Tasty Thursdays #26 & Giveaway!!

Thank you so much to everyone that took the time to contribute to last week's party.
I love seeing all of the terrific projects and recipes.  

In celebration of 750 "likes" on Facebook I'm doing a giveaway.  One lucky winner will receive  three sets of 10 Valentines treat bags (that is 30 bags and 30 toppers total).  Simple to put together...include decorated zipper bags and already assembled toppers.  So fun!!  I have included the manufacturer's picture below so you know what they look like.  This giveaway only goes until midnight Friday night Central time.  I want you to have time to put them together for your Valentines.  Thanks for your support, keep passing the word!!
(**must live in US to be eligible for giveaway)





a Rafflecopter giveaway Now on to the terrific FEATURES.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!
Pastry Wrapped Pears from M double M

Easy Calzones from The First Year Blog
Delicious "Peaches" Cookies from On My Side of the World

DIY Yellow Felt Flower Scarf from The Craft Blog Stalker

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake from Sumptuous Spoonfuls
 Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a "Featured" button. 

Now on to the next party!!
New features will be posted next Thursday!!
The Mandatory Mooch



The Mandatory Mooch
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Party Guidelines:
**If you "like" my Facebook page, you will see some of your links featured over the next week.
**I will also be pinning some of my favorites each week after the party is over.

1. Grab my button, add a text link, or add Tasty Thursdays to you linky party list.  If you don't link back...you can't be featured.
2. Would love for you to follow me through Facebook, GFC, Pinterest, or all.
3. Link something new {MUST BE MADE BY YOU} or a great oldie that you haven't shared before.
4. No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.
5. Link up to your post, not your main blog
6. Link as many items, recipes, crafts, etc... as you want.
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52 comments:

  1. StephanieJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Great features :) Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of your week.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  2. Lorraine @ Cooking for Prince CharmingJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting! :)

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  3. Judy BiggerstaffJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks for the party.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM

      You are very welcome. Thanks for contributing!!

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  4. SusanJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I love heart cookies.

    Thanks for hosting!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      You are very welcome, Susan. I love heart cookies too. Nichi

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  5. Lisa | Fresh Eggs Daily®January 30, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I shared my recipe for Creme Brulee plus two other variations. Enjoy!
    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily
    www.fresh-eggs-daily.com

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      Yummy, thanks Lisa. Great to have you!! Nichi

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  6. Lisa BoyleJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I am sharing my son's chocolate cake. He is only 14 and does a wonderful job. :-) As for my favorite Valentine's treat? Anything that is chocolate. :-)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      You are very welcome, Lisa. I love it when kids get into the kitchen. Can't wait to check it out!! Nichi

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  7. I Gotta Try ThatJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for hosting Nichi!
    Hugs,
    Marcie

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  8. Nici @ Posed PerfectionJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Nichi! Looks like you had a fun trip. Congrats on 750 likes. Have a fabulous week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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    1. Nici @ Posed PerfectionJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      Oh, I forgot to tell you for the rafflecopter... I love anything chocolate, but I really like chocolate covered strawberries.

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  9. Julie January 30, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Nichi! Have a great weekend! :)

    Julie @ This Gal Cooks

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  10. Jutta LenihanJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Actually my favorite Valentines treat always was some fancy chocolate, but now that I see your Pastry Wrapped Pear, things might have changed! Oh and thank you for hosting ;)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      You are very welcome. Great to see you here!! Nichi

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  11. Crystelle BoutiqueJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Favorite Valentine treat? Almond Truffles
    Thanks for hosting a fab party!

    hugs x
    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

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  12. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Nichi, thank you so much for featuring my easy calzone recipe! It means so much to me and helps grow my little blog! I am following you on facebook and would squeal if you'd follow me back!! Also, I am grabbing that featured button :-)
    Beth @ The First Year Blog

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:32 PM

      Beth, I'm so happy to have you as a new follower. I have "liked" you back. Best wishes in the blogging world. It is so fun to make new friends. Hope to see lots of you!! Nichi

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  13. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Great giveaway!! Exciting. I did all the above!! My favorite Valentine's Day treat would have to be....Champagne! :)
    Karen

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  14. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool ReadsJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Nichi! :)

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  15. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for the party. Keep up the good work on FB! It takes a long time, but it'll build up before you know it! I'm having a 5000 FB fan giveaway at Pint Sized Baker if you'd like to come over and enter!
    Enjoy the rest of the week!

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  16. Monica @ M double MJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature Nichi! I was already excited, and then I saw your cute giveaway ;) My favorite Valentine's day treat is creme brulee.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:33 PM

      You are very welcome, Monica. So happy to have you join the fun!! Nichi

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  17. AngelaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting :)
    My favorite valentines treat is always chocolate :)

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  18. Brenda @ Chatting Over ChocolateJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting!! Excited to link up here for the first time! :)
    Hope you're enjoying a fabulous week!

    Your Newest GFC Follower :),
    Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

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  19. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    My favorite treat is chocolate!!!! Thanks for another great party. Congrats on 750 likes!

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  20. LenaJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Nichi, thank you so much for featuring my "peaches". I really appreciate it!! And thank you for hosting this awesome party every week.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      You are very welcome, Lena. So fun to make new blogger friends!! Nichi

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  21. Kim of Mo BettaJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Thanks for hosting, and the giveaway! My favorite Valentine's treat is anything DARK chocolate!

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  22. Love Bakes Good CakesJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Thank you for the party, Nichi! Congrats on 750! My favorite Valentine's treat is anything chocolate ;)

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  23. Peanut Butter and PeppersJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Favorite Valentine's Day Treat would be anything with chocolate or angel food cake with strawberries!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      Yummy!! Thanks for visiting and contributing!! Nichi

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  24. KatieJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for featuring my Yellow Felt Flower Scarf! You have made my day!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

      You are very welcome, Katie. So happy to have you. Enjoy the party!! Nichi

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  25. CindyJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Nichi, thanks for hosting :)

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  26. LorenaJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Thank you very much for hosting this party! Come back later to enjoy what other participants have created! Have a nice day!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    We having a party too. A Super Bowl Party. I brought over my Savory Super Bowl Stars for your party. Drop by and see all the goodies that have been added to our party buffet. We have some good giveaways too.

    Thanks for hosting another great party.

    Have a SUPER day!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

      Yummy!! Can't wait to check them all out. Thanks for joining the party!! Nichi

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  28. Susan BroughtonJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I like chocolate covered strawberries!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM

      Yummy!! My hubby's favorite too. Thanks for joining the fun!! Nichi

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  29. The Busy Bee'sJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Nichi,

    Looks likes a great get~away.

    Thanks for hosting another great party.

    Our party is live too. We would like to invite you to link up there: http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com

    Thanks!
    The Busy Bee's,
    Myrna and Joye.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks ladies!! Always great to see you here. I'm going to get some new recipe posts up this week and then join your party. Thanks, Nichi

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  30. Haller family January 31, 2013 at 4:37 PM

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  31. ElizabethJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Maybe not my favorite treat, but last night I tried Sweet Tarts valentines hearts. Much better than the traditional, chalky candies!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      Those would be much better!! Thanks for visiting. Nichi

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  32. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting and for my favorite Valentine's Treat... anything chocolate.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      You are very welcome, Marlys. Great to see you here!! Nichi

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  33. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Thank you for all the new ideas! Have been pinning away. :)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

      You are very welcome, Diane. Enjoy the party. Nichi

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  34. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    You are very welcome, Tanya. Great to see you here!! Nichi

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  35. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    You are very welcome, Ambreen. Great to see you here again!! Nichi

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