off on the right foot! To tempt your tastebuds, I have a tasty Picnic Chicken recipe for you to pack up and take on your outing.

When was the last time you went on a picnic? There are many opportunities this time of year when heading outside to enjoy what this great earth has to offer is as simple as packing up a lunch, grabbing a blanket and walking outside. Everywhere you turn, the beauty of spring surrounds us. Taking the time to enjoy a picnic outside gives you the chance to breathe in the true beauty of the earth.

I hope you’ll commit to enjoying an Earth Day picnic this year. To help make your picnic extra special, our friends at The Nature Conservancy have gathered a basket of some really great products to help inspire you to head outside. They have offered to give away one of these baskets full of goodies (ARV $75) to one lucky Dine & Dish reader! Plus, each of the blogs participating in the Picnic for the Planet blog tour is offering the same giveaway! (List of participating blogs can be found at the end of this post… make sure to check them out!)

Giveaway Details

The Picnic for the Planet giveaway includes: 1 Coleman Collapsible canvas basket lined with gingham fabric, official Picnic for the Planet merchandise (1 water bottle, 1 tee-shirt, 1 blanket, 1 temporary tattoo), 1 reusable bamboo utensil set by To-Go Ware, 1 bag of Popchips, 1 peeled Snacks organic dried fruit, 1 Green and Black chocolate bar, 1 Back to Nature crackers and cookies and 1 Burt’s Bees chapstick.

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite picnic food is! For additional entries:

  • Become a fan of The Nature Conservancy on Facebook. Leave an additional comment on this post letting me know you’ve completed this.
  • Follow The Nature Conservancy on Twitter. Leave an additional comment on this post letting me know you’ve completed this.

All comments must be received by midnight, CST on Sunday, April 22nd. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

Now, for a great picnic recipe… Picnic Chicken! Given to me by my friend Mary Jo and then adapted to what I had on hand in my pantry, this recipe makes for a delicious and not so bad for you, baked “fried” chicken. Enjoy!

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Picnic Chicken

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks patted dry
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour divided
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F
  • Line up 3 shallow bowls. One bowl should contain 1 cup of flour. The second bowl should contain the beaten eggs. The last bowl should contain the Panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of flour, Panko bread crumbs and seasonings.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken through each bowl, starting with the flour, moving on to the eggs and ending with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Place each chicken piece on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Spray additional Pam on the top of the chicken.
  • Bake the chicken for 1 hour, turning once at the halfway mark. Remove from the oven place on a try when complete.

Participating Blogs in the Picnic for the PlanetGift Basket Giveaway

  • Gourmande in the Kitchen
  • Cookin’ Canuck
  • Tidy Mom
  • The Little Kitchen
  • I Am Baker
  • Created by Diane
  • Food For My Family
  • A Spicy Perspective
  • All Day I Dream About Food
  • Jeanette’s Healthy Living
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

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Comments

  1. Joy says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Im a huge fan of berries on picnics. Simple, tasty, and great for kids or adults

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  2. Jeanette says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:43 am

    What a classic picnic food idea – love the cute pics of your little one. I like making cold sesame noodles for picnics.

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  3. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Cute photos, chicken looks delicious–so crispy! I love so many picnic foods, but potato salad always tastes so good 🙂

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  4. Kel says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:15 am

    My favorite would be wraps – kept cold. thanks!

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  5. Katie | Healthnut Foodie says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:15 am

    One of my favorite picnic food are homemade baked beans made with ginger and real molasses. Your chicken would go great with them!

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  6. leslie says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Hi, am going to try this recipe on Friday (having a group over for games day). My question is, is this recipe designed with picnicking in mind and so the chicken should be served cold? If I refrigerate the chicken once it is made, how far in advance can I make it?

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  7. Marnely Rodriguez says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:22 am

    Favorite picnic food: cheese, jam and bread!

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  8. Marnely Rodriguez says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:22 am

    I follow them on Twitter

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  9. leslie says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Just re-read this article and noticed you are looking for favorite picnic foods. I would say chicken drumsticks too, with fresh spinach salad, the recipe below but with feta cheese added to it.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-and-strawberry-salad/detail.aspx

    btw, i “liked” the Nature Conservancy on Facebook.

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  10. Tania says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I follow the NC on Twitter

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  11. Tania says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I Like the NC on FB.

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  12. Tania says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I love the desserts, little hand pies especially.

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  13. Dana says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Your good ole sandwiche, chips, and dessert and drinks!

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  14. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I love having chicken on picnics, and this recipe looks perfect.

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  15. Kim Miklos says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:09 am

    My favorite picnic food is hot dogs. There is something about being outside with the grill and friends and grilling hot dogs. It’s a happy memory from childhood that everyone has!

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  16. Shelly says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I love to have yummy sandwiches on a picnic!

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  17. Shelly says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I like The Nature Conservancy on FB.

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  18. Shelly says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I follow The Nature Conservancy on Twitter.

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  19. stacy Cobb says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I love chicken salad for picnics 🙂

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  20. stacy Cobb says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I follow Nature Conservatory on FB

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  21. stacy Cobb says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I follow Nature Conservatory on twitter

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  22. Stephanie says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I love eggsalad sandwiches.

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  23. Valerie says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I love rice krispie treats at a picnic!

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  24. Kathy says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:54 am

    just a great sub sandwich with all the fixings

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  25. Melissa C. says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:26 am

    FRIED CHICKEN!!

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  26. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Kristen, that is some GOOD-LOOKING Chicken! Holy YUM. Love the addition of dried soup mix. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I love the idea of having some good old fashion fried chicken for a picnic. We haven’t ever had one as a family but definitely won’t anytime soon with all of the bugs around. Put me in a bubble and I’ll gladly picnic daily.

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  28. Michelle Wright says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:21 am

    My favorite picinic food is good ole fashion potato salad.

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  29. Stacie Fontinell says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:29 am

    My mom used to make a wonderful corn tomato tart on picnics!

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  30. Kayti Clayton says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I like to take food on picnics that can be served in a jar. Salad in a jar, Cheesecake in a jar, etc.

    kayti.clayton@Yahoo.com

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  31. Kayti Clayton says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I like them on Facebook

    kayti.clayton@Yahoo.com

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  32. Kayti Clayton says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I follow them on Twitter.
    kaytivstheworld
    kayti.clayton@Yahoo.com

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  33. Michelle B says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I follow The Nature Conservancy on Twitter

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  34. Michelle B says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I liked The Nature Conservancy on Facebook

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  35. Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I’d probably have to say potato salad is one of my favorite picnic ingredients.
    The last picnic we had was about a month ago.

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  36. Babs says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Hands down – fried chicken. Going to try your recipe today. You have stimulated my taste buds.

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  37. patsy says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I love a container of fresh fruit to take along on a picnic… we also like to bring simple sub sandwiches, too!

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  38. Cynthia Rathunde says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:58 am

    My favorite picnic food is macaroni and cheese.

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  39. Mary says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    My Favorite picnic food would have to be the potato salad…Just wouldn’t be quite the same without it.

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  40. Connie says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I love fried chicken and am going to make this with chicken breasts this week.

    Do you put the onion soup mix with the flour and panko?

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  41. Connie says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I followed on FB

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  42. Connie says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I followed on Twitter

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  43. Mary says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I liked and left a comment on Facebook

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  44. Mary says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I became a follower and left a tweet on Twitter

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  45. Elaine says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    If we are grilling for the picnic, then burgers and hot dogs win out, but if we are packing the picnic – I say the fried chicken tops the menu, of course I have had just bread, cheese, pickles and fruit which was delish also… guess I can’t make up my mind!

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  46. Susan says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I think simple for picnics….like cheese, crackers or bread, and fruit, lots of fruit. It use to include wine back in the day before kids but not so much anymore.

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  47. Crystal @EatDrinkCleveland says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Watermelon is a must! I also really love cold fried chicken.

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  48. Crystal @EatDrinkCleveland says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I follow the Nature Conservancy on Twitter @EatDrinkClev

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  49. Crystal @EatDrinkCleveland says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I already like them on FB to0!

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  50. naomi says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    I have to admit, I don’t get out and do this enough. Loving the little reminder here! 🙂

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  51. Cookin' Canuck says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I love these photos, Kristen. My kids absolutely adore going on picnics – there’s something so fun about eating outside on a blanket.

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  52. Amy B. says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    My favorite picnic food is watermelon
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  53. Pam says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Sandwichhes, salads, brownies and fruit are always popular on our picnics!

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  54. Amy B. says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I like the Nature Conservancy on FB

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  55. Amy B. says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I follow Nature Conservancy on twitter @silverwoodkids.

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  56. Lori H says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Fried chicken is my favorite picnic food, followed closely by brownies. I can’t wait to try your chicken recipe!

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  57. Anne says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Left a Facebook post on the the Nature Conservancy facebook page!

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  58. Kari says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    My favorite picnic foods are sandwiches, salad and fresh fruit.

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  59. Jenise says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I love bringing cold fried chicken along on a picnic!

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  60. Kim B. says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    LOVE this recipe!! We love “fried” chicken 🙂 My favorite picinic food is the dessert, doesn’t matter what kind! Ha!

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  61. Audra B. says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    My favorite picnic food is pasta salad. I love picnics!!

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  62. Sara says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Ella, that chicken looks so yummy! Any left??
    My favorite picnic indulgence is an IBC Rootbeer. I don’t drink so much, but I love to have one when we picnic. 🙂

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  63. TidyMom says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I wish I had some chicken to make for dinner tonight! – I love the idea of baking it instead of frying it……..I hate to fry chicken but Steve loves it!

    Gorgeous pictures!

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  64. Ginny says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Oh my gosh. Favorite picnic foods? There’s a lot. Cookies. Giant ones, big as my head. Pasta salad. With lots of dressing. Cold chicken. Cheese. Crackers. I could go on. And my thighs could (will) get bigger.

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  65. Donna H. says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    cheese /meat spreads and wine! 🙂

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  66. Donna H. says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    i followed the nature conservancy on twitter

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  67. Donna H. says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    i like the nature conservancy on fb!

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  68. julie says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    my fave picnic item is cookies!

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  69. April was in CT now CA says

    April 16, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    My favorite is absolutely cold fried chicken! But when we haven’t thought ahead enough for that I love picking up a sandwich at a local place and a bag of chips and enjoying the day outside.

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  70. julie says

    April 16, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I liked the nature conservancy on facebook

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  71. SandyN says

    April 16, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    My favorite picnic food is potato salad!

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  72. Ashlei says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I love potato salad, sandwiches, and soups in a thermos on picnics.

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  73. Ashlei says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Following nature_org on twitter @ThatAshlei

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  74. Bonnie K says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    My favorite picnic foods are sandwiches and salads.

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  75. Bonnie K says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I am a fan of The Nature Conservancy on Facebook.

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  76. Bonnie K says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I follow The Nature Conservancy on Twitter.

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  77. Sharon says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    My favorite picnic food is deviled eggs.
    Thanks!

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  78. Sharon says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I follow The Nature Conservancy on facebook.
    (Sharon O.)

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  79. Sharon says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I follow Nature Conservancy on twitter @sharonjo2

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  80. Amanda says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Cannot believe how gorgeous your girl is. Beauty runs in the family huh? 🙂

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  81. Michelle says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I love a good pasta salad.

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  82. Michelle says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I like Nature.org on facebook

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  83. Michelle says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I follow nature.org on twitter

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  84. Suzanne says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Favorite picnic food is potato salad!

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  85. Angel S says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I like Nature Conservancy on facebook..

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  86. Angel S says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    My favorite thing to take to a picnic would be a berry dessert or watermelon..

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  87. Londa says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Best picnic food: Jimmy John’s #2! 🙂

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  88. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Nothing better than spending a beautiful day outside chowing down on some good food like this!

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  89. Kamilla Lecher says

    April 17, 2012 at 4:59 am

    The best recipes so far that I’ve seen for a long time!

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  90. Christopher Sorel says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:34 am

    butermilk and corn bread chicken with some homemade potato salad is the best

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  91. Christopher Sorel says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:34 am

    fan of The Nature Conservancy on Facebook

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  92. Christopher Sorel says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:37 am

    follow The Nature Conservancy on twitter @cjsorel

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  93. Cheryl Stoy says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Fried chicken, hard boiles eggs, potato salad, cheese & wine.

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  94. chantal says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Does fresh lemonade count? If not, chickpea and dark red kidney bean salad. Also a container of assorted olives is always a hit with me!

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  95. MaryBeth says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:42 am

    My favorite picnic food is hot dogs – Nsthan’s skinless – charred and topped with ketchup, mustard, relish and onions. Served with my mom’s potato salad and watermelon wedges drizzled with lemon juice. YUM!

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  96. shirley says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:44 am

    We picnic’ed where there are grills in Alaska. Our favorite thing was bacon egg muffin sandwiches.

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  97. MaryBeth says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Following The Nature Conservancy on Twitter

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  98. gail says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:25 am

    liked NC on fb

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  99. gail says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:25 am

    fave picnic food: cheese and crackers

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  100. Geekdad248 says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:11 am

    My favorite picnic food is FRIED CHICKEN!

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  101. Geekdad248 says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I followed The Nature Conservancy on twitter @geekdad248

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  102. Geekdad248 says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I LIKED the Nature Conservancy on Facebook

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  103. MommaMary says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I love my gramma’s three bean salad.

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  104. MommaMary says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I like my gramma’s three bean salad

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  105. Krissy says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    My fav picnic food is PB&J with potato chips and a drink. 🙂

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  106. Krissy says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I like The Nature Conservancy on Facebook.

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  107. Tracy says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Favorite picnic food is pan bagnat.

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  108. Tracy says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Saladgoddess now following The Nature Conservancy on Twitter.

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  109. Betty Daily says

    April 17, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Crispy chicken is the way to go so easy to clean up

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  110. Pat Wogan says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    I love potato salad and deviled eggs! Yummy! Makes me wish I were going on a picnic today! I like the Nature Conservancy on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

    Reply
  111. Heather says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    My favorite picnic food has got to be a drink–lemonade mixed with iced tea! Yum!

    Reply
  112. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Oh what a lovely post. I adore picnics. My favorite thing to make is a quinoa salad. Something light, with bright flavors. And pairs well with white wine. 🙂

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  113. Kathy says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    My favorite thing to bring to a picnic is my kids and potato salad;)

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  114. Kathy says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    I like Nature Conservancy on FB!!

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  115. Kazzsandra says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I hope very person is aware with Earth Day and we should celebrate it with happiness.. I love this idea, a picnic with the family and this chicken will always be loved by kids..

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  116. emily willingham says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:01 am

    having lived in the south since birth, you cannot go on a picnic without pimento cheese sandwiches on white bread – that is my ultimate picnic food!

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  117. emily willingham says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I am a fan (LIKED) the Nature Conservancy on Facebook

    Reply
  118. aprila says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I love taking a Mediterranean couscous salad for picnics.. so yummy!

    Reply
  119. emily willingham says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I “Follow” the Nature Conservancy on Twitter @iluvstbernards

    Reply
  120. aprila says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I liked Nature Conservancy on Facebook

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  121. Madeline says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Kristen, thank you so much for supporting The Nature Conservancy this Earth Day! Your baked “fried” chicken recipe looks so tasty. Adding that to my recipe book!
    -Madeline, The Nature Conservancy

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  122. Shawna Steffen says

    April 19, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    My favorite picnic food is deviled eggs. Tricky to transport, but I love them.

    Reply
  123. Diane c says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    My favorite picnic food is curried chicken salad with red grapes!

    Reply
  124. Theresa J says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I love chicken at picnics

    Reply
  125. Megan P says

    April 20, 2012 at 6:31 am

    my favorite picnic food is cookies 🙂

    Reply
  126. Angie says

    April 20, 2012 at 7:37 am

    My favorite is fried chicken, great giveaway!

    Reply
  127. BusyWorkingMama says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I love cheese and crackers with salami for picnics. And fresh fruit 🙂

    Reply
  128. Athena R says

    April 20, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I love picnics…we usually take sandwiches and fruit on ours.

    Reply
  129. Athena R says

    April 20, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I follow TNC on Twitter.

    Reply
  130. Athena R says

    April 20, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I like TNC on FB.

    Reply
  131. Carolyn A says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Pesto pasta salad with roasted bell peppers…. but its hard to beat fried chicken in the park on a warm day.

    Reply
  132. Louis says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Cold boiled shrimp with a good cocktail sauce.

    Reply
  133. Meryl says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Pasta salad with a vinaigrette.

    Reply
  134. Seth says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    My favorite picnic food is cold cut sandwiches and baked potato chips.

    Reply
  135. Jennifer says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    My favorite picnic food is fresh fruit!

    Reply
  136. Debbie C says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:37 am

    My favorite picnic food is fried chicken and potato salad.

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  137. Debbie C says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:38 am

    I am a fan of The Nature Conservancy on Facebook, Debbie Christie

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  138. Carmen says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I would love to have a picnic with some cold fried chicken.

    Reply
  139. Camisgirl4 says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    chicken and potato salad

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  140. baked chicken wings says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I love this dish so much. Thanks a lot for this picnic chicken recipe.

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My love of how food connects people together runs deep. Explore a decade worth of Dine & Dish recipes, from sweets to savory as well as classic family favorites. Food lovers will want to check this out. Bon Appétit!
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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've always had a serious case of wanderlust, and traveling and exploring new places continues to be one of my favorite things. Come explore my favorite places with me!
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More than just a food blog, Dine & Dish has always been a place where I've shared what's happening in our life. These life posts tend to be my absolute favorite blog posts. Come get a taste of life as it happens in our house!
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happiness  HAPPINESS

I believe that in order to live a happy life, you have to make happiness happen through implementing simple things that make you happy into every day. Here are a few of the things that bring me happiness - I hope they do you too.

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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 🎉

#typewriterfonttattoo #tattooinstagram #inspiringtattoos #quotetattoo #gentlereminder #wordstoinspire #wordstoremember #wordstoliveby
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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!)

#apresallday #frenchtoastrecipe #brunchideas #cookbooks #mountainmama #skiingislife
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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! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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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.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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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!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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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?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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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!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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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.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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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! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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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? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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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!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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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?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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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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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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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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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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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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