Top 10 Recipies For 2010, Oh YUMMY!

<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTNw4uyHKmZ3aAm8hxD-1E-lhH2BXLXX59AndKgNM3jATGqKEYJkxxGtpY9fdXZQrIgaXjs8FoCKRKmSPJVHaaN4A9yKpyfSuMtMUIvtMMppSkqGSL4E2vw6yT249IJTHVZS-_93lfFw/s1600-h/DSC09263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTNw4uyHKmZ3aAm8hxD-1E-lhH2BXLXX59AndKgNM3jATGqKEYJkxxGtpY9fdXZQrIgaXjs8FoCKRKmSPJVHaaN4A9yKpyfSuMtMUIvtMMppSkqGSL4E2vw6yT249IJTHVZS-_93lfFw/s640/DSC09263.JPG" vr="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Y</span>esterday I posted my picks for the <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Top Ten Tablescapes of 2010</span>. So, today I wanted to try to highlight some of the best <strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Foodie Friday</span></strong> dishes of 2010. <br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> posted 50 tablescapes and <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"><em>coincidentally</em></span> I also posted <span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">50</span> Foodie Friday posts! And choosing 10 dishes was just as hard as picking 10 tablescapes. <br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I</span> did not include any recipes from the 53<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> weekly menu plans</span> I posted, which hold many, many <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">delicious </span>recipes! (Don't ask how I got 53 weeks, probably one left over from 2009)<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese are some of my favorites. Each has a special place in my<span style="font-size: x-large;"> heart</span> and in the <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">tummies</span> of my family!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">For original post and recipe, click name below the picture.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">TACO CHEESE SOUP</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span>f you are have made a <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">resolution</span> to lose weight, this might not be the soup for you. But if your are resolved to find a<span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"> fabulous</span> soup that EVERYONE will love, make this! I get more e-mail <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">singing the praises</span> of this really yummy, easy soup!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtIY3fJDE0jwVc26k0fxwrfiToIEiz_eXnGmPmqqkm5RH_mVdkNFI-wAFl5Pdj-D2Y2LbKqjx8OyzwwKGmRVz2JJbIKbabvh0GcmGiLyXuD7dIN2mbA-3yJ0LZJz9bnF2tw61wAHQL3s/s1600-h/DSC01143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtIY3fJDE0jwVc26k0fxwrfiToIEiz_eXnGmPmqqkm5RH_mVdkNFI-wAFl5Pdj-D2Y2LbKqjx8OyzwwKGmRVz2JJbIKbabvh0GcmGiLyXuD7dIN2mbA-3yJ0LZJz9bnF2tw61wAHQL3s/s640/DSC01143.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/01/taco-cheese-soup.html">Taco Cheese Soup</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">HERBED SCRAMBLED EGGS IN TOAST CUPS</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am not a huge breakfast eater. That being said, I do love these wonderful<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> delicate</span> tastes of <span style="font-size: x-large;">scrambly </span>delight! <br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> made a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> HOT</span> breakfast every morning for my family when my children were growing up. We sat together as a family for breakfast and <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">devotions</span> before work and school. Even though it meant getting up super early every day, it was<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"> so worth it</span> and paid off in BIG ways for all of us!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his was on the top of the most their <span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">most wanted</span>  list!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjhbQA8-yRrWUOXu9yrygUSENSYyLU8vn8S6ypx1Gj8jlYdKktClQY5EWXjA53ZLGHefr4vghx7v_Q2BeIDY3po-0rGShK8toSD-mMFnhvMAZkRARxlwmkYGcTqG050busSuoBP8vu6M/s1600-h/DSC01591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjhbQA8-yRrWUOXu9yrygUSENSYyLU8vn8S6ypx1Gj8jlYdKktClQY5EWXjA53ZLGHefr4vghx7v_Q2BeIDY3po-0rGShK8toSD-mMFnhvMAZkRARxlwmkYGcTqG050busSuoBP8vu6M/s640/DSC01591.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/01/herbed-scrambled-eggs-with-cheese-in.html">Herbed Scrambled Eggs In Toast Cups</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">EASY CINNAMON BUNS</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lease make these and then eat them as <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">soon</span> as they come out of the<span style="font-size: x-large;"> oven</span>! They will make you <span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">smile </span>all day long! These are fabulous<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> goodies</span> and very easy to make. Everyone will think you toiled all morning... but you won't! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YoUDRGhYFbzD1Nfl-1sm11x5BNySNMaLrFROBMYJ7zD9utrSQGscqR9Nz4EL38xPjKHWyuV0i_pZxrXxVHv0xhYvTehe9uJlp4kATtdB9e73nbVa0IeLK_IRfaPLmb4rW7-T06Dxn4Y/s1600-h/DSC01870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YoUDRGhYFbzD1Nfl-1sm11x5BNySNMaLrFROBMYJ7zD9utrSQGscqR9Nz4EL38xPjKHWyuV0i_pZxrXxVHv0xhYvTehe9uJlp4kATtdB9e73nbVa0IeLK_IRfaPLmb4rW7-T06Dxn4Y/s640/DSC01870.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/02/easy-mini-cinnamon-buns.html">Easy Cinnamon Buns</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">MILE HIGH HERBED QUICHE LORAINNE</span></strong><br /><strong><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>reakfast, lunch or dinner, this <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">totally delicious</span> quiche is in a league all of it's own. It bakes so high and <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">fluffy</span>. If I want a NO FAIL brunch this is my go-to recipe. I really can't<span style="font-size: x-large;"> praise</span> this dish enough!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5qwc0uoINokWubIm9aPbcMbT-FGxvdWXt3JDOauniJRJ33SVjPVeKjTBuoUoYP0hjYg_aJA6p7NIwea6MJ7pdf6uaMyxHiOQZjiNG3gXxqSyJVyj1PssQCrsq5_FHZ_FN3BEsS_ADoo/s1600-h/IMG_2324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5qwc0uoINokWubIm9aPbcMbT-FGxvdWXt3JDOauniJRJ33SVjPVeKjTBuoUoYP0hjYg_aJA6p7NIwea6MJ7pdf6uaMyxHiOQZjiNG3gXxqSyJVyj1PssQCrsq5_FHZ_FN3BEsS_ADoo/s640/IMG_2324.JPG" vt="true" width="427" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/herbed-quiche-lorainne.html">Mile High Herbed Quiche Lorainne</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">HERBED BUTTER</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>aking<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> herbed butter</span> is almost a religious experience for me. I feel like I am doing something<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> good</span> and bigger than myself! <br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">S</span>illy as it sounds, seeing parchment rolls of this<span style="color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> buttery</span> goodness in my freezer let's me know that I can throw a<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> delicious</span></strong> dinner together in no time.. and there is<span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"> peace</span> in the world!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpckHfqArsZ5Iavr5olsn7whwOPWUN2bqE34pgBW1FAg5T4zlIAI3ZbvEYmymgHO2l2OLa91aHiq4rpxdsFfn2_9WHLJGeaAKWLgdzLIbbb88vvpXWzBiP7lVlnD2sIFtF9JkrRCtZqM/s1600/IMG_3332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpckHfqArsZ5Iavr5olsn7whwOPWUN2bqE34pgBW1FAg5T4zlIAI3ZbvEYmymgHO2l2OLa91aHiq4rpxdsFfn2_9WHLJGeaAKWLgdzLIbbb88vvpXWzBiP7lVlnD2sIFtF9JkrRCtZqM/s640/IMG_3332.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/stonegable-herbed-butter.html">Herbed Butter</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">PANSY SHORTBREAD COOKIES</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y friend <span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Capi </span>(hi, dear!) brought these for her daughter's <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">bridal shower</span> I hosted last spring. Well, I was so taken with them that I could barely think of anything else until I made my own!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> think these are the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> most beautiful</span> food I have ever seen! And they taste heavenly!  This is truely food as<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> art</span>!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv_2js2ddot2ikaObUVRW2XkUgFQANB-_JKbBfo6SULev6xH2T62Q_htUDSnIP1gxVDeMNPX2ikKtakDVuxNItIorN2whiylXt-cAJ_dczYhDCr2WbglthQBB163IwjgtOAExdhMZ9TY/s1600/IMG_5193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv_2js2ddot2ikaObUVRW2XkUgFQANB-_JKbBfo6SULev6xH2T62Q_htUDSnIP1gxVDeMNPX2ikKtakDVuxNItIorN2whiylXt-cAJ_dczYhDCr2WbglthQBB163IwjgtOAExdhMZ9TY/s640/IMG_5193.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/05/pansy-shortbread-cookies.html">Pansy Shortbread Cookies</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">PIE IN A JAR</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">H</span>ave you ever seen anything so <span style="font-size: x-large;">precious</span>? My family LOVED these <span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">darling little pies</span>! You can make these up ahead and <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">freeze</span> them. Just pop them out of the freezer and right into the oven. I have a "thing" for <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">individual</span> serving size.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> Cute!!!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihslMZ8G7_gnjhGEcvTEHHZdp8oxyy29BikkituXGs58_oQn3tzQDEbgGBNVUNevNgs8br9DjfNwmxmzrvKREhA9_dtMN3BBwoN1syJVUjsJw2SGiu2LQT-NosYFbukT4i0aQe15HXcO_d/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihslMZ8G7_gnjhGEcvTEHHZdp8oxyy29BikkituXGs58_oQn3tzQDEbgGBNVUNevNgs8br9DjfNwmxmzrvKREhA9_dtMN3BBwoN1syJVUjsJw2SGiu2LQT-NosYFbukT4i0aQe15HXcO_d/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7092.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/07/pie-in-jar.html">Pie In A Jar</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">SALMON EN CROUTE WITH DILL SAUCE</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">S</span>almon =<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Love</span> at StoneGable. We have it almost every week. Wrap it in <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">puffed pastry</span> and it's a love affair!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">company worthy</span> dish is so simple to make. And even better than that... it is impressive, <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">exquisitely</span> beautiful and<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> decadently</span> delicious!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOrcIwfNIjUeD76IaCQCaoS_saNKn8BEfkhMM5vEnhjZWLe0kq7IuUKnEPJXM3ubegRtOrm4_fsrCo9dO8_OdHPHtVDnONjXEfpE_QdDsp_MbpES6b-c8-xs2uTiHZEJNDrsYNAw8QA-6/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_8409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOrcIwfNIjUeD76IaCQCaoS_saNKn8BEfkhMM5vEnhjZWLe0kq7IuUKnEPJXM3ubegRtOrm4_fsrCo9dO8_OdHPHtVDnONjXEfpE_QdDsp_MbpES6b-c8-xs2uTiHZEJNDrsYNAw8QA-6/s640/Copy+of+IMG_8409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/08/salmon-en-croute-with-cucumber-dill.html">Salmon En Croute With Dill Sauce</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is the taste of <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Autumn</span>! My friend <span style="font-size: x-large;">Marilou</span> brought Pumpkin Bread Pudding to Bible Study this fall and I could have<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> eaten</span> the whole pan! <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Brimming </span>with full flavored ingredients all combined together in a perfect <span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">symphony</span> of yumminess!</div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">S</span>he generously shared the recipe so I could share <span style="font-size: large;">Autumn-At-It's-Best</span> with you!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXlW7pQA1Mt8Aqth6cbIjvVsaLePLwKZZ52mP788glZoN3OY787IznZ9TNWZtItiEtQ3IUfSwS9JmwI3qqzBOpDOTY5ML45aq29dBkBxA7plu6VkdG8uAoFU0StoWdtVRoNU2i9Cq914/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXlW7pQA1Mt8Aqth6cbIjvVsaLePLwKZZ52mP788glZoN3OY787IznZ9TNWZtItiEtQ3IUfSwS9JmwI3qqzBOpDOTY5ML45aq29dBkBxA7plu6VkdG8uAoFU0StoWdtVRoNU2i9Cq914/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1649.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-bread-pudding.html">Pumpkin Bread Pudding</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is another recipe that I get thank you e-mails for sharing! It is <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">scrumptious</span> and hearty. A meal in a bowl.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">W</span>ouldn't this be <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">perfect</span> for <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Superbowl </span>Sunday. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQUBX2eSFHRfAXFJSq4PXVGwjGEkku9NoWEK7Jspv2HMPCC6ZTTjNsBiTqVIhoUX7n65zYClyl3gZxOE8UF4JmbqHsL58-RogZhl3AtlPN-lhIP13428B5lSvF_Tp4Hw5tYJGOZOx0W0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQUBX2eSFHRfAXFJSq4PXVGwjGEkku9NoWEK7Jspv2HMPCC6ZTTjNsBiTqVIhoUX7n65zYClyl3gZxOE8UF4JmbqHsL58-RogZhl3AtlPN-lhIP13428B5lSvF_Tp4Hw5tYJGOZOx0W0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1955.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/10/stonegable-loaded-baked-potato-soup.html">Loaded Baked Potato Soup</a></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Bonus Recipes!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">FONDANT DAISIES</span></strong><br /><br /> <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y first<span style="font-size: x-large;"> foray</span> into the mysterious world of <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">fondant</span> was making <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">daisy </span>tops for a bridal shower cup cakes. It was ridiculously easy and had a huge <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"><strong>WOW</strong></span> factor. Aren't they sweetness personified?<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> Darling</span>! And they taste pretty good too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhODQo5JWqogkW22TTmLe6X-MRwLXDwgT7bFhM4yUE0gO6pECqTbv1iKtzDomhqb1RWJ9jtjwVkgx1bjdOZhwP4bBvM2KMBrZYC-5Qzhr8GuhUUY4BJJy5hapTHNoohmBn90AtoY-Jx8/s1600/IMG_3907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhODQo5JWqogkW22TTmLe6X-MRwLXDwgT7bFhM4yUE0gO6pECqTbv1iKtzDomhqb1RWJ9jtjwVkgx1bjdOZhwP4bBvM2KMBrZYC-5Qzhr8GuhUUY4BJJy5hapTHNoohmBn90AtoY-Jx8/s640/IMG_3907.JPG" tt="true" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/daisy-cupcake-tutorial.html">http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/daisy-cupcake-tutorial.html</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">MAKING VANILLA</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> think <span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">vanilla</span> is my favorite<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> flavor</span> and  scent! When I saw how easy it was to make I just could not wait to share it. <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Real </span>vanilla extract which can be refilled and lasts for years and years. What could be<span style="font-size: x-large;"> better</span>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3AJ_KE95lSOQgRClb3vV4x5sDHKyUf6DPySi0Y2gXvCvYpg2FxpXHujMmGVqB-QKhyphenhyphenELupNvNYglUsgQLdHcprRbUJDIpCwSytA3FrXGtOBucS6Ed1QGmmmxoXGwQM4NZG0ZzSFYr7pT/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_9749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3AJ_KE95lSOQgRClb3vV4x5sDHKyUf6DPySi0Y2gXvCvYpg2FxpXHujMmGVqB-QKhyphenhyphenELupNvNYglUsgQLdHcprRbUJDIpCwSytA3FrXGtOBucS6Ed1QGmmmxoXGwQM4NZG0ZzSFYr7pT/s640/Copy+of+IMG_9749.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/09/making-vanilla.html">Making Vanilla</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">OKAY... Just One More!</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">My Nani's Chicken Noodle Soup</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his soup is a <span style="font-size: x-large;">MUST TRY</span>! There really are some simple <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">secrets</span> to making great chicken noodle soup. We are BIG soup eaters at <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span> and this is our favorite hands down!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">C</span>hicken Noodle soup is a<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> family recipe</span> passed down for <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">generations</span>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWB4WnbPqToMY90d3GYpZQxuXInA5bVFrFfM71BPm_jlFy4Qu65z7_HsJpnDACSkTEhgJr84nTjZe_HpYSWkZ6-MvBZXW3-hul2CotZmBhi8XJmD_e4kthNC2BgfnHcb7MYE8M13DjlMw/s1600-h/DSC09012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWB4WnbPqToMY90d3GYpZQxuXInA5bVFrFfM71BPm_jlFy4Qu65z7_HsJpnDACSkTEhgJr84nTjZe_HpYSWkZ6-MvBZXW3-hul2CotZmBhi8XJmD_e4kthNC2BgfnHcb7MYE8M13DjlMw/s640/DSC09012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-make-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup.html">StoneGable Chicken Noodle Soup</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span>s I look forward to a <strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">New Year</span></strong> full of <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Foodie Friday</span> fun, I hope to bring my <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">dear</span> readers more delicious, easy and flavorful dishes full of <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">love</span> and yummines! (I think I just channeled Paula Deen!)<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>e looking for <em>SOME </em><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">healthier</span> versions of old favorites this year... I said <em>SOME</em>! And new <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">bread recipes</span> as I want to <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">master</span> breadmaking.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMpLqi4-4sWyaHaCJhRyUD0rg2KsP7-WLQlwHPb9O5UuMH8wrv_5EAkpmCMXvaCGLCE3MBKP1-wavcYVkSUtJHHYrVCqWpNkN_HE2vIvUZEDRiWjfARXH7y06hteWwzBxz-SBYzlanlY/s1600/Bon+Appetit+In+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMpLqi4-4sWyaHaCJhRyUD0rg2KsP7-WLQlwHPb9O5UuMH8wrv_5EAkpmCMXvaCGLCE3MBKP1-wavcYVkSUtJHHYrVCqWpNkN_HE2vIvUZEDRiWjfARXH7y06hteWwzBxz-SBYzlanlY/s640/Bon+Appetit+In+2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I am participating in Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescapers. 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Top 10 Recipies For 2010, Oh YUMMY!

Y esterday I posted my picks for the Top Ten Tablescapes of 2010 . So, today I wanted to try to highlight some of the best Foodie Friday di...

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Top 10 Tablescapes of 2010

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYxGHRmcvi79ZNNYsf3Vcym7a9OPxRX-YQACnVuhYdMEXJ-HA-s2vTLjfQBEILHBSYEhga21-TRaUHoP4TZX7BsEtdzgTFNvEzWA9Mt0Ti35yMmcyIDbYbGJ9Gxyeo7NQ3QBNEAI1ZKk/s1600-h/IMG_0489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYxGHRmcvi79ZNNYsf3Vcym7a9OPxRX-YQACnVuhYdMEXJ-HA-s2vTLjfQBEILHBSYEhga21-TRaUHoP4TZX7BsEtdzgTFNvEzWA9Mt0Ti35yMmcyIDbYbGJ9Gxyeo7NQ3QBNEAI1ZKk/s640/IMG_0489.JPG" width="425" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his past year, 2010, I have posted <span style="font-size: x-large;">50 tablescapes</span>! I wanted to<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> share</span> 10 of my favorites. I found out THAT was like asking me who my<em><span style="font-size: large;"> favorite child</span></em> is! Each table has <span style="color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">memories</span> attatced to them and a back story. They are filled with elements that are sentimental and things I love.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o, here are a few that I think <em><span style="font-size: x-large;">best</span></em> show MY personal style and<span style="color: white;"> passion</span> for setting a table.<br /><br /><em><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Click on the title beneath each picture to go to the original post.</span></em><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">NEUTRALS AND NATURALS</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his table is a good example of my love of <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">neutral colors</span>. The tablecloth is a <em><span style="font-size: x-large;">vintage</span></em> Italian cotton lace. A true treasure, and it show off my beloved dinning room table (inlaid mahogany). <br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">N</span>otice the <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">leaf and berry</span> plates in so many of my tables. They are my <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">"signature plates"</span> . I just never get tired of them!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomHlwz10ywmmlCZFRvi3r3_lqHp_gfk_gzHPgpnb2NQvwWxpc4A3AGma2HlweIlisPTvKdcOsUxrcXyytwBt_ECHeMt6eU-tsEE0tdrcoF_m0Q4wReYGIpe927aP45C0PHj5UtlRCuB8/s1600-h/IMG_0423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomHlwz10ywmmlCZFRvi3r3_lqHp_gfk_gzHPgpnb2NQvwWxpc4A3AGma2HlweIlisPTvKdcOsUxrcXyytwBt_ECHeMt6eU-tsEE0tdrcoF_m0Q4wReYGIpe927aP45C0PHj5UtlRCuB8/s640/IMG_0423.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/02/neutrals-and-natural.html">Neutrals And Naturals</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">EASTER BRUNCH</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">F</span>amily is a major<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> joy</span> in my life. And<span style="font-size: x-large;"> StoneGable</span> is the primary gathering place. I am happiest when my home is full of <em><span style="font-size: large;">love and laughter</span></em>.( And very exhausted when everyone leaves) This Easter we got together for a big Easter Brunch. I used the <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Peach Lustre</span> dishes I have collected for over 20 years.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I </span>kept the color scheme <em><span style="font-size: large;">simple and quiet</span></em>. Peach and<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> white</span> are so beautiful together.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuAxQN6522nD45JlRbh4hgNvsqmhv0UWCQXbUT3kMPPEhq0ZrjGWBoOuetC68cFeg059GhJDyG4kbezOrn7WhH1OjOYFFlkkNB0od23MjUmZJmCujAbapA0QConS6LwSbYjaw1O40EbI/s1600/IMG_2762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuAxQN6522nD45JlRbh4hgNvsqmhv0UWCQXbUT3kMPPEhq0ZrjGWBoOuetC68cFeg059GhJDyG4kbezOrn7WhH1OjOYFFlkkNB0od23MjUmZJmCujAbapA0QConS6LwSbYjaw1O40EbI/s640/IMG_2762.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-dinner.html">Easter Brunch</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">RED, WHITE AND ROOSTERS!</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his little table was inspired by K-Mart. Just goes to show~ setting a <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">pleasing</span> table does not require expensive things! I LOVE<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> red and white</span> tablescapes. This bisque<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> rooster</span></em> has been pecking around my kitchen for year!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>weetheart<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> roses</span> are so pretty and a bargain! They last longer than their long stemmed cousins.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLoYE40Hi-GuYLWVtVcLt_ZlUrZtLMLAISL7cXX5O1LQl9cb_zh8O17GC6-3B6Gt71m4d1FRZtrNEPwfWAyM3sYythSlD5vq1Kzz90OUkkskWiD1xGd-gp5Uup2Ad_K7nVWE0aLuWtNk/s1600/IMG_3224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLoYE40Hi-GuYLWVtVcLt_ZlUrZtLMLAISL7cXX5O1LQl9cb_zh8O17GC6-3B6Gt71m4d1FRZtrNEPwfWAyM3sYythSlD5vq1Kzz90OUkkskWiD1xGd-gp5Uup2Ad_K7nVWE0aLuWtNk/s640/IMG_3224.JPG" width="428" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Lilac And All That Jazz</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">M</span>any of my favorite tablescapes are set <em><span style="font-size: x-large;">outdoors</span></em> and several are spring inspired tables. <br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span> has a big <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">wrap around porch</span>. This table was set in a corner of the side porch. Inimate, with a<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> gorgeous</span> view~ a delightful place for a meal.<br /><br /> <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">L</span>ilacs make me<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"><em> swoon</em></span>! And lilacs and <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">silver</span> are perfection! This simple little table is one of my top 5 favs!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6wkLpksdKcuycnj6L1QHMz9W0Dv5aDWaEkdCkskqqvkBGN9jG1D5JV6vo_Ns1iqfo5GdnVjZw55-y_tKXD990WM_XZ-4kDv-NzHTKztkbsa0ivgmJJoRdp5jLPkeqNozfnIrkP-dYRU/s1600/IMG_3580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6wkLpksdKcuycnj6L1QHMz9W0Dv5aDWaEkdCkskqqvkBGN9jG1D5JV6vo_Ns1iqfo5GdnVjZw55-y_tKXD990WM_XZ-4kDv-NzHTKztkbsa0ivgmJJoRdp5jLPkeqNozfnIrkP-dYRU/s640/IMG_3580.JPG" width="428" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/lilac-tablescape.html">Lilacs And All That Jazz!</a></div><div align="center"><br />  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">YELLOW CHINA AND BLACK TEA</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">H</span>ere we are again on the side porch. This is another<span style="font-size: x-large;"> favorite</span>.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I</span> sat at an <span style="font-size: x-large;">auction </span>in sweltering heat with a<em><span style="font-size: large;"> cranky 4 year old</span></em> (feeding him animal cracker and playing with cars- his 5 year old sister was perfect) for 6 hours to bid and win this <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">little tea set</span>. It was so inexpensive! But I fell in love with the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> colors</span> and lines of this set. I just had to take it home.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Y</span>ellow is my <em><span style="font-size: large;">favorite color</span></em>, and when it is paired with black it makes my heart sing! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3iUKR9FxeU8T4S7HA_t9UhsLXSPUQ9wtGAoUHqhYObUY3Mk_AeO8DnqDDDy-Zve5Q1ZsatffKdBXxlxSqyvy3-wE_ZPkW0lZ-lhqa9ySC1h29t8DKrflHp-FzQGvnwok131cI4zv_Tuw/s1600/IMG_5102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3iUKR9FxeU8T4S7HA_t9UhsLXSPUQ9wtGAoUHqhYObUY3Mk_AeO8DnqDDDy-Zve5Q1ZsatffKdBXxlxSqyvy3-wE_ZPkW0lZ-lhqa9ySC1h29t8DKrflHp-FzQGvnwok131cI4zv_Tuw/s640/IMG_5102.JPG" width="428" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/05/tea-on-porch.html">Yellow China And Black Tea</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>PINK PEONY TABLESCAPE</strong></span><br /><br /> <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">C</span>an you almost smell the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> gorgeous</span> peonies? I was celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly at<span style="font-size: large;"> How Sweet The Sound</span>. This was one of those <em><span style="font-size: x-large;">effortless </span></em>tables that just <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">evolved</span>! <br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">M</span>any elements of this table are<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> vintage</span> or <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">antique</span>. The Limoges pink floral plates are old and <em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">exquisitely</span></em> designed. They are so<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> ladylike</span>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dY78_8R-PYYKujIN708HIzj9XNQeGm5IShxGm06KI43I5t9WWBfM02Z46RKvg1Q511sy5ZOFDEzpYsSLDEk7JXuQ-VQp5KdxnRlPa82hoBVDsO7hHTTx8BhzaLzhmPXw9Q1uIuWqN3c/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dY78_8R-PYYKujIN708HIzj9XNQeGm5IShxGm06KI43I5t9WWBfM02Z46RKvg1Q511sy5ZOFDEzpYsSLDEk7JXuQ-VQp5KdxnRlPa82hoBVDsO7hHTTx8BhzaLzhmPXw9Q1uIuWqN3c/s640/IMG_5492.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/05/pink-peony-tablescape-and-birthday.html">Pink Peony Tablescape</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">4TH OF JULY PICNIC</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">H</span>onestly, This table almost made me stop blogging!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> I</span> was so tired and <span style="font-size: large;">dripping wet</span> from the heat and <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">humidity</span>. Nothing went right! I literally was crying by the end of this shoot, I was so frustrated. I don't use bad language, but if I did I would have had to <em><span style="font-size: large;">wash my mouth out with soap</span></em>!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> I</span> decided that <span style="font-size: x-large;">blogging</span> was not worth this much trouble... then I got some <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">wonderful comments</span>, and changed my mind. Such <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">appreciative</span> readers!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEAEnlvjolDsRqq5Fs7wZAvDep6w8uluUPYU2PK_NuH6mo24mtnkKE62kM5ap67ZM8Kc-wLOm80N5kgGXkrYTOU2eO_9wgVylxXL1onmYydpm0UIMxGMBuS6gpIUvO0CgcYuxNBV8CQQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEAEnlvjolDsRqq5Fs7wZAvDep6w8uluUPYU2PK_NuH6mo24mtnkKE62kM5ap67ZM8Kc-wLOm80N5kgGXkrYTOU2eO_9wgVylxXL1onmYydpm0UIMxGMBuS6gpIUvO0CgcYuxNBV8CQQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7140.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/07/july-4th-tablescape.html">4TH Of July Picnic</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">DAISY CHAIN</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">A </span>white wire Gardiner and a <span style="font-size: x-large;">perennial </span>border full of blooming <span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">daisies</span> are great inspirations. I wanted to convey the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"><em> sweetness</em></span> and <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"><em>innocence</em></span> of these amazing flowers. This tablescape reminds me of my<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> sweet daughter</span> when she was 13.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y crew~ hubby and son dragged my<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> grandmother's</span> utility table out to the garden. They have schlepped in and out so many tablescapes!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I</span> could not find the right <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">place mats</span> and napkins so I made them myself. What a <em><span style="font-size: x-large;">fun</span></em> project!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDX0nJUChV2WjgOFJt1zH0Vuab5vbT4b3LkL8bssz2Vr6qJ3lilqMQCcDaec4Nqh7lQhkNglpGdeI3iDjtjhbTOwXGnR6kB48RTSMIUONXsNfYw2-aDITs-_iQfH6aa7M0pxcIbDd8u7S/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDX0nJUChV2WjgOFJt1zH0Vuab5vbT4b3LkL8bssz2Vr6qJ3lilqMQCcDaec4Nqh7lQhkNglpGdeI3iDjtjhbTOwXGnR6kB48RTSMIUONXsNfYw2-aDITs-_iQfH6aa7M0pxcIbDd8u7S/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7213.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>BLUE HYDRANGEA AND WHITE DELIGHTS</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>ome tables just have a life of their own. This was not the table  I had<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> pictured</span> in my mind, but the elements just sorta happened. I love <span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><em>blue and white</em></span> and the<span style="font-size: x-large;"> serendipity</span> of this table was even a surprise to me! It was better than I ever planned,.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaouWbC3Wlg_1_7z8GGsteY1fgHx-5iRB9xQvgkQfRdoYMyGt81gGfHN8CQhzjydJzW2LADv_5WYLDg0WQqrGmdV9AA_9rGxsS4rvaJvR9StkMcuGWG3nKJjrYUVYWy9Y3Fkbi3XdR_yR/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaouWbC3Wlg_1_7z8GGsteY1fgHx-5iRB9xQvgkQfRdoYMyGt81gGfHN8CQhzjydJzW2LADv_5WYLDg0WQqrGmdV9AA_9rGxsS4rvaJvR9StkMcuGWG3nKJjrYUVYWy9Y3Fkbi3XdR_yR/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7493.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/07/blue-and-white-summer-tablescape.html">Blue Hydrangea Table</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">BEES AND SUNFLOWERS</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I </span>dream of keeping<span style="font-size: x-large;"> bees</span>. I love the idea of it! Anything with a bee<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> motif</span> draws me to it like... well, a bee to <span style="font-size: x-large;">honey</span>! This table is an <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Ode</span> to the bee.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgINHfv032wIJ5WO3z29NYzsi7wDz_XTUv3oUXF-8VilqzoR4tYRWHtvon5qlt5xBU3MOxc__lfH3EGfzqotMUL_f1xiQ_PkyL4F91krW_t2RjL8svjt2hspcpHcbzB5N1K11qlKnZ06rdY/s1600/IMG_9681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgINHfv032wIJ5WO3z29NYzsi7wDz_XTUv3oUXF-8VilqzoR4tYRWHtvon5qlt5xBU3MOxc__lfH3EGfzqotMUL_f1xiQ_PkyL4F91krW_t2RjL8svjt2hspcpHcbzB5N1K11qlKnZ06rdY/s640/IMG_9681.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/09/bees-and-sunflower-tablescape.html">Bees And Sunflowers</a><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">AND TWO MORE BONUS TABLES...</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> BLACK AND WHITE AND BOO!</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I </span>think this was actually the<span style="font-size: x-large;"> most popular</span> table I have done, judging by the comments. Who doesn't love<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> black and white</span>. And those adorable<span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"> baby boo</span> pumpkins! The pumpkins came from my<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"> garden</span></em> and all the dishes and linens came from my dish closet... nothing new. Just put together in a different way.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KsuPGWhTueiOzHATNGWUWLOitefIcs65DZ9ePPbsSnkygKzZhyVHZWOh59xb6hlqGIJPi3peL4pQTbscqzflIl341tZaYyG__CN4lLqwNagNU340Ti88emscu-uk9OgFUzizLlYPrDc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KsuPGWhTueiOzHATNGWUWLOitefIcs65DZ9ePPbsSnkygKzZhyVHZWOh59xb6hlqGIJPi3peL4pQTbscqzflIl341tZaYyG__CN4lLqwNagNU340Ti88emscu-uk9OgFUzizLlYPrDc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0914.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/10/black-and-white-pumpkins-table.html">Black And White And Boo</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">WOODLAND TABLESCAPE</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">M</span>aybe Woodland Tablescape gave Black And White And Boo a run for the money in the<span style="font-size: large;"> most popular</span> department. I found these<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> fabulous</span> dishes in Southhampton this fall. I planned this table on the drive home from Long Island to Lancaster all the while<span style="font-size: x-large;"><em> clutching</em></span> my new dishes. Many times I build a whole table around one element.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">A</span>nother table that was just so easy to set!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdUQ_zz4H-QkE08DRPRZsadZW7A6tJZ-Ttk0fIcfLdUT0x8cAX5KS1W2JwH9Nktv6LcSEuuJOdyth69mXmRU4SmtmhVlM766IuXh3fmxgAxwPsWE5VMZnyrGz8leAZbWIh9MkhCSFT_8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdUQ_zz4H-QkE08DRPRZsadZW7A6tJZ-Ttk0fIcfLdUT0x8cAX5KS1W2JwH9Nktv6LcSEuuJOdyth69mXmRU4SmtmhVlM766IuXh3fmxgAxwPsWE5VMZnyrGz8leAZbWIh9MkhCSFT_8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2206.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/11/woodland-tablescape.html">Woodland Tablescape</a><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Okay, Last one! I forgot about ....</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">PANSIES AND THE GIRL'S BREAKFAST</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ompany is always welcomed at <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. I planned a breakfast for some fabulous <span style="font-size: x-large;">girlfriends</span>. I am fond of sending my guests home with a<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"> remembrance</span></em> of their time at StoneGable, so I made these little<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"> pansies in egg shells</span> encircled with a nest like wreath. What fun!<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I</span> love this table because it holds the <span style="font-size: x-large;">promise</span> of Spring and we had such a <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"><em>splendid</em></span> time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja7-Y4AnTN2Wjvq0XoJxUOH4ii-xAGJO7e09ALJeYhgdAthZh_Pxu4_tNiWkJKHI9TYGGrVSF0JY2-SxPCfnyzvWOOKnJWR7PvSzPPlaOTyioLSXYh0na29_oPwvwMZp2Xi1UgzJoJ5U/s1600-h/IMG_2206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja7-Y4AnTN2Wjvq0XoJxUOH4ii-xAGJO7e09ALJeYhgdAthZh_Pxu4_tNiWkJKHI9TYGGrVSF0JY2-SxPCfnyzvWOOKnJWR7PvSzPPlaOTyioLSXYh0na29_oPwvwMZp2Xi1UgzJoJ5U/s640/IMG_2206.JPG" vt="true" width="428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-table.html">Pansies And The Girl's Breakfast</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his coming year, I hope to set many more<span style="font-size: x-large;"> unique</span> tables to inspire and delight. I am also committed to posts discussing the<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> how-to's</span> of tablescaping and helpful<span style="font-size: x-large;"> tips</span> and <span style="font-size: x-large;">hints</span>. Be looking for more ideas for centerpieces and little take home gifts.<br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am participating in Tablescape Thursday at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-tablescape-and-candlelit-tree.html">Between Naps On The Porch</a>.<br /><br />I am joining Jenny at Off On My Tangent for <a href="http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2010/12/alphabe-thursday-happy-new-year.html">Alphabe-Thursday</a>.<br /><br />I am participating in Seasonal Sundays at <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year.html">The Tablescaper</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Top 10 Tablescapes of 2010

T his past year, 2010, I have posted 50 tablescapes ! I wanted to share 10 of my favorites. I found out THAT was like asking me who my fa...

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Christmas Card from StoneGable

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbTzQFPRufO_-5TapAWTH5Y7qBQFqoM4aRXrCiVbngOO4tu93WgA023HN87sSIZ_GViEaMkdTXc9X84dlWulBk4ldsRckXR_7cqU-a1clqi5n4aqrk0zC2XMjWf9qlmCthZFwoaDUUtI/s1600/Merry+Christmas+Card+for+blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbTzQFPRufO_-5TapAWTH5Y7qBQFqoM4aRXrCiVbngOO4tu93WgA023HN87sSIZ_GViEaMkdTXc9X84dlWulBk4ldsRckXR_7cqU-a1clqi5n4aqrk0zC2XMjWf9qlmCthZFwoaDUUtI/s640/Merry+Christmas+Card+for+blog.png" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">With love and blessings,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Yvonne</span></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

Christmas Card from StoneGable

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Christmas Pizzelles

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2qVOBkDqeWg73Taf-x0pKlB6LPlETiHH8m9y1Pwf57MFaKZXgj7rNEvfke6SOfJ3GsUbepDLV1YxNUtu4JeFu5erE6YNm2q24mMRxGeH_IDM82xzJhyphenhyphenDyHXTw9w1mT0dmJ6uts9S62s/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2qVOBkDqeWg73Taf-x0pKlB6LPlETiHH8m9y1Pwf57MFaKZXgj7rNEvfke6SOfJ3GsUbepDLV1YxNUtu4JeFu5erE6YNm2q24mMRxGeH_IDM82xzJhyphenhyphenDyHXTw9w1mT0dmJ6uts9S62s/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Christmas</span> I made ONE kind of cookie... <span style="font-size: x-large;">Pizzelles</span>.  These are new <span style="font-size: x-large;">cookies</span> for me to make. I bought a Pizzelle iron and tried several<span style="font-size: x-large;"> recipes</span> before I decided on the best one. Most recipes are VERY similar. I tweaked one a little to get a nice<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"> anise flavor</span></em>. Other flavorings can be substituted such as orange, almond or even chocolate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwTOJkISX1b6zw_EJVoS_HRca1M7kBsEV65Wx73XBvjatpnKUg0Ji6okMfRSNdHlaIs6m2XbcC7XIxURLHnhM7GryCLJTQhIsguNAKWlJPP0iMd9qYoRieakA21mWX4PLUj68iCFm1Go/s1600/IMG_3549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwTOJkISX1b6zw_EJVoS_HRca1M7kBsEV65Wx73XBvjatpnKUg0Ji6okMfRSNdHlaIs6m2XbcC7XIxURLHnhM7GryCLJTQhIsguNAKWlJPP0iMd9qYoRieakA21mWX4PLUj68iCFm1Go/s640/IMG_3549.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat fun! I thrive on<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> learning</span> new things. These were easy and so <span style="font-size: x-large;">pretty</span>. Their <span style="font-size: x-large;">delicate</span> anise flavor and<span style="font-size: x-large;"> crunch</span> makes them perfect for dessert or even breakfast! They can be rolled to make <span style="font-size: large;"><em>ice cream cones</em></span> or filled with a sweet<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> gooey</span> filling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ5I2pk9PQp_MoiX2lnX8uVa_ubhGqtFkSmseQ6_oVLahqmUn95oV8CHtz93ozIDmEOZKabCHn5UqX5Ovb6aHX_vp11tEwLtzyZOT5FtYa4qXa3pdFjn0d6uqoFrm8ehKUc2ar8xE4Io/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ5I2pk9PQp_MoiX2lnX8uVa_ubhGqtFkSmseQ6_oVLahqmUn95oV8CHtz93ozIDmEOZKabCHn5UqX5Ovb6aHX_vp11tEwLtzyZOT5FtYa4qXa3pdFjn0d6uqoFrm8ehKUc2ar8xE4Io/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3514.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>f you have never made<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Pizzelles</span> they are worth giving a try...even if you are not a<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">baker</span>. I invested in a good Pizzelle iron. I decided on a this electric, very substantial one by Palmer Company.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4iHxTLtDviUdp7bRmwz_g3YkzQII6NPUWXr10icXGMLtWoCZykOT9C8E7oEG432CKMi59SR87QWuSz0QKqZzGj76wMaj4_6tQIv9n-GhXZ126K8gvQhLkzoEsq3GdOZ8eQCZhyQXYs8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4iHxTLtDviUdp7bRmwz_g3YkzQII6NPUWXr10icXGMLtWoCZykOT9C8E7oEG432CKMi59SR87QWuSz0QKqZzGj76wMaj4_6tQIv9n-GhXZ126K8gvQhLkzoEsq3GdOZ8eQCZhyQXYs8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3481.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">P<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">izzelles</span></span> will be served as part of <span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas</span> morning <span style="font-size: x-large;">brunch</span>. YUMMY! But wouldn't they be wonderful for breakfast on <span style="font-size: x-large;">New Year's Day</span>? I hope there are some left over!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYfgWtJqSb94X-CKPjDRFwRSkhJi1Y8e3T9ajeuqunBpYFqIKTgTlMFxS4Y5N5qgaLgLwmmAHuWt6fpZFQ2QlMuxBmPxijxv3BA42zUiG1me_hm2kcy3CKRptUsgo28tPHOCHjkRCIj4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYfgWtJqSb94X-CKPjDRFwRSkhJi1Y8e3T9ajeuqunBpYFqIKTgTlMFxS4Y5N5qgaLgLwmmAHuWt6fpZFQ2QlMuxBmPxijxv3BA42zUiG1me_hm2kcy3CKRptUsgo28tPHOCHjkRCIj4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3543.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">StoneGable Pizzelles</span></div><div align="center">3 eggs</div><div align="center">3/4 c. sugar</div><div align="center">1/2 c. UNSALTED butter, melted and cooled </div><div align="center">1/2 tsp. anise extract* </div><div align="center">1 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div align="center"> 1 3/4 c. flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 TBS anise seed, ground</div><div style="text-align: center;">  2 tsp. baking powder</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>eat eggs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbp0FUyulgvlB1lZxEYYkPl58orsEujCxzaYTFKuq8kqoGdt5Y-L36CMNQPhG_IaGFWc-geKrxVi00lJcpLyOcmu6wgLlGxiGDSzCE6026pgjNFQXbFNXEKkCvAwGwY3xLNZ3aTPtIOI/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbp0FUyulgvlB1lZxEYYkPl58orsEujCxzaYTFKuq8kqoGdt5Y-L36CMNQPhG_IaGFWc-geKrxVi00lJcpLyOcmu6wgLlGxiGDSzCE6026pgjNFQXbFNXEKkCvAwGwY3xLNZ3aTPtIOI/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3475.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>dd sugar and beat. Add butter when it has cooled. Beat. Add anise extract and vanilla and beat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>ix flour, anise seed and baking powder in a seperate bowl. </div><div style="text-align: center;">* <span style="font-size: x-large;">G</span>rind anise seed using a mortal and pestle or in the food processor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZSXWoeES2vz_OvHU7_tcvHJ_xnalKlnU56XKX3wrrkYiV2nIK26am1EWbMS7EWgqEsGhtAl8vwoR69KMBfxlavqCqAG5AFs4xYprqjos6_F-u0mDi2dPwcRgZi47DqRjsd2jRjqZHSc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwZSXWoeES2vz_OvHU7_tcvHJ_xnalKlnU56XKX3wrrkYiV2nIK26am1EWbMS7EWgqEsGhtAl8vwoR69KMBfxlavqCqAG5AFs4xYprqjos6_F-u0mDi2dPwcRgZi47DqRjsd2jRjqZHSc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3468.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>dd to wet mixture. Beat well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span>eat pizzelle iron according to directions. Drop stiff dough on iron and cook.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_KJ50STI0sXu-xss6dEweWqvChuBJEN_Ijb7-dfgz-Z7Rrcglp_pOmVKGvmvuxc1yuGzCertheqFnHEyJjcHVFlfFng4wz_MQL-32acHUje2ApRId9KYWe0vE-PA26Nj9aF_bNrIMIA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_KJ50STI0sXu-xss6dEweWqvChuBJEN_Ijb7-dfgz-Z7Rrcglp_pOmVKGvmvuxc1yuGzCertheqFnHEyJjcHVFlfFng4wz_MQL-32acHUje2ApRId9KYWe0vE-PA26Nj9aF_bNrIMIA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">R</span>emove pizzelles from iron with a fork and place on a cooling rack. Cool.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysgnuZPzhzTlSvzISgofYI9NtxeEp-wELIMbzZxWxFGWo0qJrDG6E-HvBp7yEp18YCtxHXUhmgUGZwS_3-Ly6mi1Pr1pNGndZZBB1WzkdBByjVxdfRaFbkG-U2Etz-n9NIUqIe1Kh1ig/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysgnuZPzhzTlSvzISgofYI9NtxeEp-wELIMbzZxWxFGWo0qJrDG6E-HvBp7yEp18YCtxHXUhmgUGZwS_3-Ly6mi1Pr1pNGndZZBB1WzkdBByjVxdfRaFbkG-U2Etz-n9NIUqIe1Kh1ig/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3492.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIyXpXL-fLjlXNWyteIOdhTtgPob67AdJL5o-D0JT1LSVfa5M1kXOrqzPcT0woZptI2hTqLCoKDHRnLUgOX5biJlmEMWebD2kFzCnIg5tvHo36T5R_J7qH8PoAPQ-W-mytDboam4C4Es/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIyXpXL-fLjlXNWyteIOdhTtgPob67AdJL5o-D0JT1LSVfa5M1kXOrqzPcT0woZptI2hTqLCoKDHRnLUgOX5biJlmEMWebD2kFzCnIg5tvHo36T5R_J7qH8PoAPQ-W-mytDboam4C4Es/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3496.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>tore in an airtight container... or pretty jar!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQZ7UFxpNkKDqvzS6uq4lGKcRNf8eqh7MU4qk6NYWjXdBclWnXKBx9K-DTG2AEknoYFLvs2I1b4M_9iHTjj1CbfRjbxdeLkQODyvOElnXDdmyh7Ih9ofn-FmQA2WBxdsy1nsL4ZNL_pM/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQZ7UFxpNkKDqvzS6uq4lGKcRNf8eqh7MU4qk6NYWjXdBclWnXKBx9K-DTG2AEknoYFLvs2I1b4M_9iHTjj1CbfRjbxdeLkQODyvOElnXDdmyh7Ih9ofn-FmQA2WBxdsy1nsL4ZNL_pM/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3513.JPG" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">P</span>izzelles can be<span style="font-size: x-large;"> sprinkled</span> with confectioner's sugar for a little extra <span style="font-size: x-large;">sweetness</span>... and a heaping helping of<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> panache</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEZOrGTELN6wklJFSSgmnbka928NS7VVLtO6bBympDCEyTzlSU-a1CKlxJ_UpgQx4jH-7P0cgFy000JMqKG3eE-fgbZU2iqDgV0eaRst4PZXIDLpQnZt4cxhtQ4AcOEfIh_giZ8JxE3U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEZOrGTELN6wklJFSSgmnbka928NS7VVLtO6bBympDCEyTzlSU-a1CKlxJ_UpgQx4jH-7P0cgFy000JMqKG3eE-fgbZU2iqDgV0eaRst4PZXIDLpQnZt4cxhtQ4AcOEfIh_giZ8JxE3U/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3568.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div></div>

Christmas Pizzelles

T his Christmas I made ONE kind of cookie... Pizzelles .  These are new cookies for me to make. I bought a Pizzelle iron and tried several...

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The Stockings Were Hung...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwRq_bPj41ZBWEHV4nnoCZvI83iGCIiR-DpgILYy14TEVgwAiqVoqhSfJ7tsrna45lnU6XYkN7kHTs2KUUk4V8B_zvxiQPRSi6mndU5AxzPZSQtbMu05fZc288PeeJPmQaDzIjFYM3_4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwRq_bPj41ZBWEHV4nnoCZvI83iGCIiR-DpgILYy14TEVgwAiqVoqhSfJ7tsrna45lnU6XYkN7kHTs2KUUk4V8B_zvxiQPRSi6mndU5AxzPZSQtbMu05fZc288PeeJPmQaDzIjFYM3_4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3389.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> Stockings</span> at StoneGable are <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">hung</span>, but not by the chimney with care. We hang them on the back of our<span style="font-size: large;"><em> kitchen chairs</em></span>. It is just much more practical! And goodness knows these old chairs could use a little sprucing up too! The tree in the background is my <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Kitchen Tree</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7s3VLzRTB1Uv2h7OvrYYtnZQwa3CgKWhyOgaBRnWj6sEUYlcCQtLh_q-ZjaygKaIY2684TjGG-bnajNr0KTl3zL2474FkKKZ47crgBNj7FyyrPaGib7VFI0apcQ3qF6Lu-tJ0bP7wmx4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7s3VLzRTB1Uv2h7OvrYYtnZQwa3CgKWhyOgaBRnWj6sEUYlcCQtLh_q-ZjaygKaIY2684TjGG-bnajNr0KTl3zL2474FkKKZ47crgBNj7FyyrPaGib7VFI0apcQ3qF6Lu-tJ0bP7wmx4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3395.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y stocking is made from an <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">antique quilt</span> and embellished with some <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">old lace</span> and antique<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> muslin</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftsfvilJFbiB4brTszfeRyoRX-7hbBhtJdv4q3a_CZibDs01eVFDNfG6cb5F0ow5mfFieLR9w27YZ2Oab5VMSJfzUThejMTNX-jxiL2fVtIP3k02RWD5SVz39Kki_Nwzkh6lczTYnR2s/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftsfvilJFbiB4brTszfeRyoRX-7hbBhtJdv4q3a_CZibDs01eVFDNfG6cb5F0ow5mfFieLR9w27YZ2Oab5VMSJfzUThejMTNX-jxiL2fVtIP3k02RWD5SVz39Kki_Nwzkh6lczTYnR2s/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3403.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtfZCehh3tIcJEfuEL53baaQiyQ4KuoahoPgyjsgvs6XIVfVBXHR6_BPAU7Yal6JODZElnYc7Y89mTFW3aNZ_-NbGZryA_VvdfveKWGWBtcrFryraNeFLoUKjUFhCT7uZVO4kshWfXzc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtfZCehh3tIcJEfuEL53baaQiyQ4KuoahoPgyjsgvs6XIVfVBXHR6_BPAU7Yal6JODZElnYc7Y89mTFW3aNZ_-NbGZryA_VvdfveKWGWBtcrFryraNeFLoUKjUFhCT7uZVO4kshWfXzc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3423.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOlnr-m3OIIavkwCnQkJmIuklRkVj_QD5bUl_54FN1XqXW7oBbg7KKTf3q23ntQvqpPRKlXTekOLCtBXbdFSE60oYkTJkLPymt7fR-YQ5CV_rRoxtQ-kDRCT9HPUnXzkhM5M_06bntas/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOlnr-m3OIIavkwCnQkJmIuklRkVj_QD5bUl_54FN1XqXW7oBbg7KKTf3q23ntQvqpPRKlXTekOLCtBXbdFSE60oYkTJkLPymt7fR-YQ5CV_rRoxtQ-kDRCT9HPUnXzkhM5M_06bntas/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3425.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y children's<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> stockings</span> were made more than 20 years ago when they were babies. They are made from my <span style="font-size: large;"><em>GREAT Grandmother's</em></span> muslin flour sacks. The sacks were <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">passed down</span> to my Grandmother and I remember her washing them once a year and putting them back into her hope chest (that I now have).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tS5dq70qt3AONVqfHgV9z5VqChSelNKoxUzZr6Q_1ue6WkIB8bFptD02AwjIwWC7lbiT2Km1oy4-DxhVVwTjiozf6jmFYlffVfJI4W_cjJ7SM8xYTGSC5cR_pCQ0zHrJVglP_z5M7hQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tS5dq70qt3AONVqfHgV9z5VqChSelNKoxUzZr6Q_1ue6WkIB8bFptD02AwjIwWC7lbiT2Km1oy4-DxhVVwTjiozf6jmFYlffVfJI4W_cjJ7SM8xYTGSC5cR_pCQ0zHrJVglP_z5M7hQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3446.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o when the muslin sacks were passed down to me I knew that a few would be used for <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Christmas Stockings</span>. When grandbabies come<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> some day</span></strong> I will make each of them a stocking made out of their <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">GREAT GREAT GREAT</span> Grandmother's muslin flour sacks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2LyY4yBBMZFfk8eSdyYefOikbVGhHJFKPZ_ZV4BIR0LQkkKlIOMsYg23ZO5TJ8RA__AhyphenhyphenBzJyBCWIi5o61hTnkEVeI6QhVjO2UGzx6idp6PvIx40J3RW1QhaoooAvc9NMG3pq5oMwPY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2LyY4yBBMZFfk8eSdyYefOikbVGhHJFKPZ_ZV4BIR0LQkkKlIOMsYg23ZO5TJ8RA__AhyphenhyphenBzJyBCWIi5o61hTnkEVeI6QhVjO2UGzx6idp6PvIx40J3RW1QhaoooAvc9NMG3pq5oMwPY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3445.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he Stockings are attached to each chair with a big<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> ribbon</span> and filled with greens for an extra<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> festive</span> touch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIzZhuRfK4HxBslI0UwOXPllisk6307xw4cCSJpWOxBWLJu-UdZ2iB2oxo7x-yZEL3btufFCYHBENn4jWmcgW126fYOL7bY2ULOZi7lwTMSP0eHi5jymL881OdPW4f5PAYzVCgXfpMTA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIzZhuRfK4HxBslI0UwOXPllisk6307xw4cCSJpWOxBWLJu-UdZ2iB2oxo7x-yZEL3btufFCYHBENn4jWmcgW126fYOL7bY2ULOZi7lwTMSP0eHi5jymL881OdPW4f5PAYzVCgXfpMTA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3440.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Stockings Were Hung...

T he Stockings at StoneGable are hung , but not by the chimney with care. We hang them on the back of our kitchen chairs . It is just muc...

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