When I was in Colorado I found the most fun and delightful shop called the Savory Spice Shop.

This little shop is filled with every spice imaginable.

I loved the spice blends. I enjoyed walking through the store smelling their special spice blends and then reading the recipes that use those spice blends.

We bought the Family Style Fajita Seasoning and made delicious fajitas!

Family Style Fajitas

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. Family Style Fajita Seasoning
1 cup beef broth or stock
1 lb of sliced flank steak
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced

Directions:
Mix Fajita seasoning with broth and set aside. In a pan over medium/high heat, brown sliced steak in the oil and strain. Working in the same pan, reduce heat to medium/low, pour broth mixture over steak and stir thoroughly. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring. Reduce heat to low, squeeze in the lime juice and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring. (We added in sliced bell peppers and onions)

Serving Suggestions:
With corn or flour tortillas or over rice.

Yields: 4 servings

I can't wait to try the Thai Green Chicken Curry, Jamaican Jerk Burgers, Smoky Hills Mac'n Cheese, Pearl Street Cedar Plank Salmon ....I could go on and on.

The Savory Spice Shop is giving one very lucky reader a 4 jar gift set (I am jealous!). Please leave a comment by Sunday, July 12th at midnight for a chance to win. Please US entries only (sorry).

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I was asked to review the book Crafting Jewish: Fun holiday crafts and party ideas for the whole family.  I really didn't know what to expect since I am not Jewish. When it arrived I couldn't stop looking at it.

If I was Jewish I would be inspired with ideas to celebrate each and every Jewish holiday. It really piqued my curiosity about Jewish customs and I loved learning more about the Jewish celebrations.  The book is full of beautiful photos, wonderful crafts.

I was also tempted by the recipes from honey cake to easy hamantashen.  I found the tutorial on Challah braiding really interesting and I loved learning about the symbolism of Challah bread. On Shappat they serve two loaves of challah to remind them of the two portions of manna that fell from the sky when the Jews were wondering in the desert.  The  bread is braided to represent the unity of the the Jewish nation.

I gave the One Bowl Carrot cake a go and my family ate it up (even though I over-baked it)!

I think anyone would enjoy this book ---Jewish or not! (but especially if you are Jewish I would think it would become a cherished handbook for celebrating those special customs and traditions). I know there are loads of crafts and recipes I am looking forward to making!

I have one copy of this book to give away! Please leave a comment on this post by Sunday, July 12th at midnight for a chance to win.  Please only US entries this time.

This week we are having a week of guest giveaways! Today Denise writes.......

Whimsy Couture is going down a different road besides designing sweet, vintage, fun & funky clothing for little girls....we started making sewing patterns! Actually tutorials! They have tons of colorful pictures from every step and explain creating your own little WHIMSY COUTURE even for the novice sewer.
My name is Denise and I love designing little girls clothing and even for Mom there is something in it!
Now you can win 4 tutorials of your choice by entering this giveaway! I also offer a great discount for all my tutorials with code 4GIVEAWAY. Simply write code in your checkout line and I will refund 25% refund on your order. Every purchase entitles you to an additional entry. Please post the purchase you made with your etsy id.
I accept all entries including international!
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See you soon!

Leave a comment by Sunday, July 12th at midnight and you will have a chance to win four free tutorials! Don't forget all Skip to my Lou readers will receive 25% off your orders through Sunday!