Foodie Friday - Brownies and a Rooster-licious Blogaversary Giveaway

I'm joining Michael this week for Foodie Friday.  To see Michael's decadent creations as well as other deliciousness brought to the party, please click here. 

Chocolate brownies are one of the most versatile desserts around.  Quick and easy to prepare, they are ready at a moments notice for hungry guests.  They can be dressed up or down and can be modified to work in casual or elegant entertaining.   Cut-out shapes with a dusting of powdered sugar can be a casual pick-up as a finger food or drizzled with chocolate syrup and garnished with a strawberry or raspberry, takes these treats to the next level. 

A chocolate frosting and sprinkles on square cut brownies make a tasty dessert.

Cream cheese frosting is elegant in it's simplicity...soft, white and tasty, this frosting is delicious teamed with the deep richness of a chocoate brownie.

I'm celebrating my one year Blogaversary with a Rooster-licious giveaway.  If there is one thing that we love, its a little bit of Rooster with our day. 

I have a Rooster plaque.

A Rooster plate and stand.

Beautiful Rooster measuring spoon set.  I love the detail on this set.

And a Rooster storage/display box. 

All you have to do for an entry is :

• Leave a comment on this post, letting me know just one thing that you enjoy about my blog
• You don't have to become a follower, although I would really appreciate it if you really want to. 
• For a second chance, post about my giveaway on your blog and come back and leave a seperate comment letting me know that you have done.  
• That's it...easy peasy

Giveaway will be open until midnight on Friday, Jan 29 and I'll draw and announce a winner the following day. 

All The Best,

mill57@charter.net
http://www.theycallmejammi.blogspot.com/

I'm About To Expose My Underwear and a Blog Friend Giveaway shout out

Ok, so I'm not about to expose my underwear. It is currently being used, but I am about to let you in on a big dark shameful secret....yes, I can see you leaning in and listening intently. Here it is


(Warning: If you have a heart condition please do not continue...please remove small children from the viewing area before proceeding...if you have medication for nausea, now is the time to take it)


Ok, you've been warned and you have had time to decide if you will proceed. Now let's see what you are really made of.



Scream...fall on the floor in disbelief and disqust....My eyes, my eyes, please someone poke them out now!!!

That's right. It's my kitchen, or more appropriately my dungeon....There has been a reason that you have never seen my kitchen on any of my posts. I spend a lot of time in this kitchen and it's all painful. I'm a cook. I love to cook but I HATE this kitchen, in case you don't get the picture, let me count the reasons:

1. Ugly



2. Outdated



3. No counter space



4. Dark



5. Too small



6. Galley kitchens are not for people who cook



7. My countertops are green...ugly, ugly green
   


8. Ugly



9. Ugly



10. Ugly

I am not in a position to enlarge my kitchen at this time and that is what is going to happen in the next 3-5 years or I'm going to walk. It's me or the kitchen. For now, I'm biting the bullet and doing a mini remodel. I work fulltime, so this is going to take me forever. Bear with me through this journey and hopefully, before Christmas, I'll have that wonderful all encompassing post that shows all is finished.

The Plan:

• Paint the cabinets - add new trim In progress



• Add new undercounter lighting In progress



• Retile the backsplash



• Paint the walls to compliment the new cabinet color



• Install countertops



• Install planking to the ceiling



• Replace some appliances



• Install shutters in the breakfast nook

Here is a little peak at my new and improved cabinets.

Much better.

Also wanted to make you aware of one of our blog friends who is celebrating one year of blogging and she has a great giveaway planned. Please visit Chari at Happy To Design and check out her great site while you are there.

All the best,

Fall and Halloween Goodness and some Blog Friend Giveaways

On a weekend shopping trip, I noticed that Kirklands has set up a fall and Halloween display of products. I'm a sucker for the fall season and love Halloween, the first thing I saw was the display. Here is some eye candy for you, if you are like minded.

Love, love, love these witchie legs

For me, this puts everything in perspective...when I think I'm having a bad day, I need to remember that it could always get worse.



Adorable aprons.

Would love to see pictures of any other Fall/Halloween goodies you have found as well.

Giveaway goodies from some of our Blog Friends...be sure to check out these great sites and signup for their giveaways

Leigh from Bloggeritaville is hosting a week of Giveaways to celebrate her Blogaversary. You can find her blog here.

Wendy from The Shabby Nest is also hosting a giveaway and you can find her blog here.

All the best,

Nashville Shopping

Big shopping day planned for tomorrow with my daughter, Tiffany. We are going alone, no children and are traveling to Nashville. Plan to hit the Pottery Barn and a stop at Opry Mills. I have a list of "homey" things I would like to find. We will see how successful I am.

Wanted to remind everyone of Free Chocolate Friday...You can check out the post here.

A couple of giveaways that I'd like to make you aware of on two great sites. Visit Kasey at Lola B's to check out her giveaway. You can find the details here. Also, Carol at Long Ramblings is having a giveaway from Leen Graphics. You can find the details here. You can link directly to the Leen Graphics site here. Be sure to visit both these ladies and sign up for their giveaways...be sure to visit for awhile as they both have some interesting stuff out there.

All the best,