Saturday, March 24, 2012

They Draw and Cook


They Draw and Cook is having a contest for Kraft Foods.  Check it out, there are lots of great recipes and illustrations.  It ends tomorrow night at midnight, so you'd better get crackin if you want to do one.  I just entered this recipe.  It was a nice break from the tedious project that I have been working on.  It's an unusual sandwich and my grandson loves it!  But he loves tomatoes and asparagus.  He can't wait for the summer garden and fresh heirloom tomatoes.  He sneaks out and eats the grape tomatoes off the vine.

Sorry I have been so quiet, it's been busy around here, but I'll be back soon.  I hope to start posting new work more often over the summer months.
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  1. ShirleyMarch 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    LOVE the concept, Karen..the magician's hat! Super clever..I think the Kraft people will love this. How fun to see the ingredients jumping out of the hat to form the sandwich. Great great job! I think this really shows off all of your talents..from concept to execution. it's great to hear about your sweet grandson's tomato-love. :

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  2. k.h.whitakerMarch 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Shirley, my friend, you are the best. I can always count on you to brighten my day with your sweet and gracious comments. Hugs...

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  3. Bella SinclairMarch 25, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    OOOOOOOH! Not only is this healthy, but it looks so delicious! And the ART! Very clever, and I love your little tomato sous-chefs! This is one hat I'll be more than happy to eat. FANTASTIC entry!!!

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM

      Bella, I love your comments. Like Shirley, you always make me smile :D I had a strange desire to draw asparagus characters, but I think I like the tomatoes even more.

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  4. Linda HensleyMarch 26, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I think I'd love this sandwich. Good luck witht the contest! You did a great job with it!

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 26, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thank you Linda! I hope that you are well and that those plumbing problems are under control :)

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  5. Dear FirefliesMarch 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Awesome work, Karen! So great to see you submitting this to TDAC...I absolutely love Mr. Asparagus with his very distinguished mustache there. Good luck! :))

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      thank you Amalia, Mr. Asparagus thanks you for the complement too:)

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  6. theartofpuroMarch 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Delicious!Great illo:)

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  7. Andrew FinnieMarch 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Hey,!! Well I missed this :( Sorry . Well Karen what a great design, how the images and text flow across the page till we get to the 'destructions'. The Rabbit as the magician! heh, superb! And the way you have personified the vegetables- they are so cute and happy and friendly Just what we want! This is a wwonderful extrapolation from some of your other work - I think you can really see how you are putting it all together!

    hugs from oz :)

    I'm sure Kraft will see how Krafty you are!!
    Good luck :)
    Maybe you and Jack and Shirley can share the prize :)

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  8. k.h.whitakerMarch 28, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks for the laugh and the smile Andrew, you made my night, you just have no idea how much I needed this. I was having a really bad night and your comment really brightened it a bit.

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  9. Tamara HendersonMarch 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    This is a fun recipe I love the tomatoes!

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      thanks so much Tamara! I really love your work. Your baked macaroni entry is too cute!

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  10. MrBibleHeadMarch 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    I comented how much I love this over at TDAC, but just wanted to blog it to you too. I LOVE THIS! Great work Karen. Good luck!

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM

      Thank you so much Jack. Your comment means a lot to me. I love your entries too. Especially the one with the tiki dancers. I don't know why, I just love those little guys.

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  11. ShirleyMarch 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Spring, Karen! It's always so good to see your sweet visit at my place - thanks for taking the time! Hope you're doing something fun for yourself and can enjoy the weekend coming up without chores or the to-do list! : )

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    1. k.h.whitakerMarch 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

      I have a to do list, unfortunately, but a lot of it is baking so maybe it won't be too bad :) Just hot...

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  12. Ces AdorioApril 1, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Good morning!!! Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!! I have been missing. You have been busy, I see. I have been seeing these Draw and Cook illustrations all over and my, I must say, even if I did not cook, I would buy the recipe book! My son loves asparagus and so do my husband and I. We must try your recipe. Wonderful illustration Karen. I love the chef's jacket. The tomatoes are so CUUUUTE!!! Hope you are well. My life has been on a whirlwind.

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 1, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      Thank you lovely Ces! So glad to "see" you! I hope that things slow down for you soon. The tomatoes were fun to draw, actually it all was :)

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    2. k.h.whitakerApril 1, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      ooooh, and I meant to say thank you for taking time out to visit. I have missed you :)

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  13. illustration poetryApril 1, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Karen!!!!
    i just like magic and this is it!
    looks like the rabbit has some magic asparagus wand, hihi that is so clever, Karen! :D

    xxoo

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 2, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      Hello lovely Mita! So happy that you stopped by :) I'm glad that you like the magical rabbit; maybe he can go home with you and make you magical sandwiches too, or he can send you a magical asparagus wand of your own ;)

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  14. Tammie LeeApril 5, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    i love how helpful your tomatoes and asparagus are, a charming piece!

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  15. ShirleyApril 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Oh goodness, I think blogger ate my comment! Happy happy easter weekend, Karen! Wishing you and your whole family a wonderful time together!!

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 6, 2012 at 5:26 PM

      don't you hate it when that happens ;) hope you have a great weekend too!!!

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  16. CoreopsisApril 7, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    What a fun kind of contest, and this is great. It's bunny-magic that makes yummy food just happen.

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 7, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      Some nights I wish I had a magic bunny to make yummy food just happen :)

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  17. Paige KeiserApril 7, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Love the magic bunny! Thanks so much for your encouraging comments on my blog, Karen :)

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 7, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you Paige and you are so welcome :) I love your work!

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  18. Ces AdorioApril 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Noooooooooooooo! Oh man. That's awful. I am sorry to hear that. I am glad you are better. So am I. Another work week. Take care. Tsup!

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM

      Glad you are better too :) Don't work too hard!

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  19. Ana M.F.April 10, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I love the little tomatoes and the asparagus with a moustache!!

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  20. Vanessa Brantley NewtonApril 10, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Oh my word how fantastic! I love it!!! It's beautiful K. Great job you did. It's so whimsical and fun. Hope that you had a wonderful Easter with your family. We did. Thanks so much for stopping by. I heart you!
    Me

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    1. k.h.whitakerApril 10, 2012 at 5:53 PM

      Awwww, thanks so much Vee. Ummm, I spent Easter in the ER, unfortunately, but I'm recovering from a nasty allergic reaction to mango chutney. :O Glad you and your family had a good one. I heart you too!

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  21. Leen ChristensApril 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Waw, it looks so great! I've visited the website earlier and there are lots of excellent entries, this is one of them! It's a fun, interesting and clean design, I love it!

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  22. roberto M.April 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Karen, thank you very much for loving my moons, I love them, but sometimes I think my friends get tired of seeing them.
    My new header is a poor dragonfly who drowned in the glass where I clean my brushes!
    Good week for you!

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  23. crazyladyApril 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Yum, this looks good! I may have to try it! Fun composition, too!

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  24. UnknownApril 18, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Hi K.H.! You are invited to join the new Monday's Mail ATC group. Trade your artwork with other talented artists from around the world. Can't wait to see the ATCs you come up with!

    http://mondaysmail.ning.com/?xgi=3akfKwVeSZlQmn

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  25. ShirleyApril 18, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Thank you my friend, for your sweet visits! I really am grateful for your kind words - from a watercolorist as you, it means a lot! And goodness, I do hope you get to some fun projects for yourself soon!! : ) Hope things are well in your world and that you had a very nice Easter with your family. Have a great rest of the week, Karen!

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  26. Vanessa Brantley NewtonApril 20, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Hey Mama! How are you? Hope that you are well. Thanks so much for stopping by. I know it looks like I dropped right of the side of the plant. I have work up to my eyes and I have to work. Sending you hugs my love. Best to for a restful and sweet weekend.

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  27. k.h.whitakerApril 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Ya'll are sweet! I gotta get to work and post something new!!! Thanks, you all are the best.

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  28. ShirleyApril 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Someday, I shall have to make a little hedgehog/porcupine just for Myles. Thanks for your sweet comment Karen..you rock! I hope things are well in your world..can't wait to see your new post! : )

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  29. k.h.whitakerApril 25, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    You are too sweet my friend. I promise something new is coming :D

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  30. Bella SinclairApril 27, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Oh noooooooo! Aww, phooey! So sorry to hear about your stolen records. ARGH! How does that happen at a hospital?! They should, like, offer you free elective surgery to make up for it. Free anesthesia for life. Gah!

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  31. Vanessa Brantley NewtonApril 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    OOOh my Dear K, We can have none of this sickness thing! Be healed now in the name of Jesus!! I am so serious. Sometimes we just go and go and go and we do come to the end of ourselves and the body just needs a break. Please rest. Rest from worry and stress cause they totally take a toll on the spirit, soul and body. Sometimes it's all to much! Sending you much prayer today and rest for soul. We'll still be here waiting for you with the lights on. Love you Honey Bunny!
    me

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  32. k.h.whitakerApril 29, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I love you Vee! Thank you for your sweet thoughts and prayers. It means so much to me. Hugs and kisses!

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  33. ShirleyMay 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    : ) Heee heee, thanks Karen for your visit to see the angry forest critters. I'm reading above to see that you've been feeling poorly...I hope you feel better soon! Take good care!!

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  34. Ces AdorioMay 5, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I keep thinking of you. I hope you are feeling better and things are easing up a bit. Stay away from mangoes, even though they are my favorite fruits. Sigh. Summer is always busy for work. Take care, sunshine! (I see Sunshine Hill on the side bar directly as I type this comment and I thought of you as the sunshine. Hehehe. Take care Karen! Tsup!

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    1. k.h.whitakerMay 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts Ces. I feel better, I am just really tired. I just can't seem to do anything. Having some tests done, I'm sure it's just exhaustion and stress, to which I am sure you can relate ;)

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  35. Ces AdorioMay 5, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Oh about those records, they have government regulations to the wazoo but nothing can stop human stupidity. A clinic sent out my laboratory results and history to somebody else and I got theirs! So stupid. I filed a formal complaint with their HIPPA officer.

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    1. k.h.whitakerMay 5, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      They've been great about it. They told us immediately, went to the press, and they even gave us free identity theft watch service for a year. It's just kind of a pain. I feel bad for them. It had to have hit them hard for so many peoples records to have gone missing like that.

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