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November 1, 2009

Halloween Traditions (Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup)

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A Cheeseburger Soup recipe with ground beef, cheese and tender diced potatoes in a creamy broth.

A bowl of potatoes and ground beef in a cheesy broth with a rustic wood background

I am sitting here tonight, surrounded by kids who have basically been on three days of extreme sugar highs. As a result, I am quickly reminded of why I do not love Halloween. I was a fan of Halloween when I was a kid, I really was. I do love my own share of candy and seeing all the kiddos dressed up in cute costumes. However, the constant begging for candy, the hyper-ness and overall chaos of Halloween makes me long for the day to pass by quickly. Then we can move on to the other holidays I love.

Tan bowl of cheeseburger soup on a brown napkin with a rustic wood background.

Am I a fuddy duddy these days or what? There is one newer tradition that I do look forward to each year. We recently started what we call Boo in the Bubble. This is our annual Halloween soup supper and candy distribution bash.

For those of you wondering why it’s called Boo in the Bubble, let me share. We live on a street that has a half circle cut out. It’s not quite a cul-de-sac, but works just as well. Our house is positioned right at the center of the “bubble”. This makes for a great place for gathering together as friends and neighbors.

At Boo in the Bubble a large group of neighbor friends and their kids all come down to our house.  Everyone brings a pot of their favorite soup to share with each other along with some healthy side dishes. Then, after dinner and the obligatory kids posing for pictures, we line up our buckets of candy in the driveway to hand out. One lucky group gets to stay behind by the warm fire pit and pass out candy to visiting trick-or treaters. The other group takes the kids trick-or-treating. It is a great evening of good food and fun!

A group of kids dressed up for Halloween

I always try to experiment with a new to me soup recipe for this occasion. Last year it was what became my favorite soup, Zippy Chicken and Mushroom Soup. This year, I tried the much raved about Cheeseburger Soup. Cheeseburger Soup is a popular recipe from the kitchen of my friend Jo Ann Emerson. Kelly’s teacher RAVED about this soup at Parent Teachers Conferences. Finally, after much searching, I got a hold of the recipe.

Cheeseburger Soup has definitely tied with the Zippy Chicken and Mushroom Soup as favorites. It is a hearty cheesy soup, filled with diced potatoes, ground beef and cheese. For extra indulgence, top the soup with more shredded cheese and sour cream. This is obviously not a light recipe, but it’s worth every cheese induced calorie!

a group of kids dressed up for Halloween in a yard in Kansas

I now have our annual Halloween bash to look forward to each year. Our party makes the craziness of Halloween a little more bearable, for sure. Plus, who doesn’t love the anticipation of trying out a new soup recipe? I’m already planning out this year what I’ll make for next years Boo in the Bubble. I’ve had my eyes on this Best Clam Chowder recipe for awhile now. It looks so good!

If I reframe the holiday to be one about friends and food, I can probably suffer through without having to dress up as Scrooge to fit my attitude. I’m pretty confident my kids would much prefer the me who embraces halloween, don’t you?

I hope you enjoy this great recipe as much as my neighbors and I do. We absolutely love this soup. It’s definitely comfort food, which is exactly what’s needed on Halloween!

While you’re here make sure to check out other favorite soup recipes below from bloggers around the web!

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Cheeseburger Soup from the kitchen of Jo Ann Emerson

A hearty Cheeseburger Soup recipes shared by my friend Jo Ann Emerson
Course Soup
Keyword cheeseburger soup, comfort food, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Author Kristen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 c chopped onion
  • 3/4 c shredded carrots
  • 3/4 c diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 5 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 4 cups peeled diced potatoes (I used unpeeled red potatoes)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups 8oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • In a 6-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside beef.   
  • In the same saucepan, sate onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 2 Tablespoons butter until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes). Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pan, melt remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until bubbly. Whisk into soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add Velveeta, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Makes 8 servings.

Notes

from the kitchen of Jo Ann Emerson

For more delicious soup recipes like Cheeseburger Soup, check out these blogs:

  • Using your slow cooker on buys nights is always a great idea. Give this Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup by Stephanie at A Year of Slow Cooking a try.
  • I absolutely love French Onion Soup. You absolutely can’t beat The Best French Onion Soup Ever! by Cookography
  • I love recipes that take a traditional soup to the next level. This Roasted Garlic Tomato and Basil Soup by For the Love of Cooking does just that.
  • I couldn’t resist the chance to share one of my most popular recipes. Taco Soup from Dine & Dish (yours truly!) can’t be beat.

If you’re still hungry for more soup recipes, I have an entire category full of favorites!

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  1. Trysha says

    November 1, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious. I made beef stew and we had family over (we have the better neighborhood for trick-or-treating). After making costumes, cooking dinner and rounding the neighborhood I was ready to drop!

  2. Amy J says

    November 1, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    This does look yum. We had a soup night too – wish we would’ve had some of this!
    .-= Amy J´s last blog ..Basic Baked Eggs =-.

  3. Jimi says

    November 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Doesn’t it make you wonder who
    came up with the crazy idea of going house to house and asking for candy?

  4. Melissa says

    November 1, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Wow! My family is the only people I know of that makes Cheeseburger Soup! I was so surprised to see it featured on a blog. It looks to be the exact same recipe. How funny!
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..Popcorn Balls-Happy Halloween =-.

  5. Katie @ goodLife {eats} says

    November 1, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    I love a hearty bowl of soup! This is one I’ve seen the recipe for before, but never tried it. I’m already sick of the candy, but we did have fun last night. We just went down 2 streets and then came home and Logan helped me pass the candy out. I think he had more fun passing it out than he did trick or treating.
    .-= Katie @ goodLife {eats}´s last blog ..Baking with Whole Grains {Nutrimill Review} =-.

  6. Dani says

    November 1, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    This really sounds good! Hopefully, the worst is over and the sugar will be out of the kids’ systems in a few days. At least we have Thanksgiving and Christmas to look forward to.

  7. Kate at Serendipity says

    November 1, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    This looks awesome. The soup and the bowl both. Thanks for the recipe!
    .-= Kate at Serendipity´s last blog ..CESTINI DI SALMONE =-.

  8. Bellini Valli says

    November 2, 2009 at 4:04 am

    Your Hallowe’en traditions sound like a lot of fun when everyone is involved. Soup would send those little ones out in the cold with warm tummies and warm hearts.

  9. Lynne says

    November 2, 2009 at 5:29 am

    Not only does the cheeseburger soup look delicious, but served in that cool bowl really shows the soup off.
    .-= Lynne´s last blog ..Cherry-Fudge Brownie Torte =-.

  10. Robin says

    November 2, 2009 at 6:51 am

    I’ve made this very soup recipe often and it is much loved in my house. We (my daughter and I) call it the heart attack in a stock pot dinner when we’re in private (as I am gobbling down a bowl with crusty bread and she’s sacrificing for the sake of her hips). I’ve made a little change though. Definitely takes it from wonderful to sublime. I slightly reduce the amount of velveeta and substitute lots of grated Havarti. The Havarti gives it SUCH a wonderful creamy flavor…to die for!
    .-= Robin´s last blog ..Hatter’s Up! =-.

  11. Jules @ EM says

    November 2, 2009 at 7:17 am

    You’re killin’ me here Girl! That just looks delectable.
    .-= Jules @ EM´s last blog ..The Lord’s Day =-.

  12. Laura says

    November 2, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Ha! Our little man is too young for the candy nagging (he seemed too young for everything this year, bah humbug!), but I can see that getting old quick. You’ve found a fun way to entertain yourself during the festivities! Thanks for sharing your idea.

  13. lululu says

    November 2, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    such a fun family tradition!
    my boy is too young to do trick-or-treat, we still dressed him and hanged out with neighborhood though, just to entertain ourselves apparently!
    your soup looks so delicious! btw, i love the bowl too!
    .-= lululu´s last blog ..To Ethan (This is how you make the world rotate your way) =-.

  14. TheRoosterChick says

    November 2, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Been bumping into Cheeseburger Soup recipes all week. Gonna half to give this dish a try soon.
    .-= TheRoosterChick´s last blog ..Barbecue Turkey Sloppy Joes =-.

  15. Simone (junglefrog) says

    November 2, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    OMG! I had never heard of cheeseburger soup! And I love cheeseburgers! lol… That name alone makes we want to make it straight away…
    You should move to Holland…. we have no trouble with Halloween parties. It’s simply not celebrated! Although we do have St. Maarten on November 11th which does involve kids coming by and asking for candy. A bit similar in that respect!
    .-= Simone (junglefrog)´s last blog ..Peuterfonds foundation =-.

  16. Deanna says

    November 2, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    What a wonderful Halloween tradition you guys have going on!
    .-= Deanna´s last blog ..Pumpkin Cupcakes and Some Exciting News =-.

  17. Liz says

    November 2, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Okay, you had me till the Velveeta! I’m a dietitian. What can I say?! I love Halloween but I’m also glad it’s behind us. Just not sure what to do with the 160 pieces of candy my 11-year old collected. Hopefully, he’ll tire of it soon! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving …
    .-= Liz´s last blog ..“Green” Lifestyle Ideas, and KIWI Magazine Winner =-.

  18. maris says

    November 2, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    What a fun Halloween tradition! Your kids must have looked adorable, can’t wait to see pictures of their costumes 🙂
    .-= maris´s last blog ..How to Get Rid of Your Leftover Halloween Candy: Chocolate Candy Bark =-.

  19. Amanda says

    November 3, 2009 at 5:33 am

    First I have to say that I LOVE that bowl!

    I also sit out in the driveway with my firepit roaring away to hand out candy! My kids are all finally old enough that I haven’t had to go with them the past two years. Love the idea of the soup tradition, I can see why you would look so forward to it!
    .-= Amanda´s last blog ..TWD: All in One Holiday Bundt Cake =-.

  20. Christy says

    November 3, 2009 at 6:08 am

    Great tradition idea with soup, I may have to “borrow” that one. 🙂 Your soup looks delicious-perfect for a chilly winter evening! Thanks!
    .-= Christy´s last blog ..Happy Birthday! =-.

  21. Dianne says

    November 3, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Thanks looks amazing!

  22. patsyk says

    November 3, 2009 at 10:20 am

    The soup looks so yummy – perfect comfort food for a cool evening! I’m still in love with Halloween (in spite of the sugar highs)… and after throwing our first Halloween party this year, love it even more! I think I found a way to enjoy it like I’m still a kid. 🙂
    .-= patsyk´s last blog ..Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins =-.

  23. Bob says

    November 3, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Heh, I’m not a Halloween fan either. Haven’t been since I was like 12. The soup looks great, love the concept.
    .-= Bob´s last blog ..Barbecue Chicken Calzone =-.

  24. nora@ffr says

    November 3, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    soup is my favorite dinner!! Simply delicious and comforting!
    .-= nora@ffr´s last blog ..Apple with raspberry smoothie =-.

  25. Karly says

    November 3, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    This soup sounds so yummy!
    .-= Karly´s last blog ..Hot and Melty Oven Baked Ham and Swiss Sandwiches =-.

  26. Jennifer says

    November 4, 2009 at 8:47 am

    My future-mom-in-law just introduced hamburger soup to me. What a breeze it is to throw together and so hearty. This Cheeseburger Soup is even more tempting and perfect for fall.
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..moonlighting =-.

  27. Shawna says

    November 4, 2009 at 9:07 am

    I made this soup last night – it was so…oo good! I am definitely adding this to our rotation!:o) Thanks for sharing!

  28. Mrs. L says

    November 4, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    This sounds yummy! I’ll have to try it along with the chicken and mushroom soup.
    .-= Mrs. L´s last blog ..Small Plates – November 3, 2009 =-.

  29. Barbara Bakes says

    November 5, 2009 at 6:53 am

    What a beautiful picture of the soup! Soup can be difficult to photograph and yours looks amazing!
    .-= Barbara Bakes´s last blog ..Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread =-.

  30. Sarah Caron says

    November 6, 2009 at 5:20 am

    What a fun tradition! I am such a tradition junkie. Our Halloween one is what we go trick or treating and then get Chinese food. Once the kids and I are in bed, we watch a scary movie … this year it was The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
    .-= Sarah Caron´s last blog ..Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe =-.

  31. Deborah says

    November 7, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    What a fun tradition. And the soup sounds amazing!
    .-= Deborah´s last blog ..Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Sweet and Sour Chicken =-.

  32. Cookeaze says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:48 am

    Really rich and hearty looking soup! Love the look of these soup, sound delicious, a lovely healthier alternative and what a fun Halloween tradition!

  33. janelle says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Love it! We are more into Halloween than maybe any other holiday… well, okay, we just love holidays;). Our tradition has been to watch Harry Potter, and throw parties with awesome scary cocktails. My fave is Mummy Juice (I know you will appreciate the pun); I adore this cockail, it includes golden rum, fresh OJ, Ginger simple syrup and a splash of soda… beautiful pics!

  34. Cate O'Malley says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Mmm, love Cheeseburger Soups. It’s one of our favorites from years back … and the perfect thing to take the chill of a Fall night. Yum!
    .-= Cate O’Malley´s last blog ..In Pursuit of Cows =-.

  35. susan from food blogga says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    Now that’s a recipe name that will get the kids’ attention! How fun and delicious, Kristin. I love it!
    .-= susan from food blogga´s last blog ..Celebrating San Diego Beer Week by Cooking with Beer! =-.

  36. Sandie (Inn Cuisine) says

    November 11, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Such a good idea, and this soup looks (& sounds) wonderful. So tasty for a cool, fall night!
    .-= Sandie (Inn Cuisine)´s last blog ..Drop In & Decorate This Holiday Season! =-.

  37. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:53 am

    This looks amazing! my husband is a huge meat eater so he would love this twist. 🙂

  38. Chiot's Run says

    November 21, 2009 at 6:31 am

    This sounds delicious. I’m a huge fan of soups this time of year when the weather gets chilly. A big bowl of soup and a good slice of sourdough – YUM.

  39. Les in NE says

    December 3, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    I’ve never been a big fan of Velveeta, but I hate to make a substitution on the first try of this yummy-looking recipe. My book club is having a soup supper Christmas party on Monday and I’m tempted to ditch my original plan of making a Corn & Shrimp Chowder with Bacon and make this instead. Judging by all the enthusiastic comments, I think this would be a huge hit at the party. Thanks!
    .-= Les in NE´s last blog ..Book Giveaway! =-.

  40. Kristine says

    January 21, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Heaven. Seriously… this is amazing. Thanks for sharing! And I love your website! I have the Garlic and Herb Braid on the menu for next week!

  41. Tina @ Kids Devil Costumes says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Oh this looks just yummy. I;m a sucker for a good creamy soup and my boys are hamburger lovers. The Zippy Chicken and Mushroom looks great too!

  42. Dani's Woody Costume says

    August 23, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    This is the coolest thing I’ve seen. My daughter isnt to crazy about soups but loves cheese burgers. I’ll have to see how I get this one through her little defense mechanism. Wish me luck

  43. Maggie Shayne says

    October 31, 2010 at 6:15 am

    We make this often. I have substituted campbells cheddar soup when I don’t have velveeta on hand. I usually dump in some cayenne and jalapeno to spice it up. Plus I’ll usually make rivvels (flour/egg dumplings) to add as well. And we top it off with crumbled bacon and maybe some green onion sprinkled on too.

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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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