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Road Trip

I'm on a cross country road trip right now. It is an abbreviated version that started in Illinois.I flew to Illinois for a memorial service for the dear person that I mentioned a little while ago. And now we're moving vehicles around.Which means I got to see our country from two perspectives.Once from the sky.…

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Sweet Porchetta Wild Hog Sausage

Sweet Porchetta ‘Wild Hog’ Sausage

Have you ever made sausage? Have you ever thought about making sausage?It is a fun affair.I would rather talk about sausage right now than the aftermath of the horrible loss I experienced last week. That has consisted of drama and me eating a box of truffles in preparation to open three Fedex boxes that I…

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Family Meals

My silence this past week wasn't planned or intentional. I couldn't ever have imagined the circumstances that caused it, until they happened. Last Monday morning I lost someone very dear to me in a series of devastating events and have been, quite honestly, reeling from it ever since.It has made me think about so many…

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Vote! & A Giveaway

Update: The winner (according to random.org)  izzzzz.... #2 Sarah!Congratulations, you'll absolutely love this book. Email me to claim your loot!________________________________________________It's that time of year again... when I shamelessly say, "vote for me!" But it worked last year so I'm doing it again. The 2011 Bloggies are here, the biggest blog awards for which I made…

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Nicole’s Classes: Photography 101 Giveaway

Gosh, I sure loved reading all of your wonderful resolutions. They were inspiring.The winner of Nicole's wonderful book izzzzz.....(generated by Random.org) #8! Sofya Hundt "Gosh, shoot another deer! Didn't get any last season."Congrats Sofya! Email me to claim your loot!____________________________________________________I think it is important to start the New Year off right -- with a giveaway!I know a very talented photographer named Nicole. Her photographs grace the pages of magazines across the country. She teaches classes across the world.Whether you have a product that you want to sell and need to photograph it beautifully, or simply want to be a great photographer, she teaches you how.She recently started teaching those classes online and began publishing textbooks as well so that those who can't take her classes in person can still learn her jewels of wisdom. I read her photo 101 book on a plane ride over the holiday and was inspired to be a better photographer in 2011.And so today, so that you can be an inspired photographer in 2011, I'm giving away a copy of her book: Photo 101.

You can learn about and sign up for her online classes here. There are even classes in Photoshop and Illustrator available if you need to brush up on those skills as well. And this book will definitely get your juices flowing. To see some of her beautiful work, you can check out her blog A Little Sussy, where she posts tid bits from her latest photo shoots and other great finds. You'll love it.Simply leave a comment telling me what you are inspired to do in the New Year, and you are automatically entered to win!Winner will be announced Wednesday at 5pm PST. Happy New Year!

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New Year’s Eve Menu Inspiration

What are your New Year's Eve plans?Are you going to rock out on the streets near you? Or are you going to play it cool and have a glass of champagne at home?If you find yourself playing hostess, or wanting to be someone's favorite guest, here is a list of some New Year's Eve foods that will help you ring it in with a content stomach.Thin Crust Pizza - This is a family New Year's Eve tradition of mine and I love, love, love it.Homemade Cheese Spread - This is so versatile, you can flavor it with something sweet or something savory and spread it on crackers. Even homemade crackers if you want!Pickled Red Beet Eggs - I had these over Christmas and they are always such a crowd pleaser. They're great on rye toast or just as they are. And they're beautiful too.Hell's Chicken Wings - Not that I want to give you nightmares to ring in the New Year, but if you love chicken wings as much as I do, you'll love these.Chicken Tenders - Or if you want something more mild and tame, these are great in a nice BBQ dipping sauce.Deviled Eggs - We have lots of chickens and thus lots of eggs. This is a great well tested recipe that is creamy and spicy.34 Morton Street Specials - This is a family recipe from the 40s, when my grandmother and great aunt lived in New York City. You'll love it. Grandma's Spinach Dip - Grandma always has good recipes, and they're always healthy.Devils on Horseback - Speaking of healthy, these are not. But they are incredible. Salty and sweet and gooey, oh my.Soft German Pretzels and Horseradish Mustard - My brother makes these for an Oktoberfest with a bunch of boys. It'll be a crowd pleaser, especially if there are some meaty boys in your midst.I'm noticing a hell and devil theme in my recipes... what does it mean?And for something to wash it down with...Homemade Tonic Water with a splash of gin or just by itself.Holiday Punch - Because I've seen it make even the least giddy person quite... giddy.Happy New Year! What do you have planned for the festivities? Are you staying home? Are you going to a fancy restaurant? Do you have absolutely no idea what you're doing like me?

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