FQHSKCB #4 in 2025 Anything Kitchen or Dining Theme PLUS #3 Mise en Place winner and mentions

Howdy!  Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen!

#4 in 2025 = April 2-30, 2025

(start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

theme : anything kitchen or dining goes

or think of it as "AKDG" theme --

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anything kitchen, pantry, dining, appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION Samples

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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

DT member Becca's 

below: friendship or romance card with fondue pot(s); also cheese

"I am fondue (fond of you) a lot"

 plus

below: coffee pot, cup, jar for a friendship card

and

DT member Meena's

below: art journal with stylish coffee mugs w/ coffee pot 

plus

Guest DT Invite honoree from #2/February brags= Jenn B

blog link = https://stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/2025/04/you-bake-world-better-place.html

profile = My name is Jenn and I've been paper crafting for about 25 years now. I love stamping, ink blending, fussy cutting, and ink smooshing. I love spending time in my craft room, it's like therapy to me. I have the best hubby ever, 2 grown kids, and 4 absolutely adorable grandchildren who I get to spend a lot of time with! My favorite crafting supplies are inks, die cuts, and stamps. I'm also a really good cook and when I'm not in the craft room, I'm usually in my kitchen so this card really encompasses my life!  ;)

Jenn's choice for the AKDG theme is this cute little chef baking in his kitchen:

Isn't this the cutest?!!! Thank you Jenn B!!

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Spectacular kitchen/dining-related artistic projects!!!

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#3 bragging rights from March 2025

Congratulations to Marjeta, Tinyworks, Jenn B and Sigrid! There were just 4 entries submitted in #3/March 2025!  

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Best Kitchen-Dining Winner from #3 in 2025 = 

#2 by Marjeta = teapot, tea cup & saucer + dessert plate card!

(Guest DT invite for #5 May 2, 2025)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for May 2, 2025]

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order by entry # =

#1 entry made by Maria N /Tinyworks   = the little girl has an ice cream scoop to help her make her ice cream cone!

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#3 entry made by Jenn B  = glass stemware for a cocktail garnished with eyeballs for Halloween card!

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#4 entry made by Sigrid  = wrapped and unwrapped candy bars

 These are very clever and unique culinary creations! 

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What deliciously creative dining/kitchen variety were shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- DT member Meena, owner/DT  Becca S 

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#4 for April 2-30, 2025

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best "Kitchen-Dining" Winner (with Guest DT invite) and   3 honorable mentions  for 1-40 entries; 5 mentions for 41-80 entries; ....

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your samples (up to 5 new kitchen and/or dining topics) to the kitchen counter by 12:00am CST April 30, 2025.

Use Mister Linky Tool below for submitting your AKDG-themed projects.

  

FQHSK challenges blog #3 in 2025 with Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes theme + #2 Culinary brags

Howdy!  Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen!

#3 in 2025 = March 2-31, 2025

(start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

Let's try theme wording as : anything kitchen or dining goes

or think of it as "AKDG" theme --

this is effective for the February 2-28, 2025 challenge and into the future

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anything kitchen, pantry, dining, appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION Samples

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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

DT member Becca's 

below: notecard with stacked mixing bowls, thin kitchen string

below: horizontal slimline card with

folded napkin points type accents, rolling pin/kitchen tool, thin kitchen string

and

DT member Meena's fun ink pens

 project to write grocery lists, pay bills, write labels for freezer bags, etc. = 

below: standing up; they look like lipsticks! How fun!

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Spectacular kitchen/dining-related artistic projects!!!

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**with new kitchen/dining-related theme & brag terms**

#2 bragging rights from February 2025

Congratulations! There were 10 entries submitted in #2/February 2025!  

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Best Mise en place Winner from #2 in 2025 = 

#8 by Jenn B with little chef & kitchen tools

(Guest DT invite for #4 April 2, 2025)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for April 2, 2025]

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loving this little cooking scene!

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#1 entry made by Julene   = Mum's grocery list card

AND

#7 entry made by Diny = man's beer crate with bottles and glass

AND

#9 entry made by Indy = pizza stone and box

 These are clever culinary creations! 

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What deliciously creative dining/kitchen variety were shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- DT member Meena, owner/DT  Becca S 

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======>> Participants: <<=======

Starting with theme changes in February 2025, the bragging honors are changing wording:

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best "Mise en Place" Winner (with Guest DT invite) and   3 honorable mentions  for 1-40 entries; 5 mentions for 41-80 entries; ....

"Mise en place"

from Dictionary.com

noun

French.

1. the gathering and preliminary preparation of the ingredients and equipment to be used in cooking or serving food:

   The chef started the mise en place for the curry: chopping tomatoes, cutting onions, and measuring spices.

2. the ingredients and equipment gathered and prepared before cooking:

   The dish is the perfect size for minced herbs and other mise-en-place you need within easy reach of the stove.

3. 
   

and/or

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your samples (up to 5 new kitchen and/or dining topics) to the kitchen counter by 12:00am CST March 31, 2025. 

Use the Mister Linky widget tool for submitting your entries:

FQHSKCB #2 in 2025 Anything Food or Kitchen Goes Theme starts 2 February + #1 Culinary brags

Howdy!  Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen

#2 in 2025= February 2-28, 2025

(start and end times of 12am central time/Chicago)

Let's try theme wording as : anything kitchen or dining goes

or think of it as "AKDG" theme --

this is effective for the February 2-28, 2025 challenge and into the future

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anything kitchen, pantry, dining, appliances, tools/equipment, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, table linens, aprons, oven mitts, recipes, cookbooks, etc.

Formats are: cards, ATCs, tags/gift tags, bookmarks, package toppers/treat boxes/bags, TNs, journals, calendars/planners, and scrapbook layouts

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INSPIRATION Samples

Welcome Rachel!, our Overall Crop Pick from #12 December 2024; she accepted! 

Profile: Bio: Hello!  My name is Rachel, and I live in sunny Colorado with my husband of twenty years.  I spend my days homeschooling our three kiddos, reading, and crafting like crazy.  I have been paper crafting since I was a child, and while I dabble in scrapbooking, my true crafty love is making cards and giving them away to friends and family.  

BLOG LINK = https://creativekokes.wordpress.com/?p=28448

Rachel blog

Guest DT Rachel's superb coffee to-go cup creation:

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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

DT member Meena's kitchen key/towel holder project = 

{AKDG elements: pot, small teapot; key or towel hooks/holder} 

and

DT/owner Becca S project =  

{AKDG elements: cup and saucer for main elements}

and

2nd project = 

{AKDG elements: glass + glass pitcher; tablecloth} 

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Spectacular kitchen/dining-related artistic projects!!!

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**with the old food-related theme & brag terms**

#1 bragging rights from January 2025

Congratulations to 4  entries submitted in #1/January 2025= Kim B, Sigrid and Deanne (2)!  

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Last time for this wording distinction:

Best Overall AFG Crop Pick #1 in 2025 = Kim B

(Guest DT invite for #3 March 2, 2025)

[email owner Becca S = questbybecca@gmail.com if you're interested in GD for March 2, 2025]

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#3 entry made by Kim B!

popcorn treat box plus a soda drink cup box

find this at her Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/stampkim1#

loving these fun snack treat boxes!

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and

Last time for this wording:

Best 3 Ultimate Culinary Creation mentions (Top 3 Picks)

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#1 entry made by Sigrid   =

Great guy's birthday card with his brewski! 

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#2 & #4 entries made by Deanne:

 These are ready for sweet-tasting holidays! 

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What deliciously creative food variety were shared this past month at FQHSKCB!!!

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Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- DT member Meena 

 -- owner/DT = Becca S

Guest DT/past Best Overall Crop Pick= Rachel

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======>> Participants: <<=======

Starting with theme changes in February 2025, the bragging honors are changing wording:

*bragging rights are possible for those that link project(s)--at-large-- Best "Mise en Place" Winner (with Guest DT invite) and   3 honorable mentions  for 1-40 entries; 5 mentions for 41-80 entries; ....

"Mise en place"

from Dictionary.com

noun

French.

1. the gathering and preliminary preparation of the ingredients and equipment to be used in cooking or serving food:

   The chef started the mise en place for the curry: chopping tomatoes, cutting onions, and measuring spices.

2. the ingredients and equipment gathered and prepared before cooking:

   The dish is the perfect size for minced herbs and other mise-en-place you need within easy reach of the stove.

and/or

*Now it's time for our readers/customers to turn into vendors and deliver your samples (up to 5 new kitchen and/or dining topics) to the kitchen counter by 12:00am CST February 28, 2025. 

Use the tool address to help you make those yummy deliveries! =