“A bed without a quilt is like a sky without stars.” ~Author Unknown I’d like to welcome my friend, talented quilter and entrepreneur, Maria Denise Davis, as a guest blogger and guest artist on Chin Deep today! Here are some examples of her beautiful work… Shooting Star Quilt Jolly Roger Quilt Artist Bio: I went…
dolly parton’s five layer dinner
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Mixed Grill Kabobs
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“The trouble is, you cannot grow just one zucchini.Β Minutes after you plant a single seed, hundreds of zucchini will barge out of the ground and sprawl around the garden, menacing the other vegetables.Β At night, you will be able to hear the ground quake as more and more zucchinis erupt.” –Β Β Dave Barry We…
Visiting Red Wing-The Sheldon Theatre
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“Red Wingβs historic Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts is committed to showcasing the best arts and entertainment for the enjoyment, education, and enlightenment of the community and its visitors.” ~The Sheldon Theatre website The Sheldon Theatre is the “Jewel Box” of Red Wing Would you like to visit a gorgeous landmark while visiting Red Wing?…
Teacup Cake
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“From the gate to the porch went a wide walk, paved with smooth slabs of dark stone, and bordered with the tall bushes which met overhead, making a green roof. All sorts of neglected flowers and wild weeds grew between their stems, covering the walls of this summer parlor with the prettiest tapestry. A board,…
Celebrating Father’s Day
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“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.”Β ~Bill Cosby The day started out quiet. I caught up on a little reading and writing while husband and daughter slept in. Husband got up first and I wished him a happy Father’s Day.Β We sipped China Rosepetal tea while we made breakfast together. Fried…
Happy Father’s Day
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An Evening Out With Jeff and Grace
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Booker’s Mint Julep
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My gorgeous husband Jeffrey received a VERY nice bottle of Bourbon for Father’s Day (from moi. π ) and we decided to make the best mint juleps EVER! Booker’s Mint Julep serves 6 If you’d like to make this classic summer cocktail, you’ll want to start with… 2 Cups Booker’s Bourbon * 1 bunch fresh…