Welcome BACK ya'll! I am a forever food-loving gal down in South Carolina. I love food and drink. I love everything about it. The sound of the sprinklers going off in the produce section of the local grocery. The tarty taste of fresh squeezed lemonade from the State Fair. The subtle hint of salt and pepper on a juicy, just-picked garden tomato. The sugary frosting on a child's birthday cake. Ordering a fine bottle of champagne on girls' night out. Drinking tequila with hand's messy from all-you-can-eat crab legs. And I am absolutely over the moon for cheese. So, grab a knife and a fork, and a bottle and a cork...
Well...that was then and this is now. 2011 - We now have a two year old daughter named Lily. We are also the proud new owners of a high-end antique shop in West Columbia. To top it off, we are in an on-going process of renovating our older home. Whew!
Blonde Appetit will be more than just food and entertaining. It will include healthy recipes for children, fun party ideas for kids, stories from our adventures "picking" the best antiques, and exhausted cries for help about how to balance it all! Nonetheless, I still love cooking and enjoy a glass of wine more than I should. So, you can expect the content to remain the same as before...only enhanced due to the exciting additions and changes in lifestyle.
Kick back, relax, and enjoy reading:
-creative, simple, posh, casual, elegant ways to entertain -decorating, designing, and re-designing -tales from the Shop -recipes - for adults and children -and check out all the hotspots we visit on this adventure!
Mmmmmmm. Now I need a chocolate milk...this time it is in a sippy cup.
Okay. Here's the deal. I have a girlfriend coming over in two very short minutes for a little vino. There is nothing better than catchi...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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I stumbled upon your blog through a link that was on another Columbia-based blog I read and I love it! :) I used to live in Columbia and cannot believe I don't know you because I love wine (first and foremost), Mr. Friendly's, cooking and baking(so food!), and even miss my Publix now that I am in NYC! (Mine was the Rosewood location-you?) Anyway, keep blogging and people will keep reading-and enjoying! :)
Lisa!! You are by far my favorite blog lady! I love how fun and simple you make intimidating recipes. I also always laugh out loud when reading your thought process because I can totally identify! Hope you have a great day and keep up the good work!
Brunette - I love that you live up in NYC and are still reading! I too, heart wine, Mr. Friendy's, Publix, and food! You are my soul sista! I frequent the Vista Publix a good bit, but have been known to lurk around the Rosewood one too. Come visit and we will get drinkies!
Lori - You are my devoted Blonde Appetit reader. On board from Day One! Much love! We have a lot of funny things alike don't week! ha!
Jen G - thank you thank you thank you! I get a kick that you can follow my rambling thoughts! You are such a positive P and I love it! See you soon!
Estimated Times:Preparation - 10 min Cooking - 20 min Yields - 16 bars
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 8 oz. NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Baking Bar, broken into pieces Directions:PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan.COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in small mixing bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in broken baking bars. Press into prepared baking pan.BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
4 comments:
I stumbled upon your blog through a link that was on another Columbia-based blog I read and I love it! :)
I used to live in Columbia and cannot believe I don't know you because I love wine (first and foremost), Mr. Friendly's, cooking and baking(so food!), and even miss my Publix now that I am in NYC! (Mine was the Rosewood location-you?)
Anyway, keep blogging and people will keep reading-and enjoying! :)
I'm SHOUTING and I read it everyday!!!
Lisa!! You are by far my favorite blog lady! I love how fun and simple you make intimidating recipes. I also always laugh out loud when reading your thought process because I can totally identify! Hope you have a great day and keep up the good work!
Brunette - I love that you live up in NYC and are still reading! I too, heart wine, Mr. Friendy's, Publix, and food! You are my soul sista! I frequent the Vista Publix a good bit, but have been known to lurk around the Rosewood one too. Come visit and we will get drinkies!
Lori - You are my devoted Blonde Appetit reader. On board from Day One! Much love! We have a lot of funny things alike don't week! ha!
Jen G - thank you thank you thank you! I get a kick that you can follow my rambling thoughts! You are such a positive P and I love it! See you soon!
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