Tuesday, September 6, 2011

My Seven Links - A Challenge That Doesn't Involve Golf...

I've been tagged by Susan at Create Amazing Meals to share seven links from my blog that challenge me to tell a story about my journey here at Patty's Food and then to pass the challenge on to 5 other bloggers.  Susan is one amazing cook whose table you would count yourself very lucky to be a guest at as well as a fellow Dorista who regularly contributes  to French Fridays with Dorie.  I've also been awarded two lovely pink awards by another one of my favorite bloggers, Elizabeth at Food and Thrift.  Elizabeth loves to cook and spend time with her sweet grandchildren so we have a few things in common!  I'm going to pass the seven links challenge and the pretty pink awards on to five of my favorite bloggers at the end of my seven links, thanks again to Susan and Elizabeth for being so thoughtful and including me in their list of favorites.

#1 The post I think is the most beautiful, Cream Cheese Pie with Blood Orange Slices.


#2 The most popular post, Mini Chocolate Raspberry Love Tartlets.  Because Blogger says it's so...


#3 The most controversial post just has to be The Love It Or Hate It Burger- with a name like that it just has to be controversial.





#4 The most helpful post, Spinach, Potato and Bacon Quiche because I added step by step photos to show how to make tart dough in a food processor, wasn't that nice of me??



#5 The most surprisingly successful post, Fresh Fig Bars with Bittersweet Chocolate Chunks and Brandy.
I thought this was an interesting combination of adult flavors and it seems that others did too!

#6 The post that didn't get the attention that it deserved, Tropical Scones with Honey Butter Glaze.  I came home from a vacation to Hawaii and shared three posts at one time so I'm not sure if anybody really saw this one!

#7 The post that I am the most proud of was difficult to choose but  Chocolate Eclairs with Thick Chocolate Ganache for French Fridays was a recipe that I had been wanting to try and I was very happy with my results.


Finally the two pink awards!!!!



Thanks again Susan and Elizabeth!!!!

I'm passing the seven links challenge and the two pink awards on to these favorites:

LeQuan from Luvtoeat
Hope from Katty's Kitchen
Aimee from Clever Muffin
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27 comments:

  1. SandraSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    wow your 7 link challenge game is awesome..everything looks so delicious!

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  2. KathySeptember 6, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Patty, Love your seven links...great job! I never saw your most beautiful Cream Cheese Tart with Blood Oranges. Gorgeous!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Thank you, Patty! I hope you know yours is my very favorite food blog, so it means a lot to me to make your list of faves, too. :) It's going to take some time, but I want to pass along the challenge. I so very fondly remember those eclairs, especially!

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  4. SusanSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    How beautiful, Patty! I'm glad you had fun with this & I'm glad you participated because I did miss a few of these! I really want to try your scones & "grown-up" fig bars.

    Thanks so much for your lovely words & continued support!

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  5. scrambledhenfruitSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Love your links! I'm craving one of your eclairs now. :)

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  6. LeQuanSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Patty, thank you so much for thinking of me! You're such a sweetie! Visiting your blog always puts a smile on my face. Even when I'm have a not so great day, I know exactly which blog to go to for a smile or two. I loved your seven links, but to be honest, it was a bit torturous to see all those yummy photos again. The Eclairs are killing me. Why? Why do you do this to me? Haha. I need to check out those Tropical Scones with Hobey Butter Glaze post after this! They sound wonderful. Congratulations on your awards, definitely well deserved. Thank you for passing them on to me. I will try to participate in this if time permits and if I'm not too late. If not then thank you for having me in your thoughts, my dear. Hope all is well, Patty. Hugs!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Awesome dishes to feature, beautiful pictures!

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  8. ElisabethSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you Patty for posting your 7 Links challenge, and mentioning me...also for paying forward the awards I gave you'
    You were right on with all your 7 links. Your cheesecake with the blood orange slices were oh, so beautiful, and those Dorie challenges alone, should be another separate award!
    I had to chuckle about the controversial post, the Love it or Hated burger!
    Everything you picked was superb!...Congratulations, again!
    Hugs,

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  9. Priscilla - She's Cookin'September 6, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I also was tagged in the 7 Links Challenge and found it interesting and... well challenging to decide what to include :) Beautiful links Patty - and your photos are breathtaking!

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  10. ElaineSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a great post and choices, Patty! I have GOT to make those fig bars!!!

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  11. CristinaSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Patty: I enjoyed reading your seven links challenge...How and when did I miss those delicious looking fig bars!!? I'm clicking over there right now. Beautiful food photography! ;)

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  12. Angie's RecipesSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    omg..your 7 recipes look spectacular!

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  13. Emily MalloySeptember 7, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I just did one of these challenges, too! Hehe. Yours are great :)

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  14. FOODESSASeptember 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Adult flavours and tart dough in the food processor...my favourites from you Patty.

    Thanks for your continued inspiration, enthusiasm and bringing me down a memorable lane ;o)

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Claudia

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  15. JulianaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    So pretty Patty...enjoyed seeing them again, and glad to see the ones that I missed. Beautiful!
    Hope you are having a great week :-)

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  16. BethSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Thanks for sharing your favorites! I agree that those fig bars look amazing, and I love the photo of your cream cheese pie!

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  17. A SPICY PERSPECTIVESeptember 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Fantastic line-up... now where to start!

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  18. FaithSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful round-up, Patty! Thanks for sharing your 7 links. I think I missed those gorgeous tropical scones, so I'm off to check out the recipe right now!

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  19. MarySeptember 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Oh my GOODNESS, those blood oranges look breathtaking on top of the pie. Truly breathtaking. I love all of your photography though. Everything looks delicious!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    You've made my day! Thanks so much for the awards and passing the links on. Knew their was a reason your blog is bookmarked and metaphorically well thumbed on my laptop! ;)

    And I have to say, those Love It Or Hate It Burger, for the record Love it!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Looking through all your posts here, I'm reminded of how beautiful everything you make on this blog are! I don't even know how you just chose 7 posts, as I had a hard time deciding on my 7.

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  22. Tasty TrixSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I am with Foodiva - I don't know how you picked your most beautiful, everything you make is magazine-lovely.

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  23. Magic of SpiceSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Fantastic 7 links...they could all be Most Beautiful! But those blood oranges do look stunning :)

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  24. Priscilla - She's Cookin'September 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, I've missed a lot here - been pretty much MIA since my birthday when I posted my 7 Links and then left to visit mom! Yours are all spectacular - it must have been difficult picking a "Most Beautiful"!

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  25. Megan @ FoodalutionSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I love this challenge.... the scones look awesome.. I need to check out the recipe for sure! and I also love your eclaires... actually - I love it all! Very cool to see them all - delicious!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Your seven links are all beautiful. You have such a great blog, Patty.

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  27. SpikeDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Excellent selection. The eclairs are my favorites, nicely done. Thank you for the nice comment on my blog. I added your blog to my faves. Great recipes, great photos. good job.

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