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Shannon's Shanonigins: November 2013
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Thursday, November 21, 2013. I promised you a couple of Romantic Thanksgiving Tablescapes and here they are. I used things I already had (except the flowers)and only switched a few things to get a different look for the Gold Tablescape. I always like to have extra (paper)napkins on hand so here they are sitting in a cute ceramic pumpkin holder. In case you can't tell, I love white pumpkins. This little bowl serves the cranberry sauce. Whenever I find a white pumpkin at a good price whether it's a...I wan...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: August 2012
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Monday, August 20, 2012. Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes. Well, I'm pretty excited, I just received my copy of "Taste of Homes Best Loved Recipes" and let me tell you this cookbook is Awesome! First of all, this is one big cookbook! If you can think of a recipe, it's probably in this cookbook :). This recipe was featured on the Taste of Home Facebook Page. Http:/ www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Banana-Colada-Sundaes? Berry Delightful Spinach Salad. 1 Cup Chopped Pecans (I used halves). 2/3 cup olive oil.
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Shannon's Shanonigins: October 2013
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Monday, October 21, 2013. Raspberry Wine Poached Pears w/ Maple Wine Reduction Ala Mode. Pure Canadian Maple Syrup. Http:/ www.purecanadamaple.com/. Has challenged bloggers to "think outside the griddle". They wanted us to show you some delicious ways to use this wonderful liquid sweet Amber besides "on your pancakes". I was all over this one, because I love Pure Maple Syrup! Raspberry Wine Poached Pears with Maple Wine Reduction Ala Mode. 4-6 Ripe Bosc or Anjou Pears. 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup. Stir ingr...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: March 2013
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Thursday, March 21, 2013. From Colorado with Love Easter Giveaway. I did some local shopping this weekend and decided I would share some Colorado goodies with my readers for Easter. Two of my favorite stores were Rocky Mountain Olive Oil (they have an incredible selection of fantastic Balsamic Vinegar's) and Fort Collins Candy Shop. So. one lucky reader will recieve. I've picked up 3 of these for you. My son's favorite book (when he was little) Peter Rabbit. To Enter this give-away. 1) Make sure you "Lik...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: February 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013. Celebrating 500 Followers on Pinterest. Spring by mielbakes/madhu on Flickr. I'm excited to announce that this week I reached 500 followers on my Pinterest page. First I would like to say a big. To those of you following my Pinterest page :). I thought I would celebrate by sharing a few of my favorite pins for St. Patrick's Day recipes. If you're anything like me, you'd like to know that there is something to cook besides, or with Corned Beef and Cabbage ;). Http:/ www.bl...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: Happy 2014
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Here I sit on the Eve of a New Year. 2013 Is behind us. It has been a difficult year for many, and truth be told it has been a difficult year for me. So I sit here on the Eve of 2014.full of hopes and dreams. I have always been an optimist and I see my champagne glass more than half full ;). My New Years Resolutions. To use as many of my talents as humanly possible. To help those who are in need. So I lift my glass ( I made enough for both of us) and toast for us. I'm a certif...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: January 2013
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Sunday, January 20, 2013. First Fresh, The Only EVOO You'll Ever Need, or Want. That's right, no bitter bite. I couldn't have said it better myself. If you would like to know even more about this award winnng EVOO I encourage you to visit their website http:/ sandersfirstfresh.com/. You can also find locations where you can purchase this green nectar. If you don't live close to any of those locations you can order it from igourmet.com. This would make the perfect Hostess gift and I promise if you take th...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: December 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012. Tartan and Roses Romantic Tablescape. I recently found the most beautiful dishes. Sadly they're a discontinued pattern by Ralph Lauren, but that didn't stop me from working very hard to collect 4 place setting (only two mugs so far). I said to my daughter, "aren't these the most beautiful dishes you've ever seen? Here's a close up of the cloche vignette. I used artificial snow on a white platter and tucked a white deer (from World Market) 2 tree candles, and a bottle brush ...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: September 2012
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Sunday, September 23, 2012. Hallelujah, it's finally here! Autumn, the most wonderful time of the year! There's a wonderful energy that comes with this season, and for me, that means entertaining. I've put together some really fun and beautiful ideas for Fall Centerpieces. I hope you enjoy them. This may be one of the prettiest. Fall Centerpieces I've ever seen. Pink and white roses, lambs ears, and Eucalyptus in a white pumpkin. And a nice menthol fragrance. I love these blinged out rose spheres! Wrap a...
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Shannon's Shanonigins: January 2014
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Thursday, January 02, 2014. Like so much of the world, I've fallen head over heels in love. With the PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abby. And like the rest of America, I'm holding my breath for this Sunday night's premiere of Season four. I even have a Downton Abby Pinterest board. Http:/ www.pinterest.com/shannonimlay/romancing-downton-abbey/. Season one of Downton Abby begins in 1912 Edwardian England. If you havn't started watching the series, I highly recommend it, but I also recommend. I couldn't re...
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