Manicure Anyone? 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽 “Sisterhood of the World” Bloggers Award

What an incredible opportunity it is to belong to a community of women linked together by a common interest in communication and expression! I am proud to be nominated by Naammekyarakhahai, who has the best manicure ever! She makes my French tips look boring. Thanks very much for the nomination. I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and grace. And I really enjoy your blog! http://bepositiveyaroon.wordpress.com

“There’s nothing a fresh manicure can’t fix.” ~ Author Unknown.

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RULES:
Thank the giver and link their blog to your post.

Answer the 10 questions given to you. Then post 10 new ones.

Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers of their choice and let them know that they have been nominated.

Include the logo of the award in a post or on your blog.

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I was asked the following questions:
Do you like your hair to be straight or wavy? 🍓 It depends solely on my mood.

Which is the best food that you have cooked till date? 🍓 French Silk Pie.

Which is your favourite restaurant? 🍓 The Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas.

Who is your favourite blogger?why? 🍓 Aunt Beulah. I connect her stories to my childhood.

Tell me about your best friend. 🍓 She has been there through a tough divorce.

Which is you favourite shopping store? 🍓 Williams-Sonoma.

Write 5 random stuffs about you. 🍓 I am an early bird who loves espresso. I tend to be very organized. My energy level is high during the day. I am terribly romantic. And I try to make others feel special and important.

Do you remember any of your dreams? 🍓 All the time.

tell me a joke. 🍓 I cannot remember them once I hear them. (True story.)

last one… tell me about the best day of your life till date..:) 🍓 It was the day I married my husband, Gerald.

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I wish to nominate the following bloggers:

http://eatdrinkseeaus.com
http://pamobieta.wordpress.com
http://kitchenspells.wordpress.com
http://enaamshealthandhappiness.com
http://lifeat28andcounting.wordpress.com
http://dadojodest.com
http://cherylbecker.wordpress.com
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Please respond to these questions:
What is your favorite city?

Would you ever want to live there?

What would you do to make a living in this city?

Would you share that life with someone special? If so, Who?

What is it that intrigues you about this city?

How long would you stay?

What is the first step you would take to make it a reality?

Does it feel like a possibility?

Are you impulsive? Or practical? Or both?

Do you believe in Providence……..or Coincidence?

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Happy Blogging!

Gail. http://snapshotsincursive.com

🌞 The Sunshine of My Life 🌞 “Sunshine Bloggers Award!”

It has finally stopped raining in Indiana, so this award is perfect! Sunshine is bright, vibrant, warm, uplifting, and rejuvenating to the mind as well as the body. I simply could not survive without it. That’s why I have Lina of Lin’s Recipes to thank for nominating me for this cheerful award. Any time you wish to brighten your day, please check out her blog at http://lins239.wordpress.com for the “Fiction in the Kitchen” segment. She charms the reader a chapter at a time.
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RULES OF THE AWARD:

•Thank the person who nominated you.

• Answer the questions from the person who nominated you.
• Nominate a few other bloggers.
• Write the same amount of questions for the bloggers you nominated.
• Notify the bloggers on their blog.
• Put the award button on your blog.
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My Answers:
The recipe that challenges you the most? 🍓 At this point, I would have to say Pizza. I have been working on a crust that is thin, crunchy, flavorful, and can hold the toppings without getting soggy. I’m getting there.

Favourite clothing line? 🍓 It’s a toss up between Ralph Lauren and Jones New York. Both are classics that work as staples in my wardrobe.

Favourite restaurant? 🍓 The Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Las Vegas. Romantic!

Your favourite book and why it is? 🍓 One of my favorites is “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd. It’s a coming-of-age story about love, loss, perseverance, strength, and hope.

The song that keeps running inside your head, of late? 🍓 Fields of Gold by Sting.

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My Nominees Are:

http://milfordstreet.wordpress.com
http://tthompson792.wordpress.com
http://peachytalesplates.wordpress.com
http://lettersofburlapandlace.com
http://filmandgarlic.wordpress.com

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My Questions:
What is your favorite dessert?

What is the most unusual main dish you have eaten?

What is your “comfort” food?

If there were no consequences, what would you eat every single day?

Do you like to eat leftovers?

Keep Calm and Have Fun! 🍓 “POST A QUOTE” Challenge

Greetings! Now here is a challenge that provides a pleasant diversion from regular posting. It has no thought-provoking questions to answer and no need to dig any deeper than the tip of your tongue. Whether your blog is fashion, food, art, poetry, photography, fiction, or non….everyone has quotes that impact them, in my opinion. Perhaps you will take a moment to share those quotes with others by accepting this challenge. It’s really very simple, actually.
I have Shamira to thank for this well-deserved break. Her blog, http://smilingnotes.wordpress.com is like a breath of fresh air. She spreads joy as she shares her love of food and travel. Ask Shamira about her famous Chicken Tikka!

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The Rules of this Challenge are:
– Post 1 quote a day for 3 days (can be your own or from other sources).
– Nominate 3 bloggers to participate per post.
– Thank the person who nominated you.
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My Nominations are:

http://coteetcampagne.wordpress.com
http://francoiselaprune.com
http://agika.me
Keep Calm, Eat Chocolate, and Post a Quote! 🍓
Gail http://snapshotsincursive.com

Keep Calm and Have Fun! “Post a Quote Challenge!”

I have Shamira to thank for this well-deserved break. Her blog, http://smilingnotes.wordpress.com is like a breath of fresh air. She spreads joy as she shares her love of food and travel. Ask Shamira about her famous Chicken Tikka!

http://churchmousec.wordpress.com
http://offmotorway.wordpress.com
http://lifewithdrea.wordpress.com

Keep Calm, Eat Chocolate, and Post a Quote! 🍓

Gail http://snapshotsincursive.com

We Are the Champions! 👠👠”Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award!”

We Are the Champions! 👠👠”Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award!”

It just keeps getting better and better! 👠👠To be accepted into the blogosphere is so thrilling! Just like a pair of traveling jeans, every award that lands on my doorstep fits perfectly into my circle of friends. As the circle expands beyond my horizon, the world becomes a little bit smaller and a little brighter. One person I have to thank is Stephy of http://stephysweetbakes.com who nominated me for my second “Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award!” Stephy’s blog is a bakery of pastry delights! When your sweet tooth kicks in, step over to her blog.
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THE RULES FOR THE AWARD:
1. Thank the blogger for nominating you and post a link to their blog.
2. Put the award logo on your site.
3. Answer the questions.
4. Nominate seven blogs.
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MY NOMINEES ARE LISTED BELOW:
1. Kristina

2. Carla

3. Catherine

4. Ginger

5. Li Jiun

6. Audrey

7. Emory
INQUIRING QUESTIONS:
1. In one word, how would you like your readers to describe your blog? 🍓Captivating!
2. Which is your most favorite among your blog posts? Why? 🍓 “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet” simply because everyone loves food!
3. What, who inspires most of your blog posts? 🍓 I give credit to God for gently nudging me through my husband, family, and friends.
4. What do you wish to accomplish this year? 🍓 I wish to move in the direction of compiling a cookbook.
5. What do you aspire to learn this year? 🍓 I aspire to believe I can fulfill my heart’s desire.
6. What is your favorite book and why? 🍓 The Holy Bible is my favorite book. No matter what challenges I face, the answer is there.
7. What is the most courageous thing you have ever done? 🍓 I followed my heart.
8. If you could be a superhero, what would be your super power? 🍓 I would be the Invisible Woman so I could help others without them ever knowing it was me.
9. Who is your female role model? 🍓 The Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Mother Teresa.
Now is the time to Pay it Forward.
Blessings! 🍓 Gail of http://snapshotsincursive.com

It’s Raining Awards! The Liebster Award!

It’s Raining Awards!!!! ☔️☔️☔️☔️
“The Liebster Award!”
I feel privileged to receive my 4th Liebster Award nomination. My friend, Priti, nominated me. Her blog, http://mypinchofyum.wordpress.com connects with me simply because we are kindred spirits who love to cook. Her creativity is apparent in her mastery of recipes as well as her presentation afterwards. I mean, if it doesn’t look good on the plate, how can we instill anticipation? Priti captures all this in her blog. When you visit her, you will come away with a taste of international flavor.
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These are the Award Rules:
1. Once you are nominated, make a post thanking and linking the person who nominated you.
2. Include the Liebster Award logo in the post as well.
3. Nominate ten (10) other bloggers who you think are worthy of this award. Let them know they have been nominated by commenting on one of their posts. You can also nominate the person who nominated you.
4. Answer the ten (10) questions asked to you by the person who nominated you and make ten (10) questions of your own for your nominees.
5. Lastly, copy these rules in the post.
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I like the idea that the questions can be as simple as a favorite color to as deep as an unspoken desire. When shared among friends, it gives us a glimpse of the inner spirit and a connection that strengthens us all. Blessings!

Priti asked me the following ten (10) questions:
What do you value most in your life? 🍓 My Faith.

What inspired you to start your blog? 🍓 My husband, my family, and my friends were my champions in nudging me to express myself. The “catapult” was my father’s death.

Do you speak any other language apart from English? 🍓 No, but “Je parle un peu le Français, pas trés bien.” (I only speak a little French, but not very well.)

What do you like the most – vegetables, chicken, pork, beef, lamb or seafood? 🍓 Lobster & Shrimp are my best friends!

Which is your favorite spice? 🍓 Tough question. It’s a three-way tie between Basil-Cumin-Red Pepper Flakes!

Best moment in your life? 🍓 My wedding day, October 15, 2011.

Is there any food ingredient or dish that you will never eat? 🍓 I’ve tried repeatedly to eat Brussel Sprouts but they refuse to agree with me.

Which is your favorite cuisine in the world and why? 🍓 Oooh, La-La! French! Everything wonderful is made with French butter!

What is your signature dish? 🍓 I make a French Silk Pie that is to die for!

Where would you live if you could live anywhere you wanted on the Earth? 🍓 I would live in the south of France, inhaling the lavender fields at sunset.

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I wish to nominate the following talented bloggers:

http://momoseita.wordpress.com
http://carolettastreats.com
http://explorenewness.com
http://dreaminginarabic.wordpress.com
http://fightalone.wordpress.com
http://teaisfun.wordpress.com
http://isetthetable.wordpress.com
http://forbiddenjungleexplore.wordpress.com
http://eatliveescape.wordpress.com
http://gardentokitchenwithsuz.wordpress.com

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Please respond to the following ten (10) questions:
(1) Have you ever won a prize? If so, what was it?
(2) When you read a book, do you rush through it or do you savor every chapter?
(3) What would be the title of the story of your life?
(4) Are you cool-as-a-cucumber or hot-blooded?
(5) Name three places you would love to visit.
(6) Given the opportunity, would you take a trip into outer space?
(7) If you had to give up one of your senses, which one would you choose?
(8) Do you like cotton candy?
(9) What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
(10) Relaxing at home, do you wear socks or slippers?
I look forward to your responses. Have fun. Blessings! 🍓

A Triple Crown!!! 👑👑👑 “The Liebster Award!!!”

I received the “Triple Crown” (my 3rd nomination of the Liebster Award) from Lina of http://lins239.wordpress.com who has this amazing theme she has cultivated entitled, “The 7 to 9 Chef—Fiction in the Kitchen”! It’s a different chapter of a story accompanied by recipes of fabulous foods. What an ingenious idea! You really should take a look. Great writing 📝 and Great food!🍴
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Here are the Award Rules:
1. Once you are nominated, make a post thanking and linking the person who nominated you.
2. Include the Liebster award sticker in the post, too.
3. Nominate 10 (10) other bloggers who you think are worthy of this award. Let them know they have been nominated by commenting on one of their posts. You can also nominate the person who nominated you.
4. Answer the ten (10) questions asked to you by the person who nominated you and make ten (10) questions of your own for your nominees.
5. Lastly, copy these rules in the post.
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Without further ado, I hereby nominate these ambitious bloggers for the award:

Lina asked me these ten (10) questions:
Your signature dish? 🍓 French Silk Pie. Oooh, La-La!

Will you choose strawberries over mangoes or vice-versa? 🍓 Strawberries, a favorite since childhood.

Books or movies? 🍓 Books, then the movie version.

Favourite genre of books? 🍓 Call me old-fashioned, Historical Romance.

Favourite Chef? 🍓 Julia Child.

An impossible dream if you have one? 🍓 To live in the south of France.

What do you when you want a break? 🍓 Ride my bicycle.

What does happiness mean to you? 🍓 Sharing my life with my husband.

What is the thing that you really cannot tolerate? 🍓 Being unorganized.

How much do you respect everybody’s opinion on a decision. 🍓 I try, but it’s not always easy. With age comes Wisdom and Respect. I want others to learn from my mistakes, but it doesn’t work. I guess everyone has to do what they feel is right for them. I get that, and also respect that decision.

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My nominees are asked to answer these ten (10) simple questions:
(1) Are you a “Taste Tester” when you cook in the kitchen?
(2) What is your favorite vegetable? And Why?
(3) Do you have a Sweet Tooth or a Salty Palate?
(4) Are you currently on a diet?
(5) Which do you prefer: a nighttime snack (food) or a glass of wine (beverage)?
(6) Do you skip Breakfast more often than not?
(7) How often do you eat outside the home in a week’s time?
(8) If given the choice, do you prefer meat or fish?
(9) Whenever you eat bread, do you feel guilty?
(10) When at home, would you rather dine at the table or in front of the TV?
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Here are the lucky “Chose Ones” nominated The Liebster Award:

http://amusebouchesite.com

http://touchofmysaint.wordpress.com
http://almostfreenyc.com
http://amsterdamming.com
http://aniketsharmaphotography.wordpress.com
http://axelthekey.com
http://bepositiveyaroon.wordpress.com
http://creekviewcarol.com
http://duckpie.com
http://dinnerbank.com
Have Fun and Happy Eating! 🍓

The Second Invitational~”The Love 😻 / Hate 😼 Blogger Challenge”!!

All things bright and beautiful….I received my second invitation to the L/H Challenge by the enthusiastic author of http://awanderingstoryteller.wordpress.com who is not only quite personable, but has interesting stories to share. It’s worth your time.
These are ten (10) things that I love: 😻
I love perusing through antique shops.

I love the smell of old hard cover books.

I love heirloom cameo brooches.

I love hand-painted Quimper porridge bowls form France.

I love taking time to catch up on long distance relationships.

I love to giggle and laugh with my husband in the kitchen.

I love to break open the sand dollar to release the five white doves inside.

I love the symbolism of the fleur-de-lis: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

I love to hear the chiming of a grandfather clock.

I love that homemade potato soup is one of my comfort foods.

These are ten (10) things that I hate: 😼
I hate dull scissors when I’m in a hurry.

I hate to get a broken nail right after a manicure.

I hate it when I tear a contact lens.

I hate to see people with too much carry-on luggage. Check it!!

I hate to see underpaid and unappreciated employees.

I hate it when parents leave an atrocious mess from their kids in a restaurant and then expect the waitress to clean it up.

I hate it when people think it’s okay for their dog to poop in other people’s yards.

I hate the sound of a bird hitting the window.

I hate to parallel park my car.

I hate to see road rage.

Now that the two lists are complete, I submit to you the ten (10) nominees for the next round of “The Love 😻 / Hate 😼 Blogger Challenge”:

http://eatdrinkseeaus.com
Ralph
Charlene
http://pamobieta.wordpress.com
http://kitchenspells.wordpress.com
http://deadcatcomesback.wordpress.com
http://enaamshealthandhappiness.com
http://hungrycookie.net
Magdalena
http://eloisesedibles.com
Congratulations and enjoy the challenge!

Gail

Dreams Do Come True! ✨ “Infinity Dreams Award!” ✨

I wish, I wish……Dreams really do come true! How exciting to receive this award, for which I was nominated by Stephy of http://stephysweetbakes.com who is not only a great friend, but also an amazing baking chef. She is so knowledgeable of decadent pastries. Who doesn’t love that?
In this award I am asked to list Seven (7) of my dreams. So, I invite you to read on.
(1) I would like to publish a cookbook of “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet”, complete with recipes and photographs.
(2) I would like to have a Gourmet Kitchen, yet still live in my current home with my husband, Gerald. The setting is idyllic.
(3) I would like to broaden my current mission project of sharing God’s love through food care packages, entitled “Manna From Heaven”. It’s really the brain-child of http://snapshotsincursive.com
(4) I would like to someday meet the people who have become my friends through the world of blogging.
(5) I would like to continue to travel with my husband to experience distant locales, romantic lifestyles, enticing cuisine, and fascinating acquaintances.
(6) I would like to continue living in good health and maintain an active schedule.
(7) I would like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the life of those who knew me.
Perhaps those seven statements sound more like “wishes” than “dreams”, but nonetheless they express my inner desires. With that being said, I wish to nominate seven more recipients of the “Infinity Dreams Award”. Thanks, again, and Blessings!

(1) Douglas

(2) Malctg

(3) Oscar

(4) http://awanderingstoryteller.wordpress.com

(5) http://thegreyeye.wordpress.com

(6) Linda

(7) Mein Blog

Living the Dream! Blessings!