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Versatile blogger
Sometime late November last year, I was nominated for the Beautiful Blogger and Very Inspiring Blog awards approximately two weeks after I started this blog. I was excited but at that time I really had no idea what it was all about, being a new and not so tech-savvy blogger.
It was a pleasant surprise to receive the nomination of the Versatile Blogger Award from the blogger of the beautiful blog Letters to Chace & Harper. Thank you for the nomination. I’m truly grateful and glad to know others have been inspired by my blog.
So, here’s the fun part:
1) Add The Versatile Blogger award photo on a blog post
2) Thank the person (or animal) who presented you with the award and link back to him or her in your post
3) Share seven things about yourself
4) Pass the award along to 15 favorite bloggers. Contact the chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
7 things about myself:
1. I’m left-handed.
2. I am inspired by the life-lessons in the book, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.
3. I love to cook and bake for my family I like trying out new recipes from different cuisine – Western, Asian & Mediterranean.
4. I’m afraid of frogs. I’ll never kiss a frog 🙂
5. I love coffee and chocolate.
6. My Rottweiler’s name is Monster.
7. I enjoy watching Spongebob with my daughters. Love the humor and it helps keep me sane.
15 inspiring blogs you have to check out:
6. Yukiaru
7. Momtimes4
10. Rumpy Dog
11. Love.Life
12. Baxter Biscuits
15. Glutenfreegus
Quote of the day – George Michael
“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.” – George Michael
Joke of the day – Religious parrots
The priest had two parrots and taught them religiously to say the rosary. He even had two sets of rosary beads made. After a year of rigorous training he was delighted to have them perform at country fairs.
The priest was so pleased he decided to teach another parrot the rosary and bought a new parrot from the pet shop.
When he put it into the cage one of the originals said to the other. “Throw away your beads Fred, our prayers have been answered. It’s a sheila!”
Quote of the day – David Hare
“Smiles are the language of love.” – David Hare
Quote of the day – Shania Twain
“Writing is very much a playground – an artistic playground. It’s the most fun thing I do.” – Shania Twain
Basic Butter Cake Recipe
My kids just love butter cake. I know butter cake is not a healthy choice but I believe it’s alright if you take everything in moderation. So, here’s a simple butter cake recipe you’ll enjoy.
Ingredient:
250 g butter
100 g castor sugar (reduced)
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
200 g self raising flour (sifted)
4 tbsp fresh milk
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
2. Cream butter & sugar until light and creamy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Fold in sifted flour gradually to mix.
6. Stir in milk. Mix until well combined.
7. Turn out mixture into prepared tin.
8. Bake in preheated over for 35 – 40 minutes or until cooked through when tested with a skewer or toothpick.
Quote of the day – Eric Butterworth
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” – Eric Butterworth
Joke of the day – Golf clubs
“Tell me Charles,” she said. “If I die before you, would you still go to our golf club on weekends?”
“Oh, I suppose so, dear.”
“I guess, after a time, you would take up with another partner?”
“Oh I suppose so, dear.”
“Tell me Charles, would you let her use my clubs?”
“No dear, she’s left-handed.”
Ever wonder why …
…who tastes dog food when it has a “new & improved” flavor?
