Very Inspiring Blogger Award

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I wanted to thank an incredible blogger – http://laurasconfessions.com/ for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  When I started blogging I had no idea how much I would learn, and the incredibly talented people/writers/photographers I would discover. It has truly changed my life.  I feel very honored Laura, and…the feeling is mutual!

As a blogger, I find I’m sitting with my squinchy, binding my hair up over my head  as I hover over my keyboard (that’s my friend Carla’s vision – not all of us do this but apparently I do :))  I’m guessing a lot of bloggers think about this, but it does feel fun when you write your blog. However, after you tweak, modify, view, preview and then finally hit “publish”, you think (at least I do) is anyone out there???” Mom? Dad? Carla? Here’s what I’ve actually found – there are a lot of people out there. An incredible amount of creativity, inspiration and support. So what I like about this award is that I actually have the opportunity to highlight and nominate other blogs who inspire me.

So here are two things they’d like me to do if I’m nominated. Tell you a little bit about me (as if you need to know more) and tell you about a few of the bloggers that I love, and would nominate for this award.

A little bit about me –

  1. I believe that bacon is the 5th food group
  2. Champagne is the 6th
  3. “Not” jumping out of an airplane and/or hang gliding are on my bucket list
  4. I use extra Downey in my wash so my clothes smell like it
  5. I add too much cream in my coffee and although I’ve tried to change that I just don’t seem to have the will-power
  6. I believe that boots can be worn year-round
  7. I believe time is the greatest gift you can give anyone

Second, the blogs that inspire me and the ones I would nominate –

  1. http://www.myfrenchheaven.com/
  2. http://laurasconfessions.com/
  3. http://uthamz.wordpress.com/
  4. http://midlifedrive.com/
  5. http://arashrecovery.com/
  6. http://tahira007.wordpress.com/
  7. http://gallivance.net/
  8. http://lesleycarter.wordpress.com/
  9. http://blog.leannecole.com.au/
  10. http://nicocobell.com/
  11. http://jayjacy.wordpress.com/
  12. http://looneyatoms.com/
  13. http://jordancantelophotography.wordpress.com/
  14. http://maxreynolds.wordpress.com/
  15. http://habitualrunaway.wordpress.com/
  16. I LOVE Canadian Hiking Photography and Patrick Latter’s work but I can only access it through WordPress. Here is the link to his site in case it works for you: www.hikingphoto.com (His work is amazing and he was the first person to follow me 😉

 

There are so many more incredible blogs, these are only a few! Thank you again Laura for this special nomination. xoxox

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My Sister’s Amazing Lox & Bagels

My sister is one of the best cooks I know. She is super creative in the kitchen so each meal is a unique experience. I woke up this morning to the smell of sautéed onions and jalapeños (we are from New Mexico so in our family you think you’re in heaven as…

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My Sister’s Amazing Lox & Bagels

My sister is one of the best cooks I know. She is super creative in the kitchen so each meal is a unique experience. I woke up this morning to the smell of sautéed onions and jalapeños (we are from New Mexico so in our family we think you’re in heaven when we happen upon those smells)  As I wondered out to her kitchen in sweats and oversized socks, I found a devine cafe crème and the makings of this incredible bagel. <3

Here is what is in on this whole wheat, everything bagel (noted in photo):  Cream cheese, smoked salmon,  sliced onions, cornichon pickles, tomatoes, sautéed jalapenos, capers, cilantro and fresh squeezed lemon. If you’re looking for a New Year’s day breakfast this would be perfect! I hope everyone enjoys your New Year’s eve day.  My sister made green chile enchiladas for lunch so I’ll share that recipe next!  Click to FOLLOW and you’ll be the first to receive her amazing recipe.

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Harrod’s Stilton Blue Cheese

Simply put, I love blue cheese. When I was a little girl I’d sit on the couch and watch The Partridge Familyeating blue cheese straight out of a carton with a spoon. (David Cassidy was always more interesting when I was snacking on the blue.) I find blue…

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Harrod’s Stilton Blue Cheese

Simply put, I love blue cheese. When I was a little girl I’d sit on the couch and watch The Partridge Family eating blue cheese straight out of a carton with a spoon. (David Cassidy was always more interesting when I was snacking on the blue.) I find blue cheese better than gorgonzola although I honestly don’t believe I know the difference. Recently I was given the most royal of blue cheeses – Harrod’s Stilton Blue Cheese. Smuggled in from the vaulted food halls of Harrods, one of the most famous department stores, it was truly an amazing gift. When I saw the container for the first time, it was easy to imagine it nestled in one of the beautiful display cases, the ceilings ornate with chandeliers and the floors inlaid with Portuguese tiles.

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Pecan Dream Cookies…Stop Living in Fear!

You’re invited to a party and the host asks you to “bring a dish” – words that ignite horror, even in the bravest of men. You face your fears and make something. Sure you won’t eat it at the party, you carefully load it into your car. You arrive just a…

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