Showing posts with label questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label questions. Show all posts

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Americas Best Baker

Did anyone watch this show on CBS?

I was astounded by who one, but love the show regardless. (I was rooting for Francine. She is my home girl after all. I wonder if she'd mind if I stopped over for some of that pie!)

I thought Darlene, Elaine and Effie were all really good too.

But the show has got me thinking. Many of the bakes I've never attempted. My baking bucket list as definitely grown thanks to this show.

I'm curious....

What do you think are recipes that every good baker should know how to make?

Thursday, 11 July 2013

It's a prize!

Yenta Mary of Food Floozie has given me an award!
 
Yenta Mary is quite possibly my favorite food blogger. Her blog stars fabulous recipes and features great local places to eat on the cheap. Reading it makes me want to take a trip to Michigan. (PS: She has red kitchen cabinets that I adore  !)

The rules of the award are that the nominee must:

- link back to whomever awarded the prize
- state 11 random facts about him- or herself
- answer the 11 questions from the award giver, and then - finally!
- nominate another 11 bloggers and devise 11 questions for them to answer.

11 facts

1. We're looking into moving back  to South Korea. My hubby lived there before and we feel called to go back. Our recruiting agency actually called while I was typing this.

2. I'm in the process of writing a book or two. More later on that subject.

3. I love baking and trying new flavor combinations. Especially with cupcakes.

4. I love the old shows like Gilligan's Island, Petticoat Junction, Green Acres and I Love Lucy .

5. I am in love with Captain Jack Sparrow. And my best friends boyfriend does a darn good impression of him. Its his looks, his mannerisms and quite possibly that I am where the rum went.

6. I love Reisens but I rarely buy them because they're so darn expensive. Maybe once I'm done paying off my student loans.

7. I went to a college just for women.

8. I love jokes. However, I am terrible at telling them.

9. I love to talk on the phone and prefer it to texting. I love random, how are you doing phone calls.

10. I really really enjoy shopping for gifts and putting together care packages for my friends.


11 Answers 1. What is the first thing you'll ask God when you get to Heaven?

Oh wow. I'm sure it will take me awhile to get over being speechless. He is so magnificent, so Holy, I can't even imagine what it will be like to be in His presence.

 2. What is your favorite "me time" indulgence? Reading all day long....oh and shopping without looking at the price tags!

3. What is the word or phrase you overuse the most? "Really?"

4. What is your favorite side dish at Thanksgiving? Cornbread stuffing. oh man

5. What is your most cringe-inducing, most appalling, most ridiculous dating story? I'm going to plead the 5th on this one.

6. What has your greatest accomplishment been so far in 2013? I've started the book God is leading me to write. I lead a group in prayer for the first time.

7. What website do you check most often throughout the day? facebook, pinterest, blogger

8. It's Christmas in July; in your letter to Santa, what are you asking him to leave under the tree for you? a red convertible  beetle!

9. Have you ever been to Michigan?no

10. If so, when, where, why? If not, why not??? I just haven't gotten there yet!! I'd love to come hang out.

11. What is your favorite kind of pie? chocolate rum pecan

11 bloggers

1. Kristen of Yada Yada Yada
2. Shelly of Life is a Many Splendored Thing
3. Mary Jane at Joy in the Morning
4. Brenna at By God's Southern Grace
5. Chef in Training
6. Finding Joy in My Kitchen
7. Carmen at Life Blessons
8. Mandy at Mandy's Life After 30
9. Jennifer at More than a Mommy 
10. The Answer is Chocolate
11. The Baking Robot

11 questions

1. Are you going to Heaven? Why or why not?
2. What's your favorite book? Why?
3. What's your favorite flavor cupake?
4. Whats your signature dish?
5. Where did you take your favorite trip? What made it special?
6. How would you describe yourself in one word?
7. If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you'd do?
8. What's your favorite website?
9. What is your favorite summer activity?
10. Favorite cocktail?
11. Who would you like to meet?








Friday, 8 March 2013

Easter's On the Way!

Easter is nearing! Spring is almost here!

I'm considering offering to host an  Easter lunch for my hubby's family. Last year it seemed as if there was a lot of hurt and confusion as to who was invited to what so if we host that means I'm committed to inviting a large amount of people into our small apartment. I know not everyone would come but I want everyone to feel welcome.

On my break today I started brainstorming recipe ideas for either an Easter brunch or lunch. To jump start my thinking, I text ed my family and friends and asked (the obviously poorly phrased):

What foods do you think of when you think of Easter?

The responses:

My little sister: Reese eggs! (Yum-O!)
And after clarification: Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes or Potato Salad

Lyric: Deviled eggs, mac n cheese, black eyed peas

K10: Eggs, ham, white cake

Banana: Eggs. Marshmallows. Pastel sweets
To which I replied: Sounds great. We'll have scrambled eggs, marshmallows and lavendar cake.

I guess I should have clarified that I was looking for menu ideas.

What are your favorite Easter dishes? Would you rather cook/eat a lunch or brunch?

Friday, 10 June 2011

5QF

I haven't done this in awhile but today I'm particiapting in Five Question Friday over at My Little Life

1. How close to your childhood dreams is your life now?


Close but not there. I wanted to be famous, be a well read author,  be married, be a college graduate and have kids. So far I'm a married college grad. I also wanted to live somewhere sunny and that is not currently home.



2. What is one must have item for the summer?

A lawn chair! I can layout in a tanktop and bitty shorts but I need something comfy to lay out in!



3. Do you have your kids stay up on school stuff during summer vacation? (Or, if you don't have kiddos, did your parents make you keep up on school stuff during summer?)

I love to read so I would always do the summer reading programs and we would occasionally do workbooks to keep us uptodate.





4. Do you can or freeze fresh produce?


Nope but I really want to learn. I'm the type of person  that needs a hands on lesson thought


5. Do you get ready for the day first thing in the morning?

Eh. On the weekday yes and then I check my email while my hair drys- weekend I lounge around gor a bit first, unless I have somewhere to be

Friday, 26 November 2010

A Big Decision to Make

Mike and I had a long talk last night about whether we should honeymoon now or later.

We'd been planning a week long trip to Niagra Falls, over Christmas. It will be beautiful, snowing and a wonderful time all around. A dreamy Christmastime trip, complete with fine dining, sight seeing, gambling and fireworks on Christmas Eve. A wonderful bonding time for the two of after a long time apart.

So what's the problem?

Mike found a job a month later than we had hoped and I currently don't have a job, or one lined up. So we've have to start spending savings that we hadn't planned on.We just paid the first month's rent on a town house, plus the security deposit, plus all of the fees for transferring all of the utilities to our name. We still have to buy a washer and dryer and bedroom furniture. If we don't go on the honeymoon we can buy the washer and dryer and part of the bedroom set, in cash. I've considered not buying a washer and dryer immediately and using the laundry mat downtown, but Mike is concerned about me driving downtown in the snow/ice alone to use the laundry mat (as he has a day job so I'll be the one using the laundry mat during the day).  If we don't honeymoon we can spend a few more days in SC with my family, spend the week doing things like going grocery shopping, getting me to where I'm comfortable with the town, applying for a part time job, putting me on his bank card, and finding a new bank in our town. We could put up a tree and go to the Christmas eve celebration at his parent's house and cook a nice romantic dinner for Christmas.

The practical me says skip it and go in the summer when we can afford it. The more frivoulous me says go and enjoy the special time with my honey. The practical me says we'll be too worried about finances to enjoy it. As you can probably tell, I'm leaning towards canceling it. But before I make any set in stone decision, I've decided to spend a few days praying about it and to see where that leads me.

Any thoughts?

Friday, 29 October 2010

8x8x8

Yenta Mary from Food Floozie tagged me in the game of 8x8x8. I'm to answer the eight questions, come up with 8 questions of my own, and then tag 8 friends to answer the questions. Let the games begin!

1. Do you speak any other languages besides English?


Kinda. I took 5 years of Spanish classes. I have a good vocabulary but I'm not as good with grammar. And I'm always scared I'm going to screw it up so I don't speak it often enough. Even though my best friend is pretty darn fluent.
2. Do you still have your favorite blanket, teddy bear, toy, whatever from childhood?

Yes! I had a soft blanket with pink and white squares- the white ones had roses on them. I also had a round lacey neck pillow.
3. Marshmallows on the Thanksgiving sweet potatoes, or not?

Keep the marshmallows, pass on the potatoes.

4. Do you have a compost pile/container?

No. My parents and grandparents do and I want one once we get out own place.

5. Baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, golf, dodgeball, lawn mower racing ... what's your favorite sport to watch?

Either hockey or baseball


6. How many cookbooks do you own?

Seven
7. Do you like scary movies?
NO! I'm terrible with scary movies- and sometimes even thrillers
8. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?


Yikes! No, which is unusual. I think its because I was out of the country and swamped with wedding planning. Usually I have a few presents under my belt by now.
Here are my questions:

1. What is your favorite cookbook?

2. What is a Chrismas tradition your family celebrates?

3. What holiday food is your favorite?

4. What is your favorite board/card game?

5. What was the best thing you ever made? (children excluded, think craft, food, clothing)

6.  What is the worst thing you've ever tried to make?
   
7. What was your alltime favorite Halloween costume?

8. What is your favorite Halloween candy?

As for the eight friends? I challenge you (you, you, you, you, you, you and you) to pass along the game!

Sunday, 5 September 2010

Getting on the Ball









Getting to know YOU


Ya'll I promise to get back on the blogging ball as soon as I get back into a routine. Today I'm going to share my to-do list for the week and answer the GTKY questions.

First up, my to do list:

1. Attend all classes (Bio, Bio Lab, New Testament, Graphic Design, Feature Writing, Integrated Marketing Communications) and knock out all homework.
2. Start writing my article for the college's paper.
3. Prepare a recipe for the college paper.
4. Help out at the Involvement Fair
5. Pick up my cap and gown!!
6. Go to an internship interview.
7. Attend a 31 Gifts Party.
8. Shop for wedding shoes.
9. Buy some back to school, basic supplies.
10. Cooridnate a dinner "date" with Mr. Groom and my parents.
11. Type all of the guest list addressess.
12. Workout!!
13. Work on my Korea photobook. (ie harrass mr. groom into giving me his pictures)

Yeah, I think thats plenty for now. Now, for GTKY

1. Do you like seafood?

 yes
2. Are mermaids hot?
sometimes?
3. Have you swam in the ocean?
yes, I love the Ocean

4. If you got stung by a jellyfish, would you let a stranger pee on you?
Do I have to? Is there no one I know?

5. Have you ever pee'd in the ocean?

As a child

6. Can you make a cute fish face? (Show a pic..if you want)

Nope :(
7. When you see the lobster tank at the grocery store do you just have this overwhelming urge to set them free or cook them up?

Neither.

8. Are you afraid of sharks?
 
Um, yes. Who isn't?

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

A Friendly Game of Tag

Yenta Mary at Food Floozie recently tagged me in a game of questions. The rules? I answer her questions and  then tag 8 friends with questions of my own. Here's what she asked:
1. What item of yours has the most sentimental value, and why?


I really loved my charm bracelet- I'd collected a charm for every activity I'd been involved in as a child and had been given charms by mom parents and grandparents for special events. And then some jerkoff luggage inspector had to steal it.

2. What is the best compliment you've ever received?

Possibly related to my writing.

3. What did you want to be when you grew up?

In charge. Haha. I talked about being an actress, novelist, magazine writer, news anchor and teacher.

4. Do you love or loathe family get-togethers?
I tend to loathe them because it means long periods of time with my mother. However, I do enjoy seeing my little cousins and getting to see them growing up


5. What is your favorite breakfast?

Pancakes and bacon or a veggie omelet


6. Where were you born?

South Carolina

7. What is your favorite holiday?
I love Christmas but I also love to see the fireworks on the Fouth of July.  My family actually shoots off fireworks on Christmas Eve. I just love them.

8. What are you going to do for yourself today to make yourself happy?

Well, I did eat a Brownie earlier and am considering a trip to Hobby Lobby. And of course, I'm planning to read some in my current book.

Questions:

1.  What is your favorite family tradition/ritual?

2. What do you like to watch on TV?

3. How many calendars do you have?

4. What is your favorite chocolate concoction?

5. What's your favorite dinner to cook?

6. What's the best place you've ever been?

7. What is your dream vacation?

8.  What is your talent?

The Tagees:

Mandy's Life After 30
Mommie Cooks
The Answer is Chocolate
More Than A Mommy
Southern Comfort in a Northern Life
A Day in the Life of a Grad Students Wife
Life of Meg
One Sassy Vixen


Even if you're not tagged, I'd still love to hear your responses!

Sunday, 22 August 2010

Getting to Know You Sunday

Getting to know YOU


1. If you could host a Reality TV show, which one would it be?

Cupcake  Wars!!!


2. Do you put your seatbelt on before or after you start the car?
After

3. Shave or hair removal cream?

Shave, the cream tends to stink

4. What's your favorite feature in a house?
I love fireplaces ,ceiling fans and craft rooms. You should really see my Friday Fives post on dream houses for my answer.

5. What is your favorite "Fall" scent?
Pecan Pie baking or campfires

6. What tv show are you looking forward to seeing the most this Fall??

THE BIG BANG THEORY. I can't wait!!

7. Personal Shopper or Personal Chef?

Well, I like to eat and shop, but I want to learn to cook and I need some style help occasionally so I'll say shopper.

8. What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of "Fall"?

Leaves (and making scarecrows)


What are your answers?

Monday, 16 August 2010

Meet Me on Monday



1. What is your favorite dessert?


Oh this is hard. But if its got chocolate in it I'll eat it.
2. What do you wear to bed?

Usually an oversized tee shirt

3. Do you get regular manicures/pedicures?

nope
4. Did you play any sports in high school?

hahaha nope

5. Do you have an iPod?
 
yes, my grandmother gave me one this past Christmas

Sunday, 8 August 2010

Getting to Know You Sunday

I want to apologize for my blog being boring lately and my over reliance on memes, but the fact is my life has been fairly uneventful. But, in two more weeks it will be a whirlwind again, so just hang in there with me and hopefully the posts will get more interesting.


Getting to know YOU


1. Do you think mustaches are sexy?
NO!


2. What's the last concert you've been to?
BamaJam (Alan Jackson, Kid Rock)

3 What was your favorite 80's sitcom?

Was the Golden Girls in the 80s? If not the Crosby show?
4. Were you named after anyone?
Nope.

5. When you buy new clothes, do you wash before wearing?
Sometimes

6. If you didn't blog, what would you do with your spare time?
crafts, reading ,cooking, school work, wedding planning

7. What is your favorite department store?
Maybe Kohls

8. If you were to get Laser Hair Removal..where would you get it?
Eyebrows , or maybe my legs

Monday, 26 July 2010

Monday Minute- Interesting Questions

Monday Minute

I tend to shy away from weekly committments like memes. I'm suprised I still follow through with my weekly giveaways post and my current blog series that's taking me through the alphabet.  So don't be suprised if I don't come back for the next Monday Minute. Anyway, I thought these questions were interesting and decided to share my answers. What are  yours?

1. What is your what-if person?
(what-if person being what if I married this person)

I can't imagine myself with any man besides Mr. Groom. But I used to have huge crushes on Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.

2. What is your nickname?

I have had many through the years. My dad used to call me Doodle (after my love of cheesedoodles) and my sister, Sissy and Ray-Ray. Currently, Mr. Groom calls me Bastion or Babers. And a few others but I don't want to share everything.

3.  If you could have named your self what would you have picked?

I quite like my name. Although when I was a child I wished for a name that was more "romantic" like Charlotte. Soon, my name will be changing and it will be alliterative and I like the idea of that.

4. Who were you named after or why did your parents choose your name?

No one. My parents decided my name on the way to the hospital. Before that I was going to be Morgan Danielle.

Monday, 5 July 2010

Trying My Hand

I've been seeing a lot of Top Two Tuesday posts but somehow I've never caught on. So here it is this week, my first try at a Top Two Post.


This week we're suppoused to name our top two favorite purchase of the year.

My most favorite purchase of the year (also happens to be my most expensive purchase of the year):





My wedding dress! I love it. Its all lace and quite flowy. After the wedding I'm considering having it cut down to a party dress- I love it so much I'd like to  get more than one wear out of it. But at the same time I want to keep it special.                     

Favorite Purchase #2:



Earrings! I love earrings to begin with but these are even more special because I bought them for my wedding. I tried to think of at least one non wedding related item but this was the second thign that came to mind.

Sunday, 4 July 2010

Getting to Know You Sunday

The questions..




1. What do you look forward to the most on the 4th of July?

Fireworks. I've always loved to watch fireworks. They're so beautiful. I can't believe I'm missing them this year. I guess I'll have to be content with the sparklers at my wedding.

2. Are you a hugger?

Not really. But I am a cuddler.

3. What is your favorite BBQ'd food?

Chicken.

4. Do you like to watch parades?

Yes. I love to see all of the neart floats and all of the lovely children. I would love to make it to the Rose Bowl Parade or Macy's Thanksgiving.

5. Who has stinkier farts..boys or girls? Boys. Duh.

6. Vampires or Werewolves? Umm I'd really not have either coming after me.

7. Do you read your horoscope? Not really. Sometimes if I catch a gkimpse of it one the page I'll read and laugh along.

8. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Moosetracks or Rocky Road or Butter Pecan or Chocolate PB.

Friday, 14 May 2010

Five Question Friday with Little Life

Its Friday! That means its time for Five Question Friday with My Little Life. Oh and my 100th post is coming up soon? What should I do to celebrate?


1. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?

We've been long distance so long, so DATE NIGHT PLEASE! please?

2. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Nope


3. What is your favorite flower and why?

Snapdragons. Theyre so unique and come in a range of colors .And when I was a kid I'd make up stories about them coming to life.

4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

Don't listen to everyone's opinion about your relationship. All that matters is yours and his

5. If you won the lottery, what is the very first thing you would do?
 
1. Pay off my student loans.
2. Pay off his student loans.
3. Buy a bug convertible.
4. Take a vacation.
5. Buy somewhere to live in greenville, and a house in the mountains

What are your answers?

Tuesday, 4 May 2010

Cooking Advice
















Has anyone tried any of these cookbooks?




I like the idea of being able to cook multiple servings, freeze and serve later. Especially since it'll be just the two of us. I really really like the idea of spending one Friday afternoon buying groceries and one Saturday cooking and be set for a month. But I'm not sure if its realistic/feasible. Any other cookbook suggestions or reviews of these books/methods would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, 30 April 2010

5 Question Friday with Little Life!

1. If you could, would you go back to high school?

Hell to the No


2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes".)
1. To have enough money to take care of all of my and my finaces needs and wants so that I can put my income to good use helping others.
2. to have access to anything I want to read

3. What kids show do you secretly like?
The Nanny



4. What is your beverage of choice?
Water, Wine, Rum, Rum with fruit juice, milkshakes


5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)?
1. my inabillity to groove (I'm too stiff)....here's me learning the electric slide - I'm the one on the left(small steps to prepare for dancing at my wedding):
2. related-my flexiblity

Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Save the Dates Question

How do you address STDS?

If I'm inviting the recepient and including "and guest" on their invitation...does the STD, get addressed to Person X and Guest as well? Or just to Person X?

Friday, 23 April 2010

5 Question Friday with My Little Life

I've recently discoverd My Little Life's blog. She posts 5 questions every friday. I'm going to take a stab at this week's
1. What was the first car you owned?

I haven't-yet.

2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?
Hmmm..well I can't think of the songs name...but I can sing it! Its that song "brush my teeth with a bottle of jack.....cause when i leave for the night i ain't comin' back". i hate that song.

3. Have you ever had stitches?
Kinda. In my mouth for wisdom teeth. I'm pretty sure they dissolved on their own.

4. What was your first job?

Scorekeeper and announcer at the baseball field. I loved it. I could watch a game, hang with my friends, flirt, and get paid, all at the same time. I occasionally took my homwork.

5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
 
I was never big into Sesame Street so I'll just go with Big Bird on this one.