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Recipe Swap 2011 | Introduction

January 12, 2011

The idea of some sort of organized recipe swap party has been on my mind for a while now, but with my plate already full, it took a New Years resolution for me to get the ball rolling and finally work out all the details. So, here we go. Introducing…

WHAT | A taste-testing themed food party held once a month where everyone brings their best recipe that pertains to that theme

WHY | To create an arsenal of go-to recipes for our families, based on personal taste…you know, kind of like going to Costco or Sam’s Saturday morning and trying before you buy, you get to taste it before you make it.

WHO | Anyone who wants to come!

WHERE | Our house, Franklin, North Carolina

WHEN | Keep an eye on the blog for upcoming dates.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS | I will take pictures of each dish that is brought and post the photos/recipes here for easy reference. Also, be sure to take along some containers to take home leftovers for the rest of the family to try!

DON’T LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH? Catch the recipes & photos here after the party, or host your own party and be sure to let us know how it goes!

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Sarah - January 12, 2011 - 8:21 pm

I am 90% sure I can come! Will fill out the form when I know for sure

Jodi - January 13, 2011 - 9:23 am

I’m hoping for the ninety & not the ten!

Lois VanderWoude - January 14, 2011 - 2:23 pm

Am looking forward to this Jodi! It is so nice to be able to taste something before you actually make it the first time to see if you like it.

Leland - January 14, 2011 - 9:02 pm

Do I get to try any of this good stuff or am I banned?

Sarah - January 16, 2011 - 1:48 pm

ok, I am 100% in

I filled out the form… just let me know if someone is doing something similar & I can make something different! And just to be clear… we make the recipe and bring it, so everyone can taste it?

Jodi - January 16, 2011 - 2:13 pm

Exactly! Sounds good, Sarah…can’t wait to see you Thursday!

Cara - January 17, 2011 - 2:50 pm

I am so disappointed that I am working that night!!! I love this idea and hope I can make it next time.

Becky - January 17, 2011 - 9:48 pm

Just posted and so excited! Thanks Jodi for hosting!!! Great idea!

Jodi - January 19, 2011 - 12:11 am

Ummm, yes, Leland…why do you think I’m trying to find some more yummy recipes to make?

satu - January 19, 2011 - 10:00 am

Looking forward to some good food! I need some new stuff to cook. Thank you Jodi for being such a great host.

Bekah - January 19, 2011 - 11:36 am

I am no cook but I can’t wait to get some new recipes to try!!! Thanks for the invite Jodi!

Becky - January 21, 2011 - 10:24 am

Jodi, I had SO much fun last night! Thanks for hosting such a great and smart gathering! And ALL the food was wonderful! Can’t wait to do it again!

Jen - January 21, 2011 - 4:15 pm

Jodi, thanks for hosting such a fun and yummy evening! Looking forward to next month.

I Heart Faces | Smiles

January 10, 2011

rik-see photography baby and child photographer western north carolina

When I heard this weeks challenge on I Heart Faces was going to be “Smiles” I knew what image I was going to use immediately. I thought her little smile was quite infectious! Be sure to check out more “Smiles” entries here:

Sandy - January 10, 2011 - 8:11 am

What a great smile! Her smile is infectious! She is adorable.

Marlene - January 10, 2011 - 8:25 am

Her smile is definitely contagious. That would have been my favorite, too!!! What a wonderful soul she has.

Leanna - January 10, 2011 - 8:36 am

Adorable. Just look at all that happiness. Wonderful smile shot.

Kathryn Grace Photography - January 10, 2011 - 8:54 am

I LOVE the colors and the light in this! Beautiful! Thanks for your comment on my blog.

Anne Elisabeth - January 10, 2011 - 9:04 am

Love this little girls smile !

amy - January 10, 2011 - 9:35 am

totally infectious Those missing TEETh!! ADORABLE!

laura - January 10, 2011 - 10:06 am

what a fabulous smile!!

Catherine - January 10, 2011 - 3:42 pm

What a perfect smile! Love those baby teeth!

M - January 10, 2011 - 5:43 pm

she’s a doll & looks completely happy!!

Lois VanderWoude - January 10, 2011 - 6:39 pm

What a sweet smile! She has such a sweet spirit too!

Sarah - January 10, 2011 - 7:10 pm

I happen to think this is an utterly adorable picture!

erin. - January 16, 2011 - 2:33 pm

This picture of Lauren perfectly meets the challenge!!

Foto Friday and Other Personal Projects

January 7, 2011

Inspired by others taking on a 52-week photography challenge and ambitions coming with the start of the new year, I’ve decided to take on a few personal projects that I hope to share with you here on the blog.

The first is what I am going to call Foto Friday. It’s said so often that life goes by too fast; we’re always busy doing something and time gets away from us. Well, my journalling is non-existent (unless facebook updates count!), I still haven’t filled out the girls’ baby books, and don’t even talk to me about the organization of the last three years of our personal pictures. Ugh. That is not OK. ::enter personal project here:: Every Friday, for the next 52 weeks I hope to post an image that has something to do with our week. I don’t promise it will be fantastic, but my goal is for it to help me slow down and take the time to capture some of the people and the events and the real life moments that make my heart sing. At the end of the year I’ll be able to compile the 52 images into a book that will encompass our year, and I can make a copy for me and each of the girls for a keepsake. Yea! I’m feeling productive already. I’m going to use the image from the last post for image 1/52 (yes, thankfully we are all feeling better!) and begin with a dedicated post/image next Friday. Here’s a few pictures from the end of 2010 for this post just for the fun of it.

I’ve got a few more plans in the works, a couple of imagery art projects, and another thing I’m really excited about, Recipe Swap 2011 (I mentioned this a while ago on my personal blog). More details on that soon.

Oh, and if any of you are on Pinterest, come follow me here. If not, you’ve totally got to check this site out…it’s my greatest new addiction since facebook. Ok, that sounds bad, but you gotta check it out.

Happy Friday, everyone!

Kimberly Slack - January 8, 2011 - 8:44 am

Jodi,
What an amazing idea ! I think we often forget to get back to what brought us to this profession in the first place…our own children and families ! I cannot promise to be as diligent as you but I love the book idea ! Thanks for sharing

Sarah - January 10, 2011 - 7:11 pm

loooooooooooooove the winter photos! Getting some more good ones today??

Jodi - January 12, 2011 - 1:54 pm

Yes, some! We went sledding down the driveway at least. Any ice by you guys?

Jodi - January 12, 2011 - 1:55 pm

Kimberly, you totally should, and send me a link if you do! Take care!

shawna [of styleberryBLOG] - January 13, 2011 - 10:34 pm

yea! welcome aboard! beautiful family!!

Happy New Year!

January 4, 2011

I got to toast with NyQuil this year, but hey, it’s 10% alcohol. :)

Have you ever played “Would you rather…?” Typically a game we played when we were younger, usually while trying to make the time pass away, it would go something like this:

“Would you rather bathe in a pool of jello or in a pool of whip cream?” Mmm, can you imagine it?

Or, how about “Would you rather eat a cockroach with ketchup or a worm covered in chocolate?” Ewwwww.

Ideas would range from hilarious to absurd.

Well, how about this: ”Would you rather be vomited on by a child, or mop up the vomit from the floor on your hands & knees?”

Or, maybe this: “Would you rather have both of your kids vomiting at the same time, or have them pass the sickness to each other, making the length of time that your household is sick, longer?”

Hmm, tough questions. You can read between the lines. Here’s hoping 2011 improves really soon.

Lois VanderWoude - January 5, 2011 - 10:44 pm

So thankful that things are normal again! Oh the joys of being a parent!

Sarah - January 6, 2011 - 4:30 pm

wait, wait, I totally know the answers to these!!

Would MUCH rather be vomited on… so much easier to change clothes than scrub the floor (particularly if you have a lot of carpet!)
And would rather have everyone vomiting at the same time. If they go one at a time, there’s more chance the first one will re-catch the virus!

Boy, this is a fun game! HAHAHAHAHA

Happy New Year, Glad you’re feeling better, and can’t wait to see you tonight!

Satu - January 6, 2011 - 9:38 pm

Let’s hope that it is over for the year!

And Sarah I am still cracking up over your comment.