Mom and I have been talking for quite some time now about how we'd love to start a recipe blog, and we've finally got it under way! It's a very new blog right now, so there isn't a whole lot to look at just yet, but in time we hope to have a nice collection of recipes for all of our favorite things – muffins, soups, pies, and anything else we attempt to make in our kitchens that we'd happily make again.
Since we love to cook and bake according to the season (although I have been known to make my mother in-law's German Pancake Soup in the summer), we're calling our new blog Four Seasons Cafe, and the link is in the sidebar. I hope you'll stop by once in a while with a cup of coffee (or tea!) and see if there's anything to tempt you to make or bake in your own kitchen!
To celebrate our new blog, I'm having a fun giveaway! I've been given the opportunity to award a $60.00 gift certificate to one lucky winner, good for anything at one of CSN Stores' 200 places to shop! Perhaps you might be interested in the corner tv stands from racksandstands.com…. Or what about a cool kitchen rack? There are so many possibilities to spend it on… you could get something from here, or perhaps here, or maybe even here or here!
Here are the rules and the details:
1. To enter, just leave a comment on this blog, or send me an email. I'll be choosing a winner on Friday some time, and if you post about the giveaway on your blog, let me know and you'll have two chances to win!
2. This gift certificate is for a one-time use at any of CSN Stores' 200 online stores, and it may be used toward a larger purchase. Some stores offer free shipping, but for the ones that do not, the winner is required to pay any additional shipping or international fees that apply.
3. This giveaway is open to US or Canadian residents only, as this is where CSN is able to ship.
4. I'm receiving no compensation for this giveaway, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have it!
I leave you with a picture of some baby mulberries growing in my back yard… they'll be making their reappearance on Four Seasons Cafe in the fall – in a pie! (But don't wait that long to visit…)
Good luck to everyone, and happy shopping! (And thank you to Jess at CSN Stores!)
88 Comments
Cindy
Love the new blog. Can’t wait to try all the recipes.
joanntx
how nice of you! don’t have a blog so i can’t post there. and i wasn’t familar with csn stores….had to go look them up before i could post!
will definatly bookmark the new 4 seasons cafe blog! always love to read about new recipes, even if i don’t get to try them.
maybe you’ll offer some for those us singles, or small families, say of 2? 🙂
cooking for one can be a bear!
Charlene ♥ SC
What a nice thing… thanks for entering me. I’ll also add a note on my blog …
Melanie
Love then new blog idea, thanks for a chance to win!
Teresa S
Please include me in your drawing! I will be visiting the new blog AND I’ll post about your giveaway on my blog. Come visit sometime!
Beth
You KNOW you want to pick me. ;} I would use the $60 to get a few of these:
http://www.csnstores.com/Camp-Chef-CIBP9-CCH1082.html
I’ll work you into my blog post tomorrow and add your new blog to my list.
Robin
What fun! I would love to win! Good luck with your new blog. I will check it out, soon!
Dresdens
Best of luck to you and Marsha on the new blog. I know I will be following.
Margaret
Oh, I’m excited about the recipe blog! I need some inspiration so you’re just in time! lol! Thanks for the giveaway too. I doubt if I’ll post in my blog again before the giveaway, but if I do, I’ll post about the giveaway…. 😀 Don’t count on it though. lol!
Littlebit
Am I allowed to play? LOL! ILY
Julie Forslev
I’m really excited about the recipe blog! I mainly cook from blogs these days, instead of cookbooks!
Julie
Michele
I will for sure be following the new blog. Of course! I love your blog and your Mom’s. Your just such “good people”. I’m looking forward to it!
Cari Santoyo
fabulous! I love this blog and I’m sure I’ll love your new recipe one too!
Christina J.
Looking forward to checking out your new blog!
DonnaTN
I have certainly enjoyed the recipes you have posted in the past so I’m going right over to check your new joint cooking blog with your Mom! I would be thrilled to be included in your drawing.
Thanks!
karen t
I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Can’t wait to check out your new cooking blog…love to read about cooking! Not so much cooking….
Melody
Love the fact that you started a new cooking blog. Your photos of your cooking/baking always look so yummy!
Please enter me in your giveaway! Thanks so much!
Pat Matejcek
I would love a chance at your give away. I have tried some of your recipes before. I can’t wait to see the recipe blog. Your moms blog has showed some delightful dishes. Thanks Pat Matejcek
matejcekpat@yahoo.com
MeandtheBees
I’ve followed your blog for some time but never posted. Who can resist cross stitch and cooking!
www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawlgdsTI6YPNw2OQtTkXj6y7o2gOExbvIfg
This is great. Thanks for the chance. Gosh the muffin recipe sounds great. I can’t wait because I know you and mom make yummy stuff.
Edie
Oh, my other great passion, baking! The muffins sound wonderful. Just the thing to take to work on Saturday.
KarenCA
i enjoy your blog and also love food blogs … the first recipe looks delish! have already sent my sissy a link to it and look forward to future recipes … the ones you have shared before have been great.
Diana
Your new blog sounds like lots of fun! Guess we all need to eat and cook!
Cari
What fun! Yes, please include me in your drawing and I will post about your new blog very soon! I just made your mom’s strawberries muffins on Saturday and they were amazing (‘were,’ because my dh and I ate them all). Can’t wait to see what you two cook up!
Pam A
The new recipe blog sounds wonderful. I am always looking for new recipes to try. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Pam A
Cindy in Ontario
This is a great idea. I can not wait to try some new recipes. Please enter me for a chance for your wonderful giveaway.
Judith Poulos
I would love a chance at your giveaway. I have tried {and liked} many recipes from you two already. Thanks!
judithapoulos@aol.com
Nancy
Your recipes always look delicious so I’m sure I’ll be a frequent visitor on your recipe blog! How fun that you are doing it with your Mom.
Please enter my name in your giveaway. Thanks!
Devon
I wish you the best of luck,,and already added it to my sidebar on my blog..
Devon
Debra
Please add me to the contest!! Looking forward to the recipes 🙂 Debra
beritbunny
Congrats on the new blog! I’d love a chance to win, and will look forward to that “someday pie”. 🙂
Glenda Bobbitt
What a great idea and a fun way to share all your favorite recipes with your daughters later. If they are like mine it will be awhile later.lol Please enter me in your drawing and thanks for all you do to make life fun.
Reba Scott
Yum, Yum!! How exciting! I can’t wait to try some recipes!
Paula Dumas
Looking forward to all the recipes on one blog. Thanks for the giveaway! Paula D
Lynn M
Great idea for the new blog. The muffins sound divine.
Margie
Looking so forward to your new recipe blog. I am sure you will make it soooooo exciting. I can’t wait !!
Courtney
Definitely will be trying out some recipes!! Thank you for entering me in your giveaway!
Patty
I’m sure the new blog will be as lovely as the existing blog !!!! Count me in.
I will post on my blog for you
Take Care
Marion
What a wonderful thing to do Paulette!!
I’ve actually tried some of the recipes you posted on your blog!
Anyway, I’d love to enter…I live in Canada
Thanks!
Marion
Hillery
Oh, please enter me in the drawing. Can’t wait to see more of the blog. I’ve also posted a link on my site. Thanks so much.
Amy
Oh that’s great Paulette, looking forward to it! Thanks for the chance at the drawing! 🙂
Celaina
I love your patterns. You always surprise me with new ideas. Pick ME
lilicouette
long life to your new blog, and i wish to the others comments lots of luck! i’ve just see that you’ve post videos with sophie, i’m going to watch it! thanks bisous
Carol
I love recipe blogs almost as much as cross stitch blogs. I’ll definitely be visiting 🙂
Thanks for the chance in your very generous giveaway!
Dora
Sounds like a great blog! Yummy!
ADancing Needle
You make me look so good! Your recipes are so good & my family thinks I am the best baker now thanks to you! I cant wait to try the blackberries! I’m not a great cook but I love to bake especially when the recipes are easy! I look forward to many more great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Erin
connie
How nice of you!!! I love this blog so I’m sure that with time the new recipe blog will be just as wonderful. Thanks for giving us all a chance.
Your the best!!
CarolG
I love your stitching blog and will certainly check out the new recipe blog too. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks for the chance at you giveaway!
Jolene Sorenson
Yum!! I love recipes and cooking and baking…. Great blog name by the way. I will definitely be visiting for ideas. Thanks for the chance at winning such a great giveaway! Smiles….
Cheryl S
Your new recipe blog sounds fantastic! I can’t wait to check out all the amazing recipes! I would love to have a chance for the giveaway! Thanks again!
Jill Butler
I was at the new blog on Sunday ! It looks like my family will be enjoying some of your great recipes. What a neat idea!
Jill
HollyC
Oh wow!! A recipe blog. Just love all of your recipes and a blog totally dedicated to your recipes is an awesome idea!! Can’t wait.
diane allyn
Paulette, what a great idea. Everyone is always looking for a new, yummy recipe to try and the ones you have posted have always been a hit. I am going to tell my sister about it as she is always looking for good recipes
Please enter me in your drawing and thanks for the chance
Diane A
Kat G
What a cool idea! I’d love to be entered in your giveaway, and I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us! Thanks for the chance.
Debbie
A recipe blog sounds like so much fun. I’ve visited a few and come away with some really great recipes.
And thank you for offering the giveaway. I’d love to be entered!!
Jen
Can’t wait to see all the great things coming on your new blog! Loving your needlework as always!
Jen B
mary kathryn
Best wishes on your new blog! When you’ve been cooking for your family for 25+ years finding a cozy place for new inspiration is wonderful. Thank you for the generous giveaway too!
Catherine
I’d love to enter!! Hopefully they’ll have some workout gear – cause I’m gonna need it with all the great recipes you and your mom will share!
Terry
Thanks for your blog, and the new one. I would love a chance to win. (sorry-no blog myself) Terry
Sahara
I love your blog, it brings a smile to my face! So I know your new recipe blog will be just as wonderful!! Please enter me!!
Sandy
Can’t wait to check out your new blog, it sounds great. Awesome give-a-way, thanks.
Sandy
Peg Coleman
What fun! sign me up—and I’ll add your link to my site as well.
Katie
I so enjoy reading your blog and look forward to Four Seasons Cafe. Thanks!
Stef
I love that you are starting a recipe blog, what a great idea!!! I tried your pie crust and it is the BEST EVER!!! I will never use another pie crust recipe except your’s ever again, it turned out perfect!!!
Blyn
New blog…awesome! I love to cook! I am looking forward to great recipes! Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing.
Claudia
I’m really excited about the new blog. I love your current one so much! I’ve posted about your giveaway on my blog (http://sharpsticksperils.blogspot.com/), and would love to be entered for a chance to win.
Thanks again!
Evelyn
I can’t wait to see your new recipe blog! Please enter me for a chance at your giveaway!
Evelyn in Newport News…
Lynn D
I’m thrilled about the recipe blog. We just moved into a new-to-us house and I’m cooking so much now, and loving finding new recipes.
I hope every recipe will show a photo of Sophie…
Cathey
How exciting! One can never have too many good recipes ;o)
I would love to have my name entered in your giveaway.
Thank you :o)
Cathey
Carolyn NC
Can’t wait to check out the new blog! Thanks so much for the giveaway – please enter me. 🙂
heather mac kenzie
hi, I love to be entered
Kim R.
I’d love a chance to enter your wonderful giveaway – Thanks!
Karri
Love food related blogs! Just in time for new summer salad recipes!
Rosalie
Just went over and checked out the new Four Seasons Cafe and can’t wait for more recipes to show up. It is a wonderful idea and love the way you have started out. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Cari
I posted your contest and your new blog in my latest entry. Can’t wait to try those muffins.
Barb Brainard
Paulette, Love the new blog & will be trying the blackberry muffins as soon as I can get my paws on some berries. I “heart” muffins! What a generous giveaway! Of course I’ll give you amention on my blog. Barb
Grenae Thompson
Love your stitching blog and know that the new recipe blog will be just as special, especially since you are teaming up with your mom! Appreciate the giveaway opportunity—Thanks!
Grenae
Leah
Ooooh, I’m excited about your recipe blog. The pics of your food creations are always so tempting, and I’m definitely in need of new recipes. I’ve never heard of CSN, but please enter me in your give-away. Thanks!
Michelle
Your blog always makes me smile. I am looking forward to another one from you! Thank you for the generous giveaway!
Kim
Wow! Thanks for this opportunity!
Pam Hoerner
Looks like your new blog will be fun and I hope to find some tasty tried and true recipes there. Of course, cross stitch is my love over cooking second. Thanks for the chance to win … fun! pj
Kim
Excited for your recipe blog!!!! Of course you can include me in the drawing…I’m sure I could find SOMETHING to buy! ;o)
Stephanie M.
I have been a follower of your blog and now will have a new one to follow….plus I love seeing pictures of your Yorkie..she looks like she could be the sister of my Yorkie.
Audrey
Congratulations on your new blog. I am always looking for new ideas for dinner… I will visit your blog often. I would love a chance to win this giveaway!
Trish Mears
Hope it’s not too late to enter!
michele
Looking forward to your new blog!
Carolsue
If I’m not too late, I’d like to enter. I love the header on your blog!
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sara
I’ll try to enter! 🙂