So I didn't win the contest. Sad. I know if my lovely readers were voting I would have won, and I value your opinion way more than those judges. Here's who won .
Frankly- eh. But that's probably sour grapes talking. However, maybe I should have used more convenience, processed shortcuts in my recipe, like stuffing mix or canned peaches.
Okay, once again I need to stop with the bitter. Apologies!
Moving to more cheerful subjects, I am super excited to meet Tennessee's new coach, Derek Dooley's wife today at a meet and greet for ladies only. I think Hubs is a little wistful that we are not getting married this May, as the Dooleys are moving across the street from my parents. Since the wedding was rather large and raucous, we had to invite most of the neighbors. Hubs has dreams of the coach (who in the land of Big Orange, is quite a celebrity) attending his nuptials. Dream on, Hubs.
With losing the contest, Hubs being out of town for two (sob) weeks, and the jungle that is growing outside my condo, I have been quite the poopy puppy the last two days. However, my mood is rejuvenated and I am ready for the weekend? How bout y'all? Anything fun going on?
As always, you are completely adorable! Sad you didn't win, but girl, I am impressed that you entered the contest to begin with. You deserve a pat on the back for putting yourself "out there". VERY AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteHave so much fun at the ladies meet and greet!
Hate that you didn't win - you did a fabulous job!! Maybe Paula Deen will invite you over for supper as a consolation prize? Wouldn't be a bad way to spend an evening...
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer that you didn't win! I thought your video was adorable!
ReplyDeleteAlso, funny story but because I work for college football team I did invite my boss, the coach to our wedding thinking he had MUCH better things to do. NOPE. Ha, he came and of course everyone was wandering up to him and some of the other coaches all night. It was a hoot!
You were robbed...stuffed mushrooms, really?? Um, the '80's called and they want their appetizer back....I can't wait to try your recipe...pimento cheese is the way to my husband's heart! Good for you for putting it out there, your video was adorable! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I mustered up some good feeling for Paula based solely on the fact that you were entering her contest, but now? RE-BANISHED FROM MY LIFE! Take that, Paula. You won't have me to toy around with anymore.
ReplyDeleteAnd if this was later in the spring with our Europe trip behind us, I might just pick up and fly to Knoxville this weekend to make pimento cheese with you in person!
Big boo - I wish you'd taken it home girl! And sorry about the poopy mood - I hate that! At least it's almost Friday - woo! This weekend I have a happy hour on Friday, then a book club sleepover and Saturday I have a birthday party - should be fun!
ReplyDeleteYou win by default in my book. YUCK she made mushrooms and I hate mushrooms. I would MUCH rather have what you made!
ReplyDeleteI think that Miss Paula is just intimidated that you can one day replace her as the most favorite southern cook! I think your video rocked and the only other reason I can think of is the horrible camera work...
ReplyDeleteYou are so adorable and should have won! Maybe there is another contest you can enter & win. Then you can talk about how you were so rudely passed over the first time! ;)
ReplyDeleteKeep posted your video tutorials on cooking! I love them!
Paula was obviously not involved in choosing the winner....it was clearly delegated to some yankee intern, I bet. Pimento cheese trumps Philly cheese any day...
ReplyDeletePaula was obviously not involved in choosing the winner....it was clearly delegated to some yankee intern, I bet. Pimento cheese trumps Philly cheese any day...
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you didn't win. Clearly the judges don't know what they're doing. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe you guys can have an anniversary bash at your parents house and invite the coach to that - what that work?
your video was much better and you had so much more personality. :( you were my winner!
ReplyDeleteseriously-- want a guest segment on my blog?? haha
also-- yay for meeting the Dooleys. or Mrs. Dooley. i'm really excited that y'all are getting him. Here's the thing: he has everything to gain by going there, so he's going to give it his all. i'm sure that he won't be leaving UT to go anywhere else. the SEC is his top choice for obvious reasons, so hopefully y'all have a keeper. i'm sad for La Tech because he did great things there, but La Tech is usually a launch pad for coaches.
now that I've said good things about your coach, i'm going to let our SEC rivalry resume and move on to smack-talking about all things orange! :)
I'm sorry you didn't win, but you're a winner in my book, sister. The recipe looks fabulous and you're too stinkin' cute. Paula's judges got it all wrong!!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better shug, we love you!
That is THE MOST TERRIFYING photo ever!
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