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Bits and Bobs

August 8, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

To prove that we don’t just make lots of cakes over here at “Chez Sugar”, Sarah made up a Stromboli that she has portioned up and frozen ready for the school lunches this week. It tastes delicious!

You can find the recipe over at Lillabilly – she is doing a great series on school lunch boxes. It is always good to get some inspiration in that department!

Brent’s party went well yesterday. We had eight 16 year olds over for a LAN Party and then took them out for dinner and a movie. What a lovely group of young men! I couldn’t resist making some party cakes – they were all demolished so I think they were well received:)

Last year I was approached by the lovely Jade Sims of Craft Hope fame, to contribute a project to her book, Craft Hope – Handmade Crafts for a Cause. Well the book was published this week and Lark Crafts are celebrating with a Month of Hope -including free projects, profiles and more. Lark Crafts are sending all contributors a free book for a giveaway, so check back here soon. I can’t wait to share some pics from the book with you.

Finally I would like to welcome our newest sponsor, Ladybug Quilt Shop. Sara has exceptional customer service and great prices (most fabric is less than US$8 per yard). You will find her button over in our side bar.

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  1. Stephanie says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:22 am

    I just went and visited Lark. Looking forward to seeing the project you contributed to the book. You must have one of the best smelling houses in your entire neighborhood!

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  2. suzitee says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:25 am

    How gorgeous do those cupcakes look? I have NO DOUBT they disappeared very quickly. Sarah’s baking looks yummy too…must go check out that link. Have a great week xxx

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  3. Tracy says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:52 am

    That stromboli looks so good–YUM! I’ve not made one in a long time–now inspired! Such pretty cakes! Wish I didn’t love sweet so much… LOL! Off to check out great links. And looking forward to see your project contribution. Happy Days, Lisa :o) ((HUGS))

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  4. ClΓ‘udia Murakami says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Wow!! What a delicious post!!! I am far here watering my mouth…

    Have a great week!!
    Bela.

    Reply
  5. Terriaw says

    August 8, 2010 at 9:26 am

    That stromboli looks so tasty! I’ve never made one but would love to try it, so thank you for sharing the link to the recipe. Can’t wait to see your contributions to that new book!

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  6. Rumi says

    August 8, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Tasty looking stromboli and cupcakes! Yum!

    Looking forward to seeing what lucious project you have in the book.

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  7. our shabby cottage says

    August 8, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    My eldest just saw the pic of the Stromboli and thought it looked incredibly yummy, I think I know what i’ll be doing later! School lunches are always hard to keep interesting.

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  8. Lillabilly says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Your stromboli looks very tasty indeed! I’m so glad it worked well and thanks so very much for the link!

    Also, those cakes look just divine! : )

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  9. Thimbleanna says

    August 8, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    You and Sarah make the best looking food! The stromboli looks perfect for lunches and those cupcakes look fabulous for anytime!

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  10. Linda says

    August 9, 2010 at 2:34 am

    Glad the LAN party went well, it does get a wee bit easier when they get older-the parties i mean, not the worry.Sarah’s baking looks oh so yummy.
    Am going now to check out your new sponsor
    xx

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  11. Katherine says

    August 10, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Yummy! That would make me look forward to lunch. Mmmmm….

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  12. handmade toddler clothes says

    August 10, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    The stromboli looks delicious and what a good idea to cut up and freeze for the future. Let’s look forward to good creative lunches.

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  13. periwinkle says

    August 10, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    glad to hear the party was a success. The stromboli looks gorgeous – I’m off to check out the link now

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  14. Suzanne says

    August 10, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    Those cakes look yummy. A LAN party always makes me smile when I think of these. Boys just love them

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  15. em's scrapbag says

    August 11, 2010 at 8:48 am

    That looks yummy. What a great alternitive to pb&j. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Dogwood says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:26 am

    Way too yummy looking. Ohmy! And, those lovely cupcake. Who doesn’t love a cupcake and yours are so sweet!

    I am having a give-away. I have been blogging for a year now! Stop by and check it out.

    Cory/Dogwood

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  17. Candie Cooper says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    What a sweet blog! Love it!

    Reply
  18. Persis Shah says

    August 13, 2010 at 12:13 am

    mmmm that stromboli looks delicious…off to check out the recipe right away!

    i just discovered your blog via Flairful and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)

    happy weekend!

    Persis.
    http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

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  19. Christy says

    August 13, 2010 at 11:43 pm

    What a mouthwatering stromboli. It looks so delicious in every way!

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  20. Rachael Rabbit says

    August 15, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    Gosh those cupcakes look good. You won Anna’s book in the giveaway – I know you have sent me your address yonks ago for the cupcake swap – but can you send it again and I’ll pop the book in the post. rachael@rachaelrabbit.com

    Reply

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