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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and

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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)

bragging rights badge:

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#1 entry made by Sigrid   =

Great guy's birthday card with his brewski! 

AND

#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! =   

FQHSKCB and FQGGCB are switching themes very soon announcement

 Announcement of theme switches between 

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenges 

and

FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges

starting January 28 FQGGCB and February 2, 2025 FQHSKCB.

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To better align themes to their blog titles, FQHSKCB will now focus on 'anything kitchen or dining goes' topics (appliances, kitchen tools, mixing bowls, glassware, recipes, aprons, dinner set on the table, snacks bowls set on the counter, etc.).

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and

FQGGCB will focus on 'anything food goes' which includes beverages, candy, too. 

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Blog links are:

FQGGCB =

https://farmquestgrocerygamechallenges.blogspot.com/

FQHSKCB =

https://farmquesthomestylekitchenchallenges.blogspot.com/

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See you soon at one of the farms!