The Pumpkin Boycott {Featured Non-Pumpkin 5}

OK, I'm boycotting pumpkin posts.... so here is my FEATURED 5 NON-PUMPKIN edition :)

Although if I wasn't boycotting Pumpkin I would say that you absolutely MUST go to the Hungry Couple and check out her Pumpkin Risotto.... but that would only be if I wasn't boycotting Pumpkin. Which I am.

So, who wins my non-pumpkin love this week?

I love all of you but I'm loving a little extra on.....


Kita from Pass the Sushi
& her Chicken Pad Thai

Laura @ WyldeThyme 
& her Sausage & Potatoes



Kayle @ The Cooking Actress
& her Waffle Iron Hashbrowns!



David Lebovitz
& his Char Siu Ribs



Anita from the Hungry Couple
& her Creamy Parmesan Corn
I'm forgiving the pumpkin in the background LOL

& of course ONE FOR GOOD LUCK!



 

 

 

Alex & Lori at Intoxicology101
and the CIDER JACK COCKTAIL


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Housekeeping:
I owe you a giveaway :(
& I owe SUSAN.... my FABU FAN a shout
& congrats on winning September's
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
giveaway last month! CONGRATS &
Thanks for sticking with me <3

& last but never least congrats to Eileen
at The Joy of Caking and her awesome new cookbook
In the Sweet Of It.... Can't wait for mine to arrive!

HAPPY FEATURED 5!!!

When you least expect me.....

EXPECT ME!

HAPPY FEATURED 5!

OK, so Uru has been on "break"
and she comes back with this
CRAZY post full of amazingness. 
Go check it out.... not the least of which
is the Feta & Sun dried Tomato Pull-Apart Scrolls!

 

As Fall is upon us I'm starting to think more and more about SOUP!
Unfortunately it's still in the 90s here!
But I'm stocking up on recipes...
this Roasted Poblano and Sweet Corn Chowder
 had my name written ALL over it! 
Thanks Wylde Thyme

Have I ever described how I do this blog?
Well, when stuff pops in my mailbox I save it in a folder....
 it makes it very convenient
but then when I slack off [like ALL the time it seems]
it's tough to pick only 5 from ALL those messages....
this one from the Hungry Couple was dated 8/31.  EEK. 
Anyhow, Loaded Potato Salad.... how YUM is that?

well.... she had me with her hashtag #kingshawaiian
I freaking LOVE those rolls.
Through some HONEY BBQ Chicken on there....
THAT's how you land a husband!
HA! Thanks Big Bear's Wife

How could I not include what Jennifer at

Peanut Butter & peppers touted as

The Best Coconut Macaroons EVER

Can't wait to try <3 







And ONE for Good luck!
But of course!

Can you say Potato Chip Brownies?
Gerry at Foodness Gracious can!
I'm not going to lie.... I have already had one FAIL at these
but in all fairness..... I didn't make HIS Brownie recipe
I used a prefab mix because I was being lazy. 
It made the chips soggy possibly
because it was too watery....
I'm trying AGAIN and following to a T!

 

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HOUSEKEEPING:





IT IS THE LAST WEEKEND TO ENTER....
To win this AWESOME saute pan! 
CLICK HERE TO ENTER.....
lots of ways to enter!

& last but never least..
wanted to shout a CONGRATS
to CJ at Food Stories
on her 1st e-Book....
click here for more info!

 

 

Can I get a WOOT WOOT? {Featured 5}

WOOT WOOT!  

Let's hear a cheer for three day weekends!!

& I am unusually happy that we will be in Jacksonville at a soccer tournament because that means I will have nothing to do but relax in my soccer chair visiting with my favorite soccer parents....

no cleaning at home.
no working at office.
& yes, no blogging.

I hope everyone has a restful, sun filled, fun filled Labor Day Weekend, I will leave you will some yumminess :)



Emily at She Makes & Bakes posted this
yummy seasonal soup Pappa Al Pomodoro! YUM!



Check out this Caramel Chicken from Ellie
Almost Bourdain OMFreakinG.... just saying




Pam at Wine & Dine with Us
posted this incredible "Cowboy Caviar" recipe....
looks like it would rock a Labor Day picnic!



Hungry Harps posts this craziness....
Grilled Dessert Bananas! SHUT. UP>



Just look at this beauty!
Angie @ Big Bears Wife
posted this special treat....
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle!

& one for good luck....

The Grownup Birthday Milkshake!

Thanks Laura @ A Healthy Jalapeno

for sharing this yumminess!

Happy Birthday to YOU!

 

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HOUSEKEEPING:

IT IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER.... for some awesome Pamper Chef Measuring Cups.... CLICK HERE TO ENTER..... lots of ways to enter!

& Last but not least! I'M A WINNER!!!!

THANK YOU Marina @ the YUMMY MUMMY KITCHEN & LAYLA GRAYCE 

for my awesome $100 Gift Certificate!

Look what I picked out!



this Rosana Serving Tray :)

& FABULOUS Dipping Bowls

Have a GREAT weekend!  Cheers!



Thank You "Week" For Ending! {Featured Five!}

What a crazy, unpleasant week... but it did not kill me and therefore I am stronger...

And even as the madness swirled I knew I was doing this post come hell or high water...

 

[and looks like I may get the latter with Isaac heading towards us! ]
 

Anyhow, all week I was squirreling away my pics & here they are!

Hope you love 'em <3 



Tortellini Soup at Wine & Dine Us
looking like just the Comfort Food I need!  Thanks Pam <3

 



Combo of me needing some soup love
& my love affair with fresh corn...
Thanks Gerri from My Southwest Kitchen.  YUM!



This particular recipe
looks CRAZY good to me
Slow Cooker Mexican Corn Pudding
at Our Eating Habits <3



SHUT. UP. Chris from the Keenan Cookbook
 posting a To. Die. For. Taylor Ham Sandwich...
Any Jersey Girls [or boys] out there?
 

I thought these looked extremely yummy....
so yummy that
I am trying them as soon as I type this!
Thanks CJ at Food Stories for posting these
Cauliflower Poppers

Uno Mas Por Goodo Lucko

ok, o.k, I'm a loser that only speaks English.

I loved this Stone Fruit Sangria though....

and I could use some luck

Thanks Anne at From My Sweet Heart!

 

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HOUSEKEEPING:

And as our month FLIES by.... don't forget there's some awesome Pamper Chef Measuring Cups up for grabs.... CLICK HERE TO ENTER..... lots of ways to enter!

Somewhere in there I squeaked out time to celebrate with my foodie

Judges over at Food Story and please give a round of applause for Karen from

We Call Him Yes, Chef! She has an amazing blog and was our July Winner of the Food Stories Excellence in Storytelling Award.... FUNNY!!!! CHECK HER OUT!

Pic me a WINNER! {Featured 5}

Feedback says: I need to keep picking my pics!  And since this really is my favorite post I need to make time to do it!  I hope you like my "pics" this week.... I L*O*V*E them!


HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY FEATURED 5! 


START WITH YOU.
I'm not sure if everyone
 is familiar with the Shine Project. 
 It's a cause/blog/mission
worth checking out for sure,
but this was a great little post,
 particularly as school starts.
I'm sharing it with my daughters
 [& my Prince too] 
Great message Ashley <3



Simple Romaine Salad with
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing,
Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon, and Feta
from MANGIA. 
It's the bacon that got me.  OMG



Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw....
you had me at Shrimp.
Check it out at 4 the love of feasting!



I am INTRIGUED.  and therefore I must try....
Smoky Strawberry and Corn Salsa
Thanks Jenn at Home Skillet
for dreaming that crazy yummy combo up!

I know, Risotto..... it's a problem. 
But WTH Wilde in the Kitchen....
Gorgonzola and Leek Risotto? 
I'm knocking people over
to get to the store to get
what I need to make this!




One for good luck? You know it!

A Rum challenge and no one invited moi???
Sigh.  I'll forgive in time.
Mixed Berry Cooler [spiked] YUM! RUM!
Thanks Savoir Faire

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HOUSEKEEPING:

And as our month FLIES by.... don't forget there's some awesome Pamper Chef Measuring Cups up for grabs.... CLICK HERE TO ENTER..... lots of ways to enter!

Who stole July???? {Featured Five & one last chance for July Giveaway!}

I adore Friday...
here are my pics [literally] for the week!


So flippin' cute Christi at Mom What's For Dinner!

Have I mentioned I adore Cannolis?
Thanks Kita at Pass the Sushi
for this awesome idea!
Cannoli Cones

I heart  me a Shandy!
Thanks Trevor at sis.boom.[blog!]



Just SHUT. UP. Paul!
Brie & Mango Chutney Quesadillas
from Vintage Kitchen

Peas?  YUM
Peas with Parmesan & Pancetta... YUMILICIOUS
yeah I said that "word"
Thanks Jessica at Oh Cake

One for good luck?  You know it!

A new Mojito.... YAY!
Thanks Wylde Thyme!

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HOUSEKEEPING!

And as our month ENDS.... don't forget there's a Magic Bullet up for grabs.... CLICK HERE TO ENTER..... share it on FB OR Twitter & comment or alert me somehow and get 2 extra entries for each share {limit 4 extra entries PER day}!