Ramblings, Madonna and Drum Roll Please

So, where to begin this entry? Let's see. How do you all do it? Yes, that's my question of the day. I have over a hundred blogs now on my reader; of course, I don't stop by and read every single one of them (except yours-you know, who you are) but quickly browse for inspiration or simply to drool over chocolate desserts, cookies, and basically anything not very good for me. I couldn't possibly comment on them all but my foodie friend's blogs. Those, yes, I read. Finally, trying to create little folders and shove all of you in there and notice I have yet to read about 30+ entries! Yowzers. I've been trying my very best to blog less, giving myself time to go 'blog hopping' and I'm not really supposed to write an entry till Monday- I promised myself I wouldn't. You can see I'm not very good at keeping promises.

I wanted to let you all know that I appreciate all of your comments. I read every single one-take in your advice and thoughts and they truly make my day. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and thanks to those of you who are able to find some time to read through an entire entry and not skip over the words. It's not easy I know; I'm sometimes guilty of skipping the writing part myself- but I do try my best.

ANYHOW_ MADONNA IS COMING OVER

Guess what? We're going to 'see' or likely 'hear' Madonna. We were fortunate enough to win a couple of tickets to see her at Mote Park in Maidstone on May 10. Truth is, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this. It's cool, sort of, I guess. I feel old, you know. Like, I don't really like standing all day long or having to worry about using the loo. Any chance she'll sing songs from the 80's? I mean I miss songs like, Who's that girl?, Get into the Groove, and Lucky Star. I'll even settle for Like a Virgin. Yet, we're still going because there's just that part of you that says inside, it's 'MADONNA' and it's 'FREE'. Also, there are other great acts that I'd love to hear, if you're interested in knowing who, you can read all about it here. k, yea it's sinking in a bit- it's cool, I'm old and cranky, I'll try my best to enjoy it. ;)

Somebody thinks I'm Yummy ;)

Thank you Sugar Craft India. If you have yet to visit Sugar Craft and have a love for baking, I'm certain you will enjoy her work of art. Thanks, so much, it was really kind of you to think of me. I'm meant to pass it on to four other blogs that I find yummy. Now what blog wouldn't I find yummy? I adore all of your blogs! I wanted to select blogs, I've yet to mention. We all work very hard to maintain our food blogs. It can be exhausting at times and anyone, who has a food blog, knows just how much time and effort is put into keeping it going.


Therefore, I'm listing four blogs I've yet to mention, AT ALL, on my blog. As always, hope you'll be able to find some time to say hello to each other.

Baking Project- Min; This is a food blog I found through the lovely Marye; if you're interested in sugarcrafting and baking this is a wonderful blog to add to your reader.

Made Healthier
Lori has a wonderful blog filled with very healthy and delicious recipes. She even made a yummy looking and healthier version of tiramasu!

My Life as Chef Eric- Looking for more healthy delicious recipes to add on to your diet. Look no further. Eric is the man for you.

Laws of the Kitchen-Cakelaw
What's there not to love about Cakelaw? She's been one of my first visitors to leave such kind comments (and not disappear) and the girl certainly knows how to bake.

I'm also supposed to share with you some of my favourite 'yummy' desserts. Keep in mind, I haven't started learning how to bake since starting this blog about 6 months ago (or is it more?) eeeks. Anyhow, my favourite dessert without a doubt, is apple pie. I also loved this bread and butter pudding (gosh was that heavenly!) and the DB challenge, Lemon Meringue. YUM YUM YUMMY! and I almost forgot the cannolis- I try not to remember because they're just sinfully THAT good.

Once again, to me these little tags and awards are a way of getting us to 'mingle'. So, I hope you are able to find some time to do just that. ;) Totally up to you if you want to carry on or not.



...and another award from the lovely Ivy, at Kopiaste. Ivy, is such a fantastic cook. You're sure to love her dishes, if you've yet to visit her blog; I hope you'll find some time today or tomorrow or this week to do so. Promise me that. ;)

Here's how it works:

You select 5 blogs that you feel excel in creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language.

Gosh! wow, she's a biggie eh. ;) Let's see again, I'm passing awards to food bloggers who have yet to be mention AT ALL on my blog. Here are five bloggers I'm passing this on to:



Cherrapeno- Wonderfully delicious bakes, stop by for a good drool. YUM.

Baking Delights
Marye has been very kind and helpful to me and if you love to bake you'll certainly enjoy her blog.

The Sugar Bar
Diva has recently been added to my reader and if you've yet to visit, I assure you, you won't be disappointed. (Just don't forget me entirely once you do ;) )

Kitchen Delights- Margaret- Another great site for excellent bakes. Yes, you see, I love browsing and reading through blogs with desserts on them. I'm guilty!

The Recipe Girl Fabulous recipes, wonderful cook; The Girl Does it All- I think she'll give me some pointers on how to juggle it all!

FINALLY- If you were kind enough to continue reading this entry today; you'll likely appreciate or find this entry interesting on Food Blogging by The Amateur Gourmet. If any of my readers, who don't have a food blog would like to start one, this entry may (or may not) interest you. It's also well worth a read if you do have one.

*PHEW* Sorry for the OVERLOAD but I Needed to all get it out in ONE ENTRY! See you back on Monday. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and hope to do some serious 'blog hopping' later today or tomorrow.