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Over the last two months I’ve received three awards from my fellow bloggers, and I couldn’t be more honored and humbled by all the love.  Thank you!  First, I’ve twice received the Sunshine Award (for spreading kindness and inspiration) from Judee at Gluten Free A-Z and Heather at Gluten Free Cat, second the Food Stories Award (for excellence in story telling) from Caralyn at Gluten Free Happy Tummy, and third the Addictive Blog Award (for interesting, creative content) from Minnie at The Lady 8 Home.  Now it’s my turn to spread some love…and you know I’m always up for that.  In this post I pass on the Food Stories Award.  See here for Spreading the Love Part I (The Sunshine Award) and here for Part II (The Addictive Blog Award).  

Award #3:
The Food Stories Award

(Excellence in Storytelling Award, nominated by Caralyn at Gluten Free Happy Tummy).  Check out her blog when you get a chance.  It’s full of amazing recipes, including BED and SCD.  Thanks you, Caralyn! 

My nomination for The Food Stories Award:
Farty Girl 

1. The nominee should visit the award site (http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award/) and leave a comment indicating that they have been nominated and by whom. (This step is so important because it’s the only way our judges will know who is being considered for the monthly award).
2. The Nominee should thank the person that nominated them by posting on their own blog & including a link to their blog.
3. The Nominee should include a courtesy link back to the official award site (http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award/) in their blog post.
4. Share one random thing about yourself in your blog post.
5. Select at least five other bloggers that you enjoy reading their stories and nominate them for the award. Include these nominees in your blog post. Many people indicate that they wish they could nominate more so please feel free to nominate all your favorites.
6. Notify your  nominees by leaving a comment on their blog, including a link to the award site (http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award/).

Over the last two months I’ve received three awards from my fellow bloggers, and I couldn’t be more honored and humbled by all the love.  Thank you!  First, I’ve twice received the Sunshine Award (for spreading kindness and inspiration) from Judee at Gluten Free A-Z and Heather at Gluten Free Cat, second the Food Stories Award (for excellence in story telling) from Caralyn at Gluten Free Happy Tummy, and third the Addictive Blog Award (for interesting, creative content) from Minnie at The Lady 8 Home.  Now it’s my turn to spread some love…and you know I’m always up for that.  In this post I pass on the Addictive Blog Award.  See here for Spreading the Love Part I (The Sunshine Award) and here for Part III (The Food Stories Award).  

Award #2: The Addictive Blog Award 

The rules for the Addictive Blog Award are: Thank the person who nominated you and link them back.  Share a little bit about why you started blogging.  Copy and paste the award onto your blog.  Nominate up to 10 other bloggers you think are addictive enough to deserve the award. This is a fun award to pass on to other bloggers.  It’s a nice way to expand your blogging community, introduce your readers to new blogs, and of course, spread some love.  No pressure to continue on and nominate other bloggers.  But it’s fun and always awesome to make someone smile.  

Here are my nominees

• 1. Favorite Color:  Every shade of green.  Love it.  
• 2. Favorite Animal:  Dogs…and I think giraffes are pretty awesome. 
• 3. Favorite Number: 12 (my birth-day)
• 4. Favorite Drink:  Now: anything tart and cold.  Pre-Crohns: A tall glass of Guiness beer.
• 5. Facebook or Twitter:  Facebook.  I haven’t started my Twitter account yet.  I know “karazy girl”
• 6. Good Movie or Good Book:  Summer, I love a good movie.  Winter, I’m all about the books.    
• 7. My passion:  Some of you might know this from reading my “About Amber” page, but I’m a licensed clinical therapist (L.C.S.W.) and my passion is, hands down, helping others and being a part of healing and change.  I love my field and this aspect of myself and my life – it’s quite fulfilling.  I appreciate being a part of the healing process with individuals, families, children, etc.  It ignites my heart in a way I can’t quite explain.  I’m currently a stay-at-home mommy, but I very much look forward to going back to work when my children are a little older (and both in school).  I’m also very passionate about the environment and issues concerning the preservation of natural resources.  Lastly, and perhaps most obvious, food is a passion.  And I think this blog pretty much sums that up.  
• 8. Giving or Getting presents:  Okay, who doesn’t LOVE to get gifts, it’s awesome.  But, I love to give gifts a little more.  Here’s why.  I’m the type of person that puts  A LOT of thought and time into gifts, so it’s fun for me to present someone I love with something awesome.   
• 9. Favorite Day of the Year:  My birthday of course, because it’s the one day where it’s all about me.  My kids make me like 500 cards, wrap things up from around the house and present them to me (quite enthusiastically), my husband makes breakfast (and  takes me out to dinner), and my best girlfriend treats me to lunch and a pedicure (and if I can manage, I’ll go out dancing with my girlfriends and rock the town…if I don’t fall asleep by 10:30 pm that is).  How awesome is that!? 
• 10. Favorite Flower: Sunflowers…for as long as I can remember.  

1.  Heba from: My Life in a Pyramid.  I just adore Heba.  She radiates joy and you can feel her passion for food and health in each post.  She shares amazing recipes that always inspire.  Heba is also passionate about holistic health (something we have in common) environmental issues such as sustainable agriculture, and the local food movement.

2.  Cassidy from: Cooking Gluten and Dairy Free.  Cassidy’s blog is full of knock-your-socks off yummy recipes.  I love how she will take a traditional, unhealthy food (like Pop Tarts) and make an amazing healthy version.  She is passionate about baking too which I appreciate and find helpful (as baking is not my forte).
     
3.  Lillian from: Lillian’s Test Kitchen.  I started watching Lillian from the beginning (it must be close to three years now).  If you haven’t seen her blog and videos, you must (go there now).  She makes recipes on camera…for the first time (all recipes free of: grains, dairy, soy and cane sugar).  She reminds me of someone I would be good friends with in real life.  She always makes me laugh – she’s witty, honest and authentic.  And her show is so creative and fun.  I love Lillian!   

4.  Stephanie from: Good Girl Gone Green.  Green living is a big part of my life, my kitchen, and my blog, so I totally appreciate and love Stephanie’s blog.  I just feel happy visiting her site and thankful for her environmental passion and amazing, healthy recipes.  

5.  Debbie from: Easy Natural Food.  Debbie is another local blogger.  She is the lovely host of Sunday Night Soup Night and currently, Summer Salad Sundays.  She makes the most delicious recipes with seasonal ingredients.  She’s such a warm, kind person and I’ve enjoyed getting to know her through blogging and emails.  

6.  Rebecca from: Peanut Butter, Passports and Epinephrine   I love Rebecca’s spirit.  She’s incredibly adventurous and her photography captures her travels and creative recipes.  You’ll feel warm and happy after looking through her gorgeous pictures.  I always do. 

7.  Kammie from: Sensual Appeal.  Kammie’s blog is full of beautiful photography (well, this is her passion).  Kammie is also a full time student (double majoring in psychology and advertising).  She’s a busy lady, but still has time to share insights on health, delicious, healthy recipes, and her new adventures in the kitchen (which she discuses with charm and honesty).  I love this girl and her spirit!  

8. Gabby from: The Veggie Nook .  It’s hard not to fall in love with Gabby’s blog.  It’s so clean and pretty with lovely photography, but what keeps me coming back are her recipes which are made up of mostly vegan, whole unprocessed foods.  And she always leaves kind, friendly comments, which I appreciate.  

9.  Lisa from: Allergy-Free Vintage Cookery.  Lisa shares such a wealth of information on the allergy-free lifestyle, for example, her collection of posts discussing allergy-free basics, tips and suggestions, support, etc.  Lisa also provides wonderful recipes for her family despite the many food allergies she has to navigate (she talks more about that here).  Lisa shares her experiences with honesty and humor…always making me smile. 

10.  Lauren from: Empowered Sustenance.  Lauren is a new blogger on the scene, and I couldn’t be more happy to find her.  Lauren has taken health and healing into her own hands and is determined to heal from IBD.  I’m right there with you girlfriend!!  Lauren’s recipes are SCD/GAPS, sugar free, grain free and anti-candida.  Take THAT disease!  I thoroughly enjoy her recipes so far and look forward to many more to come.