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Super dishes!

{Originally posted on 1/25/08.

I tried over half these recipes and if you're looking

for some FABULOUS Super Bowl Party dishes,

you've hit the mother lode!

Please add YOUR favorite recipes 'cause

I KNOW there are some GREAT ones NOT listed yet!}

Are you looking for some delicious Super Bowl recipes?   Some memorable dishes that will make your party, large or small?  Snacks, finger foods or entire spreads that satisfy your ravenous, Super Bowl appetite?  Well, then...just scroll down to the links below and I think you'll find plenty of what you're looking for. 

Feel free to add links to your own recipes or to others you've found on-line...then, whenever you're looking for the recipes, you'll know where to find them the next time!

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Fifi-the-Wonder-Dog

Sometimes...the best of times?...the line between sublime and ridiculous fades to black and a single stroke of whimsy will make your day.  It cannot be explained, nor will everyone understand, but for those who see and hear on this plane, life is relished in the simple and the ordinary.  In the overlooked or forgotten.  In the childlike or imagination.  

Fifi-the-wonder-dog came to life for me on Tuesday.

Fifi-the-wonder-dog is a male, perfectly comfortable in pink and realizing fully well many will mistake him for a "she", but not caring in the least.  He knows his choice in fashion makes people smile, which to him, is paycheck. 

 

His own ever-present and lop-sided grin coaxes a smile out of even the tightest-lipped grimace and he's a master of impersonation.  Dumbo and The Flying Nun are his favorites.

Fifi-the-wonder-dog finds great satisfaction in serving others; joy and cheer and delight is the luminescent trail braided in his wake.  He never meets a stranger, but strangers often meet him.  His presence exudes happiness, spilling over to others like golden dust from a fairy's wand.

I happened to meet Fifi-the-wonder-dog at the end of a Very Good Day, and somehow this little acrylic-furred creature found a home in my heart.  In a body that magically fits in the grip of any child's fist, he personifies sweetness and kindness and goodness.  His superpower is attitude adjustment. 

Those who are grounded by the gravity of Real World will only see a merchandising ploy tied to a Nickelodeon movie; for the few who enjoy the freedom of appreciating the nonsensical?  

You're smiling right now, aren't you? :)

Fifi-the-wonder-dog wants to know (and so do I), how do you find delight in the simple and the ordinary, the overlooked or forgotten?

I couldn't make this up if I tried...!

So I'm sitting in my Bible study last night, listening intently to the discussion about Paul putting a smack down on the Galatians (and being on my best behavior because my friend Julie and I had eaten Zalads at Zaxby's and walked in a wee bit late and everybody looked at us and saw my Zaxby's cup of sweet tea and I was totally busted), when my cell phone, politely on "manners mode", buzzed me. 

Since "everyone" who would be calling me knows where I am on Wednesday nights, I figured it was my children, so OF COURSE my attention was temporarily diverted to see if one of them was in need (my husband was busy watching Stephen Curry--pronounced " / 'stɛfin/--and the Davidson Wildcats put their own smackdown on the UTC Mocs).

I opened my phone to read the following text, copied exactly as it was written:

"can u explain to me these 2 sentences of chemistry to me? bohrs application of quantum theory to electron energy levels in atoms resulted in an explanation of the hydrogen spectrum. the lines observed in the spectrum are consistent with the idea that quantization limits the possible energies that an electron in a hydrogen atom can contain...."

And then the line that made me fall out of my chair--

"...you know just off the top of ur head? :)"

I'm sorry, Joe.  I don't think I heard a word you said after that.

Awww, nuts! Bloggy Giveaways, Day 4

With 10 recipients for today's giveaway, you really stand a great chance of walking away with something you'll enjoy:  a super snack just in time to celebrate a Super Bowl victory  Ground Hog Day  Valentine's Day! 

Nothin' says lovin' like a a pile o' pistachios :).

A c t u a l l y, because Wonderful Pistachios and Everybody's Nuts is sponsoring this giveaway, I've learned more about pistachios than I realized there WAS to know!

• The pistachio has been used as a dyeing agent and a folk remedy for ailments ranging from toothaches to sclerosis of the liver.
• Pistachios are one of only two nuts mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 43:11)
• Pistachios are “super nutrient dense” because they are dense in eight nutrients: thiamin, vitamin B6, copper, and manganese; and INQs ranging from 1 to 1.7 for potassium, fiber, phosphorus and magnesium.

 Visit Pistachio Health and you'll be sold on their value as a healthy snack!  This site is not just informative, it's engaging (learning...fun?  I kid you not!).  And...if your kids are looking for an engaging topic to write about for school, pistachios are as good a topic as anything AND the visual aids are yummy! 

There are two ways to register to be one of the 10 readers who receive today's giveaway:

1. Tweet the following and return here to comment the URL of your tweet:  " RT:  Go nuts!  With 10 PRIZES, your chances are GREAT to win @PensieveRobin 's giveaway today! http://bit.ly/20skg5 "
2. Write a little poem about why you'd wanna win pistachios--it can be a haiku (17 syllables, people, what could be easier?), a couplet (two-line rhyme), a limerick (cause I favor those ;) ) or a sonnet (if you're crazy).  Or any other poetic form. 

Five giveaways will be given to those who tweet; the remaining five to those who write poetry that tickles my fancy. 

Be sure to check out my giveaway summary for additional guidelines and a complete listing of giveaways, and remember:

• You may enter each giveaway as often as you like by posting separate comments.
• Unless stated, giveaways are for domestic delivery only (i.e., today's is only for U.S. addresses!)
• I'm SO GRATEFUL for those of you who are choosing to subscribe via email or in a reader! Truly.  That anyone will give ear to my writings (and I promise, I've got some fun...thoughtful...challenging posts to come in the days ahead...I hope you'll stick with me til we get "there" :) ) blesses my socks off.  Even when it's 14 degrees outside :).

Love Paula Deen? THIS giveaway is for YOU!

Paula Deen 's people have been gracious enough to offer me something truly special for this quarter's giveaway:  an enlarged copy of her magazine cover, mounted on foamcore and personalized by The Lady herself!  This is a treasure for the true Paula Deen fan, a collector's item since only a few are produced!

To be eligible to win:  Read any of my Paula Deen posts (it's fun to see how our "friendship" has developed and how she now counts me as one of her stalkers most intimate of girlfriends) and leave a comment here about any of them.  Make sure to express your enthusiasm about WHY you should win this giveaway, and you might just come away with this prized possession from one of the top Food Network divas!

Thousands of dollars are being given away at the Bloggy Giveaways carnival this week--click NOW for you chance to win!

(Please see my main giveaway post for a listing of all giveaways and eligibility guidelines). 

This giveaway is open to domestic delivery only :).

Free coffee & then some yum!

Free is good; free coffee is better; free coffee AND delicioso breakfast goodies?  Scrumpdillicious!

Little wonder about where I'll be trollin' today...!

{If "free" isn't good enough for ya, here's what Panera says about their new breakfast offerings.}

Discover breakfast at Panera Bread, where every detail matters.
Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches They’re grilled with eggs freshly cracked this morning, a slice of Vermont white cheddar and freshly baked Ciabatta bread. Enjoy it with your choice of Applewood-smoked bacon or all-natural sausage.
Granola Parfait Crafted by our head baker to give his five-year-old daughter something wholesome and delicious, our Granola Parfait has the perfect combination of toasted oats, pecans, honey, maple syrup and brown sugar. Then it’s topped with Stonyfield Farm® organic, low-fat vanilla yogurt and ripe strawberries. Try it and you’ll see why our head baker’s daughter loves it so much.

Aged (s)pots

A gift my mother-in-law received close to 50 years ago; she's pictured at right holding it new during her bridal shower.  It's the pot my father-in-law insists makes perfect popcorn every time.   I kinda think the popcorn perfection has more to do with love than taste :). 

More Wordless Wednesday

Giveaway? GiveaWOW!

Today's giveaway is sponsored by TypePad and someone, my friends, is going to be an awfully lucky duck.  Make that TWO someones are going to be happy, waddling, water-floating, web-footed feathered friends!

Prizes?

1 TypePad PRO account (for new customers), RV:  $179.40
1 TypePad PRO upgrade (for existing customers), RV: depends on current account

TypePad has been an excellent host for my site, so much so I couldn't help but gush about it last week. 

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, in comments:

1. You must indicate whether or not you're a current TP user so I'll know which giveaway to award you.
2. Read Dream Job & tell me your thoughts about the post, including your dream job.
3. International readers are eligible for this giveaway!  
4. Tweet this giveaway and comment your URL for an additional chance to win. 
5. First two commentors randomly drawn who meet all eligibility requirements will win!

As always, it's not required but it is appreciated if you subscribe to PENSIEVE via email or in a reader.  Be sure to check out my main giveaway post for additional guidelines and check out Bloggy Giveaways central for THOUSANDS of dollars in prizes!

Pensieve Giveaways

Welcome!  If you're visiting for the first time today from Bloggy Giveaways Central, I'm so glad you included PENSIEVE in your visits.  As the list climbs to over 1,000 giveaways by week's end, I'm thankful you're clicked over to my spot.  Be sure to subscribe now in a reader or via email (top left sidebar) before you forget to be reminded of each of my day's giveaway--you'll have dozens of chances to win (thanks to a few sponsors)!

Here's what you have to look forward to; instructions for each day will be posted on that day:

Monday:  TWO winners

• "Securing a Sponsorship" ebook, compliments of jessicaknows.com, $14 RV
• $10 Starbucks giftcard

Tuesday:  THREE winners ~ TypePad

• 1 TypePad Pro Account, RV $179.40 (new accounts only)
• 1 upgrade to Pro (existing TypePad users), RV $140-162 (depending on current account)
• 1 TypePad tee shirt (Adult XS)

Wednesday:  Paula Deen-personalized magazine cover, a collector's dream!

• Uber-cool for fans of Paula Deen, a 2.5 x 3' mounted enlargement of her magazine cover, signed by The Lady herself!  RV:  Priceless!

Thursday:  10 winners!

• Packages of Wonderful Pistachios AND Everybody's Nuts.  Don't miss this one, friends--these are premium nuts!

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GENERAL GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES

1. Enter as often as you like to each day's giveaway, through Saturday midnight.
2. Please read and follow each giveaway's instructions...I really appreciate those who actually DO what's asked! :)
3. Unless stated otherwise, I can only ship to U.S. addresses.
4. Though not mandatory, I really appreciate your subscription to PENSIEVE in a reader or via email.  Especially when you continue to read AFTER the giveaways are long over! 

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GUIDELINES FOR MONDAY'S GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway #1, "Securing a Sponsorship" ebook, but Jessica Smith of jessicaknows.com. 

If you'd like to attend a blogging conference in the near future, this ebook/workbook will take you through the process of having your trip sponsored!

To win:  Comment any (or all!) of the following (please post comments separately for each answer): 

• Indicate what blogging conferences you're planning or would like to attend in 2009.
• Tweet my giveaway post and then link it here.  To make it easy, simply cut & paste this text:  RT: Don't miss PENSIEVE'S 100s in giveaways this week! http://bit.ly/TooY 
• Share YOUR tips for securing a sponsorship

Giveaway #2, $10 Starbucks giftcard
If you like Starbucks we have something in common; read my list of 100 Things & tell me how we're alike...or different!   Want another chance to win?  Tweet my giveaways (you can use the language above) & comment the URL in a separate posting.

Louie Lou-wow!

Chris Tomlin is one of my favorite performing artists, and when his Indescribable Tour included a stop in our home town a while back, we determined it was a concert we didn't want to miss...even if we had to listen to some guy named Louie Giglio and endure the eleventy-seventh presentation of the Gospel (a character flaw of mine, I'm not proud of the self-centered attitude...). 

Well, Chris did not disappoint--I love his style, his voice, the depth of his lyrics--he's a masterful worship leader. 

The surprise was Giglio--enthusiastic, entertaining, passionate, compelling and convincing.  His knowledge of science married to his mastery of Scripture resulted in a phenomenal  gospel presentation; one that would give the most hardcore skeptic reason to doubt his faithlessness.

I found a series of youtube clips from the tour; here's the first of five clips from Louie's presentation.  Once you watch the first one I hope you'll click the links for the rest.  It takes a few minutes to get into the rhythm of his thoughts, but once he's gotcha, you'll wanna stick with it to the end...it keeps getting better and better.  I promise :).

Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five