4/13/12

All Smiles

Dishes are done, dessert in the oven, the house wide open and plenty of evening left.
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On Easter we enjoyed an early dinner after the guys played nine which gave this mom time to pause & appreciate the day.  I rarely “pause” in the kitchen so I decided to document it.  This always clears the room!
Everyone made a beeline to the family room to watch the final round of The Masters.
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Finally! Time to share with you a couple of little Easter treats that landed in my basket at the market. Nope, not the fruit silly. I’m talking about the adorable Lilly Pulitzer box of Barnum’s Animal Crackers!
DSC_0191 I must have been in an exceptionally good mood while shopping because all sorts of bright & cheery products were finding their way into my basket. Listen, Christ had risen & it was time to celebrate!
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Have you tried
San Pellegrino Limonata?!?
Heaven.
They come in a sunny four-pack to share nicely with others – if you want to.
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The roar of the gallery in the other room and my dessert timer going off paused my “pause”…
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I stashed my goodies & continued with tradition by dishing up my Great Aunt Eloise Stinson’s Apricot Cake for us all to enjoy while watching the adorable Bubba Watson win his first Masters!
note This year, Lilly Pulitzer and BARNUM'S ANIMALS have partnered with Operation Smile, an international charity that provides free surgery for children born with cleft lips and cleft palates.
source As the adorable boxes create smiles nationwide, they also are creating awareness for children who can't smile because of these facial deformities.
  I urge you to read this wonderful interview at A Colorful Blog
where Kathy Magee, Co-Founder and President of Operation Smile shares with Lilly Pulitzer how she & husband Dr. Bill Magee began their wonderful mission to bring smiles to those in need.
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And one more thing…if you love Barnum’s Animal Crackers as much as I do you’ll appreciate that Lilly's Animal Cracker Tracker is back!  See the map below - I pinned the location where this darling box jumped right into this mom’s Easter basket!  Come on Lexingtonians - The greatest gift one can give is a smile!
Animal Crackers Tracker via Lilly Pulitzer
BTW, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Bubba won.


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Thank you, dear readers, who have inquired.
Here’s the story behind the recipe of
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I hope you love it!
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Unless sourced, all photos Lisa Porter
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11 comments:

  1. Renée FinbergApril 13, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    i swear.
    you are on the cutting edge of all things new and cool.

    xx

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  2. Decor To AdoreApril 13, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I bought a box to stick in the Fashionista's Easter basket. Great minds.... :)

    We live in a lake community that is located in the West valley. :)

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  3. Town and Country HouseApril 13, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Love this post--it made me smile. I will be tracking down some LP Animal Crackers this spring--they will be the perfect favor for the graduation lunch I'm hosting, and I might even tie a box on gifts, too. You've put a "spring" in my step! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutApril 13, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Dayumnation! I am really wanting an animal cracker! LOVE the peak into your fresh and lovely kitchen.

    LOVE limonatta....and the blood orange one...AND the apple!

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  5. shiree segerstromApril 14, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Lisa! This post took me right back to the days when Christian was little and his wonderful father was still alive. Those were the very best. We mom's always seem to be the last ones left in the kitchen, wiping down the counters and pulling the pie out of the oven. By the way, I love traditions too and still bake my oft-used recipes for breads, pies, and cakes. Love and hugs, Shiree'

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  6. Dumbwit TellherApril 14, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Lisa, your writing, your photos always..always make me feel good. I don't just me mean 'good', I mean GOOD. Your post with your family recipes and photos, just takes me back to a time and place. I cherish those recipes cards that are tattered, splattered and worn; each and every one of them that have my dear mom and my two grandmother's handwriting. Now they are among the most precious of things. You always write from your heart and that's why everything you write is so GOOD. Your Easter sounded nothing short but perfect.
    oxo Deb

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  7. KarenaApril 14, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Oh Lisa such a bright and sunny feel good post!! I must try the Limonatta!! The Apricot Cake as well!

    A wonderful Easter all round!

    I am having a $100 Gift Card Giveaway from Soft Surroundings If you would like to enter.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karen

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  8. KatherineApril 15, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    My Grandmother used to buy me animal crackers when we went to the grocery together. As a little girl the yummy treat always made me smile, so I think matching them with such an important program like Operation Smile is a perfect match.
    Happily I'll skip over to the donation site via your link. :)

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  9. quintessenceApril 16, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    YUM! I am definitely checking out the apricot cake recipe and love hat Lilly paired with Barnum's to give back to Operation Smile - what a wonderful creative collaboration!!

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  10. helen tilstonApril 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Hello Lisa

    I loved this post and the cake recipe sounds delicious. I love the Limonata and may I suggest the Grapefruit, it is incredibly delicious.
    As your new follower I look forward to your visit and comments
    Helen xx

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  11. Fifi FlowersApril 19, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    You make animal crackers look so elegant!

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