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#BrunchWeek 2014 Shout-Outs for Liz, Anita, & Lanie

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A few more 2014 #BrunchWeek blogger intros for today...


Liz at That Skinny Chick Can Bake is not joking. She can bake. I can't wait to try her French Silk Pie with Frangelico. So many words in that title that make me happy! On the savory side of things her Gorgonzola Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin could easily become a tradition in my household, too.

On Twitter: @ThatSkinnyChick


Anita is the voice behind The Hungry Couple. She, and Brian, also run A Cocktail Life, a new-to-me blog where I spent an obscene amount of time browsing this afternoon. Over on her kitchen blog, I was enamored by her Grilled Cheese Croutons. I mean, really, why didn't I think of that?! She also has a recipe for which I have been looking - buckeyes. Only hers are boozy buckeyes. Yep, I'm a fan.

On Twitter: @hungrycouplenyc


Lanie runs The Vintage Cook and has some truly delectable sounding recipes in her hopper for #BrunchWeek. I just adore the word 'Chantilly.' Not only does she have a ton of delicious recipes, I love that she has an etiquette section on her blog. Here's her take on 10 Table Manners that We Forgot. When I read that she writes from her 'humble abode in Oz', I immediately thought Australia. Nope. Lanie hails from Kansas. That Oz. One vintage recipe that jumped out at me - How to Make Homemade Caramel Apples.

On Twitter: @thevintagecook

I can't wait to see what these talented ladies bring to our virtual brunch table next week.


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  1. CatherineApril 29, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    What a nice group of good cooks!! Blessings, Catherine

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  2. LoveandConfectionsApril 30, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Great intro for Brunchweek!

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  3. Bubbe BitesApril 30, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Wow! I cant wait to next week and see what everyone is bringing.

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