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October 1, 2013

Recipe: Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup

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Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup is a zesty and flavorful bowl of comfort. When you look for fresh mushrooms for your recipes this month, you’ll notice mushrooms will be sold in pink packaging in honor of National Breast Cancer awareness month recognizing the industry’s commitment to breast cancer research. Thanks to The Mushroom Council and their partnership with City of Hope for sponsoring this recipe challenge giveaway and post. 

Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup from Dine & Dish

When you lose a friend or family member to cancer, you tend to step back and take inventory of how you live your life. Every product you use, every bit of food you eat gets scrutinized just a little more closely. You begin to wonder if there are things you, personally, can do to lessen your risk of cancer coming into your life again. You pay closer attention to companies supporting cancer research. You follow key messaging and hope…hope and pray… that a cure is on the way so no one ever has to face this horrible disease again.

If you know the story about us losing my brother, Larry, to cancer and the loss of my friend Ann to the disease, you probably understand why I wanted to share this blog post with you today. There are people out there working hard to find a cure and I’m lucky there are wonderful brands I work with who support those endeavors. For the month of October, The Mushroom Council and The City of Hope are teaming up to share important information with consumers about the quest for a cure.

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You may be wondering what fresh Mushrooms have to do with cancer research? Scientists at City of Hope (a leading cancer research institute) were some of the first to find a potential link between mushrooms and decreased likelihood of tumor growth and development in cells and animals. City of Hope researchers are now applying this research to human clinical trials.

I don’t know about you, but that’s evidence enough to make me want to incorporate more nutrient rich mushrooms into our diet! Luckily, we love mushrooms in the Dine & Dish house… you’ll often find me swapping out meat in place of mushrooms in some of our beloved recipes…I love how this lessens the calories and adds a boost of vegetables to favorite dishes.  I also tend to use mushrooms as an added filler in a recipe, pumping up the volume to stretch a meal out a little more. In addition, as someone who is trying to incorporate more vegetables into our diet, I can easily add fresh mushrooms to so many things without compromising flavor.

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The Mushroom Council wants to give a lucky Dine & Dish reader the chance to win a $50 American Express Gift Card and an adorable Mushroom Print Apron from Etsy simply by sharing your favorite recipe(s) using fresh mushrooms in the comment section below. If you are a blogger, simply leave a link to your post(s). If you aren’t a blogger, just leave the recipe itself in the comment section! Each person may share up to 3 recipes (please leave a separate comment for each). The giveaway will run from October 1st – midnight CST on October 17th. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

For additional chances to win, share your favorite recipes over at  Savory Simple and Ingredients Inc. 

Thanks and good luck!

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Creamy Mushroom and 3 Bean Soup

Our favorite creamy chicken soup gets a makeover with mushrooms instead of chicken! This is one soup recipe you'll want to hold onto. It'll quickly become a fall favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 11

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Fresh Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 48 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Siracha
  • 1 16 ounce can Bush's Mayocoba beans drained and washed
  • 1 16 ounce can Bush's Pinto Beans drained and washed
  • 1 16 ounce can Bush's Kidney Beans drained and washed
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, sauté the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth and seasoning and Siracha. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Slowly add the cream and a pinch of salt; heat through but do not boil.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Mushroom Council. All opinions expressed are my own. 

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  1. Alison Lewis says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Here’s my mushroom recipe http://www.ingredientsinc.net/2013/10/baked-spaghetti-with-mushrooms-and-giveaway/#.UkrnfGDroVm

    Reply
  2. Susan H. says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:31 am

    We love this mushroom rice. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/mushroom-rice-pilaf-53481.aspx

    Reply
  3. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:50 am

    I absolutely love this!

    Reply
  4. Ruthy @ Omeletta says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:12 am

    This soup looks fabulous- I can only imagine the added creaminess the beans add to it! My favorite mushroom soup is this shittake “miso” soup, with a poached egg. Perfect for lunchtime. http://omeletta.com/?p=3375

    Reply
  5. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    October 1, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I like to slice mine thin with some asparagus to make a salad: http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2012/raw-asparagus-mushroom-miso-walnut-salad-recipe/

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    October 1, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I definitely know how you feel. I have so many friends, more than family, that have been touched by cancer, and I lost one of my dearest and oldest friends this summer. It is such a horrible disease, that overtakes more life more than anyone realizes until they are touched by it. I have read about the link between mushrooms and decreased cancer cells, just another reason to love the fungi!

    Here is a favorite recipe of ours using mushrooms – http://chezus.com/2011/02/28/mushroom-stroganoff/

    Reply
  7. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    October 1, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Great post and a great cause! I also love that first pic of the towering bowls 🙂

    Reply
  8. Mami2jcn says

    October 1, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    I like cream of mushroom soup.

    Reply
    • Mami2jcn says

      October 1, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Link to the recipe–http://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-cream-of-mushroom-soup-264191

      Reply
  9. Blissmamaof3 says

    October 1, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Thank you for this! My husband loves cream of mushroom soup, printing as I type!

    Reply
  10. Natasha says

    October 1, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I dont have an actual recipe but stuffed mushrooms are my favorite! I usually do breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese and lots of herbs! Yum!

    Reply
  11. Tieghan says

    October 1, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    This cause is SO close to my heart. Last Christmas I lost my aunt to pancreatic cancer. She fought so hard for 8 months, but died a few day before Christmas and left behind 3 kids and a husband. It was (and still is) one of the hardest things my family has gone through. I grew up with my aunt and cousins, so we were extremely close. I think about my aunt and my cousins everyday. It is just not fair. She was too young and such an amazing women. So kind and full of life.

    This post is so amazing and I never knew about you brother, I am so sorry for your lose.

    I have to say that I am very happy I just picked up mushrooms at the store, this soup looks too good not to make!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      October 2, 2013 at 8:42 am

      I am so very sorry for your loss 🙁 It’s devastating, indeed.

      Reply
  12. Tracy says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:38 am

    From Deborah Madison’s The Savory Way: One of my favorite simple recipes is Mushrooms on Toast, Provençale-style. Button mushrooms (cremini are be nice, too) sauteed with garlic and olive oil and seasoned with thyme, marjoram, lemon juice and parsley. Served over toasted peasant bread. That and a salad make a nice light supper.

    Reply
  13. Stephanie @ PlainChicken says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    my favorite mushroom recipe: http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/12/steakhouse-sauteed-mushrooms.html

    Reply
  14. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I need to find more ways to incorporate mushrooms into our lives – this soup looks wonderful, and your first photo…might be my favourite soup picture ever of a soup that, in my house, would be very unphotogenic 🙂 Love the bowls too!

    Reply
  15. April was in CT now CA says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Cream of mushroom soup is a favorite of mine! I usually use this recipe, although I leave the mushrooms in larger pieces and use 1/2 and 1/2 instead of cream. http://www.simplyscratch.com/2010/04/spicy-bourbon-chicken-minus-the-bourbon.html (not my site, just the recipe I use)

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  16. Cookin' Canuck says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:10 am

    This looks like the ultimate comfort food, Kristen. October is such an important month for awareness, and I love that you’re highlighting cancer research and prevention in your post.

    Reply
  17. Chrissy says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:42 am

    So sorry to hear about the lose of close friends and family. Thank you for sharing such heart-felt words.

    This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I need to make it!!

    Reply
  18. Chrissy says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Favorite side! http://www.fromthelittleyellowkitchen.com/2013/06/18/balsamic-dijon-roasted-green-beans-mushrooms/

    Reply
  19. Chrissy says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Seriously the best homemade gnocchi and mushroom sauce! http://www.fromthelittleyellowkitchen.com/2011/03/21/homemade-gnocchi-and-porcini-mushroom-sauce-party/

    Reply
  20. Chrissy says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Best breakie bread pudding w/mushrooms! http://www.fromthelittleyellowkitchen.com/2013/03/27/mushroom-kale-parmesan-bread-pudding/

    Reply
  21. Andrea M says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    my favorite recipe with Mushrooms: http://myvega.com/vega-life/recipe-center/international-year-quinoa/#.UkxZkGTN7A0

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  22. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I love this recipe – it is so full of nutritious beans!! I just re-read the story about your brother and it breaks my heart but also inspires me to continue to live a healthy life and hopefully teach my children to do the same. xoxo

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      October 2, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks, friend!

      Reply
  23. Joanne says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    We really do have to do all we can to fight this awful disease! That’s why I run for charity and will definitely be buying these pink packaged mushrooms! This soup is total comfort food. Love how creamy it is.

    Reply
  24. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:22 am

    What a hearty soup! It’s totally soup season up here, it’s getting so chilly!

    Reply
  25. MJ Moore says

    October 3, 2013 at 11:16 am

    When we’re grilling burgers or steaks, I like to make fresh veggie kebabs with whole fresh mushrooms, cut up bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. I brush them with Italian dressing afterward for a perfect summer side.

    Reply
  26. Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Mouth watering! Oh goodness, I can just imagine how good this soup must taste 🙂

    Reply
  27. Tabathia B says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I like this receipe and have cooked it many times and usually cut up fresh mushrooms and add shredded cheese in this also http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tater-tot-bake/

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  28. Donna Currie says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Mushroom stroganoff. Because is ALL about the mushrooms! http://www.cookistry.com/2013/09/mushroom-stroganoff.html

    Reply
  29. jacquie says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    not really a recipe per se but my favorite way to use mushrooms is to add to a sauté of seasonal vegetables and enjoy.

    Reply
  30. Autymn D. C. says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:20 am

    Ahem, mushrooms/toadstools cause cancer too (aflatoxin).

    Other lesser-known causes: acrylamide and PAHs (Do not ever grill food or put it in open flame. Char is not a food. Sugars brown at 325° and protein singes at 355°.); coal tar and derivatives (dyes, mascara, mothballs, ping pong balls); aloe (aloin); sex hormones; sawdust/wooddust (nose); silica, titania, all mineral dust (lung); chlorocarbons (pesticides, germicides, plasticizers); beta carotene (lung, for smokers; otherwise, not).

    more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Carcinogen.

    Puree this for morel stock:
    http://grantcounty.org/ci/muscoda/recipe2.html
    Morels in Wine Sauce

    Gently sauté scallions and/or garlic with rehydrated morels, in a combination of oil and butter, until morels are lightly browned and have absorbed the butter and oil. Remove the morels and deglaze pan with white wine. Reduce by half, then return morels with freshly chopped parsley. Simmer a few more minutes. Serve on toast with freshly ground pepper.

    Oops, almost forgot. Here are some antidotes (BAMLET also works.): http://google.com/search?q=alysdexia+%22cures+for+cancer%22.

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  31. Autymn D. C. says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:31 am

    submission 2

    Chanterelle “Popcorn”:
    http://www.chow.com/recipes/12181-chanterelle-popcorn
    1 pound button-sized chanterelle mushrooms, brushed clean
    2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Fleur de sel or other finishing salt
    Lemon

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide the mushrooms between 2 baking sheets. Drizzle each pan with the oil, season with kosher salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread evenly no more than 2 deep.
    Roast in the upper third of the oven until the mushrooms have shrunk substantially and released some of their moisture, about 10 minutes. Toss or loosen with a spatula, and return to the oven until no moisture is visible in the pans and the mushrooms are crisp and dry looking, about 10 minutes more. Toss the mushrooms with fleur de sel, then let cool slightly before placing in a serving bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon just before serving.

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  32. Autymn D. C. says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:55 am

    submission 3

    Mushrooms That Taste Like Bacon
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6HB1UkSJw
    Place sliced shiitake mushrooms with 2-3 T EVOO in a bowl mix until well coated. Sprinkle in some sea salt. Place onto a baking sheet and roast in oven at 350ºF for close to an hour—stirring every 10 minutes.

    David Levi’s disclaimer:
    Olive oil has a low smoke point and should not be baked for an hour at 350. If you’re a vegan, use coconut or palm oil. Otherwise, butter. And more than they use here.

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  33. Lauren H says

    October 11, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    My favourite mushroom recipe is a crockpot one:

    1lb chicken thighs (boneless and skinless make it easier)
    1 can cream of mushroom soup
    2 cubes beef boullion
    1 lbs baby bella mushrooms
    1 bag egg noodles

    Add all ingredients except noodles into crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken easily shreds.

    Serve over egg noodles.

    Voila.

    Easy Chicken Stroganoff.

    Reply
  34. Micky says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I like to make easy vegetarian friendly appetizers with mushrooms http://whatmickyeats.blogspot.com/2012/12/at-home-goat-cheese-stuffed-mushrooms.html

    Reply
  35. Micky says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Another favorite mushroom recipe I make for breakfast is my Bacon Mushroom Quiche http://whatmickyeats.blogspot.com/2012/10/at-home-bacon-mushroom-quiche.html

    Reply
  36. Rebecca Penovich says

    October 13, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    My favorite mushroom recipe is Mushroom and Wild Rice Bisque, adapted from Cafe Brenda (the Minneapolis-based pioneer in local foods movement and vegetarian cuisine, now shuttered.) Perfect for fall, you can use different types of mushrooms (I used cremini and white button) but it is still delicious if you only want to use one type. Here’s a link to the recipe: http://corksandcake.com/?p=1531

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  37. Jeff @ Cheese-burger.net says

    October 13, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Creamy mushroom soup is my favorite soup whenever I dine out. Its about time that I make one so that I can enjoy it at home as well.

    Reply
  38. Gina says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Our fave would be our Sauteed Veggie relish http://www.kleinworthco.com/2013/10/sauteed-vegetable-relish.html So good.

    Reply
  39. Mary says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:31 am

    My family is crazy for mushrooms– our favorite recipe being sauteed in a butter/olive oil mix with a little white wine and lots of pepper! But this Spinach Mushroom Lasagna is becoming a favorite too:

    http://mary919.livejournal.com/495613.html

    Reply
  40. Rachel says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:22 am

    This soup is really tasty. I will be making it again very soon.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 27, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  41. Whitney says

    November 5, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    We quadruple this recipe and I use mushrooms in place of meat in the fourth part. Love subbing in mushrooms to bulk things up for my boys!
    https://www.averiecooks.com/p-f-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps-copycat-recipe/

    Reply
  42. Linda says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    the 3 cans of beans, are they drained and washed before adding to pot? Or do all the can contents go into the pot?

    Reply
  43. Kristen says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    Thank you so much for catching that, Linda. Drained and washed before putting them in the pot. I just updated my notes.

    Reply

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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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