PhotoFare: Patriotic Cheesecakes w/Raspberry Gelée and Fresh Berries

Happy Birthday America! Today's PhotoFare shot is courtesy of Beth at Hungry Happenings Blog. Stop by her blog to say hello and get the recipe for these colorful, yummy-looking treats!

PhotoFare: Pear & Gorgonzola Stacks

Today's photo fare shot is from Anne at From My Sweet Heart blog.  Anne, a member of the FoodBuzz community, has shared the recipe for this colorful, delicious-looking salad on her dessert blog. Stop by to say hello and get the recipe!

PhotoFare: Italian-Style Grilled Corn

Today's photo fare shot belongs to Joshua Bousel from the Serious Eats community. Check out the mouthwatering recipe for his Italian-Style Grilled Corn.

Blog Awards January 2011

I'm really excited about the sense of promise and expectancy a new year brings. I'm looking forward to good things in all areas of my life in 2011--and it's getting off to a great start with the receipt of two blog awards from one of my favorite foodie bloggers, Nancy (aka Spicie Foodie), from the Spicie Foodie Blog. I'm honored to receive these awards and excited to pass them on to other deserving foodie bloggers!

The first award is the "One Lovely Blog" award...

and the second is the "Versatile Blogger" award...

In the spirit of giving and sharing, I'd like to pass the "One Lovely Blog" and the "Versatile Blogger" awards on to to:

Maiah, Baking in Corpus Christie

Amanda, Angel Cakebaker's Blog 35

Uma, Uma's Culinary World

Dawn, Hamms Kitchen
Hannah, Bittersweet

Kristen, Ultimate Daniel Fast

Velva, Tomatoes on the Vine

Veronica, My Catholic Kitchen

Leslie, Pixiepine Blog

Stacy, Soupy Sundays

...and last but certainly not least, the youngest and cutest foodies I've ever seen...

Haile & Nia, Kids Can Cook

THANKS, Spicie Foodie, for your thoughtfulness and support. You are truly an inspiration to me and many other foodie bloggers. Happy New Year everyone!

Check out Spicie Foodie's cookbook: "An Epiphany of the Senses" and calender, "Spicie Foodie A Year of Delicious Recipes, 2011 Calendar"

Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies & Toddlers

On May 11, 2010, Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies and Toddlersby Anni Daulter will be released.  "Organically Raised" is a cookbook that will help conscious parents get updated eco-friendly information, great recipes and more. The book is geared toward nutrition and recipes for children but conscious cooking is something that will benefit the entire family.  Elena Rego, author of "Food Practice" blog has interviewed Anni about her highly anticipated cookbook.  Read the entire interview at Food Practice.

Finest Foodies Friday at Foodie Blogroll

Yaaaaaaaay!  I'm stoked!  Today is my first time being featured for Finest Foodies Friday at Foodie Blogroll (can you tell I'm still a foodie blogroll newbie?).  If you don't know about Foodie Blogroll yet you must check them out as there are soooooo many interesting foodies, blogs and of course, incredible recipes.  Check out the other foodies featured  with me today:

• Nutty4Nutella
• Sweet Potato Soul
• BBQ Illuminati
• Eatsology