Thursday, August 18, 2011

Food Republic and the 7 Link Challenge

In addition to being an award-winning chef, Marcus Samuelsson is also extremely active in raising awareness about world hunger.  To that end, he'll be hosting a Twitter Livechat today along with Food Republic to generate ideas as to how we, as food bloggers, can use social media to raise awareness and spur social action to help alleviate the crisis in the Horn of Africa.  To find out more, check out this post and be sure to join in today at 2pm EST by using the hashtag #FRchat.

I've also been tagged multiple times in the 7 link challenge, so I think it's time I get to it!

1. The most beautiful post: Blueberry Lime and Thyme Pound Cake Muffins
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2. The most popular post: Sweet and Salty Brownies
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3. The most controversial post: Michael Symon's Mom's Lasagna...and my Vendetta Against Marie Claire
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4. The most helpful post: Spinach and Onion Curry Pizza on a Pumpkin Pizza Dough Crust...a How-To!
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5. The post that was surprisingly successful: Vegan Avocado Pistachio Creme Brulee
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6. The post that did not get the attention it deserved: Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash with Five-Spice Marshmallows
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7. The post I am most proud of: Italian Rainbow Cookies
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I pass this on to...ALL OF YOU.  Seriously, I can't choose.  Plus I'm late for work. Happy Thursday!

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  3. This is great, Joanne. great to see your insight into some of your work. what's the deadline on doing one of these? Looks like fun.

    I am a huge advocate of community engagement. I work in philanthropy full time and volunteer frequently. Great to hear that Marcus makes time to give back and helps others raise awareness, and that you're doing your part, too!

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  4. Love your 7 links...wonderful waking up to these amazing photos and links

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  5. I got the sweet and salty brownie at Baked once. The homemade version actually looks way better than what I got (and I do love Baked). Also LOVE rainbow cookies.

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  7. OMG I don't remember that Crem Brulee! I am saving that one. XOXOX

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  8. Your photos amaze me! Absolutely stunning, Joanne! Each one of those recipes has me drooling for more!

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  9. Nicole said it.....your photos are something else. Really.
    Oh, those sweet potatoes were one of my favorites. Love that one!!
    Thanks for the heads up on the livechat!

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  10. 7 awesome links! It's great to remember such yummy recipes.

    ♥
    Camila Faria

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  11. It's asking me to eat sweet, savory then sweet again. I don't see why I should not.

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  12. Loved visiting all 7 posts. You are good girl!

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  13. I like these posts because they're a great reminder of favorites.

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  14. I seriously need to get off my chair and do my links. It's been on my list for 2 weeks now and I am feeling guiltier and guiltier as the days pass. Love yours...still remember the Marie Claire post.

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  16. I have to nake this post too. I love your most beautiful post. I agree, gloria

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  17. Everything looks wonderful. Your 7 link choices are terrific. I hope you have agreat day. Blessings...Mary

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  18. Love the 7 links....beautiful.

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  19. They all look great! I've already been tagged, and I was going to pass it on to everyone too, like you said who can choose? I am back at work, so hopfully I'll get mine up soon!

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  20. Joanne, all I can say is: great talent!! :)

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  21. Fantastic and yummy! Love this post...

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  23. I just went back and read several of those posts. The lasagna looks incredible! Great recipes, all of them. As always, I'm in awe of your food and wishing that I could pack up some of your leftovers and bring them here with me.

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  24. I love all of your posts so much, Joanne. These links that you chose were fun to go through again. Now, I'm hungry....as I usually am when I've been visiting you. :)

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  26. Great choices for your links Joanne!

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  27. Everything is bang on! Def agree with the brownies - I think I drooled a little starin at them

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  28. I remember the vendetta against Marie Claire and most of these wonderful recipes! What a great cause too.

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  29. You remind me again how great all your posts are! Everything looks so terrific!

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  30. Great roundup. Can't wait to check out all those links. Especially that rainbow cake. SO impressive!

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  31. Nice post. They sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and marshmallow dish looks seriously tasty. Actually, they all do.

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  32. I like how you handled this. I am supposed to do one too. But I have been resisting. I never was much of a joiner. But this shows me the way... Maybe I'll do it... GREG

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  33. Joanne - your photography is just stunning. If you are half the medical maven you appear to be with the camera, you have one amazing career ahead of you :) It's about that crème brulée... WOW. Had not seen that one yet, very happy to discover it!!

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  34. i'm MOST proud of your rainbow cookies too!!!!

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  35. i'm also waiting for a big honkin' batch

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  36. I haven't heard of the 7 link challenge yet, but it was certainly fun to look through. I will say that I'm really loving those rainbow cookies, but I could totally go for some of Symon's mom's lasagna...minus the neckbones of course ;-)

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  37. Great to see what you love and what surprises you about the blog - I did wonder how hard it would be for you to choose a beautiful post as they are all so beautiful

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  38. What a fun challenge!! I would really love one of those brownies right about now...

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  40. I m so glad u got into it too :-)
    My best , the creme brulee and italian cookies that i still have to bake :-)

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  41. What a great challenge. I could go for some brownies too!

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  42. Dear Joanne, I think all 7 are terrific but I think I would be the most proud of the Italian Rainbow cookies too. They truly are a challenge to make. Bravo!!! Have a beautiful, blessed weekend. Your foodie friend, Catherine xo

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  43. I love those cookies! Must make them.

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  44. Your 7 links made my mouth water--how to choose with so much wonderful food. ;-)

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  45. wonderful collection of posts Joanne. You're making me incredibly hungry and now I'm craving brownies for breakfast/

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  46. You are a blogging superstar, Joanne. That is all. :)

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  47. Everything looks amazing!! I would love to eat every one of those dishes. I'd have to grab the pizza first though!

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