The Newest Apron Goddess on the Block

As some of you know, I have been struggling with keeping up with blogging as of late. Work, kids, life.... everyone has this issue. But I recently enlisted the help of another creative blogger to pick up a day a week here at The Apron Goddesses. I know she will breathe some fresh air into this site and keep our apron spirits floating.

Time for the introduction of an Apron Goddess who some of you may already know... It's Kim at The Ungourmet! She hosts a spectacular foodie blog site with amazing recipes and beautiful accompanying photos. The deserts she makes are divine and all the foods she cooks make me drool. Seriously.

Kim has been a great friend of TAG from the early days and has great ideas to contribute to our community. I welcome her to TAG without reservation! She is a true Apron Goddess who's spirit glows from the inside out!

Thanks Kim for joining our ranks. I appreciate the help in this busy time.

Let's give her a rousting greeting and cheer!

Cookless Oat and Coconut Cookies

My boy wanted to help in the kitchen today and I saw a recipe by Walk in the Woods at What I Made Today that I wanted to try. It required no oven time so we got right to work!

This recipe is called Balls of Solace over at Walk in the Woods, but I have modified the ingredients a bit and baked the oats before incorporating in the mix and changed their name a little.

Wyatt threw on his workman apron with a gusto and got right to business with mixing and stirring as directed.


While we got some of the ingredients incorporated in the big bowl, we waited for the oats to cool.


Here's the "mess" of toasted oats, coconut, butter, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla.


And after mix was pulverized and mashed into submission, we formed small balls which we rolled in powdered sugar.


The recipe for these little delicacies is:

3 cups toasted oats (place on cookie sheet at 350 degrees until browned.)
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6 tblspns cocoa
1 dash of salt

Mix well!!! Then mix some more.

Then roll in a topping such as powdered sugar. Walk in the Woods also suggested cinnamon and sugar or instant coffee for coatings.

Good Luck and Enjoy!

Little Miss Apron Goddess Invents Improved Ways to Process Food

This Little Miss Apron Goddess is my kitchen helper in many wonderful and annoying ways. Just recently she has taken to sitting on my foot and clinging to my leg during the cooking process and I drag her around while she giggles hysterically.


Additionally, she takes breaks to invent new improved ways to grate cheese. Observe the use of a small John Deere tractor with a flat cheese grater attached to the hitch as an "implement" of culinary sophistication.


I am obviously dealing with some kind of genius here. I don't know why I did not think of this earlier...

Nothin' Butt Aprons

Lunch Time Publicity Stunt

These girls went out on the street at lunch time to show what they are made of. This was a publicity stunt to promote their unpackaged soaps and cosmetics. What better way to do it than become "unpackaged" themselves. These six women caused quite a stir during this lunch time. Want to read more? Click the link above.

Giveaway by AnnieG Aprons and Bags

Mornin' to all the Lovely Apron Goddesses in Blogville!!!

Do you see the vision of beauty below?

This is the apron that Annie of AnnieG Aprons and Bags has sponsored for her giveaway.

Now Annie said, "The apron I’m giving away this time is so newly finished that it’s not even on my website yet! I’ve been making the full aprons for about a month now and decided the other day that a cute, flirty little waist apron would be fun to do for the giveaway."

Annie used fabrics from the House Collection, and said, "They’re just wonderful. Some of them have an almost silky feel. The colors are VERY shabby, muted pinks, browns, and linens. Different colors of jumbo rick rack accentuate each flounce."

The ties on this apron were made long enough so you can bring them around and tie in front or to the side. Additionally, Annie has included a handmade shabby fabric flower pin because they are just lovely!!

As for wash and wear, Annie says, "As always, my aprons are “practically beautiful”……lovely to look at and easy to care for. Throw in the washer and dryer on gentle settings, give it a lick and a promise with the iron and you are good to go!"

You know you want to look all sassy and shabby in this adorable cute apron right? RIGHT!!!

So here's what you need to do:

To enter the giveaway for the shabby-flouncy half apron from AnnieG Aprons and Bags, visit her web store and browse the selection. Come back here to TAG and make a comment about your favorite. That will give you one entry into the giveaway.

For five extra entries into the drawing create a blog post about this giveaway, leaving your permalink in your comment. Be sure to mention this in your entry.

And for 10 extra, bonus chances at winning send in a picture of you or a family member wearing an apron. Leave a comment that you are sending in a photograph too! (Contact is above) No headless apron wearers please!! We will write up your "apron-ography" in the weeks to come.

Giveaway Closes 3/9/2010.

P.S. Annie will be out for a few weeks and if you place and order with her she will not be able to process until she returns. Exact details are located on her site! But if you want to order an apron she will get it to ya. Just a little delayed.

Winner, Winner, Winner! Did I Mention a Winner of the Yellow Bird Designs Apron?

Hi Apron Goddesses!
Happy Sunday to You!

I have new news to announce and it is the lucky winner of the Yellow Bird Designs Apron giveaway. The winner is getting THIS apron below:


I ran the numbers and, AND, AND Deb at Just Short of Crazy is the winner this go-round.

I can already hear Pooba screaming in agony over this one... yes my ears are bleeding Kelly!

And always, if you did not win one you can always buy one from one of our wonderful, handmade in the USA sponsors. Buying in the US helps our economy and every little bit of stimulus will make our country recover faster.

Sorry to all you other Apron Goddesses in the hunt for a new lovely gorgeous apron. Come back tomorrow when the giveway of an apron by AnnieG will be announced. :)

Toodle's!!!

Apron Goddess with Blog-itis

Apron Goddesses.....

I have a mild case of BLOG-ITIS.

Yes, I must admit it. Slight burn out. Singed around the edges. A wee bit over done.

But, I have two posts which will be forth coming!

One is the winner of the giveaway from Yellow Bird Designs.

The second is the announcement of a NEW giveaway by Aprons By AnnieG.

I'm shaking off this "virus" and will be back to normal soon!

The Newest Apron Goddess on the Block. She's a Queen Too.

Apron Goddesses come in all shapes, sizes and colors. We welcome them all into our midst. There are no prejudices in the world of aprons, just universal acceptance. This even extends to this kind of Apron Goddesses....


Thanks to Cookie Girl at Cookie Girl Creations we have the newest member of the Apron Goddesses to embrace. She gets a special kiss from the welcoming committee too.

This is truly a blessed photo. I love it. That tiara is just wonderful and creative. Well done Cookie Girl.

Now you can always visit Cookie Girl Creations to find the latest and greatest cookie recipe or other divine pastry creation!! Take a peek it won't hurt.

Last Chance for Yellow Bird Designs....Apron Giveaway

Calling all Apron Goddesses, Calling All Apron Goddesses. Step right up and sign up now for your last chance at this lovely apron made by Yellow Bird Designs. This classic halter style apron was hand made by Sarah, owner of Yellow Bird Designs. It is constructed as wonderful retro style apron that combines a handmade bias trim and a contrasting color pallet.


If you want a chance to win CLICK HERE and sign up following the easy breezy directions.

Wordfull Wednesday

This is my life for the last week....

no explanation necessary.

Winner of the Giveaway by Gingham Life

Happy Raining Morning Apron Goddesses!! And I hope you east coasters are snuggled up warm with all that snow that is falling.

I shall let the curtain fall on the winner of the apron from Ginham Life, finally. I am a wee bit behind since I have been preoccupied with sprained ankles, icing, and writing my kids book, BUT I have not forgotten, just delayed this announcement.

At number 31, an extra credit number, came up for Singings at Sewing Through the Muck.

Congratulations Singings as you are the winner of this lovely retro style apron. It has been made with care by Gingham Life's owner Sally.

Thank you Sally for your sponsorship! Your work is wonderful.

Now to all other Apron Goddesses out there please remember supporting our hand made sponsors helps our nation's economy and folks who live and work in the USA!! And I have researched that the retail prices are comparable to all overseas manufacturing so you don't save money by buying those items made outside our country.

Consider home made and handmade first please!

How DARE They Mock US!!!!!

I am just disgusted at this moment. I found this picture of these two "men" who feel it's OK to make fun of APRONS!!!!

They are not wearing them properly, they are not cooking, and the look on their face says something else all together.

I must declare these two boys are just NOT Apron Goddess material. Maybe the guy in the black hat just needs to have the "bull" behind him to prod some sense into his half pint of a brain. Don't mess with the Goddesses or you're getting the horns!


At least have the courtesy of TYING the aprons, THEN take your picture!

Yellow Bird Designs Sponsors a Classic Apron Giveaway

Good Morning Apron Goddesses everywhere!! For the next few weeks Yellow Bird Designs is the sponsor of our apron giveaway promotion. Featuring this classic halter style apron, Sarah, owner of Yellow Bird Designs, has constructed a wonderful retro style apron that combines a handmade bias trim and a contrasting color pallet.


At her Etsy store Yellow Bird Designs, Sarah offers both adult and children's aprons which are made in the halter style design. Additionally, there are a few cute gardening aprons to muck around in this spring. You can visit the webpage for Yellow Bird Designs as an alternate place to visit Sarah and her wares.


Sarah says, "I use a combination of new and vintage fabrics. There are no two aprons alike! Every apron is hand stitched by me, including all of the binding, in rural Vermont. If you don’t see a fabric that hits you just right, please contact me and I will come up with something just for you."

To enter the giveaway for the halter style from Yellow Bird Designs, visit the Etsy store and browse the selection. Come back here to TAG and make a comment about your favorite. That will give you one entry into the giveaway.

For five extra entries into the drawing create a blog post about this giveaway, leaving your permalink in your comment. Be sure to mention this in your entry.

And for 10 extra, bonus chances at winning send in a picture of you or a family member wearing an apron. Leave a comment that you are sending in a photograph too! (Contact is above) No headless apron wearers please!! We will write up your "apron-ography" in the weeks to come.

Giveaway Closes 2/16/2010.