DIETS DESSERT AND DOGS

Hosted by Rikki, Diet, Dessert and Dogs http://www.dietdessertndogs.com/ has lots of mostly vegan recipes. Rikki is a college teacher who holds a PhD in Modern American Liturature. She lives with ber boyfriend and two dogs.

CRIMSON SALAD WITH PECANS AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

I know I am a day early but I wanted to post this while it is fresh in my mind.

My give away this month is Glorious One Pot Meals. Simply leave a comment on this post with your email and I will draw the winner on April 15, 2009 (tax day).

Also, we are leaving on vacation (another cruise) on April 24, 2009 and will not return until May 10 or 11, 2009. I am taking my laptop and IF I have a few free minutes I will post. However, the May contest will not begin until mid-May.

PUMPKIN AND SPICE

Pumkin and Spice http://www.pumpkinandspice.net/ is hosted by Pumpkin. She is in UT where she is studying to be a pastry chef. Her scientist husband, Kyle, is in FL. Soon they will be back together.

SMORES TART

LOVE AND OLIVE OIL

Love and Olive Oil http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/ is hosted by Lindsay and Taylor in Nashville, TN It is a very popular blog with all types of recipes.

FUSILI WITH PEPPERS, ZUCCHINI AND FETA

CUPCAKES TAKE THE CAKE

Cupcakes Take The Cake http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Rachel, Michelle and Stacie. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about cupcakes here. They also have frequent contests.

EASTER CUPCAKE MEADOW

FOOD GAWKER

Food Gawker http://foodgawker.com/ is not a blog that is owned and managed by a single person. Rather it is a blog where other food blogers can upload their recipes and pictures. And, there are over 10,000 recipes with pictures. You do have to register but it is free.

FAMILY FRIENDS AND FOOD

I found a Link to Family Friends and Food http://familyfriendsandfood.blogspot.com/ on Anna Ginsberg's blog Cookie Madness. It is hosted by Patsy who lives in NJ. She has a wide assortment of recipes, both sweet and savory. It looks like a fun blog to explore.

MARSHMALLOW CRUNCH BROWNIES

BAKING MONSTER

Baking Monster http://www.bakingmonster.blogspot.com/ is hosted by a young teen who has failed to post her name or location on the blog. However, here recipes look good and easy to follow.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES

SUGAR DUTCHESS

Hosted by La Chelle, Sugar Dutchess http://www.sugarduchess.com/ is a nice collection of dessert recipes. She is married and lives in the suburbs of ???. Her favorite day to bake is Sunday.

CARROT PINEAPPLE BREAD

TARTELETTE

Hosted by Helen in Charleston, Tartelette http://tartelette.blogspot.com/ has some of the finest recipes and pictures you will ever see. She shoots all her own pictures..

MEYER LEMON CURD AND CHAMOMILLE VANILLA MOUSSE VERRINES

JERSEY BITES

Hosted by CCC'er Lisa Grant in New Jersey, Jersey Bites http://www.jerseybites.com/ is a wonderful collection of recipes, NJ Restaurant reviews and shopping sites. Lisa also has a new contest every week.

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

I SHOT THE CHEF

Hosted by Candice who lives in Minnesota with her husband, Stephan and two dogs I Shot The Chef http://www.ishotthechef.com/ is a beautiful assortment of recipes. Candice makes the food and Stphan takes the photographs. Candice is a former professional chef who worked at a very fine restaurant before she burned out and moved on.

BRAISED SHORT RIBS

THE CREPES OF WRATH

The CrEpes of Wrath http://thecrepesofwrath.wordpress.com/ is hosted by Sydney. Sydney is a senior at Arizona State University where she is majoring in history. Like many of us, Sydney began cooking and baking out of necessity. Read the about section of her blog to get a detailed bio.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CRUMB TOP MUFFINS

APPLE PIE, PATIS & PATE

Hosted by Jude in Chicago, Apple Pie, Patis & Pate http://www.applepiepatispate.com/ offers a wide assortment of recipes for you to view and try. The pictures are very nice, too. Almost jump off the plate and into your mouth.

SANDWICH MERGUEZ AU HARISSA

FOOD FOR THE THOUGHTLESS

Another nameless blogger but Food for the Thoughtless http://michaelprocopio.wordpress.com/ has somme good recipes.

CRAB RANGOON

AUNT DEE'S COLLECTION

Aunt Dee's Collection http://antdeescollection.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Melody in Utah. She has compiled two cookbooks of family recipes. All of her recipes, her own or adapted are simple and easy to follow.

MEXICAN HAYSTACK

SMITTEN KITTEN

Smitten Kitten http://smittenkitchen.com/ is hosted by Deb who lives in NYC with her husband, Alex. They beleive that ingredients sould be accessable. Her recipes, in many categories, are simple and easy to make.

KEY LIME COCONUT CAKE

FOOD BLOGGA

Food Blogga http://foodblogga.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Susan. Susan grew up in Rhode Island but lives in CA with her M.D. husband. Her recipes are great. If you hurry you can enter her drawing for a free box of See's candy. You must leave your comment by 3/23/09.

MANGO BREAD WITH RAISINS AND CASHEWS

THE COOKING OF JOY

In Cambridge MA, blogger Joy hosts The Cooking of Joy http://www.the-cooking-of-joy.blogspot.com/. Of Taiiwanese-American background Joy tries to cook like her mother.

CLEMENTINE CUPCAKES

PASTRY STUDIO

The Pastry Studio http://pastrystudio.blogspot.com/ is hosted by a woman in San Francisco. If you are looking for a WOW dessert peruse the recipes on this site.

BUTTERMILK TART WITH BLUEBERRIES

CAFE JOHNSONIA

The host of Cafe Johnsonia http://cafejohnsonia.blogspot.com/ is Lindsey who is a stay-at-home mom of three who resides in Utah. She shoots her beautiful pictures with a Nikon D70s. She tends to use natural light and never uses a flash or tripod.

COCONUT RUM CAKE

ANDREA'S RECIPES

Andrea's recipes http://www.andreasrecipes.com/ is hosted by a young woman who lives in VA with her husband and three sons. In addition to cooking and baking, Andrea enjoys gaedening.

YOGURT FANTAIL ROLLS

A DASH OF SASS

A Dash of Sass http://adashofsass.com/ is a new blog that is hosted by a woman in the USA. I could not find her name or anything about her but the blog looks like it will be a good one.

PEANUT BUTTERR STEEL CUT OATMEAL

DHANGGIT'S KITCHEN

Hosted by Dhanggit who lives in France, Dhanggits Kitchen http://dhanggitskitchen.blogspot.com/ posts some wonderful looking recipes. Most of the recipes are listed in metric so you will have to convert.

BANANA ALMOND BREAD

CULINARY CONCOCTIONS BY PEABODY

Hosted by Peabody Rudd http://www.culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com/ is one of my all-time favorite blogs. You will find recipes of every type here. This is one of the first places I check when searching for a new recipe.





Peabody, her husband, her dog and her pet rabbit recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. She has started a second blog, Northwest Noshings. You can find a link to this blog about half way down on the right side of http://www.culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com/

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK BANANA TOFFEE CHIP POUND CAKE

SPATULAS, CORKSCREWS AND SUITCASES

I just found this blog and wanted to share it with you all http://spatulascorkscrews.typepad.com/. Lots of good recipes and articles.

APPLE STRAWBERRY BAKED OATMEAL

OKRA MOUNTAIN

Okra Mountain http://okaramountain.blogspot.com/ is hosted by a woman in the midwest. I could not find a name but the recipes look good.

PUFFED APPLE PANCAKE

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY AND A WINNER

First of all I want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. If you are celebrating PLEASE, PLEASE be careful and if you drink don't drive. Here is a card for you to all enjoy.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/newcard.asp?c=3153666&source=jl203


And, the winner of the Irish cookbook is Shelby. Shelby, please email me your mailing address at cybercook@ameritech.net and I will get the book out by the end of the week.

THE SPICED LIFE

The Spiced Life http://thespicedlife.blogspot.com/ is hosted by SAHM who lives somewhere in the midwest with her husband, two daughters and three dogs. You will find a nice variey of bundt cakes on the site.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN FRICASSE

STICKY, GOOEY, CREAMY, CHEWIE

Hosted by Susan in Fl, Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewie http://stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com/ is not the book of the same name. Rather, Susan posts a host many wonderful recipes with pictures to match.

APRICOT-MUSTARD GLAZED CORNED BEEF

That is it for today. I have posted a few to make up for the sparce postings of late. Don't forget the drawing for the Irish Cookbook will be Tuesday morning.

WASABI BRATWURST

All I can tell you about Wasabi Bratwurst http://www.wasabibratwurst.com/ is that it is hosted by a woman named Gretchen. However, you will find some wonderful recipes here -- and not all are made with wasabi.

WASABI MASHED POTATOES

AT THE BAKERS BENCH

Hosted by Sandy in New York, At The Bakers Bench http://www.bakersbench.blogspot.com/ has a lot of good and unusual recipes you will enjoy time and time again.

PINEAPPLE STIR CAKE

PEANUT BUTTER AND JULIE

Hosted by CCC'er Julie in Las Vegas, Peanut Butter and Julie http://www.peanutbutterandjulie.typepad.com/ offers a wonderful assortment of recipes. Like me, Julie collects cookbooks

PRO BONO BAKER

Pro Bono Baker http://probonobaker.typepad.com/probonobaker/ is hosted by a young woman in Chicago. While I found her picture, some good recipes and other food related posts, I was never able to find her name. It is probably one of the oldest food blogs dating back to Jan of 2005. The blog has been reviewed in several newspapers.

MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE PIE

TRAVELING APRONS

Hosted by CCC member Barbara H., Traveling Aprons http://www.travelingaprons-barbara.blogspot.com/ is both a recipe blog and a travel blog. With the exception of Arizona Barb has visited every state as well as several countries. During the nice weather she walks for exercise and during the winter month she uses a treadmill. If you hurry you can catch her giveaway for 3/19/09

KEY WEST SHRIMP CREOLE

CREAM PUFFS IN VENICE

Hosted by Ivonne in Toronto, Canada Cream Puffs in Venice http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/ is just about the only food blog you will ever need. Ivonne posts recipes in every category and her pictures are wonderful.

OVEN BAKED CRESPELLA WITH NUTELLA SAUCE

SPINACH TIGER

Hosted by Angela somewhere in California, Spinach Tiger http://www.spinachtiger.com/SpinachTiger.com/Home/Home.html has a nice assortment of recipes. Angela always uses fresh ingredients and is serious about good nutrition. And, no, all of her hecipes do not contain spinach.

Scallops with Orange Vodka Sauce

WILD YEAST

As its name suggests, Wild Yeast http://www.wildyeastblog.com/ is a blog devoted to mostly bread and yeast baking. Hosted by Susan in northern CA. Susan is married with 2 children and a dog.

If you enjoy baking with yeast or need some pointers this is the place to go.

SOUR DOUGH PANCAKES

MY NEW CAMERA

I had a simple tuna salad for dinner. I wanted my side platter to give the dinner a nice look. I made a platter with hard boiled eggs, tomatoes and black olives. My new camera makes it sooooo easy to edit photos.

AT HARVEST MOON FARM

At Harvest Moon Farm http://atharvestmoonfarm.blogspot.com/ is a new blog which began in January of this year. Jennifer lives on a small hobby farm in rural Ohio. Check this blog often to see all the wonderful recipes Jennifer is adding.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JULIE

Hosted By CCC'er Julie, Peanut Butter and Julie http://www.peanutbutterandjulie.typepad.com/ offers a wide variety of recipes.

Although relatively new to the cooking contest world she has picked up some very impressive wins. Like me, Julie has a large cookbook collection.

SAVORY BRAIDED BREAD HEARTS

NOBLE PIG

Hosted by Cathy in Northern California, Noble Pig http://noblepig.com/ is an assortment of wonderful recipes. Cathy provides a detailed ingredient list (with pictures) and directons (with pictures) for each recipe posted. Cathy lives with her husband and 2 sons. She walks 5 miles per day.

BELGIUM WAFFLES

ONE PERFECT BITE

Hosted by CCC'er Mary, One Perfect Bite http://www.oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/ has a variety of good recipes. Mary is the grandmother of Joshua, Drew and Zachary. Unfortunately her bio game no mention of where she is located.

Chicken Persillade