Thursday, July 8, 2010

Easy and Delicious StoneGable Iced Tea & Giveaway

200th Post ! Let's Celebrate!


No one could ever accuse me for being at a loss for words... or ideas! I always say that I have more ideas rolling around in my head than the time, money and energy to do them. And that seems to be true of blogging! I have been a blogger for just under 10 months and this is my 200th post! Blogging is a wonderful creative outlet for me, a hobby and a big passion.

Thank you for visiting my blog, leaving sweet comments and being so encouraging and supportive!

Please celebrate with me by participating in a giveaway.


Since we are in the hot DOG days of summer, how about a cool teat of a giveaway? I am giving away a Cuisinart Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker. Make your favorite icy treats in 20 minutes in this 1 1/2 quart, fully automatic maker! I love mine and use it all the time! One lucky winner will too!

There are 3 easy ways to enter. You can enter all three times!
1~Enter by leaving a comment on this post. If you do not have a blog~ please leave a comment~ and check back to see if you have won!
2~Enter by becoming a follower or letting me know that you already are a follower.
3~Enter by posting this giveaway on your blog!


StoneGable's 200th post giveway ends Wednesday July 14, 2010 at midnight EST and the winner will be announced on Thursday July 15 in the evening.


And speaking of giveaways~ I recently won a giveaway at Haden News. Kendra's fabulous prize was this chicTea Forte Ice Tea Brewing Pitcher and Nantucket Tea Sampler!



I made a brew of white ginger and pear iced tea! Yummy!
It looks so fancy and upscale to serve iced tea in this... not to mention it is delicious! Thanks, Kendra!

Visit  Haden News for great recipes and food tutorials! I used some of Kendra's recipes in my weekly menus!

StoneGable Iced Tea



Now how hard can making Iced Tea be? There are zillions of ways and techniques to making the the perfect glass.

Here's how we do it at StoneGable and people love my iced tea~ not bragging, but truth. I am not from the south (does wishing count- and could I please live in Savannah?) so I don't make sweet tea. I'm not from San Diego (another dream spot!) so it's not California Iced tea either. It just how it is done at StoneGable.



StoneGable Iced Tea Recipe:
1 gallon good cold water (We have good well water. If your water has a funny taste, so will your iced tea. Opt for a jug of bottled water)
6-8 tea bags of good black tea
2 tea bags of herbal fruit tea (raspberry, red zinger, peach are some favorites)
1/2 container of Crystal Light Lemonade for 1 pitcher
1/4 cup Splenda

Pour water into a large pitcher. Add tea bags. Let steep on the counter for 3-6 hours or out in the sun for 2-3 hours. It really depends on how strong you like your tea, and what tea bags you use.
Squeeze the teabags and remove.
Add Crystal Light and Splenda. We are figure friendly. Stir!
 
                           
Chill in frig. Serve over ice. Add a lemon, mint or fruit for a little extra flavor.



If you want to serve immediately, pour over ice cubes made with iced tea. Iced tea ice cube won't leave you with watered down iced tea!

                          
I make iced tea ice cubes and keep them on hand. I always have a couple of empty ice cube trays in my freezer ready to use. I fill them with ice tea and add any fruit I happen to have. Also, adding the zest of a lemon makes an intensely lemmony iced tea!


Another great way to flavor your iced tea is to freeze in-season fruit on a baking sheet in your freezer and add it like ice cubes to your iced tea.




Enjoy this classic summer libation!

I am participating in Foodie Friday at Designs By Gollum. Michael Lee our famous author/ hostess works hard to give bloggland the best recipe forum. I always say~ it's the best cookbook! Thanks, Michael!

I am participating in Tickled Pink  at 504 Main. Holly, my very chic friend, is our always fabulous!!!! And she finds the absolute most creative posts on the web! You will love this meme!

218 comments:

  1. Yay! 100 posts that I have totally loved!! thanks for the great giveaway. Please enter me!

    Donna

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  2. I am posting this on my blog and will tweet it!

    Donna

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  3. Congrats on 200 posts!! What a wonderful blog. Love that ice cream maker!

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  4. Congrats! on your posts milestone. What a lovely giveaway. I follow you.

    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  5. This looks so good. I use Kool Aid Lemonade and the kids even love it. Hardest thing about it is trying to keep some in the fridge. I got one of those ice tea makers. You should try that out. I love mine. Nothing beats a batch of sun tea though. I never thought of making ice cubes out of iced tea to keep it from getting watery. I will have to do that!

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  6. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I am already a follower. I always keep ice tea in the fridge,over 32 yrs now.

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  7. I would love to win the ice cream/sorbet maker. We are trying to eat more healthy here and this would be fun too.

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  8. Your photographs are so good! I became so thirsty reading about and viewing your iced tea post.

    Congratulations on your 200th post. Your really inspire me. I am already a follower and look forward to many more blog anniversary celebrations.

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  9. I found your blog recently, and have been following for a few weeks now. I always look forward to a new post! Thank you for considering me for your generous giveaway. Congratulations on your 200th post.

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  10. Bonjour Yvonne,
    Another winning summertime treat! What a fabulous giveaway, I would love that yogurt maker, but I'm too far - I'mm still enter and can pass it on! :)
    COngratulations on your 200th post, we are all very happy this is your creative outlet!
    Mimi

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  11. Yvonne, it has been really hot here the past few days. I've been sitting in front of your blog "cooling off". I've lived in San Diego (well, actually La Jolla), Charleston (next best to Savannah) and am from the south. I have to say your tea is the best looking I've seen in all those places!!! The tea ice cubes are really adding "the ice to the tea"--great idea! And, I hope you are enjoying your tea in air-conditioned comfort again.

    And I'd love the ice cream maker and more recipes from you to put in it!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  12. Yay for 200 posts!!!

    Jen J.

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  13. Sorry, I meant 2oo posts! Should type slower!

    Donna

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  14. I am already a follower.

    If someone could tell me how to post your giveaway on my blog, I'd be happy to do that as well. I will study it and may be able to figure it out. Stay tuned!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  15. I'm a follower too!!

    Jen J.

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  16. White ginger and pear tea sounds wonderful!!

    I am a huge tea addict (iced and hot), and I love your fun ideas of adding fruit to the ice cubes...or even the fruit as an ice cube.

    Thanks for sharing your great ideas.

    Congrats. on your 200th post and for doing such a generous giveaway. I'm a follower and would love to be put in the drawing.

    I, too, am having a giveaway...if you are interested. It's in conjunction with the blog makeover I'm in the process of getting. The details are on my July 4th post...you don't even have to be a follower, though you're welcome to do so.

    Anyhow, blessings to you,
    Patti (Fill My Cup with Beauty)

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  17. Congrats on 200 posts! I'm also currently holding a 200th post giveaway.

    I'm a follower.

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  18. Looks like another winner recipe! Going to have to try it. I like to freeze ice cubes with my mint in it, that tastes good too. Congrats on your 200th post!

    I'm already a follower...
    Carolee~ArtPodStudios

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  19. Your tea looks refreshing and delicious! Congratulations on your win from Kendra.

    I am not entering your generous giveway since I already have a Cuisinart ice cream maker which I love but what a wonderful gift.

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  20. Congratulations on the milestone!!!

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  21. Congrats on your 200th post! I am so glad I found your blog. I have already gotten sooo... many great ideas,now if i can just find time to use them all. I am also becoming a follower! I would love this for my kids and I to make homemade ice cream for the summer!

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  22. Going over to visionsofbliss.blogspot.com to put a post about your giveaway.

    What a great giveaway it is too!

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  23. Hi Yvonne!
    Wow... 200 ...
    I told Koralee at Bluebird Notes today that I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bluebird Notes magazine someday!

    I will tell you the same! Your posts are top shelf, Yvonne! The effort, style, information and sheer beauty of each entry far surpasses most, if not all magazines for the home and hospitality.

    Please count me in for the giveaway. I know this ice cream maker has GREAT reviews!
    Thank you for all you do for so many of us!
    ~Maria

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  24. Hi Yvonne!
    I am a follower too :D

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  25. That tea looks SOOOO refreshing! We are in the middle of a triple digit heat wave here in the Mid-Atlantic region. My kiddos would LOVE that ice cream maker. Count me in!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  26. Congratulations on your 200th post - time flies by quickly.
    I am already a follower and find your giveaway very generous.
    The iced tea recipe and hints are appreciated.

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  27. I am a loyal follower ;) And oddly, VERY THIRSTY! Looks devine!

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  28. I am a loyal follower ;) And oddly, VERY THIRSTY! Looks devine!

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  29. Posting link to my blog (I am having a party- so this fits in perfectly!)

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  30. Congrats! Congrats! This iced tea looks scrumptious! I love the frozen blueberry idea!
    Thanks for entering me in your fab giveaway. I'd be thrilled to win!
    PS I am a devoted follower.:)

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  31. I love your site and it always brightens my day to see a new post.

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  32. I am such a fan of this blog! Been following a short time now and what a pleasure it is each day to see what you have made and created Yvonne:)

    This is an exciting and generous giveaway. I would be thrilled to win!

    Debbie L.

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  33. What a great prize I would love to win it!!!

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  34. Yvonne the tea looks wonderful, especially in this heat. I like that even though you aren't southern, you make it sweet! (I'm not a southerner either, just live here, but know that here "tea" means sweet tea.) I will have to try yours, and the container is lovely.

    Put my name in your give away, I am also a follower. Not sure how to post it on my blog.

    Congratulations on your 200th post! You are prolific!

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  35. I scream you scream we all scream for Ice Cream and who wouldn't love this to make it in I now I would..I am a follower and I'm going to post about it right now

    Yeah!!!

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  36. Hi Yvonne! What a fun give-away, you bet your frozen sherbet I'd love to be included! Thanks!
    Congrats on 200 beautiful posts :@)

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  37. I follow and always look forward to hearing from you!

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  38. Setting your button up on the side bar now!

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  39. no need to add me in for the giveaway, i already have that fun maker, just wanted to tell you how gorgeous your tea is! i adore all your shots, you take the best pics and share the cutest little vignettes. so funny, not sweet tea, not ca tea, just your tea! it could be ca, its fun and fruity~

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  40. Congratulations on your 200th Post! Your blog is fantastic, I look forward to your posts and always find great inspiration. I look forward to reading many many more posts!!

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  41. I am a follower and would love to win the Ice Cream Maker!! Thanks for the chance.

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  42. I would love a Cuisanart ice cream maker! I have friends that have one and when we get together at their house for dinner parties they always make ice cream, and it is delicious. I am new to your blog and just signed up as a follower. Thanks!

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  43. I would be thrilled to win the ice cream maker. I am a follower, but I do not have a blog.

    Thank you for such fun ideas! and congratulations on your 200th post!

    Mary
    From Virginia

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  44. You have such wonderful ideas and a beautiful blog!

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  45. Lovely, lovely photos in your posts . . . and good recipes. That's what keeps me coming back. Congratulations on 200 posts! (The iced tea looks fabulous!!

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  46. Yvonne, what a generous giveaway. I hope I win. Would love to have an ice cream maker. Our old fashioned one quit working.

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  47. I added your tea recipe to my Party Hardy Blog Party... I would love for you to stop by! http://cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com/

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  48. I am a happy follower of your wonderful blog.

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  49. I am holding onto this recipe to try soon!! Thank you so much for your sweet comments today ~ it means so much! Please add me to your giveaway list ~ you know that I am a follower already! Have a wonderful week-end Yvonne!

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  50. I am a follower. Love your site! Your tea looks mouth watering!

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  51. 200 fabulous posts! Thank you for the wonderfulness you share.

    Ice tea ice cubes! Brilliant idea!!

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  52. Congrats on the 200 amazing posts!!! . . . I am new to your blog and love everything about it!

    I am definitely interested in the ice cream/sorbet maker

    carney3n1@gmail.com

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  53. Congrats on 200 posts, Yvonne!
    I wish I liked iced tea, it always looks so good...I just can't...flavored or unflavored.

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  54. Congrats on your 200th post. Love the new ice tea maker and your tea. Please enter me in your contes.
    Joyce

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  55. Yvonne! Those pictures of the iced tea are so beautiful..they are making me thirsty right now! I can't wait to try the recipe. Please throw my name in the pot for this lovely giveaway...I think my family could really put it to good use! Thanks for such a sweet gift and beautiful blog!

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  56. Congrats on 200 posts!! That Ice Tea would have been perfect today! Temps have been in high 90's and even 100 this week!

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  57. yippee! now I'm a follower too!

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  58. I've been a faithful follower :)

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  59. Posted about your awesome giveaway on my side bar!

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  60. Congratulations on the 200th post!!

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  61. How fun! My boys would LOVE to make their own ice cream and sorbet! Congrats on 200!

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  62. What a fabulous giveaway! Congratulations on 200 posts!
    I love the blueberries in the ice cubes! It makes the drink extra fancy.

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  63. Hi Yvonne! I am going to try freezing fruit to use as ice in our iced tea (we go through quite a bit)! It's so hot here now, and that ice cream maker would be just the thing! Come visit my new blog if you have time! Linda G.

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  64. Yvonne--I am also a follower (very happy one)! Linda

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  65. My husband loves ice tea. I love that ice tea container you have with the spout. Where do you get one of those? The ice cube is a great idea too, I will have to make them for Mike's tea. Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful day! Denise@cottagesisters

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  66. Yvonne, I was at a friend's house for dinner and she made your crabcakes-yummy! Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  67. What a "cool" giveaway and recipe!

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  68. 200 posts! What an accomplishment as they are not short little tweets. I always enjoy what I find here Yvonne and thank you for your time and devotion in all you share. Congratulations...and please, keep up your amazingly good works!

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  69. I love your blog and all the beautiful things you put together at Stone Gable. Keep all that fabulous eye candy coming our way!!

    MW

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  70. Seein' as how it's 500 degrees down here in the land of sweet tea...your tea looks cold, refreshing, scrumptious...I could drink it!!!

    Deborah in NC

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  71. Congratulations on 200 wonderful posts! I don't know how you do it!
    The tea looks so refreshing!
    I am a follower and I will surely mention your give away on my blog.
    I don't tweet.

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  72. I'm already a follower of your blog and I love it!

    Deborah in NC

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  73. Helllloooo Girlfriend~ ~ ~I so want an ice cream maker. Please enter me in your contest.
    Good to hear from you. I'm playing catch up too.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  74. Tomorrow, July 9th, I will have been your most devoted follower for 56 years. Happy Birthday Yvonne dear! Sign me up for the giveaway, and for countless years to come. Love, Mother

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  75. I love the giveaway! I do follow and I am getting ready to post!

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  76. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. Such beautiful luscious pictures and great recipes.
    Thank you!

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  77. Yeah for 200!

    I think I may be using this recipe at my daughters b'day party this weekend...soemthing new and fun!

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  78. I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS!!! :)
    jenn14_85 at yahoo dot com

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  79. I follow your blog!!
    jenn14_85 at yahoo dot com

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  80. Today there's an amazing contest on my blog! For all creatives people!
    Federica
    xoxo

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  81. What a lovely refreshing post, Yvonne! I can't believe I never thought of adding the Crystal Light to the ice tea...DH usually just tops off his glass with some from a separate pitcher.

    ♥ the look of your frozen blueberries inside the glass! That's a great idea, too. I always have some in the freezer to plop into my yogurt.

    I've been a follower since day one & I just added your button with info about this generous give-away on my sidebar. Thanks for giving us all a chance to win the ice cream maker!!

    Have a great weekend!
    fondly,
    Rett

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  82. Congrats on 200!! Love your blog and I'm so glad I've found you! I've done a couple of your recipes already - strawberry jam & pesto ~ love them both!

    ~angela @ peonypatch
    www.mccalled.com/peonypatch

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  83. I am also a follower!!

    ~angela @ peonypatch
    www.mccalled.com/peonypatch

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  84. I don't know how to post a button about your giveaway without the coding (I'm very computer illiterate), but I did write a blog post about your giveaway!!

    http://mccalled.com/peonypatch/?p=1729


    My fingers are crossed!!!

    ~angela @ peonypatch
    www.mccalled.com/peonypatch

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  85. What a great giveaway! The Cuisinart ice cream freezer is the best! Your ice tea recipe sounds perfect, Yvonne, and I love the idea of making tea and fruit ice cubes.

    Yup, I'm a devoted follower.

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  86. You may not be from the south, but your tea sounds very yummy. I'm sure you would transplant well if you ever decide to move. Please enter me in the givaway. I am already a follower who loves your blog and I sure could use some ice cream as hot as it is around here! Carla

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  87. I cannot tell you enough how much I am enjoying your blog. You had left a comment on my daughter's blog, that's how I found you. THANK YOU! Your posts are an absolute delight!

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  88. I am also a follower of your sweet blog :)

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  89. Oh, also I would love to win the giveaway, but for today I am making your tea! Smiles to you.

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  90. Congrats on your 200th post! Your tea looks amazingly good. I love your tea pitcher, it's so cute:)

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  91. I am a follower and enjoy your blog:)

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  92. Your tea sounds just scrumptious and you photos are really first rate. Congratulations on post 200. That is a real milestone. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  93. I just found your blog last week, I don't know how I missed you, but I went back through everyone of them to catch me up. lol I became a follower as soon as I fell in love with your blog. I see you don't follow Pat at Back Porch Musings she has a great blog also if you have not found her I think you would enjoy her blog also. Would love to win the ice cream maker but who wouldn't in this hot weather. Try to stay cool in this summer heat. Lena

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  94. What a great giveaway!!!! Please count me in!

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  95. I'm a follower.
    Congrats on your 200th post.

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  96. I totally am a follower of your blog!! XXOO, Damaris

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  97. Congratulation on 200 of the most AMAZING posts!! XXOO, Damaris

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  98. I would love to win your most generous giveaway!! I am going to blog about it right now on my own blog!! Thank you for the inspiration. Yvonne, you are AMAZING!! XXOO, Damaris

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  99. Please include me in your most generous giveaway!! I am going to blog about it right now!! Yvonne, you truly are an INSPIRATION!! XXOO, Damaris

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  100. I love your blog & especially your weekly menus! Thank you for the inspirations.

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  101. Come and visit! There is a little present there for you!

    Love Ya Too!
    Mags

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  102. I love this recipe! I am trying it today! YUMMY!

    This is a wonderful way to celebrate...what a beautiful gift! I would expect nothing less from you dear lady!

    I will put it on my sidebar!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  103. I have wanted one of these! Sign me up! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net

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  104. What an awesome give-away for summer! Enter me!

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  105. I have enjoyed your blog for some time now and is one of my absolute favorites. Congrats on your 200th post. I look forward to many more

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  106. Iced tea looks wonderful and the pictures are fab... as usual. I am already a follower... Have a great week...

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  107. This is one sweet give away! Please choose me. I am a faithful follower of your blog

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  108. I love the idea of freezing tea into ice cubes!!! Congratulations on your 200th post - that's awesome.

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  109. Congratulations on your 200th post! I recently discovered your blog and I must say it's one of the most beautiful ones I have seen. Please enter me in the give away and I have added you to my follow list.

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  110. THe tea looks quite refreshing. Of course I would love to win your giveaway, and I would be remiss if I didn't follow!

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  111. CONGRATS on your 100 post. I found your blog via Susan's tablescapes.. I am now a new follower. Your blog is inspiring, beautiful and everything i wish mine was!

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  112. Congratulations on your 200th post. I would love to win Cuisinart givaway!!! Perfect for summer I must say!! The iced tea on your post looks delicious. What a beautiful way to serve it!

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  113. I am already a follower and that is the most delicious looking tea I have ever seen. You are the best.

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  114. I'm a follower! As I'm sitting here sipping on a marquarita and trying to catch up on the blog posts I follow, I come across your oh so refreshing post! Pick me, pick me ~ oh the things I could conjur up in that beauty! Party on.

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  115. From a blogging newbie (and a new follower) congrats on all those posts!!!

    I LOVE the idea of using the fruit as ice cubes...so clever!

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  116. I've been enjoying your blog for a few months now and it has quickly become my favorite!

    Congratulations on your 200th post.

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  117. 200 posts! Amazing. Reminds me that I need to go back to the begining to see what I missed.

    Fingers crossed.

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  118. Sing with me... I will follow her, follow her whereever she may goooooooo!

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  119. I'm a follower and the 136th comment. Love your photos, love your blog! Love ice tea too!

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  120. 100-Wow! I look forward to the next 100.
    Debbie

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  121. Love reading all your posts and links and "OH" to have more time per day to spend here!!! I would LOVE that ice cream machine, how wonderful it would be to be able to make homemade goodies!!! Tomorrow I'm definitely making trays of blueberry ice cubes, Yummy...

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  122. I am brand new to this and not sure how to enter your wonderful giveaway... so here goes... PLEASE enter me, "Pretty please with a cherry on top"!!!

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  123. Such a refreshing post...love the frozen berry ice cubes.

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  124. Congratulation on 100 posts!! I make coffee ice cubes with my left over coffee and make frappes with them- yummy!

    Thanks for entering my name in your fun giveaway!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  125. I would love to win this ice cream maker and I am a follower. Thank you.
    Debbie

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  126. Ok Yvonne I have just written about your give away on my blog plus I put it on my sidebar with a link to your giveaway. I think I'm good to go for another entry..WOOHOO! Have a great day...Maura :)

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  127. I am one of your followers, and always look forward to your wonderful posts. I was just eyeing the ice cream maker in a kitchen store 2 days ago, and walked away without buying it, now regretting that!

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  128. Just found you today and am celebrating with you! I can see that blogging is a wonderful avenue of creativity for you! I'm enjoying looking around. I am having some trouble today loading your pages and have tried to follow....I'll try again next week and I'll be posting on your wonderful blog and grabbing your tag!

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  129. Hi Yvonne.....I'm totally in love with your blog, absolutely knee deep in love. I read every day with absolute fascination at your culinary skills, your tablescaping talent and of course your amazing photos. You never cease to amaze me and I've been around a loooong time. I would love to be entered in your fabulous giv-a-way, and I'm a follower too. I don't have a blog but will continue to read every day and hope I win.

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  130. Ha - I need another ice cream maker like I need a hole in my head, but what the heck... if I win I'll open an ice cream shoppe!

    Happy 200th!!!!

    :)
    ButterYum

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  131. I'm a follower and would love to win the giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
    Chanticlear1@gmail.com

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  132. Congratulations on your 200th! I don't have a blog, but am happy to enter your cooling giveaway.

    Best wishes,
    Chanticlear1@gmail.com

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  133. Congrats on 200 posts! Isn't blogging a wonderful hobby?!

    I love adding the herbal fruit tea bags to regular tea bags for iced tea. My favorite is the tangerine...followed closely by the country peach. mmmmm!

    My Gram adds the Crystal Light to her tea instead of sugar since she's diabetic.

    Great giveaway! thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  134. congrats.. and I follow too :)

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  135. Congratulations on your 200th post!!!! I look forward every day to seeing if you have posted or not!!! Your post are so lovely, beautiful photography and wonderful menu's. Not to mention... How sweet you are and your love for our Lord!!
    I'm a follower already...and enjoying every minute of it!
    Love Carissa

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  136. Ps
    I have posted your give away on my blog...Happy to do so!
    Carissa

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  137. When someone left me a comment recently and said they discovered my blog through Stone Gable, I was intrigued to find out about this blog. So when I found a link on a reader's sidebar, I clicked over and fell in love! I had no idea what I had been missing. Your tablescapes and recipes are so beautiful! I look forward to visiting often and feel so honored to be listed on your sidebar.

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  138. Oh, yes, I will be following -- and adding you to my list of loveliest blogs featured on my sidebar!

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  139. Congratulations on 200th post. Wow! And your posts are always so lovely. This one - yum. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  140. I am a loyal, happy follower! LOOOOVE your blog. The iced tea looks scrumptious! Love the idea of the ice tea cubes and frozen fruit to add! Don't have a blog or I would CERTAINLY post this there! I have my fingers crossed!!!! XO, Pinky

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  141. Congratulations on your 200th post! I'm new to blogging but love, love, love it. I'm now following yours. I'll post about yours on mine, too. The ice cream maker would be an awesome gift to try my key lime pie ice cream in! Thanks so much!
    http://thealteredpast.blogspot.com

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  142. Yvonne, I am a southern girl and this iced tea sounds wonderful. I have some blueberries in my freezer now and will be adding them to my ice tea tomorrow. I have tried several of your recipes and everything has been yummy.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  143. Congratulations on your 100th post!

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  144. looking forward to your next 200 posts! you are so inspiring on so many levels.
    thanks for the opp to win!

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  145. i already follow & admire every post. ;)

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  146. Oh, please entry me in your giveaway! The tea looks delicious!
    Have a good afternoon!
    Leticia

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  147. Oh, I just love your blog!
    I am signing up to "follow" now and grab your button, of course!
    Come and visit me at:
    www.msbinglesvintagechristmas.com
    Leticia

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  148. Yvonne,

    You are one talented lady and I am honored that you think I am like you.... great minds do think alike. Love the tea... and now I think I need to make some ice cubes for guests.

    Cynthia

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  149. I love your blog. The iced tea looks so cool and delicious...and I don't even like iced tea. I think I'll have to try it. It has turned unseasonably hot here in the Northwest. I'll try anything to cool off.
    Please enter me in your contest. I'd start a blog if it was as beautiful as yours.

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  150. Yvonne I am so glad that you came by and left that awesome tip about how to preserve peony buds to extend the time to enjoy them. I'm thrilled about the tip, but I am also excited about entering your wonderful giveaway!!!
    Your blog is just filled with beauty.
    hugs

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  151. I am now a happy follower too!!!

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  152. I made your tea and it is fabulous!! Although I grew up in the South, we did not drink sweet tea. I actually had tried last week to make some, and it was similar to yours. I just added the herbal peach tea along with a little more Splenda, and it was wonderful! Thanks!!

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  153. Congratulations! I always enjoy your blog, and appreciate the chance to win the fun ice cream maker!

    Blessings,
    Sheila at aseasonofharvest.blogspot.com

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  154. Congratulations! I always enjoy your blog, and appreciate the chance to win the fun ice cream maker!

    Blessings,
    Sheila at aseasonofharvest.blogspot.com

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  155. Yvonne,
    Congratulations! Count me in! I love the giveaway. Perfect for summer!!!

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  156. Yvonne,
    I will try and post this on my sidebar!!!

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  157. congrats on your 200 post. I'd love to be entered!

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  158. I have been a follower for a good while!!

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  159. Congratulations on 200 posts! Your blog is beautiful and I love reading it. Thanks for the opportunity to win the sorbet machine - I've always wanted one!

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  160. Loved the spirit! Congrats on 200 posts, hope there will be much more! Your blog is lovely and the idea of a giveaway too!
    Cheers from Brazil!

    Verena Buschinelli
    http://mangiachetefabene.wordpress.com
    mangiamailbox@gmail.com

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  161. Loved you 4th of July blog. Such a festive look. Definitely going to try the iced tea as its one of my favorite things to drink here in hot Chicago.

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  162. Congrats on your 200th post! I'm just getting started and still trying to design my page! I'll visit you often and dream of a summer day sipping on one of these beautiful teas on your blog .. ummm so sweet and tasty and cool. What a great treat in the Texas sun!

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  163. Just a quick note to let you know that I read your blog daily and have tried some of your recipes and ideas to bring some culture and dignity into my home! You are my online "Southern Living" magazine! Thanks!

    Also, I love the bubble glasses you used for your iced tea! My grandma gave me a set for my wedding and I absolutely adore them and use them daily!

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  164. Love this blog!
    I am going to make your ice tea with the fruit ice cubes. can't wait!

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  165. Congratulations on your 200th post. I'm very happy for you, and am excited about this giveaway. I was just looking at these ice cream makers -- yum. (1st entry)

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  166. I am your newest follower! I would love for your to visit me at my blog and perhaps follow me in return, if you are inspired to do so. I have a party every Wednesday where you can brag about anything. (Entry #2)

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  167. I am posting your giveaway on my sidebar on my blog (Entry #3). And here is to the next 200 posts!

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  168. My friend at Red Couch Recipes sent me your way. Oh how I would love to win!

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  169. You bet I'll post this on my blog. :)

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  170. 200th post that is awesome! Your outdoor tablescape is so stunning.
    I love ice tea too; my whole family loves different recipes of ice tea. I try to use a different one everytime they come to dinner. I am going to try your's this week-end. Thank you and your blog is absolutely beautiful.

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  171. I just found your blog by way of Julie. Congrats on winning the apron!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  172. I'm now following you! Looking forward to reading your posts. Hope you'll come by to visit me soon. : )

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  173. I just found your blog through The Style Sisters! I would love to win this giveaway for my husband. He loves making ice cream, and this will replace his currently broken ice cream maker. I'm excited to see what creative ideas you have in the future!

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  174. I'm a pretty recent follower ... I've so enjoyed your blog! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! What a wonderful summertime gift this would be!

    Andanbre at gmail dot com

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  175. You have such a beautiful blog here. I have enjoyed reading through most of the morning!
    Loving your tea recipe, could you tell me what size container of Crystal Lite you use?
    (hugs)
    Gayle

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  176. Please enter me in the contest. I also follow your blog & on facebook.
    I can't wait to try the iced tea recipe. I love the idea of adding the Crystal Light lemonade & some fresh fruit.

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