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Celebrating Fifty!

March 11, 2015 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Folks, I’m celebrating my 50th birthday this month, so I’ll be taking a break from blogging for the rest of March to party with family and friends.

♥ See you all in April! ♥

Posted in Food & Friends | 112 Comments

112 Responses

on March 11, 2015 at 12:14 am Gerlinde @ sunnycovechef

Happy Birthday Celia, enjoy your time off and celebrate.
on March 11, 2015 at 12:18 am Elaine @ foodbod

Happy Happy Birthday!!! Have a great time xxx
on March 11, 2015 at 12:21 am no1ladykay

Have a fabulous time xx🍸
on March 11, 2015 at 12:22 am Glenda

Happy birthday Celia. Have a wonderful month.
on March 11, 2015 at 12:31 am Manuela

Happy Birthday Celia! Enjoy your time with family and friends!
on March 11, 2015 at 12:34 am My Kitchen Witch

Happy birthday, Celia! 🎂
on March 11, 2015 at 12:35 am Debra Kolkka

Happy birthday fellow Piscean. Enjoy your birthday month.
on March 11, 2015 at 12:37 am SeattleDee

Bouquets of birthday wishes for a grand celebration!
on March 11, 2015 at 12:42 am Madge

Happy Birthday month Celia, I hope all that generosity you put out to the world is returned fifty fold. No, make that a hundred fold and of course that must include fifty chocolates.
on March 11, 2015 at 12:44 am thecompletebook

Beautiful love filled happy 50th birthday wishes to you Celia. Happy cerebrating.
:-) Mandy xo
PS. Connie 2 and 3 arrived in the mail! They are waiting for me in the fridge. Thank you so much! xo
on March 11, 2015 at 12:52 am Selma's Table

Have a wonderful month, making lots of good memories xx
on March 11, 2015 at 1:09 am Jenny

Happy Birthday :)
on March 11, 2015 at 1:15 am Debby

Happy, happy Birthday Celia! Enjoy!
on March 11, 2015 at 1:16 am Amy at love made my home

Happy Birthday!! Have a great time! xx
on March 11, 2015 at 1:21 am somersetkennels

Many happy returns Celia for 50 years. Eat well!
on March 11, 2015 at 1:39 am deliciouscityliving

Happy Birthday! Enjoy the celebration! :)
on March 11, 2015 at 2:44 am marilynscottwaters

Happy Half A Century! Wishing you many more. <3 Hugs, Maz.
on March 11, 2015 at 2:51 am Carol Fieldhouse

Congratulations, Celia! The 50s are great!! Enjoy your celebrations, Carol from England
on March 11, 2015 at 3:00 am Pat Machin

Have a lovely celebration!
on March 11, 2015 at 3:23 am Julie is HostessAtHeart

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your celebration.
on March 11, 2015 at 3:37 am Gary Lum

Happy birthday. I turn 50 too this year, in May!
on March 11, 2015 at 3:37 am Suelle

Happy Birthday! I hope you all have a great time celebrating together.
on March 11, 2015 at 3:43 am narf77

Party Hearty Ms Celia (you will need a month to get over it all ;) ). Welcome to the big 5.0. Stevie-boy turned 50 this year as well. Seems all the very best were born in 1965 :)
on March 11, 2015 at 4:10 am niasunset

Happy Happy Birthday dear Celia, I wish you to have a wonderful Birthday, Blessing and Happiness, Thank you, love, nia
on March 11, 2015 at 4:26 am Viki

Happy Birthday, enjoy your celebrations
on March 11, 2015 at 4:36 am The Life of Clare

Happy birthday! Have a lovely month!
on March 11, 2015 at 4:43 am EllaDee

Happy Birthday. ’65 is a good vintage :)
on March 11, 2015 at 4:54 am Misky

Happy birthday!! >
on March 11, 2015 at 5:00 am MamaD1xx4xy

Happy Birthday! Have fun celebrating with all your friends and family! Enjoy your birthday month to the fullest.
on March 11, 2015 at 5:46 am emily0830

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Celia, and many more to come! :)
on March 11, 2015 at 5:51 am Victoria

Happy birthday Celia!
on March 11, 2015 at 5:53 am Lien

Happy Birthday. Thanks for sharing all your recipes and your wonderful blog.
on March 11, 2015 at 6:10 am foodthatsingscatering

Well done Celia, & happy big birthday….enjoy!
on March 11, 2015 at 6:14 am Kathy

Happy Birthday Celia and enjoy your time away from the blog celebrating with your friends. Kathy
on March 11, 2015 at 6:22 am Mary

Happy Birthday Celia
on March 11, 2015 at 6:33 am Francesca

Happy Birthday Celia, at 50, the world is your oyster. Enjoy the celebrations.
on March 11, 2015 at 6:47 am Kristine Bengs

Happy Birthday!!!
on March 11, 2015 at 6:52 am Sue

Celebrate your 50th long and hard dear Celia, with joy and surrounded by your special family and friends! Congratulations and thank you for all the joy you bring your followers!!!
on March 11, 2015 at 7:23 am Carol

Happy birthday, Celia and thank you for all of your posts. Wishing you wild and wonderful celebrations.
on March 11, 2015 at 7:24 am Becky Ellis

Wishing you a day of happiness and relaxation and much joy in the year ahead! Happy Birthday!
on March 11, 2015 at 7:29 am Peri

Have a wonderful month long celebration for your 50th birthday. Congratulations & many many happies to you Celia.
on March 11, 2015 at 7:31 am Lury Budde

Best wishes for many more, my big 50 is in May where has time gone? Party! party! party! And have a fabulous time!
on March 11, 2015 at 7:33 am Anne Wheaton

Suppose that means a whole lot of celebrating. Hope someone brings you chocs. Happy birthday Celia.
on March 11, 2015 at 7:50 am Chica Andaluza

All the very best ladies turn 50 this year ;) Have a wonderful time celebrating in style, we’ll miss you but don’t begrudge you a moment of the fun we hope you’ll have! Happy Birthday Celia xxx
on March 11, 2015 at 7:54 am Soapy Tales

Have the most wonderful birthday with family and friends. I’m turning 50 in May and it is definitely a time for celebration:)
on March 11, 2015 at 8:07 am lizzygoodthings

Ah, such a wonderful milestone, love. Happy 50th and many happy returns. The best is yet to come! xoxo
on March 11, 2015 at 8:16 am Sue

Happy birthday Celia – enjoy your celebrations xx
on March 11, 2015 at 8:42 am dianeskitchentable

Yeah Celia! Very happy birthday to you and party like it’s 1999. I think I remember 50… I threw myself a party and we all had a great time. See you when you’ve recovered, happy and rested.
on March 11, 2015 at 8:48 am Johanna GGG

Happy birthday Celia – hope you have fun celebrating surrounded by good company and good food – you deserve a break!
on March 11, 2015 at 8:49 am Promenade Claire

Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful month of celebrations x
on March 11, 2015 at 8:56 am Julie

Under 30s have a week but at 50, you deserve a whole month! Have a wonderful time surrounded by all who you love and plenty of scrumptious food.
Happy Birthday youngster! xo
on March 11, 2015 at 9:03 am Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Have a wonderful 50th! I didn’t know that it was 50-you’re way too young for that! xxx
on March 11, 2015 at 9:07 am Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

Happy Birthday, you beautiful woman. Remember, life begins at 50. :) It’s the new 30.
on March 11, 2015 at 9:10 am Norma Chang

Happy Birthday and many, many more.
on March 11, 2015 at 9:20 am Bronwyn

Happy Birthday Celia – love that your taking a whole month to celebrate it!
on March 11, 2015 at 9:25 am Vita

And I am sure you will celebrate in style. Happiest of birthdays to you xx
on March 11, 2015 at 9:51 am Eha

The happiest of birthday months and have a wonderful time each minute of it . . . and, truly, the best is yet to be!!
on March 11, 2015 at 10:11 am Claire @ Claire K Creations

Have a wonderful time Celia! Next time we speak we will both be into the next decade (I’m 30 next week eek!!). Happiest of Birthdays to you!
- on March 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm Fiona Ryan (@TIFFINbitesized)
  
  30? You’re a baby. I’m 48 on Friday. Have a great birthday and celebrations. Fiona xx
on March 11, 2015 at 10:56 am corneliaweberphotography

Have a blast on your 50th, it is a memorable birthday!!!
on March 11, 2015 at 11:08 am Nancy |Plus Ate Six

I like your style!! I’m with Maureen – 50 is the new 30 :) Have a brilliant (and alcoholic) rest of the month celebrating your birthday x
on March 11, 2015 at 12:51 pm Fiona Ryan (@TIFFINbitesized)

I’m not far behind you Celia. I’m 48 on Friday. Have a great birthday and celebrations. Livin’ la vida loca! Fiona xx
on March 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm Lina

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELIA!!!! I’m sure you’ll celebrate in style! xx
on March 11, 2015 at 3:56 pm invisiblespice

Happy Birthday Celia, enjoy your break from blogging and have a wonderful month.
on March 11, 2015 at 4:15 pm Charmaine

H*A*p*P*Y 50th B*i*r*T*h*D*a*Y Celia !!! Let the celebrations begin … and continue through the years. Every day is a celebration of life! Here’s drinking a toast to you and wishing you all the very best … especially good health, love, laughter and joyful times with family and friends. Thanks for sharing your life via your wonderful blog. Cheers, Bon Appetit and live La Dolce Vita!
on March 11, 2015 at 4:34 pm Nic

what a great plan! Happy daze lovey!
on March 11, 2015 at 4:55 pm Rose

Happy birthday you child. :) (1955 model speaking to 1965 model)
on March 11, 2015 at 6:32 pm Stefanie

Happy birthday Celia, I hope you have a wonderful birthday with your loved ones! xo
on March 11, 2015 at 7:15 pm Claire

Woohoo! Happy happy birthday – and hope you have a really good time celebrating.
on March 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm fergie51

Happy birthday you spring chicken! Laugh, smile, be merry and hug all those you love!
on March 11, 2015 at 7:23 pm Elizabeth

Enjoy your birthday Celia and have a wonderful break.
on March 11, 2015 at 8:53 pm Kavey

I don’t know which day your birthday is so HAPPY BIRTH MONTH! Have a great extended celebration and see you in April! x
on March 11, 2015 at 8:57 pm Donna Mead

Best wishes for your birthday. Enjoy what I’m sure will be interesting celebrations.
on March 11, 2015 at 9:09 pm Nancy

Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your time away. :)
on March 11, 2015 at 9:17 pm cousteau

Woo hoo! Happy birthday Celia!!
on March 11, 2015 at 9:36 pm My Kitchen Stories

Happy Birthday. have a great refreshing break
on March 11, 2015 at 9:44 pm Helen Bainger

Happy Birthday Celia! Hope you have a fabulous birthday and great fun celebrating!
on March 11, 2015 at 11:30 pm sallybr

Happy Milestone! I am showing you the way, here from the top of my 55th bday today!

how did we get there so quickly, that’s my question for you! (no need to answer)

ENJOY YOUR MONTH!
on March 12, 2015 at 6:26 am chef mimi

Happy Birthdat! 50 IS fabulous. The 50’s are really great.
on March 12, 2015 at 6:46 am Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons

Happy Birthday Celia! Have a wonderful celebration and enjoy the break.
on March 12, 2015 at 11:54 am theintolerantchef

Happy birthday Celia dear! I hope you have a wonderful birthday being showered with love, blessings and gifts- you deserve it xo xo
on March 12, 2015 at 1:36 pm hotlyspiced

Happy 50th and happy celebrating – by the looks of things it will be fantastic xx
on March 12, 2015 at 3:54 pm sherry from sherrys pickings

many many many happy returns to you celia! have a fab birthday.xx
on March 12, 2015 at 4:52 pm Santwona

Happy birthday Celia! Have a great time!!
on March 12, 2015 at 5:46 pm Kari @ bite-sized thoughts

Happy 50th Celia! I hope you enjoy your celebrations :-)
on March 12, 2015 at 8:18 pm elamb

Hope you have a fantastic birthday!!
on March 12, 2015 at 10:07 pm Kim Bultman

A very Happy Birthday to you, Celia, and happy blogging break! Hope you have a wonderful fiftieth! xo
on March 12, 2015 at 11:33 pm Melanie

Have a wonderful, happy birthday Celia!!
on March 13, 2015 at 2:28 am dishnthekitchen

Alright!! have an awesome blog free birthday month…and Happy 50th Celia!
on March 13, 2015 at 7:07 am Craig

Happy Birthday Celia!!!
on March 13, 2015 at 8:27 am cravesadventure

Happy Birthday – Enjoy Your Milestone Day – Cheers!!!
on March 13, 2015 at 7:59 pm faroutbrussellsprout

Happy birthday! I am very impressed you take breaks from your blogging and enjoy the moment – but always a pleasure to read your recipes and thoughts. Enjoy the celebrations.
on March 13, 2015 at 9:14 pm Jan (A gluttonous wife)

Happy birthday Celia!!!! Enjoy your birthday month xxx
on March 14, 2015 at 8:05 am bblake10

HAPPY 50th!! Have loads of fun. You become 50 only once….congrats!
Cheers!
on March 14, 2015 at 9:13 pm Jaqi

Happy Birthday lovely Celia! I’m a 1965 baby too! Have a wonderful birthday month! Many blessings for a beautiful celebration with your family and loved ones! Lots of love, Jaqi xoxo
on March 15, 2015 at 3:57 pm Sally

Relax and enjoy this month dear Celia. You deserve it. Much love – Sally
on March 16, 2015 at 6:19 am Jeannette

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a lovely lady! xxx
on March 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm The Food Marshall

Have a fabulous month, lovely xx
on March 16, 2015 at 10:11 pm themateriallady

Impressive celebration Celia! Have a fabulous month and a very happy birthday🍸
on March 17, 2015 at 2:32 am Laura Kate

I’ve enjoyed pottering around your blog today. I’d love to do the ‘my kitchen this month’ next time you’ve got space. We’re moving house next month – so masking tape and boxes may feature amongst the food creations! Looking forward to hearing more from you guys. Laura
on March 17, 2015 at 3:50 pm chocolates1974

Happy Birthday Celia!!!. It is a well earned break but I bet you miss it a little:)
on March 18, 2015 at 6:09 am thevillagehomestead

Hope you are having an awesome break and celebrating lots! I just saw this video and thought of you… https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1004110186284105
on March 18, 2015 at 9:57 am Nine Cent Girl

Have a blast!! Look forward to hearing from you in April xxoo
on March 20, 2015 at 7:15 am Marisa @missmarzipan.com

Happy 50th! Enjoy! x
on March 20, 2015 at 7:19 am Melissa

Happy birthday month Celia! Hope you have a fabulous time!
on March 22, 2015 at 3:32 am gourmetgetaway

Aww..have fun and stay blessed! Happy 50th to the golden girl, Celia :)

Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
on March 23, 2015 at 12:45 am michaelawah

Happy birthday Celia, trust you’re living it up :)))
on March 24, 2015 at 12:16 am emmabarrett1508

Happy Birthday Celia. I hope you enjoy your birthday celebrations and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you again for all the IMK fun! Emma.
on March 25, 2015 at 6:12 pm Paula

Happy birthday – waiting to see your Easter chocolate post.
on March 30, 2015 at 3:32 am manity14

Happy birthday, have a great time!!!
on April 1, 2015 at 5:44 am Emilie @ The Clever Carrot

Oh, how I’ve missed you! So glad you took some time off to enjoy your birthday. Good for you. Ps- I have a million things to tell you… check you inbox soon! I wish we could have tea! xoxo
- on April 1, 2015 at 4:00 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial
  
  I’ve missed you too! Thank you for my birthday song – I loved it! I wish you could come over for tea too, with the boys – I’d pull out all the wooden trains for them! :)

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