FQHSKCB #5 in 2025 anything kitchen or dining goes theme starts 2 May 2025 + #4 brags

Howdy!  Welcome

 to FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen!

#5 in 2025 = May 2-31, 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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for #4 bragging recognitions, skip over the  DT and Guest DT inspiration section

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INSPIRATION Samples

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design inspiration from the FQHSKCB team = 

DT member Meena's

below: miniature cocktail glasses home decorations

and

DT member Becca's 

below: dining table set for meal (Ai image; 1 of 4; see below)

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below: kitchen tools

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Guest DT Invite honoree from #3/March brags= Marjeta

blog link = https://marjetinaustvarjalnica.blogspot.com/ 

profile = My name is Marjeta. I am a nature and hiking lover. I am passionate about all kinds of creativity. I love to knit, crochet, sew and make greeting cards. I am also no stranger to baking and making cakes. I have been publishing my creations on my blog since 2014.

Marjeta's choice for the AKDG theme are these crocheted sweater mug cozy and coordinating crocheted hot pad (perfect for a coffee pot, a warm plate, etc.):

Isn't this the cutest?!!! Thank you Marjeta!!

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Spectacular kitchen/dining-related artistic projects!!!

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#4 bragging rights from April 2025

Congratulations to Dottie, Jenn B, Indy and Deanne! There were 7 entries submitted in #4/April 2025!  

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Best Kitchen-Dining Winner from #4 in 2025 = 

#3 by Dottie S = coffee cup + other cups

(Guest DT invite for #6 June 2, 2025)

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

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order by entry # =

#5 entry made by Jenn B   = cake board topped by wedding cake

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#6 entry made by Indy  = baking tools and equipment 

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#7 entry made by Deanne  = coffee to-go cup + coffee beans & equipment

These are very clever and unique culinary creations! 

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What charmingly 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 

and Guest DT Marjeta

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 on April 18th from owner/DT Becca S = I spent a few minutes in Microsoft Designer to create some Ai-generated "table runners on dining table" images. Please feel free (for personal use) to take 1 or more of these to use for FQHSKCB #5 or for future challenges.

Super cool!!! These have a bit of Nordic look to them, I think. That wasn't part of the description I typed but it's wonderful to see what the possibilities can be! 

Enjoy!

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#5 for May 2-31, 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 May 31, 2025. 

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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JUST ADDED on April 18th from owner/DT Becca S = I spent a few minutes in Microsoft Designer to create some Ai-generated "table runners on dining table" images. Please feel free (for personal use) to take 1 or more of these to use for FQHSKCB #4 or for future challenges.

Also if used during the last few days of April, the green and orange hearts of the table runners can be used for the Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #72 theme until April 27. Anything goes with green and/or orange heart(s). 

Super cool!!! These have a bit of Nordic look to them, I think. That wasn't part of the description I typed but it's wonderful to see what the possibilities can be! 

Enjoy!

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

#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

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#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!!!

===============================================

Come back soon for another HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge!

-- DT member Meena, owner/DT  Becca S 

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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.

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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: