A HubNugget Potluck Bake Sale
An idea is born
Every year, HubPages staff and team members gather at the club house to discuss our favorite charities and make our donations, however, this year was different. Since we were so fortunate to be included in a wonderful holiday extravaganza to Bermuda, we decided to hang out by the pool to discuss our yearly contributions.
Unfortunately our clubhouse reno's very effectively ate up our cash reserve and our budget was down to zero!
What to do? We needed some cash, and fast. RedElf put her strawberry margarita down and gazed at the pool thoughtfully.
"Why don't we have a bake sale?" she asked.
"...Or a potluck dinner?" Maddie added.
"I know!" Enelle said, "Why not have a potluck bake sale? All the proceeds will go to our charities! All in favor say Aye!"
"Aye!"
Time to gather supplies
"I think it would be a great idea if we pooled some of our favorite recipes and brought two each." Patty Inglish said. "That way we would have plenty of goodies to sell."
"Oh wonderful...new recipes to try!" Kofeeklatch Gals exclaimed.
Soon, the table was overflowing with recipes and the little group started narrowing down the selections.
Our selections - part 1
After a very long sorting process it was decided that Jason would bring his famous French Macarons and Vegetarian Meatballs, Simone, her Healthy Falafels and Lemon Birthday Cake, and Maddie decided on her Healthy Carrot Cake and Low Fat Donuts.
Of course nothing goes better with food than a good read, so the team printed up the latest batch of HubNugget Wannabe hubs for the hordes of hungry diners!
Which one of this week's Arts and Design nominees is your favorite?
- 5% How To Make Coasters out of Old Magazines
- 9% Discovering the Beauty of the Gulf. Part Two: Colors of the Gulf
- 22% Learn How To Digitally Restore an old Photograph
- 10% Barcodes in art
- 28% Scrapbooking with your handcraft skills
- 27% How to Make Your Apartment Fabulous on a Budget
This poll is now closed to voting.
The Arts and Design Nominees
- Learn How To Digitally Restore an old Photograph
One of my favorite hobbies is the art of digital photo restoration. It's thrilling to take an old photo and give it new life again and to preserve our history for future generations. Over the years, old photographs deteriorate and fading, speckling,. - Barcodes in art
Traditionally the overlooked aspect of product packaging, barcodes are now back in the limelight. Artists are manipulating both form and function to create interactive portraits and poignant street art. In the pop art revival, the mundane codes are b - Scrapbooking with your handcraft skills
Learn creative scrapbooking techniques using your handcraft skills for lasting memories - How to Make Your Apartment Fabulous on a Budget
Creating a fantastic apartment can be inexpensive and simple. Using basic creative strategies, you can turn an ordinary apartment in to a unique and welcoming home without breaking your budget. These simple tips will get you started on your way to be
Our selections - part 2
The first course was a huge hit and the empty plates were cleared for the second course. Ripplemaker's immensely popular recipe for Joy and her recipe for thankfulness helped to set the table for the ravenously hungry guests! Next up were Patty Inglish's English Spice Cake and traditional Mexican Tomatillos, followed by RedElf's Bread Pudding and her Granny's Short Bread.
Along with these tasty treats the group also provided the next selection of HubNugget Wannabe hubs to read and vote for!
Which one of this week's Health nominees is your favorite?
- 11% What Are the Long-Term Effects of Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers?
- 13% Little Things That Go a Long Way
- 22% The Red Badge of Courage Mentality
- 40% Is Addiction a Disease, or is it a Choice?
- 8% Thank God, I don't have children!
- 6% Depression & Aspartame
This poll is now closed to voting.
The Health Nominees
- What Are the Long-Term Effects of Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers?
Almost everyone has had pain before Not severe pain, not enough to warrant a doctor visit or rush to the emergency room. Just the plain old everyday headaches, cramps, bumps, bruises, and boo-boos that send us reaching for the bottle in the cabinet.. - The Red Badge of Courage Mentality
You have probably heard the phrase, "No pain, no gain." At its most innocent, this phrase means that in order to accomplish something in life, you have to work at it. It will not always be easy, and there will... - Is Addiction a Disease, or is it a Choice?
An article that addresses the question of whether addiction is a disease or a choice, in response to the untimely death of Amy Winehouse. - Thank God, I don't have children!
THIS IS WHY A WOMAN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER CHOOSES FOR STERILIZATION AT THE AGE OF 30. After writing my Hub Babies or Stability? Bipolar women and Heartbreaking choices I left some of you in the dark,... - Depression & Aspartame
Back in 1991 when I was pregnant with my first child I recall my obstetrician telling me not to drink any products with aspartame in them, better known at the time by the brand-name NutraSweet. I was in fact...
Our selections - final part
Our coffers were filling up as quickly as our guest's tummies! So far the fundraiser and recipes were a huge hit and we were counting on our last course to finish with a bang!
Our third and final trio of goodies were provided by ladyjane1 who brought some Great Mexican Desserts and a sumptuous Chocolate Cake. Koffeeklatch Gals gave us some wonderful Shrimp and Chicken dishes, and Enelle Lamb cooked up some Summer Fresh Potato Salad and Barbecued Spareribs!
Once again, our diners enjoyed another course of HubNugget Wannabe hubs with their treats! Be sure to read and vote for your faves!
*Be sure to check out the mouthwatering recipes from our talented team!
Which one of this week's Religion and Philosophy nominees is your favorite?
- 31% Celtic Ogham Astrology - What's Your Tree Sign?
- 9% Kosher Cannabis? Israel Says O.K.
- 3% Armed with Truth
- 29% Color Dreams - The Meaning of Colors in Dreams
- 3% Sharing A Hermit's Charism & Plan of Life (Part 2)
- 26% Why This Christian Cannot Stand Modern Christians
This poll is now closed to voting.
The Religion and Philosophy Nominees
- Kosher Cannabis? Israel Says O.K.
This week, Israel legalized the use of medical marijuana, to the vocalized delight and dismay of Israeli voters. Patients and advocates of medical cannabis in Israel and around the world are thrilled to have... - Color Dreams - The Meaning of Colors in Dreams
In waking life, color is used to symbolize everything from mourning to love wearing black to funerals and sending red roses for love. Color is equally important in dream life where dreams use color to express...
