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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
I am a retired teacher with time on my hands. I love to cook and bake. For the past eight years my hobby has been entering recipe contests. I have done very well and have been to several cook/bake offs although I have never won a grand prize. The ititials of my blog CCC are the same as the site where I get contest information, Cooking Contest Central (CCC). While there are 1000's of food blogs that post recipes this blog will review other cooking blogs.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

NICE SLIDE SHOW

My friend Anna of Cookie Madness sent me this link to a slide show of beautiful cakes. Thought you might all enjoy it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49887300@N00/sets/72157614495562623/show/

A Great Picture, at least I think so.

I made a small lemon-coconut loaf cake this morning. This afternoon I was playing with my new camera and took this

Happy March

I know I have fallen behind in my posts. I will try to do better. In March I will continue CCC blogs plus some new ones.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day I have a nice Irish cookbook as a prize. Leave a comment between now and 12:00 midnight eastern on March 16, 2009. On the 17th I will draw the winner.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

PRUDENCE PENNYWISE

Hosted byCCC'er Prudy, Prudence Pennywise http://www.prudencepennywise.blogspot.com/ is a collection of all types of recipes. She attempts to feed her family healty and good food for about $100.00 per week. There is also a playlist of music on the blog.

Turkey, Bacon and Cheese with Chipolte Mayo

Friday, February 20, 2009

GET FREEE CHEESE

for anyone with a blog. Go to http://iledefrancecheese.com/ and post a link to your blog and get free cheese

Thursday, February 19, 2009

PICKEY PALATE


Hosted by CCC member Jenny Flake, Pickey Palate http://www.picky-palate.com/ is a nice collection of recipes in many categories. Jenny recently moved (with her husband and two sons) to CA from AZ. Jenny is one of the winningest recipe contesters of all time. She has been to BBB and the Pillsbury Bakeoff to name a few. I met Jenny at the 2006 Pillisbury Bakeoff. She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Most recently she was in the dessert episode of Food Network's URS. The photo is of her entry.

Carmalized Roasted Banana Bread Doughnuts

JERSEY GIRL COOKS



Hosted by CCC'er Lisa, Jersey Girl Cooks http://www.jerseygirlcooks.blogspot.com/ is a wonderful collection of both sweet and savory recipes. In addition to cooking Lisa enjoys reading.
Mexican Breakfast Burrito

Monday, February 16, 2009

EAT DRINK WASH UP

Hosted by CCC member Karen Harris, Eat Drink Wash Up http://www.eatdrinkwashup.blogspot.com/ is a relatively new blog. Karen who with her young family lived in England for several years. So, logon to her blog frequently and you can watch it grow. An award winning cook and baker, you can expect some fantastic recipes from Karen.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY & WINNER

Happy Valentines Day. If you click on the link below you will get a beautiful valentines card

http://www.jacquielawson.com/newcard.asp?c=3150966&source=jl203


And, the winner of BakeWise is Allie.


Allie please email your address to me at cybercook@ameritech.net and I will mail the book early next week





























Thursday, February 12, 2009

ENLIGHTENED COOKING


First, sorry for the lack of posts in the past few days. We have had some high winds and have lost power several times.


Enlightened Cooking http://www.enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com/ is hosted by Camilla. Camilla is one of the highest winning CCC members to have a blog. She has won countless prizes and cash over the years. Last yer (2008) she was the overall grand prize winner in the Ultimate Recipe Showdown seen on the Food Network. Last Sunday she came in second in the dessert week of the contest. The show is being rerun several more times so if you can see food network check the schedule.


In addition to winning recipe contests Camella writes cookbooks, is a professor of Sociology and teaches fitness.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

VELCRO'S NEW PICTURE




I got a new camera, a Canon G10. This baby has 14.75 megapixels. I am still trying to figure it out. Of course, Velcro was my first picture. Here it is. Love her pink nose!!!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

5 TYPES OF SUGAR

Hosted by Christy in Melbourne, Australia, 5 types of sugar http://5typesofsugar.blogspot.com/ is a nice collection of mostly sweet recipes. Christy's pantry is stocked with at least 5 types of sugar at any given time.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

Hosted by Rhoda Southern Hospitality http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/ is full of recipes and other helpfull information. You will find a recipe link on the far right side of the home page..


Rhoda is originally from GA but now lives in AL with her husband and three college aged children. She is a design consultant who works from home. She loves yard sales and has named herself the Yard Sale Queen

Friday, February 6, 2009

COOKIE MADNESS

This is a repeat. Cookie Madness was one of the first blogs I reviewed but I had not planned to review the blogs of CCC members.


Hosted by Anna Ginsberg, Cookie Madness http://www.cookiemadness.net/ is the place to go if you are looking for a cookie recipe. She also has recipes for other sweets.


I met Anna at the 2006 Pillsbury Bakeoff in Orlando. Anna went on to win the $1,000,000.00 grand prize with her wonderful, savory Chicken recipe and I went home. Anna lives with her husband, Todd, and her daughter, Emma (aka Fuzz), in Austin, Texas. She is a kind, gentle woman who is always willing to help whenever asked.

THIN & CRISPY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Thursday, February 5, 2009

VELVET LAVA CAFE

Hosted by Ann in Phoenix, Arizona the Velvet Lava Cafe http://velvetlava.blogspot.com/ is a well-rounded collection of recipes. I could not fid too much information about Ann.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TARTLETS

BAKING BLONDE




Today's CCC member blog is Baking Blonde http://www.chocolateblonde.blogspot.com/ which is hosted by Recipe Girl who as you think is a blonde. Since 2004 she has won over $12,000 in cash and prizes in entered recipe contests. In November of 2006 she was featured in a cover story in the Seatle Times. Many of her recipes reflect her Persian heritage.

Persian Style Meatballs





Monday, February 2, 2009

BAKED ALASKA


Baked Alaska http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/cindyruth/ is hosted by Cindy Rurh. My sources tell me that Cindy is a CCC member but I have never seen her post to the forums. Cindy, if you are reading this, please come out of hiding and introduce yourself.


Cindy lives in Eagle River with her husband. In addition to cooking, Cindy enjoys gardening, reading and drinking wine. I am sure you will enjoy her recipes and photographs.

Island Pork Tenderloin Salad

Sunday, February 1, 2009

I AM STARTING TO HATE SUNDAY.

Few, if any, food bloggers post on Sunday. While I can always find a blog to review, or a new recipe to try there are very few NEW recipes on Sunday.