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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Party on the Rooftop, Top o' the World!


Welcome to my


Yeah! It's here! Can't believe it's been a year!

Before we get to the festivities, here are some stats...
  • This is my 430th post!
  • I am so happy to have 187 followers!
  • This number may be skewed, but my blog has had 12,512 pageviews!
  • And most importantly I have received 1869 comments!
Ok, time to let the party begin! And if you're just tuning in today - go ahead and join the fun! We're swapping party recipes and prizes will be announced and awarded on or near September 6.

Here are my appetizers. The pictures aren't mine, but the recipes are tried and true and always asked for! (just in time for the holiday season =) Party on!

(source)
“BLT Bites”

16-20 cherry tomatoes                                 
jar of bacon bits
½ C mayonnaise                                           
1/3 C chopped green onions
3 T parmesan cheese                                     
2 T parsley
Rinse and gut the tomatoes. Mix remaining ingredients. Stuff tomatoes with mixture. Keep cold.

“Orange Cranberry Spread”
1 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened                
2 T frozen OJ concentrate, thawed
1 T sugar                                        
1/8 tsp cinnamon
¼ C finely chopped dried cranberries
Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed until fluffy. Stir in cranberries. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
And to perfect my day, my son's Zamoof! magazine came, in which I am published! My first time in print! I wrote these fun doggie horoscopes: 

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25 comments:

  1. CathyAugust 30, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Yummy! Those look good. I'm bringing the chocolate!

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  2. Christine MurrayAugust 30, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    These look absolutely lovely, as does your blog :)

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  3. Rhonda @Laugh QuotesAugust 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday! I joined in Here with my recipe and story.

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  4. DanaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Happy Blogaversary!

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  5. AlanaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Woohoo - you're famous! Congrats on being published. Love the humor, as always. :)

    Off to think on my submission, and HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY!

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  6. Angela CothranAugust 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Dog horoscopes!? Brilliant.

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  7. Abby FowersAugust 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Happy Blogiversary!!!! That is SO AWESOME! I would love to participate in the celebration! *party hat on* And I can't wait to be with you for another awesome year of blogging!

    You should come do my kurious kids-fest and enter to win! It's going to be fun! We'll celebrate all around!

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  8. Abby FowersAugust 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh yeah - those BLT bites look freaking YUMMY!

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  9. junebugAugust 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Happy Blogoversary!!!!! And here's to many many more!!! (((Hugs)))

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    You know who else would like to help you celebrate? YOUR MOM

    ( I know Muscle Man always says , my mom, but this fit in better. ha.

    You're doing great Tara, getting published.
    mom

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  11. LauraAugust 30, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Oh, YUM!
    Happy Bloggy day :) Mine's up too :)
    have a great day
    Lxxx

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  12. Heather M. GardnerAugust 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    HAPPY DAY! HAPPY DAY!! HAPPY DAY!!!

    Congrats!

    You're published!!!! LOVE!!!

    I knew I needed to do something today. I will put up my recipes in a few minutes!

    Have a great blogversary!!!!

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  13. kjmckendryAugust 30, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Yeah! Happy Blogoversary! I brought Quesadillas to your party!

    I love your canine horoscope. Love Scorpio!

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  14. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations on one year and your first publication!
    Recipe? Um... pick up phone and order pizza.

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  15. Nicki ElsonAugust 30, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations! On the Blogoversary AND the article---Doggie Horoscope, they're too cute.

    Thanks for the recipes and for throwing this shindig. :)

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  16. JessAugust 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Congrats on the Blogoversary!! And thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  17. Julie FlandersAugust 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Congratulations on your publication, that's awesome!! Love the horoscopes, too cute!

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  18. Tara TylerAugust 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    As I sit here with my Mickey wine glass, listening to my fave radio station online, and a big smile on my face, I want to thank you all for coming to my party! And participating and following and sharing your recipes! I will be stopping by all your places, if not already!

    Here's to you!

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  19. MISHAugust 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    *rushing in like a tornado*
    Phew !! Am I late ... has the party started yet ? *sees party in full swing*
    Happy Blogaversary TTT !!
    You can find my recipe here : http://writer-in-transit.co.za/bring-share-party-time/

    I must say that your treats look delicious ... !! Congrats too on your publication :)

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  20. MISHAugust 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    *rushing in like a tornado*
    Phew !! Am I late ... has the party started yet ? *sees party in full swing*
    Happy Blogaversary TTT !!
    You can find my recipe here : http://writer-in-transit.co.za/bring-share-party-time/

    I must say that your treats look delicious ... !! Congrats too on your publication :)

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  21. KateAugust 30, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Ooh, nom noms! They look awesome! Thank you for coming by to visit my site and I'm so glad to have met such great bloggers through the campaign! Your site looks amazing, by the way, and I can't wait to pour through it!

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  22. Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)August 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    happy blogaversery Tara!!!!!

    Yum Yum I'm bringing cheesy pan enchiladas!! over at my blog

    http://worddiaries.blogspot.com/2011/08/partay-taras.html

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  23. Peggy EddlemanAugust 30, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wait. This is your ONE YEAR anniversary, and you have 430 posts? That's unbelievable!! Like super-human unbelievable. Congrats!

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  24. M PaxAugust 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Happy Blogaversary, Tara :D

    Awesome snacks you made.

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  25. Catch My WordsAugust 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Congrats on being published! I recently had my first story published in a magazine too, and it's exciting to see it in print. Cute Horoscopes!

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