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]

bragging rights badge

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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.

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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: