'Twas the week before Foodies,
When all through the night...
I was searching through cookbooks...
My house, just a fright...
Through Paula...
Through Winifred...
Through Lynda...
And Lee...
Through Jr. League cookbooks...
Through X...
Y...
And Z...
I searched...
And I searched...
Till I searched myself out...
My cooking abilities gravely in doubt...
With the spectre of beaks looming large in my sight...
When snowmen on cupcakes were just not quite right...
And nothing would suit...
And nothing would do...
Till I hopped in my sleigh...
And to Publix I flew!
I raced down each aisle...
Past the juice...
And the flowers...
Encountered a pig...
And tall looming towers...
When suddenly, much to my joy, did appear...
The bakery counter that brought my heart cheer...
And what to my wandering eye did I spy,
But fresh "shiny objects" -- Oh, my, my, my, MY!
And there in its goodness, the cake of my dreams,
A chocolate confection, the Treat Au Supreme...
So I snatched out my billfold,
And quick as a wink,
Bought that bad puppy
So my post wouldn't sink.
And now I sit sated,
In sugar rush glee,
And wish "Happy Friday"
To the Foodies from me! :-)
Thank you ever so much for visiting me today on this first Foodie Friday sponsored by our lovely hostess Gollum of Designs by Gollum. There are some wonderful treats from other participants waiting for you at Gollum's blog, so I hope you will please join us there. And as fast as you can click here on Foodie Friday, you're there! :-)
Before you go, though, let me say how much I look forward to visiting with each of you at your blogs. Thanks for always making my day complete! :-)
Quintessentially,
Mrs. Magpie (Sheila)
88 comments:
You've outdone yourself this time Ms. Magpie with your poetry and photos! I wonder what the folks in Publix thought? Happy Foodie Friday to you!
This is brilliant! I laughed outloud so many times--especially when I saw the Publix Pig. Oh, you captured the essence of Foodie Fun with your words and images. Bravo and hugs.
A thousand thanks for this fabulous "Ode."
I can't wait to break my diet and visit the Publix bakery. LOL
That was great! I enjoyed every minute of it..
Oh this was wonderful fun to read Sheila! My my that cake looks delicious... and expensive!
Happy Foodie Friday!
Shall I enter my star pancakes?
Pat at Back Porch Musings told me I should.
Hugs, Pat
Too darn cute! I am lovin' the cake! funny poetry too!
Oh Sheila!! What a fun post! Love your poem! I've been eyeing those cakes at Publix myself!! Have a great weekend...hugs...Debbie
Hi, Ladies! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Lorrie, LOL! I don't know, but maybe I should email them the link. ;-)
Gollum, I'm so glad you liked it! I was worried because my cooking is... well, questionable at best! ;-) Congrats on your debut this evening.
Kathleen, I'm so glad you did! And I liked your St. Paddy's tablescape I just visited. :-)
Pat, absolutely! Those pancakes are just fabulous! :-)
Santamaker, glad you enjoyed it! I love that cake, too! ;-)
Debbie, loved your Korean cake, and I want a piece! Can you mail me one??? XOXOXO
Thanks for dropping by to visit!
Sending love and wishes for sweet chocolate dreams to one and all...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Sheila, that was delightful...I was smiling and laughing! :-) Happy Foodie Friday!
Susan
that was FABULOUS FUN! just darling, loved it, my cheeks still hurt from smiling!
and dang your cake looks good!
Sheila,
I have to tell you this was one of the best post's I have ever read! I laughed and almost cried, when I saw the rag doll going to Publix, and the pig! LOL! I am going to save this in my fave's, your one clever woman! Thanks, Cindy
OMG Ms. Pie you out did yurself with this one girl...too funny see you even made Gollum laugh...great post...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Now I know why you were so busy Mrs. Magpie. That Publix should be in Hollywood. Everything is so perfect. Just like you " )
Was dolly driving your Vanna Van?
Hadn't heard of "Foodie Friday" I must go and see the other girls.
Now I know more about you my friend, and I love your MEME. I would like you to make a little video of your knocking talent... actually I think I hear it now... Oh it's just the dog wanting to go out lol
Love Ya & I wish I could share that cake!
Claudie
xoxo
This was hysterical... you have a gift my friend...the Pig was a hoot..your cake looks delicious... I've saved a drumstick just for you... hugs ~lynne~
Adorable!! Love it!
What a hysterical post. I love it!
Oh Sheila! I had such a long day that seemed to be one of those days that everything went wrong.... and here I sit....now...laughing out loud.
Thank you my friend for your marvelous post! You made me laugh out loud!!
Happy Foodie Friday!
Susan
Sheila, this was one of the funniest things I've ever read! You are a hoot. And the pig - I thought we were accidently in a Piggly Wiggly - do they have those there? I didn't know Publix had a pig too. I guess that's an appropriate mascot for a food store, just never thought about it before. Thanks for the grins and giggles. And that cake looks fabulous! Kathy
Ooooh! I love your post, Sheila! I didn't know you're a poet :-) Nice photos too!...Christine
Cute post girl ! And that cake looks yummo !
No No thank you!! What a delightfully creative post!! And yummy too! You are just da bomb in foodieville!!
So glad I found your blog!! It's always such a joy to read!! You leave positive and upbeat comments, too!
Have a fantastic foodie Friday!! You made it special for all of us!!
Blessings,
Becky
Hi, Ladies! Thanks for all of your sweet comments!
Susan, glad I made you smile! :-)
Jain, LOL! I love that cake, too!
Cindy, Annie is a real troublemaker, but sometimes she comes through for me! ;-)
Gloria, thanks and hugs right back! :-)
Claudie, you crack me up!LOL! Annie was driving the Magpiemobile, Mr. Magpie's ancient and unkillable Volvo wagon. I wrecked Vanna the first day I had her, and I would hate to think what might happen if Annie got behind the wheel! I will try and make a knocking thing for you. It sounds like the one on your blog! LOL! ;-)
Lynne, thanks, and I'll be right over for that drumbstick! ;-)
Linda, thanks so much! :-)
Suzy, I'm so glad you liked it! :-)
Susan, that makes my day that I helped make yours! Glad I could make you laugh! :-)
Kathy, LOL! Glad you liked it, and that's the Boars Head Pig. Publix has a dinosaur. But Mr. Boars Head was there for the grand opening of the 1000th Publix. I happened to be there, too, and took pictures. You just never know when they might come in handy. LOL!
Christine, thanks so much! :-)
Theresa, glad you liked it, and that cake is yummo! lol!
Becky, that is so sweet, and you really touched my heart with your comments.:-)
Thanks again, ladies, for visiting. I appreciate it so much. YOU made my night! I've enjoyed seeing all of your posts, too!
XO,
Sheila :-)
You are so cute, Sheila! What a fun post - wish I was there to sample some of that bon bon cake with you!
P.S. I love the sign hanging in your kitchen! lol
Brilliant Sheila, lol, the perfect post for Gollum's first Foodie Friday. I enjoyed it so much. I am across the pond visiting my children so cannot join in this week and it looks like I am missing a wonderful party. Have a wonderful weekend and save me a slice of that cake :-), Kathy.
Hi there, Ms. Tee and Kathy! I would love to save you a slice of this cake. Just wish you were here to enjoy it with us! Thanks for the sweet comments!
Have fun across the pond, Kathy! And Ms. Tee, you have fun on this side! You need to both join in the fun next week. :-)
Sweet dreams...
XO,
Sheila
This was such a fantastic treat! Thank you! ☺
Sheila,
A brilliant post and cute as pie poem. I laughed til I cried.
You are on a Publix roll and those bakery ladies seem to know you veeeery well...hmmmm!
I am getting food and sugared out so off to bed I go (with visions of sugarplums...oh no, look what you've done!!)
xoxo
Janie
Thank you for the oh so creative and fun foodie Friday!! I loved the pig and the bakery ladies seem to really enjoy you giving them such attention!! Great job
blessings
mary
Oh you are just SOOOOO clever and creative!!!!!! LOVED this post and your fun take on life!!!!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to do such a GREAT post that filled me with smiles! You're the best Sheila!!!! :-)
OK, that's just about the cutest poem ever! You are hilarious....good job and fantastic choice on the cake!! Linda
Sheila~
I love the poem you wrote, along with all your pictures...AWESOME!!!Now, do tell...did you REALLY buy that cake??? It looks so sinful, but, oh, so GOOD!!! Sure wish I had a big ol' slab of it! I'm a serious chocoholic!
I am giving you a round of applause! That was cute, clever, and really funny! You're the best, Sheila!!!!!
How was that cake?????
Sheila that was absolutely awesome!! You just made my whole morning brighter with your poem :) Happy Friday ♥
Good Morning, Ladies! And Happy Foodie Friday!
Diane, I'm glad you enjoyed the chocolate treat! :-)
Janie, so glad you enjoyed it, and I hope the sugar plums were only dancing in your head and not on your bed. That would be a bit scary! LOL! ;-)
Mary Ellen, thanks so much. Those bakery ladies were excited to be a part of that store opening, and they really did enjoy having their picture made. I wish every day of life could be like a store opening. It should be. It's the little everyday things that make life worth living! :-)
Denise, you are always so sweet, and I'm so happy this made you smile! :-)
Linda, thanks so much, and that cake chose me! It said, "There is a lady who loooooooooves me," and it was right! ;-)
April, LOL! I'll never tell. ;-)
Rachael, I'm so glad you liked it, and that cake was every bit as good as it looked! Chocolate gonache bon-bon. YUM!
Kathy, I'm so happy you liked it and that it gave you a smile! When Gollum said we didn't have to cook, I breathed a sigh of relief. But then I figured I better make it fun. I'm glad you all thought it was. :-)
Thanks again, ladies, I'm out the door in a few to travel. You all made MY day with your sweet comments! :-)
XO,
Sheila
Well, girl...I am just beside myself with all this cuteness...I love your poem...your photos...that to die for chocolate cake...you really outdid yourself on this one, dear lady....
LOVED IT.
xo bj
This is just darling...you've started my day off with a smile which might just last all day.
Becky
Take a bow, your super duper, creative post wins the "Made Lisa Smile, Giggle, and Crave Chicken Award".
Annie driving was a wonderful sight. Does she have any friends who would like to give it a go on snowy roads?
The Publix bakery appears to rival any of the independents. Wow, those treats are mouth watering even on a monitor.
I now am craving Chicken Marabella, my favorite Silver Palate Cookbook recipe. Capers and prunes...yum, yum, yum.
There is no way you can be THAT old. LOL I will keep my guesses to myself, but unless Mr. Magpie married his mom's contemporary, you are far from grizzly. Knowing my propensity for putting my foot in my mouth, that might be the case!
Cut me a piece (good choice)! Note to Publix - Please send sweet Sheila a giftcard ;)
Good Morning -- BJ, Becky, Lisa, and Cam! Thanks for all of your sweet comments. I appreciate them and YOU so much! And Lisa, I feel "grizzled" whether I am or not. LOL! If I don't get on the road in about five minutes, I will definitely be grizzled from fighting Friday afternoon traffic. LOL!
Happy Foodies!
XO,
Sheila :-)
P.S. Sheila - As a follow-up to your post from yesterday - I'm watching Wheel of Fortune last night and what is the second to last puzzle of the game?- "Wedding Reception" (I kid you not :) Have a good day!
Sheila..I can't believe how UNDERDRESSED I was for this occasion..
I am on my way to work.. but saw your comment and clicked through to you:)
Very nice heartfelt post!
The Bonbon cake is gorgeous but the snowmen are pretty cute too!
I love your story, Ms. Magpie! and the music too! You are so VERY CREATIVE! Thanks for stopping by to visit me.
Best regards,
Wendy
Checking in once more before leaving, and CAM! LOL! You have got to be kidding me??? Oh, that is too, too funny! LOL!
Nana, I was awed by your food pics on your blog! You are a serious cook, and I'm a hack. But I can do some mean takeout. ;-) Loved meeting you today!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Wendy, I didn't see you there when I posted, and it was my pleasure! :-)
XO,
Sheila
This was wonderful! I loved it! Yummy cake. I want to thank you for visiting my interview and the lovely comment you left. That is so nice.
Sheila, What a magical ride you just took me on, you, you, you,.....FOODIE QUEEN! Absolutely loved the trip! ;) Enjoy that cake! ~CC Catherine (Loved the Raggedy driving the car to the grocers too) ;)
What a clever trip for the first Foodie Friday. I enjoyed the tour of Publix since we don't have them near where I live.
Oh my gosh! THANK YOU for a most entertaining post ~ you are so clever! :)
I smiled all the way through.
I love your blog! ~m.
Hi Sheila
Now that was some fun trip! I felt like I was racing through that store I'll tell you..and you halted right at the most delicious chocolate cake I too would have chosen.!
Thank you for sharing and making me craving for a piece.
have a lovely afternoon
Judi
Love the presentation, Sheila! Awesomely done... Now scoot over and hand over that dream chocolate cake! :-D To die for and I'm just looking at it!
Love your blog...
Carolyn
Well Sweetheart, when you can entertain me like you just did you don't have to cook. :)
Hugs,
Chris
I'm glad I stopped by, this post was a best, you've made my day, now I'm off to the rest -of the other foodie posts - that is. What a cute idea! ~ Robyn
Hi Sheila
I LOVED this post. Your poetry is wonderful. I enjoyed the story and all those cakes look delicious. Please save a piece of the chocolate one for me! The Pig made me laugh!
I have enjoyed catching up with your blog now we are home. I enjoyed seeing more of St Augustine. Only 6 weeks now until our holiday.
Have a great weekend.
Lindsay
Love your post today, and the header picture as well as your new blog design.Fun!
Oh May, I am number 54!
Shelia, Please do not feel you have to visit and just enjoy good food and friends this weekend. Please be safe on your trip.
The cake looked delish...but tis you sweet Ms Magpie, who really takes the cake and delights the soul.
I would have loved to be in Publix as you were snapping away!:-) Hee hee... Love it!
Happy First(?) Friday!
xoxoxo
Beth :-)
I just read you were from FL, so am I.:)
Hugs,
Chris
Ohh Sheila,
I wouldn't have missed this for anything, this was a wonderful post. I am so pleased that you stopped by my blog to leave a message.
Our son is visiting and sitting behind me watching tv. He thinks that I've gone mad, because of how hard I'm laughing. This was so special.
Hugs
'D'
This post is the best....and the Boars Head pig...sorry I had to steal the picture..you really did justice to the Publix Bakery...now only if their bread didn't go stale in a day...but their cake is the best!!
Shelia, you are just to much,loved loved this post. You have just out done yourself.
Blessings,
Sue
Sheila, are you on the road today? I hope you arrived safe and sound.
Your poem and photos are wonderful. I want to shop at Publix. Your poem is very worthy of your ability to write. Do you know how much I love visiting you too. Smiling.
Have a great weekend.
Love...Jeanne
This is my first time to your blog, but I am sure it wont be my last, how fun, what a way with words, and that cake, to die for! YUMMMMMMY Sue
Hi Sheila!
Thanks for visiitng me again today -- you are such a dear!
I enjoyed looking at your post again and I think I'd love to browse through your cook book collection .... I love cook books!
Enjoy your weekend!
I'm so happy you came by for a Foodie Friday visit.
Your venture to Chocolate decadence was a very creative journey . It is always my favorite confection of choice. For a minute I thought you were going to bring that piggy (ham)home, LOL!
Sweet Wishes,
Sara
This is the winner in my heart.Love it!!
I loved every word of this post! You are one very clever lady! Hasn't this Foodie Friday been fun??? Hope you'll be in for next Friday too. (No pressure,he he he.) Just whip up something fantastically funny again. Nancy
You are the funniest lady ever! We never know what you'll have in store for us, but we do know we'll love it! Now, give me a big, ol' hunk of that cake...;-) Bo
Well I didn't realize I was in for such a treat when I came for my first visit to your blog! LOL! that was the best!!! You know what I really laughed over was the lady at the cash register with the phone to her ear. I think she was calling the police! Funny. You are good!
I'll be back for me. Hope you'll come see me too!
Donna
What a treat - definitely entertaining!! Did the gals in the bakery know they were to be famous!!!
Good Morning, Ladies! Thank you so much for dropping by to visit. :-) I'm running today, but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading all of your comments. I have enjoyed visiting you, and if I haven't knocked on the door of your birdhouse yet, I will be sure to do so soon!
Sending you much love...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Miss Magpie...YOU are the CREAM of the CROP!
Love, love, love your post. This is my first visit and I'll be back often.
Sheila,
I do share that in common with you. I love your story. The first time I climbed up that tire swing rope to sit on the branch, I was so scared to come down that I just decided to live up there forever. That lasted till I had to go to the bathroom so I had to come down. After that, it was easy going up and down.
sheila...
it is 11:35 on saturday morning {still in my robe!!!! :)} and i just tried to send you an email.
let me know if it works.
if not, my yahoo address is
thewildraspberry@yahoo.com
have a good day.
chasity
Wonderful post, Sheila! That cake looks absolutely fabulous.
wohoooo finally someone that cooks like I do..... I think that was a picture of MY kitchen after I have cooked.... Delightful post..... you make me giggle...
HUgs
Linda
A most excellent blog.
Have you ever been to Scotland?
Great lead up and excellent finish!
Sheila, thanks for your visit and sweet comment about our son. He is a loving and kind happy guy. We are blessed.
Please have a safe trip home.
Love and hugs...Jeanne
Oh Shelia! How you made us howl!!
Too funny...and how we'd love to come over and have a slice of that delicious, evil cake while looking through all of those lovely cookbooks!
Full marks for creativity!!!
Good Evening, everyone -- Jane, Cathy, Wendy, Chas, Donna, Linda, Patti, Jayne, Jeanne, K & K, and David! Thank you for your visits and your kind remarks! I appreciate them so much! I am so touched and am happy that you got some enjoyment from this post. :-) Big hugs to all of you for being so sweet...
XO,
Sheila :-)
P.S. To Patti's question about Scotland... Yes, I've been and absolutely adored it. Was even mistaken for a native a couple of times till I opened my mouth and out came a Southern accent. LOL! ;-)
Congrats on Post of the Day...I'm loving all your cookbooks!
Sandi
Over from David's . .. congrats for making the list. Glad you did, this is a great post - very fun!
Smiles!
Thanks SO much for letting me know! I'm behind on my blogging today! I'll zip right on over there! :-)
XO,
Sheila
Oh my goodness Sheila!
You are a poet and I betcha didn't know it! That was too funny!
My hubby is going to wonder why I am laughing so early in the morning - You had me in stitches!
What an imagination you have!
I think you have missed your calling my dear - bring on the poems!
Need to go find me a cake like that now....
Blessings,
Kymber
Kymber, thanks for the high five! LOL! You can find this cake in the bakery department at Publix... where shopping is a pleasure. And no, I don't work for them! LOL! I just shop there. :-)
XO,
Sheila
You crack me up!!!!!! This was sooo cute!!!!!!
Joni
Joni, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! LOL!
Sending much love to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
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