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I'm into bacon grease and sugar. Though I bake cakes for a living at The Picky Palate in Charleston, I'm a flawed, messy cook. Also, I am not into grammar or spelling. I'm just into food and pictures of food.
To kick off my debut as a guest blogger, I've made a short video about my favorite subject: desserts. Hope you will enjoy it.
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If you love copper pans, check out the Cookware Giveaway.
I'm pleased to announce two new features at Designs by Gollum: 1.) A weekly Foodie Friday give-away; 2.)A mystery, mid-week give-away whenever I, Teeny Templeton, am the guest blogger.
This week's Foodie Friday give-away is a $200 e-gift card from Williams-Sonoma.
To enter, just visit Michael's website, her Youtube Channel, Twitter, OR Facebook.
You can also leave a note on this Foodie Friday post. Leave a short comment about whatever catches your fancy, and I will select a winner from one of the entries.
Note: the Williams-Sonoma contest closes Tuesday, February 1st.
To add Foodie Friday's logo to a post, click on the (above) photo, copy it (right-click), and upload the picture to your post via Blogger's "add a photo" button. Add the host blog's address http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/ to your post. This will help everyone navigate to other recipes and also discover the talented bloggers who participate each week. If you are new to Foodie Friday and need more information, read the in-depth TUTORIAL. You can also email me (see sidebar) if you have questions. In the header, put an "!" with Foodie Friday Help. To participate in this week's recipe exchange, please add a permalink to your blog entry with your name and/or your recipe:
oooh those red velvet cuppies look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteWow -- Williams Sonoma, what an awesome giveaway. --Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photograghs! I just love your blog and am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteShel
I LOVE the picture with the pink shoes! Gorgeous! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNow those sound like some books I would love to read! The food video was yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to enter this wonderful giveaway.
Penny
I just recently found the blog and am becoming more and more inspired. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway- Williams-Sonoma. I love those red velvet cupcakes. They're beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust found you and I love your blog. Such a great combination of all the stuff I love and presented in a beautiful, unique way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteooo, Teeny, I am about to have a runnin' fit to win this Williams-Sonoma giveaway. I love them. What an awesome giveaway...thanks so much for giving us all the chance to win.
ReplyDeletehugs, bj
Williams Sonoma!! Gosh I would love to win!! After 30 years the kitchen things have seen better days! I bought a hunk of a cheese grater from them right after I got marries and it is one of the things that still looks beautiful and works fantastic!!
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mary
You are amazing, ML! I go to WSonoma almost weekly. If you google WSonoma Outlet, Riverhead, NY, my blog comes up! LOL I guess I talk about them a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun I would have with that e certificate.
Looking fwd to Teeny's mid week escapades too!
Thank you for being such a gracious host, above and beyond always!
Hello, Teeny! Your pastries look delicious. What a talented baker you are ;) I watched the video below also and I have to say that Coop O'Malley sure is one good-looking man!
ReplyDeleteToo sweet ;) I really don't know how you have time to get all you do done Michael Lee! Writing books, making videos, cooking, hosting guest bloggers...it goes on and on...wow! I'd just love to win this giveaway and you know I'd pick out a new mixer before ole betsy gives out on me! Thanks as always for hosting Foodie Friday.
ReplyDeleteFondly, Roberta
rlphilbr13@aol.com
Teeny, I loved your video and I would like to have one, maybe two of each of the featured sweets. What a handsome giveaway. Joni
ReplyDeletewow, what an amazing giveaway! thank you so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat was such a fun and tasty adventure in YouTube world! OMG, my mouth was watering over all those desserts!!
OMGoodness, WHAT an AWESOME giveaway!!!! I love WS and would love to go SHOPPING there:):) Teeny, please tell Michael Lee that I said THANK YOU!!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteP.S. The video made my mouth water and my stomach growl!!!!!!!!!!! See anything I liked???? EVERYTHING!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMichael I love the cover and the title of your new book. I have Crazy Ladies on my TBR pile after being recommended as a book I might like by Amazon.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
When I saw Teeny's name roll up in my Google Reader, I had to come over here and see what she was up to, and she did not disappoint. Boy, Teeny sure can cook! I'll take anything chocolate, please. And can you serve up a side of that pink confection with the blue shutters that rolled in the beginning? Was that on Rainbow Row? I'll take that whole rainbow, too! My sister lived in Ansonborough in the cutest carriage house for many years. I adore that town.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this book to come out, Michael Lee. I would rather win an advance copy than the gift certificate! And that's saying something because you know how much a magpie loves to shop for shiny objects. ;-) As always, you are generous with your readers and bloggy friends.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Love your post today! Admired your energy and talent for some time now.
ReplyDeleteYour give a way is very exciting! Thanks for all your inspiration.
I am a huge Williams-Sonoma fan and would just love to win the gift card!!
ReplyDelete"I'm into bacon grease and sugar". I love it! Your post was delightful. Who knew! My post, "Grandchildrens Favorite", features the Williams Sonoma panini maker. Thanks for inviting me to the party.
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The food video is great, love your blog and Williams-Sonoma. What a great giveaway, thanks and please put my name in the hat.
ReplyDeleteMary L
Oh Teeney, you and I are going to be great friends! I just did a post on Hot Chocolate Cookies and I had a plate that said, "I would give up dessert, but I am no quitter!" You obviously aren't a quitter either. I adore all of your sweets, we could talk and talk and eat sweets the whole time. I adore your high heeled cupcakes. I might have to make some of them. Let's get together and taste test some of everything soon,
ReplyDeleteJacqueline
I follow you on Facebook and commented there and would love, love, love to win the WS gift certificate.
Can't wait to meet Teeney, love red velet cupcake.....thanks for sharing...Pat H
ReplyDeleteMichael Lee, I'm so ready to get my hands on a copy of your latest. What caught my fancy in this post? Has to be the little one dancing in the red shoes of her mommy. Precious! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteIt's my birthday next Friday, so I'd be the perfect choice for your winner. I'm often a bit messy in the kitchen myself! ♥♫
ReplyDeleteSorry I double entered today! Haven't done this in so long I forgot how! Wonderful giveaway...and I can't believe how much your blog has grown! Can't wait to read all about Teeny!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such a fab prize! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteRamona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
Teeny....OMG..what a great post. I am so addicted to cupcakes...making them AND eating them....got my full attention the minutes I saw CUPCAKES!! Thanks for hosting such a fab-tabulous giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
P.S. Miss Michael, as always, thank you for hosting us foodies :)
Love the video clip, everything is so pretty and looks yummy too! Thanks for hosting this party!
ReplyDeleteSharlotte
Williams Sonoma, my favorite! The Red Velvet Cupcakes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteJust send me the icing, please! Great post ... thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so yummy. Wms. Sonoma, what an awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWoW! this is awesome and I love this blog! It is always so fresh and pretty, I am a follower as well! Thanks for the wonderful give-a-way! and a chance to win! PS~The video was yummy!:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway! I love Williams Sonoma and am an avid reader. I am going to meet Teeny Templeton!
ReplyDeletewow.. Williams Sonoma gift card... it would be like Christmas all over again...
ReplyDeleteOh my!
ReplyDeleteamazing to c you do so many things...!! i have not read any of your books but wld love to read crazy ladies and consuming passions. what inspires you to write, is it a talent or nurtured? Creativity is so rewarding ... something money cannot buy. U have inspired me to sketch more often...and yes too cook too, love the food and the clicks...!! Looking fwd to reading one of your books have to make up my mind on which one.
ReplyDeleteHi Michael...what a fun video...definitely made me hungry for the food and the book. :) Is that your sweet granddaughter helping in the kitchen? What a cutie pie!
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Susan
Great post as always. You always make me so hungry because it always looks so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI am sharing my recipe for Pork Pozole Soup. I hope you will try it because it's really yummy!
Thanks for hosting!
I cannot wait for this book to come out! You have completely whetted my appetite...for Teeny and her cooking.
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes are gorgeous...
Jane (artfully graced)
Michael, i'd love to win the giveaway -- I love williams sonoma; all of their gadgets and cookbooks and more! Pick me please :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant post - and I loved the video!!
ReplyDeleteMichael,
ReplyDeleteLove your guest blogger. Can't wait for the new book. The videos are amazing. I always seem to be blog visiting before coffee. I now have a sugar high from all the gorgeous desserts. Yoghurt and bananas is not going to work this morning!
Williams-Sonoma is the best. I used to work for them. I never took home a paycheck. Every Friday I went home with at least one of their signature bags.
Now, I am going to rummage for something sweet and go pre-order your book.
Carol
Oh Teeny (and Michael!)!! I am so pleased to meet you and can't wait for your book. Having been sick so much this year, reading is my joy. I can't WAIT to get back to blogging very soon and getting to know you better!
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Hello, Teeny! The pastries are delightful and would be a welcome addition to my coffee this morning. What a very talented baker you are ;o)
ReplyDeleteMichael, the W-S certificate would not go to waste in my household ;o)
Just when I thought Friday couldn't get any better!! A Williams Sonoma gift card giveaway!! Be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteI can't see the video because I'm at work ....shhhh.
Red Velvet Cakes, yum! They look wonderful. I'm going to have to check out the books too. A recommendation from Janet Evanovich is enough to get me to read :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this marketing strategy. It really draws you in to the story...brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this giveaway. I'd have no problem at all spending that gift card!
I like the photo of those cute doggies on the couch over on Michael's site. And those photos of pastries at the beginning of this post, mmm!
ReplyDelete-Brenda
I loved the dessert video. And what a generous giveaway! Good luck to all!
ReplyDeleteAngie
Cocina Diary
What an appropriate and fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a $200 gift certificate from W-S! Very exciting! Thanks for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteOne should probably not watch that video before breakfast, LOL. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI love dessert too! You are a woman after my own heart.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win the Williams Sonoma Giveaway too! Amazing!
Dr. Laura
I can't believe I've never baked a red velvet cake (or cupcake) - not only is it lovely, it's chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting... scrumptious. Perhaps I'll have to try one out for my love this valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteYour post is wonderful, ML, and I loved the video. You've got me craving sugar and it's early in the morning!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't be thrilled with a gift certificate to WS? I've got my fingers crossed.
Love the video Teeny. Thanks Michael for hosting as usual, everything looks beautiful.
ReplyDeletemickey
Fun video!..I enjoy the read!,..got to get the books.
ReplyDeleteI love Food talkin'!
~Jo
LazyonLoblolly
Hello, welcome! I would love to win that Williams Sonoma gift card! I could go crazy in there :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! As always, great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the copper pots from Williams-Sonoma.:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway... I lust over everything in their store.
ReplyDeleteWHAT CATCHES MY FANCY...ANYTHING SWEET! MY FANCY GETS TICKLED WHEN IT'S TIME TO BAKE, OR EAT TREATS OR ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM SERVING SWEETS TO THOSE I LOVE.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR BEING A DELIGHTFUL GUEST BLOGGER TEENY TEMPLETON!
NOW...WHERE DID I LEAVE MY CUPCAKE!
;-)
LILLY
lovely pics! love the video!!! my hubby used to live in charleston! :D and what an awesome giveaway!!! please count me in! i just posted my first "foodie friday" post. :)
ReplyDeletepaulette
Whatever strikes my fancy, huh? Well...I'd like a cookie. Writing is hard. Writing makes me want to stuff my face with cookies. And I've written a lot today. Therefore...I'd like a cookie.
ReplyDeleteI visited her web. She is such a great author !
ReplyDeleteCount me in the giveaway please !
isafrenchy@gmail.com
I am retooling my kitchen at the moment and really need to buy quality cookware. The name Williams Sonoma is music to my ears. I would love to have an up to date kitchen for once in my life.
ReplyDeleteHey Teeny, gained 5 pounds watching-loved it all! Thanks for the chance at this great give-away:@)
ReplyDeleteI really love your videos! :) Guess we have somthing in common. I happen to love bacon grease and sugar too! LOL Thanks for the generous giveaway! I hope I win! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour website looks wonderful and I love your new book cover! Congrats on that!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Back to say I'll have the chocolate cake with the cream in the middle. Looks scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I must make these cupcakes. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of your aunt.
My birthday was this week and I really don't need anymore cake, but I sure would love to have one of those cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteThe dessert video was a real "TREAT"! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to be part of your blog. I love how there is so much varitey. Look forward to seeing some more : D
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great cooking heritage...that what I am most interested in! Leaving a heritage to my children for cooking! Blessings, K
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to do a giveaway! I love your cooking heritage. It is so wonderful to have a family connection to recipes and cooking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway- Williams-Sonoma! I love those red velvet cupcakes. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTo win a Williams Sonoma gift card would be awesome!! Please pick me!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the Tour de Sweets. What beautiful eye candy! The little high heels on the cupcakes were so cute. Never shopped WIlliams Sonoma, but I bet I could do some real damage. Thanks for the giveaway offer.
ReplyDeletePat
You're listed on my favorite blog list and I've enjoyed linking to Foodie Friday a few times.
ReplyDeleteMarried 40 yrs. and can always use new kitchen gadgets.
What a great giveaway and wonderful post!
Would love a chance at the Williams sonoma gift certificate! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDelete"Consuming Passions" sounds like a must read. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell, hello there, Teeny! It's good to get to know you a bit and I'm sure your cakes are delicious! I would love a high heeled cupcake! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never had a copper pot and that would be a wonderful thing to brighten up my kitchen if I could win.
If you run into Michael Lee - tell her hello for me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Teeny, I have a feeling you will get me in big trouble with all the delicious sweets! Looking forward to more of your blog posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win and all that you do for your followers. Love Love Love the cover image and title of your upcoming book. Though the tossed image was delightful as well.
ReplyDeleteLoads of chances! Those cupcakes looks so good!
ReplyDeleteWell, Teeny, from what I've read you are one girl I'd love to get to know! I think you could teach me a thing or two about baking...among other things! We would have fun with that WS gift card, too!
ReplyDelete~Nancy
Love this blog!
ReplyDeleteTeeny, The red velvet cupcakes are to die for and so cute and the Chocolate Cake with the cream in the middle, oh yummy. I really need to take some lessons from you. Just looking at them are putting 10 lbs. on this little southern gal. Following with you girl. Michael thanks for the giveways............Katie
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