<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post5431264871537599048..comments</id><updated>2009-11-17T09:12:44.730-08:00</updated><category term='cooking'/><category term='make-ahead'/><category term='meat'/><category term='food issues'/><category term='spices'/><category term='fish'/><category term='books'/><category term='sauce'/><category term='salad'/><category term='brunch'/><category term='appetizers'/><category term='Thanksgiving'/><category term='wheat-free'/><category term='eggs'/><category term='easy'/><category term='snack'/><category term='CSA'/><category term='gifts'/><category term='Seattle'/><category term='grains'/><category term='casserole'/><category term='baking'/><category term='bread'/><category term='yogurt'/><category term='lentils'/><category term='muffins'/><category term='jam'/><category term='soup'/><category term='sandwich appetizers'/><category term='v'/><category term='berries'/><category term='breakfast'/><category term='cookies'/><category term='fruits'/><category term='main dishes'/><category term='vegan'/><category term='tofu'/><category term='Art'/><category term='beef'/><category term='dairy'/><category term='beans'/><category term='soy'/><category term='dairy-free'/><category term='indian food'/><category term='sweets'/><category term='baked goods'/><category term='dessert'/><category term='holidays'/><category term='awards'/><category term='vegetarian'/><category term='pasta'/><category term='gluten-free'/><category term='marinade'/><category term='chicken'/><category term='side-dishes'/><category term='millet'/><category term='salads'/><title type='text'>Comments on Artsy-Foodie: Announcement</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/feeds/5431264871537599048/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html'/><author><name>Alexa</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05409237977061384453</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='30' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C1eCjutcC0g/SNZzKI5lCeI/AAAAAAAAAPo/OpFPGWbBMaQ/S220/artsyfoodieportrait.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>25</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-2955627652998705690</id><published>2009-11-17T09:12:44.730-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-17T09:12:44.730-08:00</updated><title type='text'>No earth-shattering comment. I was just  thinking ...</title><content type='html'>No earth-shattering comment. I was just  thinking about you, and am looking forward  to seeing you back soon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Are you rested yet? &lt;br /&gt;Kidding.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2955627652998705690'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2955627652998705690'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1258477964730#c2955627652998705690' title=''/><author><name>Marysol</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16988401904186271819</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='28' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/__-O0Yhqmw3Q/R-ezqIjbBPI/AAAAAAAAAIE/uZ2Nos90XRA/S220/mibme.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-162282985'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-4169714381859158967</id><published>2009-11-11T09:49:37.709-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T09:49:37.709-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Must say, 

I&amp;#39;ve spent some time going through...</title><content type='html'>Must say, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I&amp;#39;ve spent some time going through your blog today and I really hope to see you come back soon! You have a talent that should not be withheld from the world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hope to see you posting soon. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Christine M.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4169714381859158967'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4169714381859158967'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1257961777709#c4169714381859158967' title=''/><author><name>Christine Medifast</name><uri>http://www.medifasthealth.org</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-922125795'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-7634907553759436058</id><published>2009-06-26T07:58:22.738-07:00</published><updated>2009-06-26T07:58:22.738-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Just poppin&amp;#39; in to say Hi. Hope all is well, a...</title><content type='html'>Just poppin&amp;#39; in to say Hi. Hope all is well, and you&amp;#39;re having the time of your life.&lt;br /&gt; Happy a great summer Alexa!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/7634907553759436058'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/7634907553759436058'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1246028302738#c7634907553759436058' title=''/><author><name>Marysol</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-11424710'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-6843091411660199396</id><published>2009-05-13T17:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-13T17:25:00.000-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa,
I just wanted to pop in and let you know...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa,&lt;br /&gt;I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I miss your wonderful posts. Hope things are going well with you, and that you're able to take some time to just enjoy the simple things!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/6843091411660199396'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/6843091411660199396'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1242260700000#c6843091411660199396' title=''/><author><name>Jeanine</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14216192397145462459</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N9IGHasFdb0/SedgQOpstkI/AAAAAAAABOU/gmtRH9Hv6pk/S220/womanflipped.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1623362036'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-6785204872694450041</id><published>2009-04-26T23:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-26T23:53:00.000-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa, I look forward to the next time you post...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa, I look forward to the next time you post. It can all get totally overwhelming. I feel the same way too as I've just moved back to Sydney after 4.5 years in Vancouver. Take care of yourself!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/6785204872694450041'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/6785204872694450041'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1240815180000#c6785204872694450041' title=''/><author><name>syrie</name><uri>http://allthingsnice.typepad.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1052474338'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-3107646627208570205</id><published>2009-04-20T10:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-20T10:18:00.000-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa: It's the other Alexa who is also an arts...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa: It's the other Alexa who is also an artsy.  I am missing your posts, but wish you health and happiness and your return to blogging in the not too distant future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The other Alexa</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3107646627208570205'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3107646627208570205'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1240247880000#c3107646627208570205' title=''/><author><name>Alexa wing</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-624477996'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-4892390486367527</id><published>2009-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa,&lt;br&gt;I know you're on a break from posting...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa,&lt;BR/&gt;I know you're on a break from posting right now, and I hope you're enjoying your time!  Your blog is wonderful and I look forward to your return.  I have added you to my "blogs of note" at www.Recipegirl.com/blog, but I have you in an 'unknown location' category.  (I have them arranged geographically).  If you would like to be moved to your appropriate geographical location (by state or country outside of US), please contact me to let me know!  Thanks :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4892390486367527'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4892390486367527'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1238428320000#c4892390486367527' title=''/><author><name>RecipeGirl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03387369904765600870</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08605818184279355547'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_J17OlUgCsE4/R3l8Snssh8I/AAAAAAAAABI/U1OfZazXAdk/S220/DSCF3094.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1071464698'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-2624522459656519523</id><published>2009-03-24T21:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-24T21:10:00.000-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Just wanted to say hi and that I miss your posts, ...</title><content type='html'>Just wanted to say hi and that I miss your posts, but hope you are enjoying your well deserved break :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2624522459656519523'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2624522459656519523'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1237954200000#c2624522459656519523' title=''/><author><name>Kristen</name><uri>http://www.dineanddish.net</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-394378939'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-2943626603623607368</id><published>2009-03-03T04:58:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-03-03T04:58:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Yeah I agree take a breather...as for me I'll keep...</title><content type='html'>Yeah I agree take a breather...as for me I'll keep coming here and all the blogs even when they stop for a rest etc as the recipes there will always be there  and is nice to refer back to things, is pretty much like having a DVD or a good book, one can always read it or view it again and still enjoy..so have your deserved rest comeback when you ready, or just post a lot less often  :D</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2943626603623607368'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2943626603623607368'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1236085080000#c2943626603623607368' title=''/><author><name>Ricardo</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15531025610381330002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08300801982069886591'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKAG4Qa_o3I/SafA6gGidkI/AAAAAAAABU4/xFL6U-Q5kBs/S220/Rico2.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1399628985'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-8206796356252317815</id><published>2009-02-15T20:40:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-15T20:40:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>I look forward to your return :)</title><content type='html'>I look forward to your return :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8206796356252317815'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8206796356252317815'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1234759200000#c8206796356252317815' title=''/><author><name>Katie</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04249562903323846293</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_0aRL7jVN3q8/SIXaZrvwQmI/AAAAAAAAAYk/PgILvksB1P0/S220/BlogFluxProPic2.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-296309842'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-7890349518475973876</id><published>2009-02-12T08:42:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T08:42:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>When will your break be over?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Of course, I'...</title><content type='html'>When will your break be over?&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Of course, I'm kidding Alexa. Take all the time you need. I had to recently take a break from blogging too; there was too much being thrown at me all at once to find the time. So I understand.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/7890349518475973876'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/7890349518475973876'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1234456920000#c7890349518475973876' title=''/><author><name>Marysol</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16988401904186271819</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='28' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/__-O0Yhqmw3Q/R-ezqIjbBPI/AAAAAAAAAIE/uZ2Nos90XRA/S220/mibme.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-162282985'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-3432771209115808234</id><published>2009-02-01T18:23:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-01T18:23:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hang in there, catch your breath, and take care of...</title><content type='html'>Hang in there, catch your breath, and take care of yourself!  Can't wait till you are back sharing your latest mouthwatering recipes :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3432771209115808234'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3432771209115808234'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1233541380000#c3432771209115808234' title=''/><author><name>Maureen "Hold The Gluten"</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08353591040589010241</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='15323574731473605752'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_2lXXHEz9Y5I/SIjApbf9StI/AAAAAAAAAAM/o3xikRZzNrY/S220/HTG-Logo600.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-427650660'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-1883680594214217652</id><published>2009-01-30T15:57:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-30T15:57:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Things can get a bit hectic when you have a busy l...</title><content type='html'>Things can get a bit hectic when you have a busy life. I look forward to catching up with you when you get back and I am always around for chats :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1883680594214217652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1883680594214217652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1233359820000#c1883680594214217652' title=''/><author><name>Holler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08704381181519234280'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_lS0BOjZDhVc/R_lYoI2GO7I/AAAAAAAAA4E/bcUu06TLnw8/S220/Picture+021+-+Copy.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-2053343052'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-9162163521655822104</id><published>2009-01-29T20:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-29T20:14:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>OMG, take your time - we'll be here when you come ...</title><content type='html'>OMG, take your time - we'll be here when you come back!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;My kids are older, so that allows me more computer time for me.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Don't sweat it!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/9162163521655822104'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/9162163521655822104'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1233288840000#c9162163521655822104' title=''/><author><name>biz319</name><uri>http://biz319.wordpress.com/</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/openid16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1918796717'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-4918758982947783692</id><published>2009-01-29T16:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-29T16:39:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>I really enjoy visiting your blog.  I think I will...</title><content type='html'>I really enjoy visiting your blog.  I think I will come back often to see what I have missed and I look forward to when you are able to post again.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4918758982947783692'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/4918758982947783692'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1233275940000#c4918758982947783692' title=''/><author><name>Lynn</name><uri>http://www.lynnsahotdish.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-2078645360'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-3021958704245717138</id><published>2009-01-26T07:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-26T07:06:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Take care of you &amp;amp; yours first, and I&amp;#39;ll b...</title><content type='html'>Take care of you &amp;amp; yours first, and I&amp;#39;ll be waiting to see new recipes. :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3021958704245717138'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3021958704245717138'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232982360000#c3021958704245717138' title=''/><author><name>Jeanine</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14216192397145462459</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N9IGHasFdb0/SUR11kwJz3I/AAAAAAAABKY/qf9LxZi90lA/S220/IMG_3989.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1623362036'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-3696079639542851783</id><published>2009-01-25T14:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-25T14:19:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Take care...hope to see you back at the blog soon ...</title><content type='html'>Take care...hope to see you back at the blog soon :-)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3696079639542851783'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3696079639542851783'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232921940000#c3696079639542851783' title=''/><author><name>Usha</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18159439721918620898</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1486255791'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-8324502336565336975</id><published>2009-01-23T08:55:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-23T08:55:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa,  We will all certainly miss you as I gre...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa,  We will all certainly miss you as I greatly enjoy your blog, but so understand the need for a little break.  I have the same thoughs myself at times . . ..&lt;BR/&gt;Cheers to you!!  &lt;BR/&gt;Jamie aka Gluten Free Mom</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8324502336565336975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8324502336565336975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232729700000#c8324502336565336975' title=''/><author><name>Jamie</name><uri>http://www.glutenfreemom.typepad.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1898063248'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-1785326828535439718</id><published>2009-01-23T07:42:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-23T07:42:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Take care, hope to see you back soon. Will keep ch...</title><content type='html'>Take care, hope to see you back soon. Will keep checking my reader.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1785326828535439718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1785326828535439718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232725320000#c1785326828535439718' title=''/><author><name>nicisme</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='30' height='32' src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1062/544107465_946eb1fcd3_o.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-172078395'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-2581441548658849224</id><published>2009-01-23T04:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-23T04:10:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Alexa, &lt;br&gt;Will be thinking of you and hoping y...</title><content type='html'>Hi Alexa, &lt;BR/&gt;Will be thinking of you and hoping you find a little time for a hot cuppa tea and a little rest! This will be a good excuse for me to go and read all your great recipes again!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Robin</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2581441548658849224'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/2581441548658849224'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232712600000#c2581441548658849224' title=''/><author><name>Robin Sue</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05252905448584981721</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8Wde_YQM5cI/SRB8thmPiEI/AAAAAAAACJo/1hjmKZcZnHE/S220/Picture+149-133.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1509782922'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-1267028356326287580</id><published>2009-01-22T23:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T23:22:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh Alexa,&lt;br&gt;I hope everything is well with you an...</title><content type='html'>Oh Alexa,&lt;BR/&gt;I hope everything is well with you and your family. Take care.&lt;BR/&gt;Elra</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1267028356326287580'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/1267028356326287580'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232695320000#c1267028356326287580' title=''/><author><name>Elra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03042444512389457494</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-777473188'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-8937888006485528548</id><published>2009-01-22T07:44:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T07:44:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hang in there dear girl, take a deep breath, RELAX...</title><content type='html'>Hang in there dear girl, take a deep breath, RELAX...&amp;amp; know that we will wait for you. Will miss you...&lt;BR/&gt;xoxoxo</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8937888006485528548'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8937888006485528548'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232639040000#c8937888006485528548' title=''/><author><name>Passionate About Baking</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_5hlzgDrDL80/SJcAac9XyCI/AAAAAAAAE5g/X8nPIjaQAY8/S220/IMG_5165.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1053152376'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-29729509937133764</id><published>2009-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Take your time and catch up on life!  It happens t...</title><content type='html'>Take your time and catch up on life!  It happens to the best of us.  Will be here upon your return :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/29729509937133764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/29729509937133764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232635800000#c29729509937133764' title=''/><author><name>RecipeGirl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03387369904765600870</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08605818184279355547'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_J17OlUgCsE4/R3l8Snssh8I/AAAAAAAAABI/U1OfZazXAdk/S220/DSCF3094.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1071464698'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-3243660510112183263</id><published>2009-01-22T05:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T05:03:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hang in there, Alexa!! I'll be thinking of you!!</title><content type='html'>Hang in there, Alexa!! I'll be thinking of you!!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3243660510112183263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/3243660510112183263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232629380000#c3243660510112183263' title=''/><author><name>VeggieGirl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_jXsVoTHEvdk/SFV4pKcImuI/AAAAAAAAA3E/5yeRILP8Hvk/S220/100_0835.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-188751093'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-8035807521817906241</id><published>2009-01-22T03:27:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T03:27:00.000-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh, I hope things work out fine for you, dear Alex...</title><content type='html'>Oh, I hope things work out fine for you, dear Alexa!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8035807521817906241'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/5431264871537599048/comments/default/8035807521817906241'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html?showComment=1232623620000#c8035807521817906241' title=''/><author><name>Patricia Scarpin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/_g-FtIhs00AE/SHzeDzl9aEI/AAAAAAAAD_E/x_F8hxgidBE/S220/susie.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/announcement.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370096391527156710.post-5431264871537599048' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5370096391527156710/posts/default/5431264871537599048' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1844765582'/></entry></feed>
