When I was young, we used to have smokey links often. Usually with macaroni and cheese. My Mom would butter the bread and put the smokey link inside the bread and close it up and the butter would melt and it was just so good.
Now, as adults, they’re not really easy to find, in fact, I can’t find them. I find Breakfast Links and something else and maybe that’s just what they’re called now. I miss them.
This post has nothing to do with Smokey Links. But it does have to do with links that I’m going to share with you, so read on:
First, I posted over here. Join me.
Second, I found this recipe for Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes and it’s all I can think about. Let me know if that happens to you, too.
Third, I’ve been trying new recipes with my family. I have discovered two super simple recipes from The Pioneer Woman that we absolutely LOVE. Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta and Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce. Try them, try them, you will see.
Fourth, if you use Blogger and want to post larger photos, Fabulous K has a great tutorial on how to achieve that.
Fifth, my sister and I went to Anthropologie in Indianapolis on Monday. I bought this bowl (among other beautiful things). It makes me happy.
Sixth:
Leave your link here to share your blog with others! Don’t be shy! Visit some new blogs, be inspired by others, share yourself! (just link up to your blog, no strings attached!)
And also…delurk. Tell me who you are! I received a comment last week that said “Beth, I’ve been reading your blog for years and have never commented.” and I thought “BUT! I want to know who you are! ” So, please, tell me who you are! I love reading about you!
Lastly: I have posted on my Beth Fletcher Photography blog! One post has new photos and the other is announcing my mini sessions. (which is the only time this year I will be offering these!) There are only two slots remaining!
Have a great day, friends.
Why ask people to delurk when you have no intention of posting comments that don’t lick you with praise?
Oh my gosh I clicked on all the links you posted and my browser froze all up.
Hi, Beth. When are you going to post a pic of Anna’s new hair ‘do?
Also- you’re going to LOVE this: I have a hair cut appt for TOMORROW NIGHT!!!
Steph
I typically don’t approve comments from people who are desperately seeking attention, but if it makes you happy, I’ll do it for you today. At least you have a real name today.
arlenstars@yahoo.com
What a fun post! Thanks for the recipes! I’m always looking for good ones and we love pasta!
Hi Beth!
I am Kira, and have commented here in the past, but not for a while (I won some of your awesome giveaways a while back too! Still LOVE my Lands End fleece that I won!). I have been reading your blog since July of 2008. “How does she remember that?”, You are probably wondering….well, because I happened to stumble upon your blog while my husband and I and 3 small kids were on a train trip from FL to NY. In a sleeper car. In a sleeper room that was about the size of my bathroom. Ever tried to sleep in a moving bathroom with 4 other people? No? Not easy, let me tell you. So, since we had a wireless-card-thingee, I could get internet sporadically as we went through little town after little town. I remember going back and reading your blog from beginning to end, and I’ve been coming back ever since!
So, that is the story of how we met! Crazy, huh? Oh – wait – you haven’t actually met me. Hmmmm…..well, I am on the downside of my 30′s, have been married for 12 years, and have 3 WILD little boys. They are loud. I love them, but man – they are wild and loud. And rambunctious. And loud. But did I mention how much I love them?
Oh – and now I am on a quest to find smoky links. I’ve never had them, but now must try them.
Oh, honey. Beth likes to be licked with plenty of things other than praise. Her favorite is whipped cream, but when she’s feeling extra saucy, I believe she likes a little chocolate syrup.
(You might want to look into that, by the way. It seems like you could use a little extra happiness in your life and well, that might improve your mood a little. I know no one likes unsolicited advice, but just a thought!)
*dies laughing at Erin*
What a fantastic mental image!
And way better than I could have come up with soooo…. ditto.
=D
omg me, too.
Ha! I made the Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta last night and it was deeeeeelicious.
And Erin – Snort! I just spewed coffee on my keyboard.
I, along with Tristina, just died laughing at Erin’s comment.
I also find it hilarious that you have the email address of your troll!
LOVE that bowl!! I am currently drooling over a sweater at Anthro that I absolutely cannot afford. Ever. But window shopping sure is fun.
I also like Smokey links, got distracted from the purpose of the post by the comment!
there’s only one thing wrong with your comment, Erin … trolls don’t like to be licked. you know, because of all the hair.
cleaning up chocolate syrup in troll hair? yuck.
Hi! Thanks for linking my blog today. I’ve been following your blog since you were preggo with Eli. I love how real you are. My son was born in May so I like to see Eli hit milestones that I know my Kobi will. I have been meaning to start participating on You Capture but haven’t gotten to it yet.
I plan to be around and comment more.
Hi!
I’m Brittany and I blog over at The MamaZine. I read often and comment sometimes. ; ) I wish I had more time then I’d leave more comment love on more blogs, more often! I’ve always wanted to go to an Anthropologie. I think from what I’ve seen their stuff is totally my style, or what I would like my style to be if I had a bunch of money and didn’t live in t-shirts and yoga pants. Love this idea of requesting a delurking. I have a few comments on each post but when I do happen to check the numbers it looks like a lot more are stopping by. It always leaves me wondering who they are!
LOL @ Erin And Keli’s comments! Oh gosh lol
Hi Beth! I’m delurking
I’ve read your blog off and on for a few months now. I’m real bad at leaving comments though. I try to do better … but with housework, homeschooling, breaking up squabbles between our daughters (almost 7 and almost 2), chasing after a 4mo kitten who’s in training {grin}, and a 1yr cat who’s forgotten her training, and making sure to spend time with the laid-back 7yr old dog … oh and the husband too? I sometimes just forget to not just READ but comment too
Love the links, hate the troll. xoxoK
Dying of laughter from Erin’s comment.
Also I am pretty sure you know who I am as I am here often enough…LOL.
The cupcakes sound to die for. Why do people always find the best recipes when I am in the middle of a Sisterhood challenge???? Smoky Links are at Jewel. I buy them every now and then when I want to go back to my childhood. I think I have bought them at Wiseway too.
No scaredy-pants lurkers for you. Out them I say! Out them!
Seriously? That made me spit out my wine (and if you knew me you’d know that I cherish every sip of my wine!).
I need to be friends with you all! Why is Florida so far from IN???
ba ha ha ha ha ha
You reminded me of my childhood…with the troll hair and all. 
I’ve just started reading your blog but I’m really loving it. I’m so trying the pasta with tomato cream sauce it sounds delish
I have commented occasionally, but definitely wanted to today. Don’t you just love trolls when they come out of their own dark holes? Kinda sad little creatures.
Hi Beth,
Im Michelle. Im 23 & live in Australia with my hubby and 8month old son! Ive been reading your Blog since February and love it!
I come on regularly to check out your new posts and read all about your life. Its just so interesting reading about your life on the other side of the World!
Your kids are gorgeous too by the way!
Thanks
Thanks for sharing the links! But if I get addicted to the cupcakes, you can be sure you’ll hear all about it
Love the blog & your tweets are always entertaining! (I’m @auntwithgum)
Hi Beth!
I always say that I’m going to get better about commenting but never do. I think it would be a little easier to comment more often if I had a blog of my own (that I actually used).
Know that I’m always lurking and that I absolutely love reading all of your posts
Love the latest pictures of Eli!
My name is Becky : ) I used to comment a little more than I do now. Now I am super busy, but I do visit once a week for certain on Thursdays so I can go and see how some people interpreted your theme : )
One time you commented on my blog and I thought you were a celebrity.
I am glad you are so happy with your new baby. It makes me smile to see your overwhelming love for the child. : )
I wish you a blessed day!
Shelli delurking from Australia to say Hi! I dont comment often, ok hardly ever, but today i decided not to be shy. Love your blog and i will be cooking that chicken for dinner tonight looks fantastic. I called in sick this morning for work my 1st official fake sick day and i dont feel the least bit guilty! Except now i am stuck at home for the day lol Right now i would be on our morning tea break so time for a cuppa thanks for the recipe and the links
Hi Beth! I’m Casey from over at Bumpin Along the Road Less Traveled. Yours was one of the first blogs I came across when I first discovered the world of blogging (probably because of all the You Capture buttons everywhere), and was reading the guidelines at You Capture and you said something about “why not have a blog? It’s free!”. So I did get a blog, and I’ve kept up with it for over a year! Big deal for me. And I love blogging. So thanks for the inspiration! I have 4 kiddos who I live on a small farm with and homeschool, and a fantastic patient husband who puts up with crazy me. Thanks for letting us do the blog link up. And thanks for You capture every week! Love it! Love your blog and pics, too.
I don’t know if I’ve ever commented on your blog. Maybe? (Can I blame Mommy brain on not actually REMEMBERING? I say…yes.)
And what a dud that Arlen is. (Except not dud. Likely something involving things that look like this $#(*@&. Am I right?)
I found your blog from likely one of the three muskateers (Erin, Steph or Love) (also, that name…? I mean only good things from it. Also, I am jealous of having other Mommy blogger friends that you actually know and love in person. I wish I had that) that I had been reading their blogs and following on twitter and you were mentioned multiple times so I check ya out.
And I sometimes do You Capture. Sometimes I don’t. I find it hard to be boxed in. (I was a horrible student.)
Anyway… Canadian delurk accomplished!
Never been a lurker, but here I am again.
Can’t wait to see Anna’s new ‘do.
Love you.
~L
(P.S. If you need licked, I’ll do it for you, but you gotta shower first.)
I’m Sugar Mama. Not because I make a lot of money & spoil my family but because I bake a lot of sweets & spoil my family.
I’ve been reading your blog for not long enough. In fact, I don’t know how I went so long without knowing about you! Because now I’m a daily reader… I read you while sipping my coffee every single morning. Does that freak you out? ;o)
i love reading all these de-lurkers and their stories to you. so fun.
are smokey links the same things as lil’ smokeys? i really do need you to answer that question. when you can.
i prints the recipes. excited to try them. i’ve been menu planning for a couple months now for the 1st time ever. i plan out 5 dinners and get all the things prepped and together on sundays. [usually.] then, depending on the day, i pick which meal would be best for that day and do it. i’m LOVING this.
you didn’t ask me about any of that.
i miss you. it has been a long time. also, i miss anna, noah and eli. school is dumb. [except, i KNOW. it's not.]
I’m Lori! I follow you on twitter (LoriNKY), and came on over to see your troll commenter. What can I say, I used to be a moderator at a MomsLikeMe.com message board, I am drawn to trolls.
Oh, as for the links, do you mean the Lil’ Smokeys? -They’re like cocktail weenies? I’ll pick up a pack and some crescent rolls, and make weenies in a blanket. They’re my husband’s favorite. He begs me to bring them to parties, because that’s the only time I make them.
hi beth! I’ve been following you for a while, followed one of Steph’s links to you way back when. Your blog is always good read. I think you’re funny and pretty adorable- and I LOVE your photos.
nice to meet you.
Hi Beth! I’m de-lurking, too. Mostly just to say hi and agree with you that Pioneer Woman’s recipes are THE BOMB! Go to the desserts tab, and then to the second page to find something called Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes. Um, you will die once you fix them and take a bite. I fixed them Monday night and words cannot express how lovely they are.
Have a lovely night!
do i have a picture now?
i do! thanks for letting me use your blog. =)
I follow you on twitter (NowSeriouslyKid) and have read your blog a few times. You’re a riot. Why would anyone need to waste there time posting mean comments? I don’t get that. Keep it going. I’ll try to read more. It sounds like I’ve been missing out.
ROFL, Lovelyn. You look beautiful! Happy to see you.
Hi! I’ve been reading for a while now and love participating in your “you capture” challenges. I love the idea and the way to “meet” new bloggers/photographers.
I appreciate your heart and writing style – thanks!
Hi Beth! My name is Amy I am military wife, and a SAHM to my three year old son. I have only been reading your blog for a few weeks, but I already love it! I found your blog after following you on twitter (AmyW319).
Hi Beth! My name is Amy, I am a military wife, and a SAHM to my three year old son. I have only been reading your blog for a few weeks, but I already love it! I found your blog after following you on twitter (AmyW319).
I’ve been participating in You Capture for a couple of months now, and I’m an occasional visitor otherwise. I’m certainly not a lurker. I tend to feel quite free to insert my two cents worth, but I do always try to be nice when I’m visiting someone’s blog.
i try not to lurk, but it’s hard because of all of the tired. i so often read in my reader and don’t click over, even though i really love you. so just so you know: i am reading. and smiling at you.
Hey Beth!
I have been reading your blog for a few months now. I am a SAHM to 3 young children. My oldest is in pre-k and my youngest is just 3 months. I love my God, my Family, and Photography. Yep, those are pretty much the 3 things that rock my world these days. When I have time, I enjoy walking (ya know…the fast paced, get your heart rate pumping, fingers are swollen, kind of walking), teaching myself new things in photoshop, and reading books. I fit my blog reading time in every few days and always enjoy seeing what you are up to. I’ve also loved seeing your photography updates on fb.
i too love smokey links. actually, my husband introduced them to me before we were married. they are REALLY good when cooked over an open fire. but served with mac n cheese would be yummy too. mmmm. better get that meal in before i start ww next week. ha!
Hi Beth! I think you recognize me! (@jlevinrector on Twitter) and I won your “The Vintage Pearl” giveaway this year. Love my necklace and earrings I got from there! I hope all is well and that Eli is sleeping a bit better
Always enjoying your blog!
I’ve commented before, but not as often as I should! I love reading your blog, I love being inspired by your photography, and I love You Capture!
And now I need to get to Anthropologie to buy some awesome stoneware, which is about the only thing I can afford at Anthropologie!
I’ve commented occasionally, but am definitely here more than I comment! We met when I went searching for photography challenges. I was all gung ho to do tons and, well…haven’t. But I swear that one of these weeks I’ll be posting on the linky for You Capture! Love your place. And Erin? She rocks, though, doesn’t she?