Wednesday, August 25, 2010

giveaway & a recipe: with BKD signature



summer winds down here in the north and end-of-summer family picnics, back to school and cozier weather fill our thoughts! so it's the perfect time for a scrumptious & yummy dessert recipe, right?! 

today, Brie of BKD signatures offers one of her family faves: double-decker chocolate & peanut butter fudge. (don't worry: it's not healthy any-which-way you cut it, but sure does look delicious!) 



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Double Decker Fudge
by Brie

2 cups (12oz package) Peanut Butter Chips (like Reese) , divided
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup  cocoa (like Hershey's)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ½ cups sugar
1 jar (7oz) marshmallow crème
1 ½ cups (12oz can) evaporated milk
¼ cup butter

1.    Line a 13x9x2-inch pan with foil.  Place 1 cup peanut butter chips in medium bowl; set aside.  In second medium bowl, blend ¼ cup melted butter, cocoa and vanilla until smooth; add 1 cup peanut butter chips.

2.    In heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine sugar, marshmallow crème, evaporated milk and ¼ cup butter.  Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil; boil and stir 5 minutes.

3.    Remove from heat.  Immediately add half of hot mixture to bowl with peanut butter chips only.  Pour remainder into cocoa mixture; stir to blend.

4.    Beat peanut butter mixture until chips are completely melted; spread evenly in prepared pan.

5.    Beat cocoa mixture until chips are melted and mixture thickens.  Spread evenly over top of peanut butter layer.

6.    Cool; remove from pan.  Remove foil; cut into squares.  Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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holey moley YUM!
while your yummy fudge is cooling... how about checking out the wonderful shop of today's chef BKD signature: cute handmade jewelry & crochet!

Brie specializes in lovely chiyogami paper jewelry. so pretty! she's one of my fabulous sponsors this month and i'm so happy to have her! and ... read on to see how you can WIN a gift certificate from her lovely shop! 

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BKD signature

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--->  one lucky rikrak studio reader will win <--- 
a $30 gift certificate to the BKD signature shop!
wow!
and free worldwide shipping of your item!

1. visit the lovely BKD signature shop!
...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
=   1 entry
2. tell us the name of your fave dessert recipe to make or bake!
=   1 entry

3. subscribe to the BKD signature newsletter.
...  and tell us
=   1 entry

4. follow both BKD signtaure (she's http://twitter.com/BKDSignature)
and me (i'm http://www.twitter.com/therikrakshop) on twitter.
...  and tell us
=   1 entry


5.  become a facebook fan of BKD signature.
... & tell us.
= 1 entry

6.  follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
... & tell us.
= 1 entry

7. tweet on twitter
... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! 
be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! 
= 1 entry

8. blog about this giveaway
... come back and tell us.
= 1 entry

9. :: PLEASE NOTE: 
each entry must be it's own comment.
thanks! ::


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:: RULES ::
a) it is possible to have a maximum of 8 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!

c) using random.org, 1 winner of the BKD signature giveaway will be chosen on thursday september 2nd @ 11 pm EST.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.


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167 comments:

Debbi Andersen said...

i love the glass pendants - she does such an amazing job - they are the best i have seen!!

Debbi Andersen said...

my fav recipe is probably my grandmas Chocolate Chip Cookies YUM

Debbi Andersen said...

i am already a subscriber to Brie's newsletter

Debbi Andersen said...

i am following BKD and you on twitter deb.andersen

Debbi Andersen said...

already a fan of BKD on FB :)

Debbi Andersen said...

already a follower of your blog

Debbi Andersen said...

and tweeted the giveaway :)

free indeed said...

Love the Chiyogami glass pendants, but who can pick a favorite??? There are so many! One I really liked was the Blue Fireworks Burst...as well as others....

free indeed said...

One of my fave cookie recipes is for Ginger Snaps, but they aren't crunchy...they are soft and delicious! Yum. I don't make them often, cause I can eat the whole load of them...cookies are hard for me to regulate....:(

free indeed said...

I follow rikrak

candace said...

What adorable glass pendants! I love the little trees. The fudge looks delightful, too!

Mruna Mistry said...

I love the love in bloom pendants..all the four seasons...
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Mruna Mistry said...

I don't bake but my fave dessert recipe to eat is chocolate brownie!
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Mruna Mistry said...

follow the rikrak studio blog!
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Tara said...

I like "Graphic Design Collection - Grandma's Flowers Square Glass Tile Pendant"... very pretty!
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Tara said...

my fave recipe is probably my Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Tara said...

follow the rikrak studio blog
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Snowflake07 said...

My favorite is the CHARITY ITEM - Kitties in Love White Circle Glass Pendant. I like it because I love cats and it reminds me of mine.
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Snowflake07 said...

My favorite dessert recipe is my Mother's made from scratch Nanner Puddin'. (You have to let it sit a day in the fridge and you must call it "nanner" puddin' for it to taste just right.)

Snowflake07 said...

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Snowflake07 said...

google friend following this blog (Snowflake07)

Snowflake07 said...

following you both on twitter as SnowflakeDay

Jessica said...

I love the Chiyogami Rainbow Flower Square Glass Pendant! The colors are beautiful and it looks like 60s wallpaper!
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Jessica said...

My favorite dessert recipe is my granny's delicious apple cake! Also, I love to make the peanut butter cookies that my mom and I made together when I was a little girl!
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Jessica said...

I am a subscriber of your blog! I LOVE IT!
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Kat said...

My favourite goodie is the Love in Bloom Spring Red and Pink Heart Tree Circle Glass Pendant WITH Red Ribbon Cord Chain. I like that a portion of the proceeds goes to charity and I like the brightness and happiness of it.

Kat said...

My favourite dessert recipe to make/bake is a flaky pie recipe from Wish magazine. I like that I don't have to bake the pie crust first.

Kat said...

Tweeted. http://twitter.com/myshewasyare/statuses/22133325740

Melissa said...

Love the Chiyogami Pretty Pink Peaceful Ploys Premium Cut Square Glass Pendant OOAK. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Melissa said...

Follow you both on twitter @OhMyDarlingBlog

Melissa said...

My favorite dessert to make are cupcakes of any kind!

fudge recipes said...

Wow, double decker fudge! Looks like twice the fun and yum, too! I'm sure my kids are going to love this. Chocolate fudge is actually their favorite, but I guess every kids love peanut butter so this is going to be a sure hit to my four kids.
I love the glass pendant, too! Really cool, I think my eldest (9years old) will love it! ;)

Ang said...

My favorite pendant is the Chiyogami Multicolored Flowers Square Glass Pendant - but they are all so pretty.
Thank you!

ang
ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com

Ang said...

My favorite recipe is my mom's lemon banana pie - she always made it on special occasions!

ang
ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com

Amber said...

The Chiyogami Blissful Pink Flower Burst Elegant Cut Square Glass Pendant OOAK is my favorite!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I love to make Espresso brownies!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow both of you on Twitter - my Twitter ID is @AmberGoo
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow the rik rak studio blog!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I'm a facebook fan of BKD signature! My FB name is Amanda Moore
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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liberal sprinkles said...

I love the tile pendants and the bottlecap pendants, they are so unique! I especially like the Chiyogami Harvest Leaves Bottlecap Circle Glass Tile Pendant, I love the fall colours.

liberal sprinkles said...

I am a rikrak follower :)

TheCuttingEtch said...

Love the Psychedelic Bottlecap necklace!

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My Beautiful Girl said...

My favorite dessert is super fast and simple - chiffon pie!

TheCuttingEtch said...

My mother-in-law makes these great organic chocolate chip oatmeal cookies- totally justifiable!

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My Beautiful Girl said...

Chiyogami Grape Limeade Dancing Flowers Square Glass Pendant OOAK is my favorite pendant! So pretty and feminine!

My Beautiful Girl said...

Subscribed to BKD newsletter!

My Beautiful Girl said...

Now following BKD on Twitter

My Beautiful Girl said...

Already a RikRak blog follower

My Beautiful Girl said...

"Liked" BKD on Facebook

xlacrimax said...

I love Handmade Chiyogami Blissful Pink Flower Burst Square Glass Tile Pendant OOAK because the color of it is calm and warm.
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xlacrimax said...

My fave dessert is 'angel wings' :)
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xlacrimax said...

Following the rikrak studio blog via GFC as xlacrimax.
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xlacrimax said...

Subscribed to the BKD signature newsletter.
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Heidi Jane Blankets said...

I love the love in bloom necklaces
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Heidi Jane Blankets said...

I haven't been liking deserts lately with my crazy pregnant food aversions, but I like zucchini bread.
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Heidi Jane Blankets said...

i follow your blog
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mom2girls said...

Mu favorite goodie is also what I would get if I won - your seasons necklace - I would get three of them - two winter for my two winter babies both born in December and a Spring one for me becacause why should they be the only one to get beautiful things :)
tracyschultz@yahoo.com

TopHat said...

I like the starfish scrubbies!

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TopHat said...

I love Russian tea cakes! Had them at my wedding.

hrfarley at gmail dot com

Amber said...

My favorite item from the shop is Handmade Chiyogami Whimsical Bubbly Flowers in Deep Violet Square Glass Tile Pendant. I like a lot of the pendants though!

amberf_03@hotmail.com

Amber said...

My favorite desert is something my grandma makes called Four Layer Dessert. Graham cracker crust with chocolate and whip cream layers, it's delicious!

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Amber said...

I follow the rikrak studio through GFC.

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allisonsbj3 said...

I like the kitties in love pendant because I love kitties!

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AmandaLFairbanks said...

I love the Love in Bloom Spring Red and Pink Heart Tree Circle Glass Pendant. It is adorable and dreamy :)

Donna said...

I love the CHARITY ITEM - Love in Bloom Spring Red and Pink Heart Tree Circle Glass Pendant WITH Red Ribbon Cord Chain

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Natalie Jane said...

Handmade Chiyogami is very lovely. As is everything in the shop :)

Donna said...

My favorite dessert (for my favorite holiday - Thanksgiving) is my husband's apple pie with ice cream

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Natalie Jane said...

I LOVE making peach cobbler. Especially this time of the year.

Donna said...

I subscribe to BKD newsletter

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Donna said...

I follow you and BKD on Twitter as 2Cats2See

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Donna said...

I "like" BKD on facebook

Donna Hufman Warrington
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Donna said...

I follow and subscribe through e-mail

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Natalie Jane said...

Tweeted!

http://twitter.com/natssentiments/status/22228106873

Anonymous said...

like the
BKD Signature Original OOAK Crabby the Amigurumi Crab

11newmom at gmail

dctm said...

I love the Chiyogami Multicolored Flowers Elegant Cut Square Glass Pendant because it is so colorful and I could wear it with lots of things

Christie C
dctm at bellsouth dot net

Vicki S said...

My fav piece is the Handmade Chiyogami For Old Times Sake Square Glass Tile Pendant because it looks exotic and perfect for end-of-summer and fall :)

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Vicki S said...

My fav desert recipe are Buttermilk Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. I got the recipe from a calendar :) and they turn out amazing each time.

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Vicki S said...

I "like" BKD Signature on FB
my FB name is Vicki Sh

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Vicki S said...

Now following you on GFC, my name sswpss.

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Shannon said...

I like the love in bloom in summer!

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Shannon said...

My favorite dessert to make is my grandma's cherry wink cookies

Shannon said...

subscribed to BKD's newsletter

Shannon said...

I like BKD on facebook

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Shannon said...

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jc said...

I love all the charity items, especially when these are for such a meaningful cause. My favorite is the Love in Bloom Spring Red and Pink Heart Tree Circle Glass Pendant with Red Ribbon Cord Chain, it's really sweet.

The Fudge recipe looks sinfully delicious, will put my diet on hold and try it out this weekend!

Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

jc said...

I subscribe to Rikrak Studio, thank you.

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bison61 said...

I like the magnets, the Chiyogami Boldly Poignant Poinsettia Resin-Sealed Bottlecap Magnet would look good on my fridge!

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bison61 said...

my favorite recipe is for brownies my Mother gave me. they are cakelike which I love!

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Angie said...

I love this one:Handmade Chiyogami Whimsical Bubbly Flowers in Light Blue Square Glass Tile Pendant OOAK

Thanks!
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Angie said...

I love homemade sugar cookies! I love making and decorating them with the kids!

Thanks!
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Linda Kish said...

My favorite is the Handmade Chiyogami Boldly Poignant Poinsettia Square Glass Tile Pendant OOAK

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Linda Kish said...

I like lemon icebox pie

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Sharon said...

I love upcycled jewelry so it's no wonder this bottlecap necklace caught my eye!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/38827408/new-bottlecap-collection-chiyogami

Email in profile!

T @ The Happy Clipper said...

Chiyogami Raining Cherry Blossoms Square Glass Tile Pendant OOAK
The colors are so pretty and it's different than anything else I own.
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T @ The Happy Clipper said...

I love to make chocolate chip cookies - right off the Nestle package :)
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T @ The Happy Clipper said...

subscribe to your blog in reader
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Melody said...

I like Falling White Flowers During Sunset. I like the name it sounds like the setting of a story.

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grace said...

My favorite is the
'Chiyogami Green Paisley Square Glass Pendant OOAK'! ^^ I love the design and the color! c:

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grace said...

My favorite dessert recipe to make would be the one for Mango Refrigerator Cake! Our family always makes one every Christmas, so it has been a bit of a tradition. ^^

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grace said...

I subscribe via email! c:

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Claire said...

Love the Cupid's Arrow Square Glass Tile Pendant

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Claire said...

I love cooking up Apple Crumbles, my fave comfort dessert food

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Claire said...

Subscribed to Brie's Newletter

Claire said...

Following both on Twitter - Atoxim

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Claire said...

Facebook fan of BKD - Claire Ryder

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Claire said...

Already follow the RikRak blog

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Claire said...

Tweeted
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Damla said...

I love these because of their designs and colors:
- Chiyogami Purple And Silver Swirls of Magnificence Elegant Cut Square Glass Tile Pendant
- Graphic Design Collection - Blue Serenity Square Glass Tile Pendant
- Graphic Design Collection - Against All Odds Square Glass Tile Pendant

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Damla said...

Subscribed to the BKD signature newsletter.

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Damla said...

Follow both of you on twitter: https://twitter.com/sweepstakelover

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Damla said...

Email subscriber of your blog.

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Damla said...

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Damla said...

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AmbreRose said...

These are all so cute! I really like the Flower Flurry Square Glass Tile Pendant. All the different blues are great. ambrerose at aol dot com

AmbreRose said...

My favorite dessert to make would be maple custard. ambrerose at aol dot com

Gretchen said...

i love the Chiyogami Light Carousel Umbrellas Square Glass Pendant. absolutely beautiful.

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Gretchen said...

my favorite dessert recipe to make is fudge.

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Gretchen said...

subscribed to the BKD newsletter

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Gretchen said...

became a fan of BKD on facebook

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Gretchen said...

became a GFC follower of the rikrak studio blog

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Jennifer Mathis said...

I like the Bottlecap with the fall leaves on it

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shar said...

i'm in love with the pendants, most especially the chiyogami blooming with love pendant <3

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Simone said...

I love the Chiyogami Holiday Festivities Elegant Cut Square Glass Pendant OOAK because it would be the perfect match for my red dress.

Simone said...

Forgot my email address:
simonka_t at hotmail dot com

Ashley said...

The Chiyogami Falling White Flowers During Sunset Square Glass Pendant OOAK is so cute.

Ashley said...

I love to make cake balls. They are so yummy.

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shar said...

i became a fan on facebook :)

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shar said...

i love brownies - chewy chocolatey brownies!

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Anonymous said...

Autumn is my favorite season. From your shop I love th chiyogami pendant with the harvest leaves! I would have to wear it year round but especially with all my fall clothing!!!!!!
Zoe0825@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

My fave recipe is a vanilla cupcake with a lemon glaze!
Zoe0825@verizon.net

Musings of a newlywed said...

I love the Love in Bloom Spring Red, but everything is beautiful! Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!

-Sue
sassyandcynical(at)gmail(dot)com

Musings of a newlywed said...

I already follow you via GFC!

-Sue
sassyandcynical(at)gmail(dot)com

Musings of a newlywed said...

I subscribe to the BKD newsletter

-Sue
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Musings of a newlywed said...

My favorite desserts to make are Pillsbury's from scratch Fabulous Fudge Pie and my own chocoate cupcakes with mint chocolate chip icing. Both are family favorites and are easy "from scratch" recipes to make.

-Sue
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Musings of a newlywed said...

I follow you both on Twitter. (@sassyandcynical)

-Sue
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Musings of a newlywed said...

I tweeted!

-Sue
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Abby said...

Chiyogami Purple And Silver Swirls of Magnificence Elegant Cut Square Glass Tile Pendant OOAK is one of my faves. too many to pick one. Love the colour and unique pattern

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Abby said...

Fave recipe. Cookies??

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Abby said...

subscribed to the BKD signature newsletter

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Abby said...

Following both of you on twitter as darkmotives

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Abby said...

of course i follow you!

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Abby said...

tweeted
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Karen Tapahe said...

My favorite is the Chiyogami Blissful Pink Flower Burst Square Glass Tile Pendant....but I love them all!

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Karen Tapahe said...

My favorite dessert is the trifle that my roommate in college used to make....yummy!


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corrin said...

love the BKD kitties in love pendant...super cute and for a great cause!

corrin said...

rice krispie treats. simple comfort food.

corrin said...

already a fan of bkd signature on facebook

corrin said...

tweeted: twitter.com/notsosweet. yay brie!! btw the fudge looks dangerously delicious.

Kelli Lee said...

What a great shop! My favorite item at BKD is the Chiyogami Blooming With Love Diagonally Placed Premium Cut Square Glass Pendant. I especially like the diagonal placement which is different and unique.

kellifrobinson[at]gmail.com

Kelli Lee said...

My favorite dessert to make is Black Bottom Cupcakes (chocolate with a cream cheese filling).

kellifrobinson[at]gmail.com

Kelli Lee said...

I am a Twitter follower of the rikrak studio and BKD (KelliFRobinson).

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Lisa said...

BDK has some beautiful pieces in their shop, and one of my fav's is-Crabby the Amigurumi Crab. He's soo cute and could use a nice home =D

Katie said...

I love LOVE LOVE the Chiyogami Blooming With Love pendant. Adorable!

Umm Z&amp;T said...

Hi
Just had a look in your shop, the chiyogami pendants are so nice and unusual, especially like the falling white flowers purple sunset, and green paisley ones

Umm Z&amp;T said...

also following on twitter

Umm Z&amp;T said...

and signed up to newsletter

Claude said...

I'm a big cat lover, so the Kitties in Love White Circle Glass Pendant immediately caught my eye!

claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!

Claude said...

RSS subscriber

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Thanks for the chance to win!

Kathy Pearlman said...

Kitties in Love White Circle Glass Pendant is my favorite of her pendants!

Kathy Pearlman said...

My go-to recipe for dessert is my recipe for Jello Cookies! I've published it a lot! I made variations on a Crisp Pastel recipe by Jello - it's great!

Kathy Pearlman said...

I follow you on Twitter @kmp50!

A + M + S said...

My husband goes crabbing every year so all things crab remind me of him. I love the crocheted crab!! Adorable!
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A + M + S said...

My fav desseret is pineapple upside down cake! And I recently found a recipe for pineapple upside down cupcakes. Yum!!
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A + M + S said...

I follow your blog!
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A + M + S said...

I subscribed to the newsletter!
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mzcynnamon said...

Chiyogami Falling White Flowers During A Purple Sunset Square Glass Pendant OOAK .........because my baby picked it

mzcynnamon said...

already a fan on FB (soy candles)