Spring Entertaining (and ideas for Mother's Day!) Workshop in KC May 7th

<img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl_ELIf7JsmyCl5uMDEeMpO1KGS2Uhb4DWqArI3Gsm_SHDExEOdYjLy-MYHT8ajmCnHRraSg7Iq_Ph0yF_NLxEfcFvZ9ej6T48zNunRfhtOmGvLAUla0qYORoJwvkTzKluT42bbTlNoM/s640/IMG_1057.JPG" width="640" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRELy_bpE8x30M9A2x-wDle_zVTiMb9cFIbwrlqKayp9Y0BA_IG1p7zFMdFOWkxNIzYeAoMRwjC4RpG2fkaSKZ_N_vNkdAav4Afk7GFqYmq8tjrbJLUyVOBQJa0Z-atRaEuxNSTx5J8o/s1600/Cherry-Cupcakes-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRELy_bpE8x30M9A2x-wDle_zVTiMb9cFIbwrlqKayp9Y0BA_IG1p7zFMdFOWkxNIzYeAoMRwjC4RpG2fkaSKZ_N_vNkdAav4Afk7GFqYmq8tjrbJLUyVOBQJa0Z-atRaEuxNSTx5J8o/s320/Cherry-Cupcakes-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My Mother's Day (Spring Entertaining!) Class at a Thyme For Everything is next week, May 7th!  It is a menu of perfect Spring Party food... Here is the menu we'll prepare :   <br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-ode-to-granny-cream-of-morel.html">Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup</a><br /><a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/play/pursue/fresh-and-light-new-year">Parchment Packets with Seafood, Lemon & Chives</a><br />Spring Pea Risotto<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/08/cherry-cupcakes-with-cherry-almond.html">Cherry Cupcakes</a><br /><br />Here is the link <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/Mother-Daughter-Class-50713.htm">to register</a>, or call <b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7f7f00; font-family: Georgia, serif;">(816)554-3755</span>.<span style="color: #7f7f00; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></b>

Spring Entertaining (and ideas for Mother's Day!) Workshop in KC May 7th

My Mother's Day (Spring Entertaining!) Class at a Thyme For Everything is next week, May 7th!  It is a menu of perfect Spring Party food...

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Spring Flowers Dinner Party Workshop | Cooking Class Next Tuesday

<br />My next workshop in the KC area is next week!  To Register, <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/Spring-Flowers-Workshop-Dinner-40913.htm">click here</a>.  Hope to see you there!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-x77KYPugCUXAP71V_PDM5yv5c4q7m7zfPinUiHmhHRgHsV76Jx5lg1OwjNgJPRV_oVVyz-pVGGL3eEkC8OhdcpLYV9CRcImmJZlW_axR4ZSSEhe7CGX_k4ae_EbHHgupKvvAhrmnJY/s1600/IMG_2076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-x77KYPugCUXAP71V_PDM5yv5c4q7m7zfPinUiHmhHRgHsV76Jx5lg1OwjNgJPRV_oVVyz-pVGGL3eEkC8OhdcpLYV9CRcImmJZlW_axR4ZSSEhe7CGX_k4ae_EbHHgupKvvAhrmnJY/s640/IMG_2076.JPG" width="640" /></a> Spring Flowers Dinner Party <br /><br />Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm<br /><i>To Register, <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/Spring-Flowers-Workshop-Dinner-40913.htm">click here</a>.</i><br /><br />In this class, we'll focus more on Flowers than Food!  I'll demonstrate how to make 3 different arrangements from the season's most beautiful blooms - ranging from complex to very simple.  You'll be able to make and take home your own Mini Spring Floral Creation.  <br /><br />We'll enjoy a simple Spring Supper of :<br /><br /> <img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIdhSMUCP0IqUOllS_8-LkE_DowjvyCfmlPhGqpmtHrK_bEaUQgN-IqS5By5MuvcSSmOJ1nquim5xArrY6An0NNy7F8mFrbJvD3Y-gmFGzV2555jkImvUwxz6VxZMvvqUXZ9y-Ek4kBaR/s640/IMG_9188.JPG" width="640" /><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/09/shirmp-babportobello-spinach-pasta-in.html">Shrimp, Portobello Mushroom, Spinach & Angel Hair in a Lemon Cream Sauce</a><br /><br />Crusty French Bread & Homemade Herbed Butter <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRIk5thVeaYFRJJYob_E0s5H2LpfivDe87PvVXl3og2aVE5tVA7-DVoTIrJJv7S6B0eSxTHNRpD4VrDLLlE78W_I6xSVNubcePvRpVQ39RuQAfasRARqMPjbcWJgbYuQ8TfcnFVA_738/s1600/IMG_0875.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRIk5thVeaYFRJJYob_E0s5H2LpfivDe87PvVXl3og2aVE5tVA7-DVoTIrJJv7S6B0eSxTHNRpD4VrDLLlE78W_I6xSVNubcePvRpVQ39RuQAfasRARqMPjbcWJgbYuQ8TfcnFVA_738/s640/IMG_0875.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><br /> <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/lemon-mousse-fresh-refreshing-dessert.html">Fresh Lemon Mousse</a><br /><br />To Register, <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/Spring-Flowers-Workshop-Dinner-40913.htm">click here</a>.

Spring Flowers Dinner Party Workshop | Cooking Class Next Tuesday

My next workshop in the KC area is next week!  To Register, click here .  Hope to see you there! Spring Flowers Dinner Party Tuesday, April...

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Barefoot Contessa Class This Thursday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s1600/IMG_9626.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s1600/IMG_9626.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s1600/IMG_9626.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s1600/IMG_9626.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s400/IMG_9626.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It is that time again... once a month I teach a cooking class at A Thyme for Everything (in the KC area).<br /><br />Here is the theme for this Thursday's Class :<br /><br />March 21st : A Barefoot Contessa <i>Foolproof</i> Dinner<br /><br />I've been cooking my way through The Barefoot Contessa's newest book, <i>Foolproof</i>.  Join me for a workshop as I share my favorites from <i>Foolproof</i> :  <br /><br />Caramelized Bacon<br />Parmesan Crisps<br />Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad  <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/1770-house-meatloaf-green-beans.html">1770 Meatloaf & Garlic Sauce</a><br />Salted Caramel Brownies<br /><br />To register, visit <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/Barefoot-Contessa-FOOLPROOF-Dinner-32113.htm">here</a> or call : <span class="qsc-site-address"></span><span class="qsc-site-phone">(816) 554-3755</span>

Barefoot Contessa Class This Thursday

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KC Workshops | Spring Schedule

Today, I'm preparing for my January Workshop tomorrow so I thought I'd share with you my schedule of upcoming workshops this Spring.  If you don't live in the area, don't worry, I'll be sharing the recipes (and some photos from the classes) on the blog, too!<br /><br />If you'd like to sign up for these classes, visit <a href="http://athymeforeverything.com/Cooking_Class_Schedule.html">A Thyme For Everything</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiPdNkizysceP1eR4aq5Ht8dSRamyoTCtmWXeOTXD3PWJeIRFHox2HeFLaVToVUwINsIfWRnwA0GcQardCc7B7E2aeAafSs0maVdhkcz_7QV_H-PmVu0RV5Pr9UGrGgqYwhMzZH5R26o/s1600/beef-stew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiPdNkizysceP1eR4aq5Ht8dSRamyoTCtmWXeOTXD3PWJeIRFHox2HeFLaVToVUwINsIfWRnwA0GcQardCc7B7E2aeAafSs0maVdhkcz_7QV_H-PmVu0RV5Pr9UGrGgqYwhMzZH5R26o/s400/beef-stew.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>January : Warm & Cozy Soups (class is full, sorry!)<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/braised-beef-italian-vegetable-stew.html">Braised Beef & Italian Vegetable Soup</a><br />The Best White Cheddar Grilled Cheese<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/lobster-bisque-easy-creamy-seafood.html">Creamy Shrimp Bisque</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/grilled-prosciutto-fresh-mozzarella.html">Proscuitto & Fresh Mozzarella</a> <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/homemade-hot-chocolate.html">Deluxe Hot Chocolate</a>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhnoqIK-ODYBVrwv0Yygrdp25co3CcuS3VGfWQbpbvLv0xp17TQ4sLINhipSMmvxikijEhJf6NlJ6q-vTR9JIA8F8cDnj007337M9NA7qKOUgF-zVVJJHQhm-jgQNYiWY_v1ZX5efnqs/s1600/Shrimp+Scampi.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhnoqIK-ODYBVrwv0Yygrdp25co3CcuS3VGfWQbpbvLv0xp17TQ4sLINhipSMmvxikijEhJf6NlJ6q-vTR9JIA8F8cDnj007337M9NA7qKOUgF-zVVJJHQhm-jgQNYiWY_v1ZX5efnqs/s320/Shrimp+Scampi.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />February : Valentine's Date Night<br /><br />Bring a date and join me and my date (Mike!) as he helps me prepare special indulgences for the holiday.  <br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/slow-roasted-beef-tenderloin-barefoot.html">Classic Roasted Beef & Horseradish Canapes</a><br />Spinach & Bacon Salad<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/08/shrimp-scampi-lemon-garlic-linguine.html">Shrimp Scampi Linguine</a><br />The Best Garlic Bread<br />Baked Chocolate Pudding<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s1600/IMG_9626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mv0cHVdu30JlqzbvFMN2SV6IzHhC_AuSB7Ahj_MVXok8VYF1aO3Sr5zXB3uQeunG99FLeufeOEM6joVnZST3Lu6CBHd15QLDvqDIUJ08dFzHIrkkJOTMvm8qavX0EhwnHZEwVqXYkQM/s320/IMG_9626.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>March 21st : A Barefoot Contessa <i>Foolproof</i> Dinner<br /><br />I've been cooking my way through The Barefoot Contessa's newest book, <i>Foolproof</i>.  Join me for a workshop as I share my favorites from <i>Foolproof</i> :  <br /><br />Caramelized Bacon<br />Parmesan Crisps<br />Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/1770-house-meatloaf-green-beans.html">1770 Meatloaf & Garlic Sauce</a><br />Salted Caramel Brownies<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-okNq4yyGP0t_foNyxaUKezfjRR45Hb-cYMxLdO3kub0TjLFw5ZJVv8vFnN5n9V_vjle_-QZYliDVkYr1VDmwWLbR3GDN0lGSjgywenYNZoh8hKcXw5s_FONN0TCoAUzUQNCze_n-kzo/s1600/easter+table+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-okNq4yyGP0t_foNyxaUKezfjRR45Hb-cYMxLdO3kub0TjLFw5ZJVv8vFnN5n9V_vjle_-QZYliDVkYr1VDmwWLbR3GDN0lGSjgywenYNZoh8hKcXw5s_FONN0TCoAUzUQNCze_n-kzo/s320/easter+table+2.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>April 9th : Spring Flowers Workshop & Dinner<br /><br />In this class, we'll focus more on Flowers than Food!  I'll demonstrate how to make 3 different arrangements from the season's most beautiful blooms - ranging from complex to very simple.  You'll be able to make and take home your own Mini Spring Floral Creation.<br />We'll enjoy a simple Spring Supper of :<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/09/shirmp-babportobello-spinach-pasta-in.html">Shrimp, Portobello Mushroom, Spinach & Angel Hair in a Lemon Cream Sauce</a><br />Crusty French Bread & Homemade Herbed Butter <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/lemon-mousse-fresh-refreshing-dessert.html">Fresh Lemon Mousse</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRELy_bpE8x30M9A2x-wDle_zVTiMb9cFIbwrlqKayp9Y0BA_IG1p7zFMdFOWkxNIzYeAoMRwjC4RpG2fkaSKZ_N_vNkdAav4Afk7GFqYmq8tjrbJLUyVOBQJa0Z-atRaEuxNSTx5J8o/s1600/Cherry-Cupcakes-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRELy_bpE8x30M9A2x-wDle_zVTiMb9cFIbwrlqKayp9Y0BA_IG1p7zFMdFOWkxNIzYeAoMRwjC4RpG2fkaSKZ_N_vNkdAav4Afk7GFqYmq8tjrbJLUyVOBQJa0Z-atRaEuxNSTx5J8o/s320/Cherry-Cupcakes-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>May 7th : Mother-Daughter Class<br /><br />In this class, I encourage you to bring your Mom or your Daughter!  <br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-ode-to-granny-cream-of-morel.html">Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/02/shrimp-scallop-parchment-packets-with.html">Parchment Packets with Seafood, Lemon & Chives</a><br />Spring Pea Risotto<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/08/cherry-cupcakes-with-cherry-almond.html">Cherry Cupcakes</a>

KC Workshops | Spring Schedule

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Thanksgiving Workshop in Kansas City | The Thanksgiving Host

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7UwjiX1g6q25MmpABFSYCCM62ojdq28ncYWHEZqDl3RktvfFXFBs_tmLDWVAZ1dGmMuqgIsosqfessWjC0Yp8cjXqfoy0BLWTt3B39iEc3oRpoYLGOIg4Lx72EEy5bqV5FiCWNjTwnr3/s1600/IMG_8234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7UwjiX1g6q25MmpABFSYCCM62ojdq28ncYWHEZqDl3RktvfFXFBs_tmLDWVAZ1dGmMuqgIsosqfessWjC0Yp8cjXqfoy0BLWTt3B39iEc3oRpoYLGOIg4Lx72EEy5bqV5FiCWNjTwnr3/s640/IMG_8234.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">My <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/07/fall-entertaining-workshop-in-october.html">Pumkin Harvest Party workshops</a> are sold out - all three of them!  If you weren't able to get a spot, or just want to come to another one of my classes, sign up for my "The Thanksgiving Host" class.  </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">I'm offering two classes (click on the links to register) :</span><br /><br /><a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/11-13-12-Cooking-Class-Jenny-Steffens-Hobick-111312.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Tuesday, November 13th @ 6pm, $55 (only 1 spot left!)</span></a><br /><a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/The-Thanksgiving-Host-11-15-12-111512.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Thursday, November 15th @ 6pm, $55</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: large;">The Thanksgiving Host </span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>Workshop at A Thyme for Everything</i></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year?  If you've hosted Thanksgiving a thousand times or it is your first, this class will inspire your feast with new twists on classic Thanksgiving recipes.  I will share her tips for Hosting Thanksgiving like a Caterer with great make-ahead methods and a prep schedule that will make hosting easy and stress free.  I'll also share some Harvest themed table settings and DIY centerpieces for your feast.  </span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">  </span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Brie En Croute with Caramelized Pecans</span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Turkey Breasts Stuffed with Fresh Herbs</span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Real Green Beans in Cream Sauce with Pan Fried Shallots</span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">The BEST Garlic Mashed Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Tips for making classic Thanksgiving Pies Pretty</span><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas & Centerpieces</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #634d07; font-family: Georgia, serif;">For more Thanksgiving planning, visit my <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/thanksgivingplan.html">Thanksgiving Planning Guide page</a>! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #634d07;"><b> </b></span></span>

Thanksgiving Workshop in Kansas City | The Thanksgiving Host

My Pumkin Harvest Party workshops are sold out - all three of them!  If you weren't able to get a spot, or just want to come to another...

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(another!) UPDATE : New Date Added! | Fall Entertaining Workshop in October | Kansas City Cooking Class

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckINawSu8Qm75-JwbAKcH6Q0SmzDK7Bim9vNEmdbBK2d6GKrrGzNnd1-itTxVC9gCWSOrAfZ6ZjDAIbZPb0OYngYTSMZ8pSY7yOykgZMnXqCcOEmEywnWniie1x6LY0ZkRQAtsXdvnkyR/s1600/IMG_7062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckINawSu8Qm75-JwbAKcH6Q0SmzDK7Bim9vNEmdbBK2d6GKrrGzNnd1-itTxVC9gCWSOrAfZ6ZjDAIbZPb0OYngYTSMZ8pSY7yOykgZMnXqCcOEmEywnWniie1x6LY0ZkRQAtsXdvnkyR/s640/IMG_7062.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is for all of my Kansas City area readers - I'll be doing a classes at A Thyme for Everything this Fall and Holiday season.  The first class I will be doing is a Fall Entertaining class with comforting and cozy menu... the best butternut and beef chili, homemade mulled cider and s'mores!  (See the complete menu below) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My "classes"are more like workshops/parties - really casual, social and fun.  Not only do I share recipes and tips, but I'll show you how to use the beautiful Fall produce to make displays for your home and parties.   For this class, everyone will have the chance to take home heirloom pumpkins from a local farm.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope to be able to meet some of my loyal KC readers in person!  Register <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/10-16-12-Fall-Entertaining-with-Jenny-Steffens-Hobick-101612.htm">Here</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">.................</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall Entertaining : A Pumpkin Harvest Party, $55 per person</div><br /><span style="color: #634d07;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><b>Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.</b></span></span><br /><span style="color: #634d07;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">A Thyme For Everything, downtown Lee's Summit </span></i></span></b></span></span><br /><br />(another!)**UPDATE : We've added a third date for the class in addition to Tuesday, Oct 16th and Thursday, October 18th.  The 3rd class will be Tuesday, October 23rd at 6pm!<br /><br />Fall parties are all about comfort food served in a bountiful and simple style.  For this Fall Entertaining class, Jenny will prepare a complete seasonal menu that would be perfect for any Fall party.  The menu features new twists on classic Fall favorites- like sweet butternut added to hearty and spicy beef chili, and a Fall inspired salad with apples and cranberries.  You'll also learn how to easily make fluffy and light biscuits from scratch that are full of fun flavor with cheddar and jalapenos.  Jenny will show you how to create a display for your party featuring heirloom pumpkins and other harvest finds.  Farhmeier Farms will be there with a large selection of heirloom pumpkins to purchase.  We'll end the evening with Bite-Size S'mores that you can make in the oven... always a huge hit at her parties!<br /><br />Creamy Blue Hubbard, Goat Cheese Spread<br />Hot Mulled Cider served in Mason Jar Mugs<br />Harvest Salad with Greens with Apples, Cranberries & Homemade Vinaigrette <br />Butternut Squash & Beef Chili<br />Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits<br />Bite-Sized S'mores<br />Heirloom Pumpkins & Gourds with Fahrmeier Farms<br /><br />Register <a href="http://shop.athymeforeverything.com/10-18-12-Fall-Entertaining-with-Jenny-Steffens-Hobick-101812.htm">Here</a> for the Oct 23rd class!

(another!) UPDATE : New Date Added! | Fall Entertaining Workshop in October | Kansas City Cooking Class

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My visit to The Martha Show & Tour of the Martha Stewart Offices

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaYblOeTQL6lCJnFHcFO2jsAotBeji-C_uDNXRO-PYiiOSBoJuCEN7F2Q4OHwEwa5XAP3so9TzWvKxWvhOTKGG3I0F1Ew-DG01XPwZ4Bb8OntYG4vSkW6uTannTo-JSlfsjsltrYKA5kt/s1600/IMG_7200.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaYblOeTQL6lCJnFHcFO2jsAotBeji-C_uDNXRO-PYiiOSBoJuCEN7F2Q4OHwEwa5XAP3so9TzWvKxWvhOTKGG3I0F1Ew-DG01XPwZ4Bb8OntYG4vSkW6uTannTo-JSlfsjsltrYKA5kt/s640/IMG_7200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQOcDDomnG46_ipgjuDwWuAKecZbrqqUfE8w3zVvfbVqtbkEO9gT_JZzsNaaQXjPR6eF9dMFkid3CkhlGpOnewrd0bkZOYYFXZLIaWPd1OI9OCN9RsekX1y2efjzmf-rP5pxfCmoAVEYT/s1600/IMG_7145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQOcDDomnG46_ipgjuDwWuAKecZbrqqUfE8w3zVvfbVqtbkEO9gT_JZzsNaaQXjPR6eF9dMFkid3CkhlGpOnewrd0bkZOYYFXZLIaWPd1OI9OCN9RsekX1y2efjzmf-rP5pxfCmoAVEYT/s320/IMG_7145.jpg" width="274" /></a>What a week.  I can hardly believe it myself.  Here's a hint... it was ReMarthable.  </div><br />I've been a Martha Stewart fan since I was very young.  We're talking 20 years, at least.  For someone that is 29, that is a fairly substantial chunk of time.  I can vividly remember VHS recording the Martha Stewart Thanksgiving specials (how to roast the perfect turkey, baking the perfect pie, etc...) to watch after volleyball practice when I was in 7th grade.<br /><br />I've not only been a fan of her style, magazines, and TV series, I've been a fan of Martha as a business woman.  I've studied her path, read all of her books (highly recommended : The Martha Rules) and followed her story.  How did she turn her passion into an empire?  What her influence has done for the entire image of "Domestic Arts?"  How did she manage to run a creative company like a business?  How did she become so darn successful?  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1eAMGlHH0_iTn68gKW2h9FcMJmjEIu0njp8SKXAck_N_-Lmx_oNQ1BypSIsdLu0eETZi3B-CFAPcmjxWuLj1nlJnBNT7KHHAndqZwVQNaJogPiagd3pWZF43WfmXy5ehQ-QSmqnTqUGj/s1600/IMG_7176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1eAMGlHH0_iTn68gKW2h9FcMJmjEIu0njp8SKXAck_N_-Lmx_oNQ1BypSIsdLu0eETZi3B-CFAPcmjxWuLj1nlJnBNT7KHHAndqZwVQNaJogPiagd3pWZF43WfmXy5ehQ-QSmqnTqUGj/s640/IMG_7176.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here I am in our seats before the show started. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSUPSd6zXmIeTMWn419_5cqZoK1n6V39phFO6DvkbeNQQRPmexaenl9Z2Goi1AXrfwMloe6WaSuAL7sjSpGDbTHNPlpiQxs-6kTuuQx44l4qe8mCy9IYH7oirko5LXb0v_J9ueLYGEH7Z/s1600/IMG_7166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSUPSd6zXmIeTMWn419_5cqZoK1n6V39phFO6DvkbeNQQRPmexaenl9Z2Goi1AXrfwMloe6WaSuAL7sjSpGDbTHNPlpiQxs-6kTuuQx44l4qe8mCy9IYH7oirko5LXb0v_J9ueLYGEH7Z/s640/IMG_7166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The set was meticulous.  I loved looking at all of the staging details.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWma2WrkefDM8cCBDFbdx_OTOiQ9zQEPoyDGlw_sBu4SPmi3TMfWZcJpZtOMy6v5I9CxJPxhFyI7G7RvE8Bv3fk-XvKF6oZyABcxqXDZJiNIAaYf7TekRzaiAs_srS4UvP0CAZj_z67Kk/s1600/IMG_7178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWma2WrkefDM8cCBDFbdx_OTOiQ9zQEPoyDGlw_sBu4SPmi3TMfWZcJpZtOMy6v5I9CxJPxhFyI7G7RvE8Bv3fk-XvKF6oZyABcxqXDZJiNIAaYf7TekRzaiAs_srS4UvP0CAZj_z67Kk/s640/IMG_7178.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got some great "Fallizing" tips for my house... maybe <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-home-decorations-fallizing-house.html">another "Fallizing" post</a> coming. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnFKryZk9yjRK_qtx9iq4wKoIkrvE175iPJsx_byut3zhBgRo84IWPFoHRXBVQTvD5IhFSRWk6SQHBo7Du2Ez18x7kNEiosv9cfOz7SARbG7FAFTwmHcZB8gex-_TzoyxSlmbq7Uze2-g/s1600/IMG_7153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnFKryZk9yjRK_qtx9iq4wKoIkrvE175iPJsx_byut3zhBgRo84IWPFoHRXBVQTvD5IhFSRWk6SQHBo7Du2Ez18x7kNEiosv9cfOz7SARbG7FAFTwmHcZB8gex-_TzoyxSlmbq7Uze2-g/s640/IMG_7153.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is the Michael's Crafts section.  Martha did a project with her new paint products in the Martha Stewart Crafts line at Michael's.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7tG5xRnGk7QoTIK9uTc18vELf5TdoA4LdKxv54GCZkMyiJNF_ptk5TM3tMkJGBdfkSABZP-DJzafVifXmLK_-AeTfNP2hFQ4fkXkD3yqK1pDWmwHS0SXNKHOA8tDumfIjwTDbJS47zc9/s1600/MSLB7011_0588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7tG5xRnGk7QoTIK9uTc18vELf5TdoA4LdKxv54GCZkMyiJNF_ptk5TM3tMkJGBdfkSABZP-DJzafVifXmLK_-AeTfNP2hFQ4fkXkD3yqK1pDWmwHS0SXNKHOA8tDumfIjwTDbJS47zc9/s640/MSLB7011_0588.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit : “David M. Russell/The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark Channel”</td></tr></tbody></table>  <br />The new line of paint featured a pearlized paint and a crackle paint that I'm very excited to try.  As a gift for attending the show, we got some of the paints along with a spray gun that attaches to the craft paint bottles.  That's right... it turns it into spray paint.  You all know what a huge fan of spray paint I am.  I can't wait to try it! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaJvoXK6npuezzaitAJ6xPuDlhghNT7cIt1ixWMT2DDH-DuR3Mu8Ka_H-7mQ-ngz76eri7_bEOmmeEsW7ywLnE47pXtHY2WhyphenhyphenehBjWe0TDkPFTJTBE6hZYW6nENp0YoBrgqizKY81VwuN/s1600/IMG_7156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8N1hohRIkFE7NmcLasr-piRB7il2xdON7yuO8oNY-9ZbfiMeVKUwLpz-ViiA0wYqtibWWzmRmXkIbN-XTleQEASxouDTBcDFtMP9dIhiIMH2niJkJ95rRXpFaJBO4yyJ8f56MJmsP7Ur/s1600/MSLB7011_0086a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8N1hohRIkFE7NmcLasr-piRB7il2xdON7yuO8oNY-9ZbfiMeVKUwLpz-ViiA0wYqtibWWzmRmXkIbN-XTleQEASxouDTBcDFtMP9dIhiIMH2niJkJ95rRXpFaJBO4yyJ8f56MJmsP7Ur/s640/MSLB7011_0086a.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit : “David M. Russell/The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark Channel”</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Martha did a cooking segment with Food Editor, Sarah Carey.  I really like Sarah - she seems very down to earth and her recipes are so approachable. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iX2XX-mipb3NmIsbP2u1E6p_GDcAjoxrUy0QPpxxDAQ3nUFOmx5uQafeaZULd0Z8t73aWBthBeLSgpj-JIipJApktK83a9fOXH77FBVzTevai_kwRSeDKZGROJjdlOF2TJDUcTXkfxCG/s1600/MSLB7011_0224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iX2XX-mipb3NmIsbP2u1E6p_GDcAjoxrUy0QPpxxDAQ3nUFOmx5uQafeaZULd0Z8t73aWBthBeLSgpj-JIipJApktK83a9fOXH77FBVzTevai_kwRSeDKZGROJjdlOF2TJDUcTXkfxCG/s640/MSLB7011_0224.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit : “David M. Russell/The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark Channel”</td></tr></tbody></table><br />They made this delicious looking chicken soup...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKceV6Mav3_zRMYEkGWKF6AhT8hy3KeI14QOH9wWNYcqbBGewwOQaG9rKGyIQLlDTgZxWd5EoAZILeJj3c3yb4S6bHcjFqSy0_nUQZlqUIg43PYEvplR1XHPCaSCxgAfwsRDh8TXpBkLja/s1600/MSLB7011_0348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKceV6Mav3_zRMYEkGWKF6AhT8hy3KeI14QOH9wWNYcqbBGewwOQaG9rKGyIQLlDTgZxWd5EoAZILeJj3c3yb4S6bHcjFqSy0_nUQZlqUIg43PYEvplR1XHPCaSCxgAfwsRDh8TXpBkLja/s640/MSLB7011_0348.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit : “David M. Russell/The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark Channel”</td></tr></tbody></table><br />...and this Apple Cake.  I think I'll have to make this cake in the next couple of weeks.  I recently had an apple cinnamon scone that really hooked me on apple baked goods. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jEnfbK-c7wmxGmf8xbruPDrFjv63zNr9bwPW9GJlYs8SBERMkEGHDjIHBjB_jWRm6WopcQ3koWnOKXxAqBq91ZEiEwFLrQfJlT12OH9v6Cr-txDqBmhlXjIlNGgKMBu5I9eLDWzOWmCk/s1600/IMG_7168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jEnfbK-c7wmxGmf8xbruPDrFjv63zNr9bwPW9GJlYs8SBERMkEGHDjIHBjB_jWRm6WopcQ3koWnOKXxAqBq91ZEiEwFLrQfJlT12OH9v6Cr-txDqBmhlXjIlNGgKMBu5I9eLDWzOWmCk/s640/IMG_7168.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><br />More house inspiration from the set.  I really like that table with the scalloped trim. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJ4RBdenPNYVHrI_mhZY6NvoznSkQ3YTsmI_66DLRbHMZqBzeFxORx3qNhPdvqHRuL5GJO03M28kns89GNpxQig_sEH3lhB4OTgb8krrAIf0WthZ_uwc5OmMb4Cz1Y866b3ksChKP8qoy/s1600/IMG_7177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJ4RBdenPNYVHrI_mhZY6NvoznSkQ3YTsmI_66DLRbHMZqBzeFxORx3qNhPdvqHRuL5GJO03M28kns89GNpxQig_sEH3lhB4OTgb8krrAIf0WthZ_uwc5OmMb4Cz1Y866b3ksChKP8qoy/s640/IMG_7177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Every part of the set was perfectly styled - even the Twitter-er's desk.  Notice the LePens - my favorite! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAkOrR8SmS0SYWBFSjCypf6xMnGb85lPkXlpziOWhB7SyKOv-brtpR1pHHQPaRr-lq5JfM17BWAVABdVeHAB9T4dILIPHfa1dIwxjkkZ3nkXt5GJYUh8dabmyHrhcCAUiU8MnduB-jHlk/s1600/IMG_7171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAkOrR8SmS0SYWBFSjCypf6xMnGb85lPkXlpziOWhB7SyKOv-brtpR1pHHQPaRr-lq5JfM17BWAVABdVeHAB9T4dILIPHfa1dIwxjkkZ3nkXt5GJYUh8dabmyHrhcCAUiU8MnduB-jHlk/s640/IMG_7171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphZUjB4KSGccNmIgXuu9Lqqe1-OWQ0MMIQDxSDEXn7fpU_k0UbktgKgl-Xpk-F8p1Yy0mj5ojpVOhOaouL5kVqlj4Hkg1ThKLmbSlhP6nvEGdP5iILaYFB51AXXzMbwjvCu0vz2TpqjkS/s1600/IMG_7172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphZUjB4KSGccNmIgXuu9Lqqe1-OWQ0MMIQDxSDEXn7fpU_k0UbktgKgl-Xpk-F8p1Yy0mj5ojpVOhOaouL5kVqlj4Hkg1ThKLmbSlhP6nvEGdP5iILaYFB51AXXzMbwjvCu0vz2TpqjkS/s640/IMG_7172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mike was most impressed by all of the lighting... the entire ceiling was just packed with lighting equipment. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FBpCbuREYVibLrPdGJdkz_TXOyeY_YEEhGLiEqHGsTp5aEnjIBb9t8E2uGs_4xuUKVamC2afmBDq6_VJOEiwDVFp2if-HVer7-HKtL-LDLCF_iPMK_agUyBnCA9xxWlTQYgMDS7Y7Zrw/s1600/IMG_7194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FBpCbuREYVibLrPdGJdkz_TXOyeY_YEEhGLiEqHGsTp5aEnjIBb9t8E2uGs_4xuUKVamC2afmBDq6_VJOEiwDVFp2if-HVer7-HKtL-LDLCF_iPMK_agUyBnCA9xxWlTQYgMDS7Y7Zrw/s640/IMG_7194.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I loved watching her during the commercial breaks.  She would continue working on the project they had been doing in the segment until it was finished.  You could tell that she still loved being hands on and creating something, even after all of these years.  For instance, in the segment that they had prepared an apple cake, during the commercial break after the segment was over, she would stay on the set and finish scraping out the bowl, getting all of the batter into the cake pan, then she precisely smoothed it out with an offset spatula.  It made it seem as though it wasn't really about just putting on a show, it was about her getting to create something and doing it well.  She still enjoys it.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8yJ2Zn3kz_bQDjAJAzOz-_OGDVhBFxsAkjpt-mW5SHmdJEJjlZ_qS7l2qRMipTAcxkpKHPmGpmAZ_z8_Vlf2RhtZgj7Z1rKojCYb5M1AYyGdhxfyeWYpJ8_oAMQ6YU6_T2T_fBKj0ZTm/s1600/IMG_7208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8yJ2Zn3kz_bQDjAJAzOz-_OGDVhBFxsAkjpt-mW5SHmdJEJjlZ_qS7l2qRMipTAcxkpKHPmGpmAZ_z8_Vlf2RhtZgj7Z1rKojCYb5M1AYyGdhxfyeWYpJ8_oAMQ6YU6_T2T_fBKj0ZTm/s640/IMG_7208.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />She was very gracious to the audience, taking questions even after the show had finished taping.  I was so impressed with the thought that she put forth to give helpful answers.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2c3sxOpNvOXJ37PC5UDWjU05R3rxl0TYAWor1NovAkS_i7MMSvr_q7uv1SWRYCw6HGtx8zHqR8G-NYv_6UmC6Tc798fXdQaZXJ4-3O6Js1m_F4Xc5E3_Kek-tDGBRLybljUq6OxQ8Z4dy/s1600/IMG_7226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2c3sxOpNvOXJ37PC5UDWjU05R3rxl0TYAWor1NovAkS_i7MMSvr_q7uv1SWRYCw6HGtx8zHqR8G-NYv_6UmC6Tc798fXdQaZXJ4-3O6Js1m_F4Xc5E3_Kek-tDGBRLybljUq6OxQ8Z4dy/s640/IMG_7226.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><br />After the show, I met with a member of the PR team for a tour of the Martha Stewart offices.  Yes.  It is true.  I got to see where all of the magic happens.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MSqwu84_iHzR4fQmPR8YRr93bpjQNB7bV9duaDFKSx4K8FY-bcbgVfe9QLVPB3dqJcfWUzi3s2qrkgxeTmRqEmJyK9YSfkl6q3NqZZnK9wcqkZPp4GzKeNwMYcHy1hGL3NMqHv-WLqFZ/s1600/IMG_7214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MSqwu84_iHzR4fQmPR8YRr93bpjQNB7bV9duaDFKSx4K8FY-bcbgVfe9QLVPB3dqJcfWUzi3s2qrkgxeTmRqEmJyK9YSfkl6q3NqZZnK9wcqkZPp4GzKeNwMYcHy1hGL3NMqHv-WLqFZ/s640/IMG_7214.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The space was bright, clean and simple - truly a clean and open space for creativity and productivity.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZErkpMZPG_U_QigfdOb5CLZIzrPqRNwkpjFNAiVCpZdb1_YqfzM2JcAbsTtGYmt88_bfXELflmqp2C-AQo-2zGsg-1dEu5bXQunwAxanQvBtPNumi7Z6XFWr452RNQkvCZNi93paXjjtq/s1600/IMG_7216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZErkpMZPG_U_QigfdOb5CLZIzrPqRNwkpjFNAiVCpZdb1_YqfzM2JcAbsTtGYmt88_bfXELflmqp2C-AQo-2zGsg-1dEu5bXQunwAxanQvBtPNumi7Z6XFWr452RNQkvCZNi93paXjjtq/s640/IMG_7216.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got the chance to chat with Everyday Food Editor, Anna Last, in the test kitchen.  We talked about different challenges we face as food writers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2eY6Z2i6mDbn7Hj5zFj2hIypekIgB9cVhyphenhyphenIhtfuwwWgCf8ZKTfd6GljZwQ8yEAyM4bVn9k0uOKVHQxIN6rkhD7IOXKBMc3VMAXPkek5-Oi4mobd8ZhNuatTLsLI2b44ddPk_gwnfXWdEV/s1600/IMG_7218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2eY6Z2i6mDbn7Hj5zFj2hIypekIgB9cVhyphenhyphenIhtfuwwWgCf8ZKTfd6GljZwQ8yEAyM4bVn9k0uOKVHQxIN6rkhD7IOXKBMc3VMAXPkek5-Oi4mobd8ZhNuatTLsLI2b44ddPk_gwnfXWdEV/s640/IMG_7218.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The test kitchen was so neat and organized.  It was set up like a professional kitchen. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0EMUGz_DlFBtls2w1Qk9MshUQuDCEsolA5q3wvXe3W_w0FASOdiCPKSYHTJsKDDr5fhOz6HTpGQXMbeDfp89mfcMkP0cVXhyNWobf3MWNfvxmmPQI6ppbRadWyPgqbZIMfVoekLjxP-w/s1600/IMG_7220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0EMUGz_DlFBtls2w1Qk9MshUQuDCEsolA5q3wvXe3W_w0FASOdiCPKSYHTJsKDDr5fhOz6HTpGQXMbeDfp89mfcMkP0cVXhyNWobf3MWNfvxmmPQI6ppbRadWyPgqbZIMfVoekLjxP-w/s640/IMG_7220.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Well, that concludes my first "Martha" day in New York.  The next day was another exciting one - a party at Darcy Miller's (the Martha Stewart Weddings Editor) home with all of the "who's who" of the wedding industry in attendance (Peter Callahan, Sylvia Weinstock, Preston Bailey, etc.)... including little ole' me.  Stay tuned for the post!

My visit to The Martha Show & Tour of the Martha Stewart Offices

What a week.  I can hardly believe it myself.  Here's a hint... it was ReMarthable.  I've been a Martha Stewart fan since I was very...

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Workshops | Halloween Harvest Cooking Class | Easy Fall Entertaining for a Large Group

<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;">Join us for another workshop at A Thyme For Everything in Lee's Summit on October 14th!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;">Halloween Harvest Party : Easy & Elegant Party Food for a Large Group</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nIeSSQJYjmJg3bT8C1Jv0yfAK9BbK3koc3YNOcw0aBE?feat=embedwebsite" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsD7neaw-sFmVbw-xZUAs41TiN_vW8q5gb8BDA2sbscICDTeZRlJ6n1wbnbDuBbmiXQ4u4iuoPd9zPqAH5lonLeHXQXi4ATVeeK60X3PbiiO6-fKx4UwJg0zoaAU5lIGT_05H9h9aPhCQ/s640/pumpkins.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at all of these heirloom pumpkins, squash & gourds!  </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;">We'll use all of the season's bounty to make recipes that are great for Fall Entertaining featuring heirloom pumpkins and squash.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima; font-size: medium;">Turks Turbine Winter Squash Dip with Chipotle and Garlic<br />Marinated Pork Tenderloin Apple & Brie Open-Faced Baguette<br />Roasted Butternut Squash Soup<br />Sausage & Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash<br />Individual Apple & Pear Crisps<br /><br />Festive Fall & Spooky Halloween Decor Ideas!<br /><br />Take home Heirloom Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds from Fahrmeier Farms.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;">To register for the class, visit <a href="http://athymeforeverything.com/pages/cooking-classes.php">www.athymeforeverything.com/</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Optima, serif;"><br /></span></div></div>

Workshops | Halloween Harvest Cooking Class | Easy Fall Entertaining for a Large Group

Join us for another workshop at A Thyme For Everything in Lee's Summit on October 14th! Halloween Harvest Party : Easy & Elegant Par...

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Workshops | Farmers Market Class

<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8C3_ooW0HOef96WZ8aK6F-KZdAxB-bFIx3piX5qSOt-j_aiOVTPmwM2p7uI3_K8QQlaIcBVPubYngYngxU239VfTZG0y7j6W6Bg9ElU2K7gw0qeV03sXSqlgycsF0iGrgQObcy9oQQg/s1600/IMG_2015.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506161622754949922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8C3_ooW0HOef96WZ8aK6F-KZdAxB-bFIx3piX5qSOt-j_aiOVTPmwM2p7uI3_K8QQlaIcBVPubYngYngxU239VfTZG0y7j6W6Bg9ElU2K7gw0qeV03sXSqlgycsF0iGrgQObcy9oQQg/s400/IMG_2015.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div>Look at all of those tomatoes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCZmmVNKnNLfdVJ7J5itxLbQoWXlj0Zx-gl3ScAIbs_v5WC8NEmsXOKfjwP4ub5juwQ_14DFgiucCiKnVOvdW0HOyIDkw28DRkRoV2v1hdaXlfrmfss3AoF9JrE2g_DbsQaX_gNSYjgE/s1600/IMG_2018.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div>Here are some photos from our fun Farmer's Market Workshop at A Thyme for Everything. Visit www.atyhmeforeverything.com to sign up for the Halloween Harvest class on October 14th!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqFsjsMwsqNatoV_sQlbflSCtT27eh7F3HA8eNysMK8dHweGXTVagNI9g_wWdVY47XFc0DdVQNQHVK76I7AKcuBqxfLeq4PUVQyPd3PknBDbx9OZBPNP8WX5VC5tmWS4E_FgxoAVS-Ec/s1600/IMG_2016.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506161625823042290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqFsjsMwsqNatoV_sQlbflSCtT27eh7F3HA8eNysMK8dHweGXTVagNI9g_wWdVY47XFc0DdVQNQHVK76I7AKcuBqxfLeq4PUVQyPd3PknBDbx9OZBPNP8WX5VC5tmWS4E_FgxoAVS-Ec/s400/IMG_2016.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Our tomato tasting plates, and... Eggplant, peaches, squash, zucchini & corn!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>

Workshops | Farmers Market Class

Look at all of those tomatoes! Here are some photos from our fun Farmer's Market Workshop at A Thyme for Everything. Visit www.atyhmefo...

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Workshops | Simple Spring Supper Class at A Thyme for Everything

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc87FjyAc3gAyD87DPOO1zICOpUb0Kk-bNT9cynL1PrXjWo15_DD-X2e-MfXBJBDlKqKaV5752GdK18qyoOc6-VmD3T0rtb30gwAlAFrv8qJ5YBnbUFPBBFO666GgtZcecUdhyphenhyphen8Tbgi8/s1600-h/HPIM0169.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450786932147300610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc87FjyAc3gAyD87DPOO1zICOpUb0Kk-bNT9cynL1PrXjWo15_DD-X2e-MfXBJBDlKqKaV5752GdK18qyoOc6-VmD3T0rtb30gwAlAFrv8qJ5YBnbUFPBBFO666GgtZcecUdhyphenhyphen8Tbgi8/s400/HPIM0169.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Join me for my Simple Spring Supper Class - We'll be making homemade ravioli and decorating sugar cookies to take home!<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">April 6th at <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">A Thyme for Everything</a> in Lee's Summit</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Homemade Spinach, Ricotta & Mozzarella Ravioli topped with a Prosciutto & Spring Peas Cream Sauce</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Goat Cheese Crustini</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Spring Green Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Take & Make:</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Spring Blue Bird Sugar Cookies</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">To register, visit <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">AThymeforEverything</a>.com!</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></div></div><blockquote type="cite"></blockquote></span></div>

Workshops | Simple Spring Supper Class at A Thyme for Everything

Join me for my Simple Spring Supper Class - We'll be making homemade ravioli and decorating sugar cookies to take home! April 6th at A T...

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Workshops | Eddie Ross's Spring Workshop at Creative Candles!

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>He's back....<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-73qdvpaguHGJtSeiUhTxV5Qc9fMSJA9bErF5O_bvT9-kUUuK9HQ7ePTVlWtgpN3bctOEI4y0SU7yY3cMH296QpBp7hos9LQyoG_MtLMwihioS1yChAU1xbqpxOB447DfNeE7oL60t8/s1600-h/eddie+ross+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444543080127243986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-73qdvpaguHGJtSeiUhTxV5Qc9fMSJA9bErF5O_bvT9-kUUuK9HQ7ePTVlWtgpN3bctOEI4y0SU7yY3cMH296QpBp7hos9LQyoG_MtLMwihioS1yChAU1xbqpxOB447DfNeE7oL60t8/s400/eddie+ross+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 356px;" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mark your calendars (and make a reservation!) for <a href="http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/2010/03/easy-chic-hurricanes.html">Eddie Ross's workshop</a> at <a href="http://www.creativecandles.com/">Creative Candles</a> in Kansas City on March 20th!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfC8YEdguCVXCD0nnd-5d6ussbuSW3E2_DxtNN5aA8Ise0sy1NVRqxZbSvanB3XTsDHKdhWVTZYvFJGcGvDUNUGuUcXsX9OaBZ5Mpe9D-qXdFsY8T27bLOYfHXrfC2itD_VKDRCAxVvQ/s1600-h/eddie+ross+creative+candles+workshop+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444543086170858562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfC8YEdguCVXCD0nnd-5d6ussbuSW3E2_DxtNN5aA8Ise0sy1NVRqxZbSvanB3XTsDHKdhWVTZYvFJGcGvDUNUGuUcXsX9OaBZ5Mpe9D-qXdFsY8T27bLOYfHXrfC2itD_VKDRCAxVvQ/s400/eddie+ross+creative+candles+workshop+1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Create & Take : Personalized Monogramed Hurricane featuring a Creative Candles Pillar Candle</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When : March 20th 2pm - 4pm</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Where : <a href="http://www.creativecandles.com/">Creative Candles Factory</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bonus : Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and Wine during the workshop!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Price : $75 per person with 10% of the proceeds going to <a href="http://www.diffakc.org/">DIFFA</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Contact Pam at Creative Candles (pam@creativecandles.com) or call 816.474.9711 ext. 205 to make your reservation!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:small;">For more information about the workshop (and endless home, entertaining, and design inspiration) visit <a href="http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/2010/03/easy-chic-hurricanes.html">Eddie & Jaithan's Blog</a>!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div></div>

Workshops | Eddie Ross's Spring Workshop at Creative Candles!

He's back.... Mark your calendars (and make a reservation!) for Eddie Ross's workshop at Creative Candles in Kansas City on March ...

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Workshops | Valentine's Day | Romantic Dinner & Sweets Cooking Class in Kansas City | Feb 11th

<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:medium;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; "><br /></h3><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: left; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvAB8RwP2nV1vE2aVsen3jOd9w9SGWB0GaMMd5KqswPLpSSi2SxAwkbS2kWgBRXdu_C_f9-sZG9Rg9JJwhnyZXWzT62ibqhIUPf1ksT10WzpqfTvPuPU7FHVYNehqDglBOYy-5vfNNlYi/s1600-h/Valentine's+Day+Treats.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429292394056549842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvAB8RwP2nV1vE2aVsen3jOd9w9SGWB0GaMMd5KqswPLpSSi2SxAwkbS2kWgBRXdu_C_f9-sZG9Rg9JJwhnyZXWzT62ibqhIUPf1ksT10WzpqfTvPuPU7FHVYNehqDglBOYy-5vfNNlYi/s400/Valentine's+Day+Treats.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 249px; " /></a><br /><div>Do you need help making treats for your Valentine's Day Sweet? Join my for the first workshop to be held in my home...</div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday, February 11th, 6:30 p.m. : Romantic Dinner & Sweets Workshop, $30 per person</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll demonstrate how to prepare Chicken Picatta for the class to enjoy... Then it is hands-on time! Learn how to make and decorate Sugar Cookies, Cupcakes & Chocolate Truffles. Take home a box of goodies for your Sweetheart.</div><div><br /></div><div>The class is limited to 12 participants - <a href="http://www.occasionskc.com/valentinesdaycoo.html">click here to register</a>!</div></div></span>

Workshops | Valentine's Day | Romantic Dinner & Sweets Cooking Class in Kansas City | Feb 11th

Do you need help making treats for your Valentine's Day Sweet? Join my for the first workshop to be held in my home... Thursday, Februar...

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Workshops | Recipe Cards | Festive French Holiday Entertaining | Kansas City

<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2qlQNtb7QFZa2G2eGroi-MZ_53SR1tb8Werh0LmWy00etgB6tjDtczL71oiDDRvKnwQU0r0Ao4ef2SYvCyv8ZfjPhdJIQEo3uLZSCjrWlpU4fYn8LR5usCYew4YmDDruALnqHVJwy-Y/s1600/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53FB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410028304864354994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2qlQNtb7QFZa2G2eGroi-MZ_53SR1tb8Werh0LmWy00etgB6tjDtczL71oiDDRvKnwQU0r0Ao4ef2SYvCyv8ZfjPhdJIQEo3uLZSCjrWlpU4fYn8LR5usCYew4YmDDruALnqHVJwy-Y/s400/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53FB.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 306px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow night, I have my "Festive French Holiday Entertaining : Steak Frits" workshop/cooking class at <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">A Thyme for Everythin</a>g. There are a couple of spots left - still time to sign up! Visit <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">www.athymeforeverything.com</a> for more info. </div><div><br /></div><div>The recipes are below... it is going to be a great class - Truffle Fries, Brie & Apple Crostini, French Onion Soup, Seared Filets, & Vanilla Creme with Raspberries.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OpOElmh9msQHKo6l_p_sA30WnI4Q5Vocw8tWgJk2E5dy_mdCKf-ejhoPMnpbk0Mz_fPis1w87ZJ10EIz3BK-VQPzRbPV39p8TCGVmvmfdgVwaws0ivrdk0cdSsgZYB08KGYJJTfI4S8/s1600/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53DB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410028310711005106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OpOElmh9msQHKo6l_p_sA30WnI4Q5Vocw8tWgJk2E5dy_mdCKf-ejhoPMnpbk0Mz_fPis1w87ZJ10EIz3BK-VQPzRbPV39p8TCGVmvmfdgVwaws0ivrdk0cdSsgZYB08KGYJJTfI4S8/s400/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53DB.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>

Workshops | Recipe Cards | Festive French Holiday Entertaining | Kansas City

Tomorrow night, I have my "Festive French Holiday Entertaining : Steak Frits" workshop/cooking class at A Thyme for Everythin g. ...

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Workshops | A Festive French Holiday

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For my upcoming Holiday Entertaining Workshop at A Thyme for Everything, I'm preparing a feast for "A Festive French Holiday".</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Menu :</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Brie & Apple Crostini</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">French Onion Soup</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pan Seared Steaks</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Truffle Fries</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Vanilla Bean Creme & Raspberries</span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div>To register for the class, visit <a href="http://athymeforeverything.com/pages/cooking-classes.php">A Thyme for Everything</a>!</div>

Workshops | A Festive French Holiday

For my upcoming Holiday Entertaining Workshop at A Thyme for Everything, I'm preparing a feast for "A Festive French Holiday"....

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DIY | Fall Bouquet | Wedding | Claire Ryser Photos

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOJ1Hw9CSF2zRQyPEMCSbrsyikkqKhIsVy1p1X2fNXD178l2Lwv5zKk1i4vDhpy0qDvpAvIIinRBzSnO7gopgj5Qp7JIWQETZ41YuWvoiElncZu0ek8qH8F7BvChKFM5WklSNseS4qiw/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303582002396738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOJ1Hw9CSF2zRQyPEMCSbrsyikkqKhIsVy1p1X2fNXD178l2Lwv5zKk1i4vDhpy0qDvpAvIIinRBzSnO7gopgj5Qp7JIWQETZ41YuWvoiElncZu0ek8qH8F7BvChKFM5WklSNseS4qiw/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div>This bouquet of Roses & Wheat is so simple to create!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_HkPLMtG07StNdDTtPvjgUPgCqopG71wGLEaWKkhSl-q3HA0vbTTkhYNeOKZILafgf5XpzRH_n9aeDAWte_7ahBMFZV7VcXaHHXRG5wcf2FheprH9GmuMoQTotG5CH_ZSip5w-HJ_eo/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+4a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303560998951762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_HkPLMtG07StNdDTtPvjgUPgCqopG71wGLEaWKkhSl-q3HA0vbTTkhYNeOKZILafgf5XpzRH_n9aeDAWte_7ahBMFZV7VcXaHHXRG5wcf2FheprH9GmuMoQTotG5CH_ZSip5w-HJ_eo/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+4a.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I started with cream garden roses, pale pink roses, and wheat.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqZo48R-ruTElcyI-7UBNCbXl86LiVP2jqeCIVS1vmoJpmDQYkv4g0-ezEgqF8a-NOZSGJ9CS1NOS3lAOyWWHuo2LI-ybYQCzwBwdnhV05wDFINrr-3zuad37Dr1m7HAk-M5ZMWdEEUc/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+5a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303567892992050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqZo48R-ruTElcyI-7UBNCbXl86LiVP2jqeCIVS1vmoJpmDQYkv4g0-ezEgqF8a-NOZSGJ9CS1NOS3lAOyWWHuo2LI-ybYQCzwBwdnhV05wDFINrr-3zuad37Dr1m7HAk-M5ZMWdEEUc/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+5a.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>Gather the roses, then wrap with floral tape.  Start adding the wheat around the outside, creating a collar of wheat.  Then continue to tape until you have a sturdy handle.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfzyXoanqZsKnMz6ZxewV4It7txUehFaTJ3Mn26RaBhC1iG8DuH7rzyHFaZZ8-AG8d9xs8slkCa9WzbFsNmc2kbPazycKdOrLu6RAPWI5l6SVuU15dhI8uOXJ9b8jWlv30_Zu1M0vp-0/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+19.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303571419624386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfzyXoanqZsKnMz6ZxewV4It7txUehFaTJ3Mn26RaBhC1iG8DuH7rzyHFaZZ8-AG8d9xs8slkCa9WzbFsNmc2kbPazycKdOrLu6RAPWI5l6SVuU15dhI8uOXJ9b8jWlv30_Zu1M0vp-0/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+19.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div> Cut the ends of the bouquet (I like about 8 inches of stems below the blooms), then wrap in burlap cover all of the floral tape.  Secure the burlap with pearl pins.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUWs2zlh3vidFjiv95dRrXpmd8VgLB3A1oZ5iELphbuIE9fkbmpsvSVFtcKKSSOlh05hdxMwk1RJ8DGLjhl04PaW4ILZ-ndN7yU3JLGxj1kX_cLs6b-NsydKeNnlILPY0i_JtKs2F2XE/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303574017448194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUWs2zlh3vidFjiv95dRrXpmd8VgLB3A1oZ5iELphbuIE9fkbmpsvSVFtcKKSSOlh05hdxMwk1RJ8DGLjhl04PaW4ILZ-ndN7yU3JLGxj1kX_cLs6b-NsydKeNnlILPY0i_JtKs2F2XE/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to <a href="http://visionairestudios.blogspot.com/">Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios</a> for taking the beautiful photos!</div><div><br /></div></div>

DIY | Fall Bouquet | Wedding | Claire Ryser Photos

This bouquet of Roses & Wheat is so simple to create! I started with cream garden roses, pale pink roses, and wheat. Gather the roses, t...

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DIY | Pumpkin Place Cards | Photos by Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGjn6SKQ7pFhheyF91XNTLcSioB_z4Pmm2jVmsZPTDi5kw1E7q2k0Z65gCfPIqaXJWMllUCcvKKvMyw5JMy6ylK1JG4Vs66QePbryGjNVg-xW51PrLRT-NsQsW1GrgsAI3b6ymkDQrMU/s1600-h/IMG_0005.CR2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397301204838697186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGjn6SKQ7pFhheyF91XNTLcSioB_z4Pmm2jVmsZPTDi5kw1E7q2k0Z65gCfPIqaXJWMllUCcvKKvMyw5JMy6ylK1JG4Vs66QePbryGjNVg-xW51PrLRT-NsQsW1GrgsAI3b6ymkDQrMU/s400/IMG_0005.CR2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.claireryser.com">Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios </a>stopped by a couple weeks ago to document some DIY projects.  We created a Fall inspired tablesetting that featured these mini pumpkin placecards. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> I started with white mini pumpkins and wrapped the stems with blue painters tape.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i9GfPnOwSg6udGa3C42l3DqqSLPdrBogmYZGurUqgvZq-5NqbCOtpgzvk9qtVrIKRL5Ad1ny9J43YhQW8lU8yWPNqvKkYVbcLUhlt_6zR5qRhr25JRwHPKquOv4gAk0AlztBEX9mXFg/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300531422488706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i9GfPnOwSg6udGa3C42l3DqqSLPdrBogmYZGurUqgvZq-5NqbCOtpgzvk9qtVrIKRL5Ad1ny9J43YhQW8lU8yWPNqvKkYVbcLUhlt_6zR5qRhr25JRwHPKquOv4gAk0AlztBEX9mXFg/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>Next, I sprayed the pumpkins with a soft gold spray paint.  Be sure to spray about 12 inches from the pumpkin in light layers.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCng56KVpayMTqW2LRld0GTTcbP7bZLWRaONy0mnznI1rAd50C2zCrOlgBD3AC949oc9hxv0B1-OMlAVDutCRyet-SKc-JsO6Qglwv74TVT5qOOsTGCJpmn9rxXXnsa_0sbv2SofQxP-A/s1600-h/IMG_0030.CR2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397301200057409058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCng56KVpayMTqW2LRld0GTTcbP7bZLWRaONy0mnznI1rAd50C2zCrOlgBD3AC949oc9hxv0B1-OMlAVDutCRyet-SKc-JsO6Qglwv74TVT5qOOsTGCJpmn9rxXXnsa_0sbv2SofQxP-A/s400/IMG_0030.CR2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div>After drying for 10 minutes, I removed the tape.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurNbl01vfYWzoDXrj679U0EPcS-Ov7srs3cNQMQ27oHY2SZHwhombakq00LHnh49dKcM3mhFmot-Fk6aRbKgKcvEfQxzfzNTtubL3XrmK4G8MoBykyCEePoJUCq993YaXna6SnGqH7Jk/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300522673065858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurNbl01vfYWzoDXrj679U0EPcS-Ov7srs3cNQMQ27oHY2SZHwhombakq00LHnh49dKcM3mhFmot-Fk6aRbKgKcvEfQxzfzNTtubL3XrmK4G8MoBykyCEePoJUCq993YaXna6SnGqH7Jk/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>I made a vertical cut in the the stems with a pair of floral shears. <br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J04O8VO4DEfCB-jXp3ArPqflnZRDNWH0rUX3zh14RH3tRRopyQAQTmMogU93Z4jP2gwOgiKrO46OGmTP7MB6JwhH5b0668285kQJ3Kj-Jj1QnWzVlLQGSF7VSh0lRLVC08z6Bf1XVLU/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+1+.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300525330681186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J04O8VO4DEfCB-jXp3ArPqflnZRDNWH0rUX3zh14RH3tRRopyQAQTmMogU93Z4jP2gwOgiKrO46OGmTP7MB6JwhH5b0668285kQJ3Kj-Jj1QnWzVlLQGSF7VSh0lRLVC08z6Bf1XVLU/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+1+.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I inserted a name card in the cut of the stem.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3ShcvJywRAN9B9bVYs_WDNSXPwtJ26W1nBM_6Is_RdIc-i1lhXrYjh_Fwtsejk8pPlxlNqNVDm40s-kTFE4e-6I0cSoqMKblOwKjibeae6a56PgLbMHzIqMGxyuI4KoxGGe7OCMu-bQ/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300517416338258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3ShcvJywRAN9B9bVYs_WDNSXPwtJ26W1nBM_6Is_RdIc-i1lhXrYjh_Fwtsejk8pPlxlNqNVDm40s-kTFE4e-6I0cSoqMKblOwKjibeae6a56PgLbMHzIqMGxyuI4KoxGGe7OCMu-bQ/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Done!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdB-RuEEuj03DjkS4cKabK1-87zUGTJyiZrsbiN67ccRBId_KYwLJOtHDxOgogo0TBrQA5HO_kwQ01dtq8A56GBY0wSnXvNA50MsCu0DtKilJGCMhkxAZ5OKwAXxnZe2GZi8ChyphenhyphenhzyZw/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300511908173506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdB-RuEEuj03DjkS4cKabK1-87zUGTJyiZrsbiN67ccRBId_KYwLJOtHDxOgogo0TBrQA5HO_kwQ01dtq8A56GBY0wSnXvNA50MsCu0DtKilJGCMhkxAZ5OKwAXxnZe2GZi8ChyphenhyphenhzyZw/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDrCLzZmIYo8S6JqwYDyXeFpZpPDW6g8nUNle8GUDbi-UzksgNZIqyBM4LYGq9UPDOhhIrCJCZMXuD7_yGGeox5AJHlxXErYe46bbrTS6d4OsGNyN7xajAJ_Jblov9kzJF5fJ27k-uT8/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300680025762242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDrCLzZmIYo8S6JqwYDyXeFpZpPDW6g8nUNle8GUDbi-UzksgNZIqyBM4LYGq9UPDOhhIrCJCZMXuD7_yGGeox5AJHlxXErYe46bbrTS6d4OsGNyN7xajAJ_Jblov9kzJF5fJ27k-uT8/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The finished table.  To see more photos of the table, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2009/10/entertaining-fall-inspired-wedding.html">click here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit Claire's Blog at <a href="http://visionairestudios.blogspot.com">visionairestudios.blogspot.com</a>.  </div><div><br /></div></div>

DIY | Pumpkin Place Cards | Photos by Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios

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