I have to admit that I’ve been feeling like I’m in a bit of a blogging slump again lately. I seem to have lost some steam since my trip to NYC. As a result, I’m not feeling especially “wordy” as I write this week’s Friday Favorites. So, let’s get right down to business…
The first order of business for this week’s Friday Favorites is to announce the winner of my cookie giveaway! Thanks to everyone who voted for the Take a Bow cake and helped me to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund through Kelly’s Cake Off for a Cause sponsored by Electrolux!
And the winner is… Bethie of VA!
Congrats!! I will be baking and decorating your cookies this weekend (and will take a few photos for everyone to see before I ship them off… You’ve come to expect that, right?)! Thanks so much for helping me to support OCRF!
The second order of business is for me to tell you about my favorite blog posts from the past week! I love my sweets, but I’ve had my fill between all of my sweet treats in NYC and Valentine’s Day, so I’m picking all savory dishes this week. Enjoy!
- In addition to my blogging slump, I’ve been having a bit of a cooking slump, too, and I’ve been in the mood for fresh, simple dishes. This White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes Salad from Chef Wannabe is exactly what I’ve been hungry for. It’s fresh and simple, and I’ll be making it soon.
- I guess I’m on a bit of a white bean kick… This White Bean Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter from Living in the Kitchen with Puppies isn’t nearly as simple, but it sounds amazing. Plus, it’s based on a recipe by one of my favorite chefs – Mario Batali!
- While we’re talking about pasta, I have to mention this Spicy Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage from goodLife {eats}. Not only does this dish look wonderful, but the post includes a great formula for creating your own pasta dishes, yielding infinite possibilities!
- I am thinking that this Chicken and Vegetable Soup from Honey and Jam may be just what I need right now. As always, the photography is stunning, and I am comforted just looking at the photos. Imagine how great I’ll feel (and how good the house will smell) after making this soup!
My Kitchen Addiction Disclosure – My participation in Kelly’s Cake Off for a Cause was sponsored by Electrolux and Foodbuzz who provided me with travel arrangements and accommodations in New York to participate.
Great list of Friday favorites and Congrats to the winner!
Congrats to the winner!
Thanks so much for including me! Don’t worry, you’ll get over your slump. It happens to everyone. Have a great weekend!
Congrats to the winner! Love your Friday picks. Oh, and how’s your little side project coming along? Perhaps spending a little time on that will help you get out of the slump? After all it sounds like a lot of fun!
Thank you so much for choosing me for your Friday faves. Blog slumps happens to all of us one day or another. I usually go to a book store browse around the recipes book. It always help me to get the mojo back. ;-)
I’ve voted. Good thing you’ve done with the Cake Off!
What fun to participate in the cake challenge! Amazing.
We all go through slumps here and there, something will come around to give you bloggy energy again.
Thanks so much for including me in your inspiration list this week!
Yay for the winner! Can’t wait to see the finished cookies! You’ve started me on a white bean kick too…mmmm. That spicy bow tie pasta looks really good too.
I should have entered for cookies! :)