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April 24, 2013

Orange-Basil Mojitos Recipe

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Orange-Basil Mojito Recipe Dine & Dish

 The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner, Laurie Williams. Thanks to all who entered!

The events of last week put a bit of a hold on my current favorite cookbook showcase, but I’m back this week with a few more favorites to share! Today, I’m featuring my good friend, Lori’s, new cookbook, The Recipe Girl Cookbook!

I’m sure you are familiar with the Recipe Girl blog… one of the most comprehensive places for recipes on the internet. When I found out Lori was going to be doing a cookbook, I knew this was one book I’d want on my bookshelf! I can let you know, friends, that Lori’s cookbook does not disappoint. With over 190 recipes and tips for successful entertaining, The Recipe Girl cookbook is a great cookbook for beginner and advanced cooks a like!

Recipe Girl Cookbook Cover

 

What do I love about Lori’s cookbook? Well, to start, I really like that her cookbook has a lot of variety to it. From simple appetizers, like Caramelized Onion Dip, to healthy salads, like Triple Berry Salad with Sugared Almonds, to Caramel Apple Pie Crust Cookies, there are recipes for each and every taste and occasion. Oh, and cocktails… I love the cocktail recipes in The Recipe Girl cookbook! That’s why I’ve chosen to share this Orange-Basil Mojito recipe with you… it’s unique and refreshing and you’ll definitely want it to be on your list of cocktails to indulge in this summer.

Berry-SaladBefore I get to the recipe, Lori has teamed up with KitchenAid to give Dine & Dish readers the chance to win a copy of The Recipe Girl Cookbook AND a new KitchenAid Blender! Yay!

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Recipe Girl Cookbook & KitchenAid Blender Giveaway Details!

To enter the giveaway for the Recipe Girl Cookbook and a 5-Speed KitchenAid Blender that comes in your choice of 12 different colors ($129.99), leave a comment on this post telling me why you want to win the Recipe Girl Cookbook!

For additional entries, share a link with info about this giveaway on any of your social media outlets. Return to this post and leave a comment letting me know where it was shared. Each place you share it will grant you an additional entry. Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc are all great places to spread the giveaway love! You can easily share by using the buttons at the end of this post.

All entries must be received by midnight, CST, Wednesday, May 1st. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

Now, onto the recipe! Enjoy!

Orange Basil Mojito Recipe

Orange-Basil Mojito Recipe Dine & Dish
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Orange-Basil Mojitos

A refreshing Orange-Basil Mojito recipe from The Recipe Girl Cookbook
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup thick simple syrup see instructions
  • 10 large fresh basil leaves stems removed and discarded
  • 1 cup white rum
  • 1 cup club soda
  • Crushed ice
  • Orange slices for garnish
  • Additional basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium pitcher, combine the orange juice, simple syrup and basil. Use a wooden spoon or a muddler to crush the basil leaves in the bottom of the pitcher. Stir in the rum and club soda. Serve immediately in individual glasses over crushed ice. Garnish with orange slices and fresh basil.
  • To prepare thick simple syrup, in a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated white sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring the mixture until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.

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  1. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I want to win because I just moved out of my parents house and started cooking on my own. I def need a great recipe book for inspiration

  2. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:29 pm

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    April 24, 2013 at 4:29 pm

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    April 24, 2013 at 4:31 pm

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    April 24, 2013 at 4:31 pm

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  6. Bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I’d love to win! I love reading Recipe Girl’s blog!

  7. Bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I shared it on facebook!

  8. Bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I shared on twitter!

  9. Bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    i shared on pinterest!

  10. danielle says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I follow her blog and love her recipes – I would love to own this book.

  11. Ria Mathew says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    I love them both, Lori’s beautiful website and the blender 🙂
    Fabulous photographs, Kristen!

  12. Kristen M says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I read Lori’s blog and know that her family-oriented recipes would be a good fit for the cooking I do with my family in mind. Plus, we are both from SoCal and have a taste for the same local ingredients (like avocados!).

  13. dawn heidegger says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    I can always use more inspiration! Thanks, the book looks gr8 & a blender would be icing on the cake

  14. Laura in Texas says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I read and use Lori’s blog and recipes and would love to have her book. All of her recipes are spot-on delicious!

  15. Jen @ The Fit Housewife says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Love the orange flavor in this mojito! This will be perfect for summer 🙂

  16. Pam Capone says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    I’m not entering I already have a blender – just wanted to say how fantastic that drink looks. I will be making this one this summer.

  17. Erin says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Your recipes are amazing and I’m in desperate need of a blender and a new cookbook ! (And May 2 is my birthday!)

  18. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    Oh my goodness this is going to be a long cocktail-less Summer!!! Drooling over the basil!!

  19. Amy M. says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I love food photography and the pics look amazing!

  20. Stephanie-Oh says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    I love Lori’s blog and love her recipes. Even if I don’t win her cookbook I’m buying it from Amazon. Gotta have it. Thanks.

  21. Michelle L says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    I follow Lori’s Recipe Girl blog and already know her recipes are great!

  22. ashley says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Her recipes on her blog are awesome! would love a cookbook to call my own!

  23. Ariel says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    I am a new baker so I would work my way through the Recipe Girl Cook book and see how well I can sharpen my skills!

  24. Katie says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I love her blog and I have seen her book recipes from her other blogger friends this past week and they look and sound so great!

  25. Jessica says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Lori’s Recipe Girl blog is my go-to blog for weeknight meals and I am sure her cookbook is filled with amazing recipes.

  26. Lisa says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I love all of Recipe Girl’s recipes! Every one I have tried has been a huge hit.

  27. Jessica says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I’ve shared the giveaway on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/387450374162561399/

  28. Amy Tong says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I love Recipe Girl’s recipes, that simple. I’ve been following her blog for a while and truly enjoy everything. This is a wonderful giveaway prize pack that I would love to win!

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  29. SaraJ says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I would love to add the cookbook to my collection!

  30. Amy Tong says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    shared on twitter:

    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/327224825607249920

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  31. Amy Tong says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    shared on Pinterest:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/53269208065304757/

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  32. Kel says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I enjoy her blog (and her son’s) and would enjoy using the cookbook!
    Plus a blender would be a bonus as ours is on its way out.

  33. Julia says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    This drink looks delicious. I am loving the basil in it!

  34. Tieghan says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    This drink is so pretty and Lori book is just amazing! I love it, she did such a awesome job!

  35. jackie says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    The recipes look amazing! I am in desperate need of some new ideas to throw into the family meal rotation.

  36. Gina says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I want to win the recipe girl cookbook because, well, 1) I love her branding! (yea, I’m a bit of a marketing geek) and 2) I love to try new recipes. I figure if I dig her branding, then her recipes HAVE to be equally as inspiring, right?!

  37. Debbie says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Love the recipes so far – would love to see more from the book!

  38. Aimee Porter says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I am a fan of Lori’s blog and a cookbook junkie! I read cookbooks in bed at night like most people read novels! I’d love to work my way through Recipe Girl!

  39. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    I love the sound of these mojitos…I just love mojitos in general. Amazing flavors!

  40. Rena says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    I love lori’s easy and family friendly recipes! I’d love to win so I can try out some more of her delicious recipes!

  41. Holly B says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    I’d love to win for the awesome recipes of course 🙂

  42. Heather says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I absolutely love all of Lori’s recipes and this cookbook would be a huge hit in my home.

  43. Jenny says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I’d make chilled peach soup

  44. Jenny says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Pinned it!

  45. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I’m needing lots of new dinner ideas so this book would be perfect to have! This drink looks so pretty and refreshing!

  46. Melissa M. says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:13 am

    I’d love a copy of The Recipe Girl Cookbook! I’ve tried a few of her recipes so far and I’ve loved them.

  47. Angel S> says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:46 am

    I would love to win! I like they variety of recipes I have seen and they are “real” foods that I would like to try!

  48. Elizabeth G. says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:49 am

    I’m a follower of RecipeGirl and I love everything she does! I would love to win a cookbook with all her delicious recipes and a blender!

  49. Elizabeth G. says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:50 am

    Shared on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/Eligonma/posts/10200493785058941

  50. Elizabeth G. says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:51 am

    I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/Eligonma/status/327374243643924480

  51. Elizabeth G. says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:53 am

    Shared on Google+:
    https://plus.google.com/u/0/104288958038979833264/posts/XpQ9zyd9gx1

  52. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:22 am

    I’d like to win Lori’s cookbook cause I love her site and I want to try more of her recipes! 🙂

  53. Kate says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:32 am

    This looks like a great cookbook- I like cookbooks with a variety of recipes!

  54. linda sch says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:42 am

    this would be my first blogger cookbook!

  55. Sean says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:44 am

    I love that it contains easy family recipes! It would be an awesome addition to my cookbook collection.

  56. Alina says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:46 am

    You can’t ever have enough recipes in your pocket. This would be wonderful for my family to have.

  57. Angel says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:24 am

    I would love to win the cookbook because of recipes like this one,,Orange Basil Mojito sounds divine !!
    I also have read great reviews about the book and her pictures look stunning !

  58. Lisa Y. says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:31 am

    I’ve just discovered Recipe Girl – I know I know – head’s in the sand. But I really enjoy her blog and am looking forward to checking out this book too!

  59. Lisa Y. says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:33 am

    Here’s the link to where I shared it on Pinterest… http://pinterest.com/pin/232357661997168946/

  60. Lisa Y. says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:35 am

    I liked this post on Facebook as well!

  61. Meagan says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I love books that have insane variety – Recipe Girl looks fantastic, and I’m always trying to expand my collection! Thanks for the giveaway

  62. Lauren W says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I would love to win to get some new and delicious ideas for dinner!

  63. Rebecca G says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:56 am

    I’d love to win Lori’s cookbook! I’ve been following her blog for years, and every recipe that I’ve ever tried from it has been fantastic!

  64. Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego) says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Not really joining the contest, although Lori’s cookbook is indeed great. Just wanted to drop a line and say that mojito recipe is awesome.

  65. Erin says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I love her blog and am excited to see the book.

  66. Sandy w says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Would love to win her new cookbook. The recipes sound great. Have read her blog for awhile now.

  67. Tania S. says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I like to collect cookbooks, especially ones that have a variety of recipes in it. I also like the fact that Lori’s cookbook is great for beginners, which is what my 13 year old daughter needs.

  68. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I want to win her cookbook because her blog was one of the firsts that I started reading back in the day!

  69. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/thespiffycookie/status/327426425588162561

  70. Rebecca says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Those look tasty! I’d love to get the cookbook and get new ideas for dinner. (Here via the link from The Boys Club.)

  71. Jacqui says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:29 am

    I would love to win this cookbook because I am such a huge fan of Lori and her blog!! She makes such delicious recipes!

  72. samW says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

    I love cookbooks & your recipes, so I guess it would be a perfect combo!!!

  73. Andrea says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Love the blog, so I am sure the cookbook will be just as fabulous! And who doesn’t want another cookbook! My secret obsession.

  74. Angie says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I love Lori’s blog and often print out many of her recipes. Owning her cookbook would be awesome!

  75. Kelsey G says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I would love to win the Recipe Girl Cookbook because I just moved into my first home and need a reason to utilize my new kitchen!

  76. JulieW says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I would like to win the book because I tend to get stuck in a rut. Often times a new cookbook is just what I need to give me a push to try something new and different.

  77. Rebecca says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I’d love to win because all of her recipes are amazing and if she’s “saving” some of the best ones for the book… it’ll be unbelievable 🙂

  78. Shaina says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I love this take on the mojito. So fun!

  79. Dee Claflin says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:36 am

    I am a cookbook fanatic, the more the better, would just love to add this one to my collection, not to mention I could really use a new blender! Can’t wait to try this orange-basil mojito as mohito’s make me a happy, happy lady!
    ‘

  80. Dee Claflin says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I shared this on Facebook!

  81. Christina says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I’d love to win because I love to cook and I am always up to trying new things!

  82. Aggie says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I’d love to get my hands on Lori’s book! I always love how she puts menus together, her recipes are always amazing. Love this cocktail very much so, and I love those glasses too 🙂

  83. Lori Hoff says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I would love to win this cookbook as I’ve been in a recipe rut lately – definitely looking for awesome new recipes to try. I could also use a new blender – mine is 25 years old & limping along.

  84. Ginny says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I’d love to win so I can make every single delish cocktail you come up with and share them with all my friends! xo

  85. Maria says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I’d love to win because I find myself going to the internet for recipes so often I could use a new cookbook to flip through and get recipes/ideas from. Not to mention my blender just went kaput. 🙁

    Also, shared on the following social media:
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/zorandra/status/327484707744927744
    Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/pin/237564949066413346/
    Facebook – http://tinyurl.com/axa7uca (although privacy settings might not make it viewable)

  86. Ericka A. says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I would really like to win the Recipe GIrl Cookbook because I grew up in a house where were didn’t cook much. It was always too messy. I’ve slowly been learning to cook over the past few years and I’m always looking for new ideas.

  87. Jill says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I would love a new cookbook. With the change in seasons I’m ready to throw out all my winter recipes and start with some fresh and new menu items. Looks yummy too!

  88. Ericka A. says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Shared on FB!

  89. Juli V says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I would love to win this because I love trying new recipes, and her new cookbook sounds amazing!

  90. Juli V says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I tweeted!

  91. Juli V says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I pinned this.

  92. Celeste B. says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    I’d love to win the cookbook to add to my collection. I love Recipe Girl’s recipes on her blog so I’m sure there will be lots more great ones in the cookbook.

  93. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    This screams summer and I can’t wait to make this! Love adding savory herbs to sweet drinks and desserts, such a trendy thing to do that actually works well!

  94. Melinda @cookingalamel says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I would LOVE to try Lori’s new recipes from her cookbook! Love her site.

  95. Chris D. says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I’d like to win the Recipe Girl Cookbook so I can tryout her many yummy looking recipes.. The blender would be awesome as well.

    I just shared the giveway on Facebook.

  96. Jenn says

    April 25, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I want to win the cookbook, because I am obsessed with cookbooks created by my fellow bloggers!

  97. Shelby H says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    The cookbook looks awesome! and I don’t have a blender so that would be great!

  98. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Heavenly-sounding drink, Kristen!

  99. Natalie S says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    I love the RecipeGirl blog and would love to have the recipes in her book as well!

  100. Taylor says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I’ve been dying to get my hands on the Recipe Girls’ cookbook!! It looks fantastic!

  101. jen says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    The recipes look fantastic!!!

  102. MaryB says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I’d love to win – the Recipegirl site is fantastic and a great place to find inspiration (as is Dine and Dish!!). I’d love to have the book to use, as well.

  103. Brooke says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    I want to win because Lori ROCKS!! I love the fact that she makes her recipes adaptable for gluten free.

  104. Kim Beaulieu says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Gorgeous cocktail, just love this drink. Your photos are gorgeous.

    I’m still waiting on my copy of Lori’s book. Amazon.ca is slow as molasses. Can’t wait to check it out.

  105. Becky Carr says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:45 am

    I would love to win the cookbook for my grandaughter, Lenae. She is 8 years old. She absolutely LOVES to cook and has since she was about two. ( I would like one for myself as well!!) For her the yummy pictures would compel her to dig in and try those recipes!!

  106. Kristin Thomas says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Because I LOVE recipes!! And recipe books~ It’s a lost medium in this day of internet 🙂

  107. Christine Mayfield says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I want to win the recipe girl cookbook because the recipes look amazing and would be fun to try them.

  108. Christine Mayfield says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:22 am

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    April 26, 2013 at 8:24 am

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  110. Christine Mayfield says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Shared on pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/262334747017117401/

  111. Christine Mayfield says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Shared on twitter https://twitter.com/BeeBubbaBella/status/327779954689441792

  112. samantha Anderson says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I would love to win the blender! I love trying new foods, plus its nice to mix veggies into things for my kids without them knowing. my ninja died so I’m in the market for a new one!

  113. Rust says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:31 am

    This looks like a great addition to my cookbook collection!

  114. Rust says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:32 am

    My pin http://pinterest.com/pin/225461525067733997/

  115. Rust says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:32 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/327791397761593345

  116. Rust says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I posted on my FB wall https://www.facebook.com/rusthawk/posts/514784021903488

  117. Rust says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:33 am

    MY G+ post – https://plus.google.com/u/0/106220850995391731255/posts/NQ7vhnAsD2N

  118. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:51 am

    The recipe girl cookbook looks absolutely wonderful 🙂 I’d love to cook my way through it! These mojitos look fabulous!

  119. Samantha Anderson says

    April 26, 2013 at 9:54 am

    I would love to win the blender! I love cooking and since my ninja died I’m in need of a new one. I’m a stay at home mom doing tons of activities. Blenders come in handy more than you know! Plus I love kitchenaid!

  120. april yedinak says

    April 26, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I really want to win this cookbook because I have heard so much about it and it looks like one I would find a lot of recipes I would want to try.

  121. Natalie G. says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I wouls love to win because I discovered her blog earlier this year and it is so fab! A book would be easier to catch up with 🙂

  122. Natalie G. says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    I pinned it: http://pinterest.com/pin/221169031673019324/

  123. Natalie G. says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/natakie16/status/327845212670005248

  124. Catherine O says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I’d love to win this cookbook for the great recipes, I’ve been very impressed and intrigued by the many samplings from bloggers these last two weeks!

  125. Catherine O says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    MY pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/218917231859362672/

  126. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Oooooo! Yum! I love the orange and basil combo. I have never tried it. I love basil. So summery!

  127. Jennifer says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I am trying to eat more salads and the berry one sounds right up my alley!

  128. Jennifer says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    Pinned the mojito recipe too!

  129. Naomi says

    April 26, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    I KNEW I was saving that rum for something! Great recipe! (I’m not entering the contest though – overseas … just wanted to share appreciation for a gorgeous drink recipe!)

  130. Dawn says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    I would love to win because I love her blog and would enjoy having her cookbook in my kitchen. I am the mommy of 3 (3,2, 7 months) and don’t buy many treats for myself anymore – this would be a fun “mommy treat,” that would make the whole family happy as I cook!

  131. Jan says

    April 27, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    If the mojito came out of that cookbook, I want it! 🙂

  132. Kristin t says

    April 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I have been looking for a new cookbook to add to my collection!

  133. jessica w says

    April 27, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I follow her blog already, and she always has such great recipes, and I think it would help make my dinners healthier.

  134. jessica w says

    April 27, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I shared on facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/junk.graham/posts/300114786788545

  135. jessica w says

    April 27, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I tweeted too

    https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/328222197195882498

  136. Carolyn G says

    April 27, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I am always looking for new recipes and this book looks good

  137. Marla says

    April 27, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Such a lovely cocktail you chose to share from Lori’s book!

  138. TaraO says

    April 27, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I’ve followed the Recipe GIRL blog for a while and would love to own her book!

  139. Natalie says

    April 27, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    I would love to win this cookbook–her website if fabulous and I would love to work my way through her cookbook! Thank You!

  140. Pat says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I would LOVE to win ~ I collect cookbooks and my blender is so old I can’t even remember when I got it. Would be awesome to have a new one to make these mojitos!

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win ~

    xo
    Pat

  141. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I would love to win the cookbook so I can make new and healthy food for my family

  142. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    http://pinterest.com/pin/38280665555479357/

  143. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/tom.murphy.946179/posts/481141648623543

  144. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/328583015020253185

  145. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    https://plus.google.com/u/0/104097932075966638206/posts/FapJVF75aNr

  146. Katie says

    April 28, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Can’t wait to try this mojito! Thanks for the giveaway!

  147. Katie says

    April 28, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    http://pinterest.com/pin/224054150184296618/

  148. rob says

    April 28, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I’m always interested in trying new recipes!

  149. Catherine says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I would love to win this because I’m always looking for great, new recipe books to keep up variety in my kitchen.

  150. Catherine says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    https://twitter.com/cmchambe13/status/328698275777626112

  151. Catherine says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    http://pinterest.com/pin/239113061438557298/

  152. latanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:57 am

    I want to win because the recipes look yummy and I need a new blender

  153. latanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:31 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/328848955834249216

  154. latanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:32 am

    http://pinterest.com/pin/232639136973878823/

  155. latanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:33 am

    https://plus.google.com/u/0/106427814196339664551/posts/SfFuHizRrsP

  156. latanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:34 am

    https://www.facebook.com/latanya.thornhill/posts/10100854479123908

  157. Katy says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:49 am

    I love all of Recipe Girls recipes. This book would fit right in with my cookbook collection!

  158. Katie Cohagen says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I collect cook books and recently, I’ve been trying to swoop up all of the books written by the bloggers that I follow to show support. Thanks for the giveaway!

  159. Helen says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Recipe girl cookbooks certainly looks like a winner.

  160. Katie Cohagen says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I shared the giveaway on pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/275775177154822107/

  161. Katie Cohagen says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I shared the link on my Facebook page!

  162. Katie Cohagen says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:29 am

    I shared the post on Twitter!

  163. karen downes says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I am a cookbook freak. I own about 120 and I read them everyday. I have The Recipe Girl Cookbook. I love it. It is one of my favorites.

  164. Mary Quinn says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Looks like some new yummy recipes to try

  165. Kristie M. says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I would love to win this cookbook because I love to try new recipes. Thanks!

  166. Szkent says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:45 am

    If this mojito is any indication of what the rest of the recipes are like then I would LOVE this cookbook!

  167. elizabethcooks says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:10 am

    I would love a new blender, mine is really old & just about done. I just adore cookbooks, and this one looks amazing! Thanks for the opportunity!

  168. ashley says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I’m tired of making the same boring stuff!

  169. ashley says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:21 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/ohsmiledarling/status/328906503132168192

  170. ashley says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:21 am

    fb share
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  171. Laurie says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:22 am

    The mojito looks delish and is really getting me in the mood for summer! It looks like the cookbook has alot of fun and fabulous recipes to try, and I’d like to start broadening my cooking horizons!

  172. Julie says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I love Lori’s recipes and would love to have a copy of her new book so that I don’t always have to go to the ‘net for them!

  173. ashley says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:22 am

    g+ share
    https://plus.google.com/113080305736221550888/posts/U3CvwXDyusv

  174. Laurie says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I posted it to Pinterest.

  175. Laurie says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:25 am

    I shared it on Facebook.

  176. gina lovejoy says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Always looking for fresh new ideas to feed the crowd. a new blender is needed as mine just died last week
    Thanks for sharing

  177. monika says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    I want to win so I can make yummy stuff for my toddler and my book club.

  178. Amanda Rauch says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    I would love to win this because I have always wanted a Kitchen Aid blender and I have a mild cookbook addiction 🙂

  179. Amanda Rauch says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    I shared on Pinterest, my user name is mrsrauch and here is my link: http://pinterest.com/pin/192317846560420803/

  180. Amanda Rauch says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    I tweeted with handle @amandajoyrauch, here is the link: https://twitter.com/amandajoyrauch/status/328925758938546176

  181. Robin M says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I love cookbooks and a Kitchen Aid Blender is on my wish list. Every recipe that I see from Lori looks so good!

  182. Tricia says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    This recipe looks so tasty! I can’t wait to share it with friends on a hot day.
    A new blender would be wonderful cause I love to use mine but its sadly in its last legs after many years of use.

  183. MaryBeth says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    I love me a mojito! I’d love to win this cookbook because I need to get out of my cooking rut and this book just might help me.

  184. Kari M says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    I love RecipeGirl’s blog & everything I’ve made from her site. I’d love a copy of her cookbook.

  185. Shelly says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I’d love to win because I love Recipe Girl!

  186. Gilda says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    I want to win the cookbook, because I’ve been following Lori’s blog for over a year now & I love her recipes!!

  187. nessa says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    I would like to win pretty much because it looks AWESOME! And…cinnamon roll pancakes? Need I say more?!

  188. cocobean says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    I want to make some of that fresh & vibrant food while everything is in season!

  189. barbara n says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I would love to win the new Recipe Girl cookbook because I am an avid follower of Lori Lange and would love to add this cookbook to my collection

  190. Sharon says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    I would love to win The Recipe Girl cookbook because her recipes are so very doable and so very delicious. And the KitchenAid blender–would absolutely love that! Thanks so much for the chance.

  191. Sharon says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Shared on Pinterest
    http://pinterest.com/pin/46724914856588935/

  192. Sharon says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/329050011352576000

  193. Lou says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:05 am

    Grat new cookbook with easy,healthy and tasty recipes, I’m in!

  194. Agus says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:42 am

    I would love to win the new Recipe Girl cookbook because I had been following Lori’s blog for so long! I would love to have all her recipes in a book! Thanks so much for the chance!

  195. Kimberly P. says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I’d like to win this because every single recipe I’ve seen from it, I’d like to make! That is rare for me. Thanks for offering up such a great giveaway!

  196. Kimberly P. says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I pinned this!

  197. Kimberly P. says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I Tweeted about your giveaway. 🙂

  198. Kim C. says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I’ve been following Lori’s blog (Recipe Girl) for awhile. She has so many wonderful recipes and her photos are lovely and inspiring. I would love to have all of that wonderfulness that I see on her blog in a cookbook right in front of me.

  199. Kim C. says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I shared this post on Pinterest. https://pinterest.com/pin/154107618471677672/

  200. Kim C. says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    I shared on twitter. https://twitter.com/KCatapano/status/329452659977379842

  201. Kim C. says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    I shared the post on Google+ https://plus.google.com/104521355013438780948#104521355013438780948/posts

  202. Anthony says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Wold love to expand my cooking knowledge with this cookbook!

  203. Morgan says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:51 am

    To make wonderful recipes like this!

  204. Eva says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Also, it doesn’t matter where anyone lives
    or if they travel Locally, Nationally or Internationally, everyone can continue
    watching their favorite shows whenever you want.

    This is something that you can also record shows, even at the same time.
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  205. Julia Kruz says

    July 14, 2017 at 9:10 am

    In the hot summer, this orange-basil mojitos is what I need. The rum is only thing I do not add to this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Kristen!

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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!)

#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!

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

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

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

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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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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

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

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

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