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In My Kitchen, April 2015 »

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! ♥

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

    Happy Birthday Celia, enjoy your time off and celebrate.


  2. on March 11, 2015 at 12:18 am Elaine @ foodbod

    Happy Happy Birthday!!! Have a great time xxx


  3. on March 11, 2015 at 12:21 am no1ladykay

    Have a fabulous time xx🍸


  4. on March 11, 2015 at 12:22 am Glenda

    Happy birthday Celia. Have a wonderful month.


  5. on March 11, 2015 at 12:31 am Manuela

    Happy Birthday Celia! Enjoy your time with family and friends!


  6. on March 11, 2015 at 12:34 am My Kitchen Witch

    Happy birthday, Celia! 🎂


  7. on March 11, 2015 at 12:35 am Debra Kolkka

    Happy birthday fellow Piscean. Enjoy your birthday month.


  8. on March 11, 2015 at 12:37 am SeattleDee

    Bouquets of birthday wishes for a grand celebration!


  9. 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.


  10. 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


  11. on March 11, 2015 at 12:52 am Selma's Table

    Have a wonderful month, making lots of good memories xx


  12. on March 11, 2015 at 1:09 am Jenny

    Happy Birthday :)


  13. on March 11, 2015 at 1:15 am Debby

    Happy, happy Birthday Celia! Enjoy!


  14. on March 11, 2015 at 1:16 am Amy at love made my home

    Happy Birthday!! Have a great time! xx


  15. on March 11, 2015 at 1:21 am somersetkennels

    Many happy returns Celia for 50 years. Eat well!


  16. on March 11, 2015 at 1:39 am deliciouscityliving

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy the celebration! :)


  17. on March 11, 2015 at 2:44 am marilynscottwaters

    Happy Half A Century! Wishing you many more. <3 Hugs, Maz.


  18. on March 11, 2015 at 2:51 am Carol Fieldhouse

    Congratulations, Celia! The 50s are great!! Enjoy your celebrations, Carol from England


  19. on March 11, 2015 at 3:00 am Pat Machin

    Have a lovely celebration!


  20. on March 11, 2015 at 3:23 am Julie is HostessAtHeart

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your celebration.


  21. on March 11, 2015 at 3:37 am Gary Lum

    Happy birthday. I turn 50 too this year, in May!


  22. on March 11, 2015 at 3:37 am Suelle

    Happy Birthday! I hope you all have a great time celebrating together.


  23. 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 :)


  24. 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


  25. on March 11, 2015 at 4:26 am Viki

    Happy Birthday, enjoy your celebrations


  26. on March 11, 2015 at 4:36 am The Life of Clare

    Happy birthday! Have a lovely month!


  27. on March 11, 2015 at 4:43 am EllaDee

    Happy Birthday. ’65 is a good vintage :)


  28. on March 11, 2015 at 4:54 am Misky

    Happy birthday!! >


  29. 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.


  30. on March 11, 2015 at 5:46 am emily0830

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Celia, and many more to come! :)


  31. on March 11, 2015 at 5:51 am Victoria

    Happy birthday Celia!


  32. on March 11, 2015 at 5:53 am Lien

    Happy Birthday. Thanks for sharing all your recipes and your wonderful blog.


  33. on March 11, 2015 at 6:10 am foodthatsingscatering

    Well done Celia, & happy big birthday….enjoy!


  34. 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


  35. on March 11, 2015 at 6:22 am Mary

    Happy Birthday Celia


  36. on March 11, 2015 at 6:33 am Francesca

    Happy Birthday Celia, at 50, the world is your oyster. Enjoy the celebrations.


  37. on March 11, 2015 at 6:47 am Kristine Bengs

    Happy Birthday!!!


  38. 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!!!


  39. 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.


  40. 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!


  41. 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.


  42. 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!


  43. 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.


  44. 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


  45. 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:)


  46. 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


  47. on March 11, 2015 at 8:16 am Sue

    Happy birthday Celia – enjoy your celebrations xx


  48. 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.


  49. 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!


  50. on March 11, 2015 at 8:49 am Promenade Claire

    Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful month of celebrations x


  51. 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


  52. 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


  53. 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.


  54. on March 11, 2015 at 9:10 am Norma Chang

    Happy Birthday and many, many more.


  55. on March 11, 2015 at 9:20 am Bronwyn

    Happy Birthday Celia – love that your taking a whole month to celebrate it!


  56. on March 11, 2015 at 9:25 am Vita

    And I am sure you will celebrate in style. Happiest of birthdays to you xx


  57. 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!!


  58. 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


  59. on March 11, 2015 at 10:56 am corneliaweberphotography

    Have a blast on your 50th, it is a memorable birthday!!!


  60. 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


  61. 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


  62. on March 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm Lina

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELIA!!!! I’m sure you’ll celebrate in style! xx


  63. on March 11, 2015 at 3:56 pm invisiblespice

    Happy Birthday Celia, enjoy your break from blogging and have a wonderful month.


  64. 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!


  65. on March 11, 2015 at 4:34 pm Nic

    what a great plan! Happy daze lovey!


  66. on March 11, 2015 at 4:55 pm Rose

    Happy birthday you child. :) (1955 model speaking to 1965 model)


  67. on March 11, 2015 at 6:32 pm Stefanie

    Happy birthday Celia, I hope you have a wonderful birthday with your loved ones! xo


  68. on March 11, 2015 at 7:15 pm Claire

    Woohoo! Happy happy birthday – and hope you have a really good time celebrating.


  69. on March 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm fergie51

    Happy birthday you spring chicken! Laugh, smile, be merry and hug all those you love!


  70. on March 11, 2015 at 7:23 pm Elizabeth

    Enjoy your birthday Celia and have a wonderful break.


  71. 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


  72. on March 11, 2015 at 8:57 pm Donna Mead

    Best wishes for your birthday. Enjoy what I’m sure will be interesting celebrations.


  73. on March 11, 2015 at 9:09 pm Nancy

    Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your time away. :)


  74. on March 11, 2015 at 9:17 pm cousteau

    Woo hoo! Happy birthday Celia!!


  75. on March 11, 2015 at 9:36 pm My Kitchen Stories

    Happy Birthday. have a great refreshing break


  76. on March 11, 2015 at 9:44 pm Helen Bainger

    Happy Birthday Celia! Hope you have a fabulous birthday and great fun celebrating!


  77. 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!


  78. on March 12, 2015 at 6:26 am chef mimi

    Happy Birthdat! 50 IS fabulous. The 50’s are really great.


  79. on March 12, 2015 at 6:46 am Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons

    Happy Birthday Celia! Have a wonderful celebration and enjoy the break.


  80. 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


  81. on March 12, 2015 at 1:36 pm hotlyspiced

    Happy 50th and happy celebrating – by the looks of things it will be fantastic xx


  82. 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


  83. on March 12, 2015 at 4:52 pm Santwona

    Happy birthday Celia! Have a great time!!


  84. on March 12, 2015 at 5:46 pm Kari @ bite-sized thoughts

    Happy 50th Celia! I hope you enjoy your celebrations :-)


  85. on March 12, 2015 at 8:18 pm elamb

    Hope you have a fantastic birthday!!


  86. 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


  87. on March 12, 2015 at 11:33 pm Melanie

    Have a wonderful, happy birthday Celia!!


  88. on March 13, 2015 at 2:28 am dishnthekitchen

    Alright!! have an awesome blog free birthday month…and Happy 50th Celia!


  89. on March 13, 2015 at 7:07 am Craig

    Happy Birthday Celia!!!


  90. on March 13, 2015 at 8:27 am cravesadventure

    Happy Birthday – Enjoy Your Milestone Day – Cheers!!!


  91. 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.


  92. on March 13, 2015 at 9:14 pm Jan (A gluttonous wife)

    Happy birthday Celia!!!! Enjoy your birthday month xxx


  93. on March 14, 2015 at 8:05 am bblake10

    HAPPY 50th!! Have loads of fun. You become 50 only once….congrats!
    Cheers!


  94. 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


  95. on March 15, 2015 at 3:57 pm Sally

    Relax and enjoy this month dear Celia. You deserve it. Much love – Sally


  96. on March 16, 2015 at 6:19 am Jeannette

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a lovely lady! xxx


  97. on March 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm The Food Marshall

    Have a fabulous month, lovely xx


  98. on March 16, 2015 at 10:11 pm themateriallady

    Impressive celebration Celia! Have a fabulous month and a very happy birthday🍸


  99. 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


  100. 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:)


  101. 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


  102. on March 18, 2015 at 9:57 am Nine Cent Girl

    Have a blast!! Look forward to hearing from you in April xxoo


  103. on March 20, 2015 at 7:15 am Marisa @missmarzipan.com

    Happy 50th! Enjoy! x


  104. on March 20, 2015 at 7:19 am Melissa

    Happy birthday month Celia! Hope you have a fabulous time!


  105. 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


  106. on March 23, 2015 at 12:45 am michaelawah

    Happy birthday Celia, trust you’re living it up :)))


  107. 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.


  108. on March 25, 2015 at 6:12 pm Paula

    Happy birthday – waiting to see your Easter chocolate post.


  109. on March 30, 2015 at 3:32 am manity14

    Happy birthday, have a great time!!!


  110. 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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