Tuesday To Do #97 and #96 List Makers

Here we are at the end of the first month of the year...

seems like I just got finished decorating the tree!

Let's not waste another minute and get right to the party!

Check out last week's List Makers:

 

Sweet art by Lisa Un-Hemmed

While Wearing Heels hits it out of the park with the cute Valentine!

 

Love this Construction Party from Vixen Made

 

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Tuesday To Do #96 and #95 List Makers

Happy Monday my bloggy friends!!

Hope you enjoyed the day off with your family!

I was enjoying it so much I almost forgot about the party!

But never fear..it's here!!!

Check out last week's awesome List Makers:

 



I love Lindsey's dollhouse!!!  My dollhouse is sitting in a room stored away just calling my name!!

Thanks Lindsey for adding to my To Do List!;-)

 

 

My MIL's beautiful tables always inspire me!  Rumor has it one of those teapots is for me!!!

 

 

Can't wait to try The Pin Junkie's Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms!

 

 

 

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4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.

AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!

Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Tuesday To Do #95 and #94 List Makers

Hey y'all!

Thanks for all the good wishes last week!

I'm doing SO much better!

Seriously, there was a time during all of that SICK that I was thinking about which picture my husband should send to the news when they reported another flu casualty...

I was REALLY sick.
Thankfully I have made a full recovery and am ready to get back to life.

Oh, and if you were wondering,

this is the picture I wanted him to use...

 



 

Now, that we're all well, let's get to the party!

Check out this week's LIST MAKERS: 

  

Cool Pallet Powder Room Make-over from Mandy Jean Chic 

 

Craftiments' fun Ice Lanterns 

 

Power Study Snack Mix by Will Cook For Smiles

 

 

 

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Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

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2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.

AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!

Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Tuesday To Do #94 and #93 List Makers

I'm going to start this week's party off with a PSA.

GET YOUR FLU SHOT!

Just go get it.

Trust me.

Sick stinks.

Oh, and if you think that sharp pain on your lower right side is just gas and it is STILL there for days and days, go get it checked out.

Appendectomies are no fun either.

Especially with the flu.

 

 

It will be a while before I get to anything on my To Do list but a girl can dream, can't she?

Check out this week's List Makers!

 

 

Cute Handtowels by Quirky Vistas

 

 

Inspired Honey Bee's tutorial for Tshirt blankets

 

 

A great month of meals from Learning the Ropes
 

 

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Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.

AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!

Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Farro Salad with Cranberries

 

Farro is one of my favorite new grains.  It is a delicious and versatile!  For a quick week night side dish, I add a package of onion soup mix to the water.  20 minutes later we have a yummy accompaniment for chicken or pork tenderloin.

This salad recipe is another great way to serve farro.  It was especially delicious in my sack lunch!

If you haven't tried farro yet, you're missing out.

 

Farro Salad with Cranberries

(Adapted from Shutterbean)

 

1 1/2 cups farro

3 3/4 cup water

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/3 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup dried cranberries

1/2 medium red onion, chopped finely

3 large stalks celery

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 cup roasted almonds (or walnuts,) roughly chopped

Handful fresh parsley (or cilantro,) finely chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 

Put the farro in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn the heat down to low and cook for 25 – 30 minutes.  Farro will be soft but still chewy.

While waiting on the farro to cook, chop the onion, celery, parsley & nuts.  Put into a bowl with the cranberries and toss.  Then whisk together the rice vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, orange zest and honey r in a small bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

When farro is done, add to the bowl with the cranberry and onion mixture. Top with the dressing and mix thoroughly.

Let the salad stand at room temperature for at least one hour before serving. This allows the flavors mix and soak into the grain. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.  Perfect lunch box salad.

 

Enjoy!

Smiles!!

 

Will share this yummy recipe with some of the fun parties in my side bar =>



Harvest Salad with Apples & Blue Cheese

 

Yes, please.  I'll have another helping.

This salad is one with many variations.  Try one or try them all.

Amounts vary depending on your tastes/needs...I've only listed amounts as a guideline to get you started.

 

Several cups mixed greens or spinach or a combo of both

2 or 3 whole apples, cored and chopped (try it with pears, too)

1/2 - 1 cup walnuts (or pecans) (or pistachios) (or almonds)

6 ounces blue cheese crumbles (or goat cheese)

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (or green onions)

1/2 cup dried cranberries (or cherries)

Raspberry Vinagrette (or Pomegranite Vinagrette) (or Cranberry Balsamic Vinagrette)

 

Combine all ingredients and toss.

Serve immediately.

 

Enjoy!

Smiles!!

 

Will share this yummy recipe with some of the parties in the side bar =>

Polka Dot Birthday Cake

I'm a little behind getting this posted...par for the course as of late!

The birthday girl wanted a polka dot cake for her DJ party (what a fun party idea, right?)

To finish it off, mom topped this fun cake with an assortment of brightly colored pink & aqua daisies.

Happy belated Birthday, Lakin!

 

Smiles!