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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Comfort Food by Linda L. Dowd My tummy is a-growlin’ ~ It wants some ‘real’ food. It’s had enough of salads, and it’s in a ‘fowl’ mood! ~ Some finger-lickin’ chicken, fried taters and baked beans. Hot-from-the-oven cornbread, is great by any means. Prime ribs dripping gravy, yorkshire puddings piled high. Creamy mashed potatoes, and Grandma’s apple pie Catfish nicely battered, and fried a golden brown Black-eyed peas ‘n chitlins, and beer to wash them down. A turkey stuffed with dressing, and sauces on everything. Make my tummy happy, ~ I can even hear it sing! Big ‘n juicy sausages, with pancakes on the side. A slab of country bacon, on a plate a mile wide. Savory stew with dumplin’s, and buttered homemade bread. Top it off with key lime pie, then sleep it off in bed! Lettuce tossed with vinaigrette, just doesn’t sate my soul. I’d rather fill my belly up, than have an empty hole! Comfort food’s the way to go, it makes my tummy smile. To keep it from complainin’, I’d walk a country mile. My tummy is a-growling, ~ It wants some ‘real’ food. It’s had enough of salads, and it’s in a ‘fowl’ mood! . |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Grinning at you, EA or should I say, "Growlin' with you"? The salads just aren't doing the trick! Love this and plan to save this crunchy morsel for the next venge! Much enjoyed reading your poetry again. misc |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, misc! You've been misc-ed!  I normally eat a very healthy diet, but whenever I am stressed, I crave comfort food. Since Sy's passing, my salad plates just aren't cutting it!  So good to hear from you! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yummm...as I eat my vegetable noodle soup and think of chicken and cornbread...James |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, Stop right there. Get up from the table and walk away. You don't need that "oink" stuff. Skinny Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hello, Hawaii Man ~ What? No pineapple in your soup? lol Actually, vegetable noodle soup sounds good to me too! From what I have gathered from your poems 'n replies, you and I have a similar, healthy diet. If I indulge any of my cravings for comfort food, I end up feeling sluggish ~ and guilty! Howsabout sharing a pretend pizza with me?  Hugs 'n hamburgs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bobby ~ lol That was cute! If I did eat all of that food, I most certainly would be a "piggy"! Mind you, there are times when I indulge in calorie-laden, culinary pleasures. ~ But not very often. Love 'n Lettuce Linda  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh yum.... now, what are black eyed peas and Chitlins?? LOL I'm off to raid my pantry now Linda and I'm going to blame you for everything unhealthy I find and eat!!  thanks for the laughter... I'm sure our Sir Sy would be joining in... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Roniece, I haven't a clue what chitlins are. lol I just threw them in there for some of our American friends from the south. I was a good little 'angel' and ate a very healthy dinner this evening. I had a grilled skinless chicken breast and vegetables that my daughter prepared! ~ But a piece of key lime pie sure would have topped it off nicely! Love to you! ~ and a big hug, Linda |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I'll pull up a chair to your table and partake right along with you. I'll bring the cabbage salad and cream sherry cake and homemade Raspberry cordial to pour over our vanilla ice cream. Thank you, Linda. It's a night that I need comfort food. Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
ooooh cabbage salad and raspberry cordial! mmmmm...... what a delightful combination Ali!! Let's dig in now Linda while there's just the three of us!!! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison, that sounds divine! I've got the hungries again! I better indulge in my cravings or I'll just keep on feeling empty and unsatisfied. Me wants 'real' food!!! Hugs 'n oodles of strudels! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDB ~ Sounds like a plan! ~ A great plan! My mouth's watering already! ~ And my tummy is beginning to sing in anticipation of finally getting its way! lol I'll make some sinfully rich oerdeuves (???) that will be sure to sate your pallet! Happy hugs! Linda |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Loved it! (not necessarily all of the foodstuffs mentioned, I now feel a little bit ill) but certainly the writing... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Grazie Angelo Terrestre, for this fun write! Well a protesting empty tummy isn't really funny, but eating what we like is definitely deep pleasure. It would be nice to have a spaghetti party, but prepared in the true authentic Italian way! The only comfort food that I really don't want to do without is CHOCOLATE! A little bit that makes life sweeter. But often I don't store it, to not be tempted ... WHY oh WHY do we have to feel guilty when eating what we like? I love healthy food too, I love bread and recently I have found Swiss bread here and you can imagine that I buy it now regularly, also for another of my Swiss friends living here. The bread of childhood, hmmmmmmmm! Sometimes I wonder what pleasures will substitute these earthly pleasures when we move on? We are not only going to sing, are we? Thinking of beloved Seymour ... Baci e abbracci (kisses and hugs, dear Poetess. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
simon ~ Glad you enjoyed my humour ~ if not my menu! lol Howsabout some tofu?!? lol (Actually, I eat tofu at least 3 times a week, in one form or another.) EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Hey, girlfriend! Now you have me hungry for a big plate of "authentic" Italian spaghetti! ~ and top it off with a rich, calorie-laden, chocolate dessert! Sheeesh! How could I have omitted those comfort foods in my poe-em?!? In my younger (and thinner!) days, I did a lot of modeling and I had to watch everything that went into my mouth. Now I watch everything go on my hips! lol Love you, my little Swiss Miss Italian! Chocolate Dreams and Spaghetti Sauces, Baci e abbracci Angelo Terrestre |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Oh, no! I just took a bite out of my monitor! Egads! This is getting serious! lol Baci e abbracci Angelo Terrestre of the lowest order. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, no, you are an Earth Angel of the HIGHEST order, because you appreciate all the "heavenly" gifts we are blessed with ... remember God enjoys Himself through His little fragments ... us! baci Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ You are very kind. "God enjoys Himself through His little fragments ... us!" ~ I believe this to be true, as well! Muchos baci EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
my goodness...I knew I should have passed on this one...it's midnight and I can't eat this late LOL but wow am I starving now! wonderful writing! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I was being oh-so-good but I too, wanted comfort food. Those oranges? They would not do. I tip-toed to kitchen, smooth like a cat in hunt of mouse, stealthy looking north then south-- I wanted something in my mouth!  (Be careful what yer thinkin' you!  )I opened up the frigidaire to see what goodies were in there-- salad, salad--tupperware! I opened up the lid...beware! Hamburger Helper! "YAY" I cried. (actually that is a lie) "yay" was thought within my mind because I've got this huge behind. The devil on my shoulder said, "You know you want it, go ahead" The angel flew back to my bed, and suggested that I take some bread just to keep things sanctified. I scooped enough to satisfy those raging hormones equalized by butter spread on bread--both sides. Greasy, cheesy, macaroni spinning micro-ceremony sizzling in...acrimony? cacaphony? MACARONI. I just can't seem to make neat rhyme.  But off I crept--the cat burglar. In the dark. (I knew the turf.) Just when you think I can't do worse? I fell! And "EXPLETIVE!" (It hurt.) Macaroni everywhere! In my mu mu, in my hair. I called for help to no one there but my faithful dogs who cared. Oh yes, they came to my rescue! They ate the noodles from my mu mu. What loyalty, I said, "et tu?" They licked the floor in gratitude. I'd hit my noggin on the step. My kneecap was behing my leg. My foot was swollen like a peg. I spent two days laid up in bed. All for the love of comfort food. And yes, this is another true tale told by serenity, suffering for her sanity as she ponders what she'd say the look upon her doctor's face-- he's heard so many strange stories-- so I just grabbed that swollen knee and popped it back to proper place. I'd hate to be such a disgrace! I wish my neck would do the same. I'm gettin' dizzier this way.-->  The end *sheesh* I really wish I'd made this one up. I guess you can tell I can relate, huh, Ms. Linda? *blushin' hugs* |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Lindy Lou, you made me hungry! Now I'm thinking I should make a big lasagna for dinner, with tons of cheese bubbling over the sides of the pan, and garlic bread dripping with butter and maybe a German chocolate cake (I love eating it frozen) but I'll be good, and have my salad ~theatric sigh~ and mutter at you while I eat it *grins* ~Sheli~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! It all sounds so good. But, it is bound to put on alot of pounds, too. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Comfort food is why I'm not a perfect size 10 By the way, I'm making roast turkey ans stuffing with all the trimmings tonight for supper...you're welcome to drop on by Ruth |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
WHOA! The CHOCOLATE MONSTER just flew in on her CHOCOLATE BROOM. Ho! Comfort food. Chocolate for me. I wonder if a salad is good with chocolate? Hugs BonBon aka The Chocolate Monster  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ Well, I'm glad you didn't pass on this one! It's always good to hear from you! Perhaps tonight you and I could splurge on some cyber chocolate candy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Serenity ~ OMG!!! ~ a true story, you say?!? ~ Well, as the old adage goes, "Truth CAN be stranger than fiction!" Yes, I can see that you definitely can identify with my cravings for comfort food. Mind you, I have never incurred anything like you did for indulging in them. Do you still eat macaroni?!? btw Sorry to have broken up laughing at your discomfiture, but you are quite the comedic writer! Sending you some Angel Food Cake that protects you while you are eating it! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Divinely Chaotic One ~ Sheli, finally, you're back! ~ Being busy and staying out of trouble, I presume! "a big lasagna for dinner, with tons of cheese bubbling over the sides of the pan, and garlic bread dripping with butter and maybe a German chocolate cake" Lord love a duck, just look at all the delectables that I neglected to include in my comfort foods!!! Did you make the lasagna? If you did, I hope you saved a slice for me! Love 'n Lasagna, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sue! Yeppers! That's why I only indulge once in awhile. ~ But I certainly do have my moments when I throw caution to the wind and indulge my cravings. Fun 'n Food, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ruth ~ I'm on my way faster than you can say "Stuff it!" lol The stuffing is my favourite part of a turkey dinner! I can smell the savory smells all the way up here! Set me a place at your dinner table! Thanks for the invitation! It's one that I cannot pass up! Turnips and turkey trimmings, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bonnie ~ BonBon the Chocolate Monster is baaaack! "Salad with chocolate chips" ~ Sounds good to me! Now I wonder if there is such a thing as chocolate-flavored lettuce?!? It was so good to hear from you! Bye-bye 'n bonbons, Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Linda what a delight, it you promise to fix up a meal for me like that, I'll be over on the next plane, it sounds absolutely scrumptuous, ( hope I spelt that right,) A wonderfully descriptive post my dear. It makes me hungry just thinking about it. A big warm hug to you. Love Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay ~ Name your poison! EA will fix up a mess of anything your Aussie heart desires! Book that airline ticket ~ and I have a spare bedroom for you and Norma! I'll even serve you both breakfast in bed! With love from the "hostess with the mostest"! lol Linda |
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hunnie_girl
since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567Canada |
Linda... I have always loved your poetry.. love this poem  Krysti |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Krysti, you are definitely a hunni of a girl! Thank you for adding to my smile. Guess what! I am going to let you in on my little secret. I had a HUGE plate of something sinfully good! ~ cottage cheese! lol Well, at least it's "good" FOR me! Oh, and I had a piece of chocolate for dessert! Now THAT was REALLY "good"! ~ I can't be perfect all the time. lol Afterall, I'm not a real angel. I'm just a pretend one! Hugs 'n candy Kisses, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (01-30-2008 12:02 AM).] |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA- This sounds Dilish! my god, I am hungry Now, YUMO! I really love chocolate covered Strawberries! ARCTIC WIND [This message has been edited by Artic Wind (01-31-2008 08:51 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I love this. You hit every one of my favorites. Joyce |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ Chocolate-covered strawberries!!! Oh, yes! Let me conjure some up for you! Voila!  Enjoy! P.S. Please save one for me! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyce ~ I like to cook ~ and I especially like cooking ~ and feeding, someone who has a good appetite! Howzabout I put on a spread of ALL your favourites?!? It will be a feast for your eyes and your tummy! Bring your appetite ~ and wear some loose clothes! lol Biscuits, bisques, 'n buffets! Linda |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
LOL... love this, Linda... and now I'm HUNGRY!! Chuckling at you too, Karen... though I wish it wasn't a true story... that sounds PAINFUL... Thanks for the smile, Linda... Did somebody say MACARONI?!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ms Vickie! You're baaaack! Nothing like the smell of home-cooked food to draw a real woman in! Howsabouts I whip up some "macaroni" a la mode just for you! That oughtta put an ocean of motion in your maracas! Ole! What a pleasant surprise to hear from you! You've been missed! ~ and I was also surprise d to see this post raise it's ugly head! lol Now I've got the hungries again! Oh, what the hay! As they say, "Life's for eating!" ~ or is that "Life's for living"?!? All I know is that when I'm eating ~ I'm really living! lol lol lol Sending a hug and some grub, Linda Lou |
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hunnie_girl
since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567Canada |
mmmm well that just made me hungry.. your poem actualkly made me imagine all this food then when it ended i was like where did it go it was here a minute ago.. lol now im going on my way to visit gramma for dinner:P Krysti |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ms Krysti the Hunnie Girl has arrived! ~ with her appetite intact, I see! I was going to whip up some tasty morsels for you, but since you're going to your grandma's house, I'll wait for another day to spoil you like you deserve! Gosh, I have fond memories of both my grandmas' rib ticklin' home cooked meals! They always made me my favourite foods! It was torture when I was modeling. I would take tiny, teeny weeny, itsy bitsy bites ~ it was downright painful! Good to hear from you! Keep well! Live well ~ and EAT well! Linda Lou |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Though time and tide for no man wait, and I should look and run, my appetite again is wet and hunger's pangs have won. A feast of food and rhyme prepared for all your friends to share enticement of Angelic type for passing men to snare? Alas, like all ungrateful guests I'll fill my face and run remembering where I had my fill and stopped by for some fun! |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
What a hilarious poem! Thanks for the laugh! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ivor Be my guest and come and feast, At Linda's heavenly table. I'll fill you fair ~ with my food fare, And leave??? ~ You won't be able! 'Tis true to say, you'll have to stay, For you cannot just "eat and run". You'll fill your face at quite a pace, Until each morsels done! Loved your funny, poetic response! With love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
XGarapanX Care to join the feast? There's something there for everyone ~ and for every culinary taste! Perhaps I'll prepare a dish especially for you and call it "Newbie Stew"! Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug and some homemade brownies! EA |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Yes, let's all meet at Linda Lou's for dinner, how wonderful would that be! I'll bring some California wines, and of course for Linda, a great big Angel Food cake, with fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. Save me a seat my dear, as close to you as I can get! Delicious Poem! Rich |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Richy ~ that sounds rich and delightful! My favourite wines are sweet, light and sparkly with tiny bubbles that tickle my nose. Angel Food cake topped with strawberries and fresh whipped cream sounds divine! You may have the seat right beside me so that you can feed me the strawberries one by one! Now that would be perfect! Looking forward to you coming for the feast I've planned for all my friends! Don't forget to bring along your wit and charm to help entertain the troops! lol Let the good times roll! bun! croissant! tehe Linda |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
This was really cute! and made me hungry.. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Don't be shy, girl! Belly up to the buffet table and dig in! Calories don't count in Linda Lou's House of Eats! lol Nossiree Bob! ~ and every bite is a piece of heavenly delight! Fooood is goooood! Eats 'n treats, Linda Lou |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
As I'm sure you know, this is simply adorable!! And now I find myself starving. Thanks for the smile today!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi Hi, K K I can't let a friend of mine go hungry. I was just flappin' some jacks and they have your initials carved in them! ~ One stack? ~ or two? And howsabout some of our Canadian peameal bacon on the side and cooked to perfection? Oh, and some of my homemade preserves to sweeten the deal? ~ Blueberry Heaven! Tastes divine! See you soon! The coffee's brewin'! Linda Lou |
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