Celebrating Fall with a Venison Stir Fry and a Beaujolais-Villages #Winophiles

Fall is here, and so is the Beaujolais wine celebration.  Beaujolais is a French Province near Lyon, known for its wine production.  After the harvest, the winemakers would enjoy their wines, made from Gamay grapes, young and unaged.  

Because of government restrictions, they were not allowed to market and sell the wines until December.  In 1951, winemakers petitioned to sell the wines in November, after harvest.  These wines became known as Beaujolais-Nouveau, and in 1985, the third Thursday of November was designated as the worldwide release date of this young wine.  

Miso Soup, A Book Review, and the Weeky Menu #CooktheBooks

Our Cook the Books selection for October/November, chosen by Marg of The Intrepid Reader and Baker, is The Komogawa Food Detectives.  

W is for White Beans

This White Bean Salad is delicious, colorful, and nutritious, with bold Mediterranean flavors.  It is a perfect salad for transitioning from summer to fall.

W is for White Beans.....

Vietnamese Baked Chicken #EattheWorld

Chicken thighs marinated in Asian flavors, then roasted to golden-brown perfection. An amazing and easy main course.

We are traveling to Vietnam today as we Eat the World........

Lussekatter #BreadBakers

These delicious Saffron Buns with a hint of Orange are a Scandinavian holiday treat, commonly eaten on St. Lucia Day.  

The Bread Bakers are baking dinner rolls with a twist...

Espresso Martini #SundayFunday

This popular martini is so simple to make if you use cold brew concentrate instead of brewing your own espresso.  With 3 ingredients, ice, and a few coffee beans, you can make this elegant after-dinner cocktail to serve with dessert.  

It will be the perfect ending for your Thanksgiving Feast with a slice (or two) of pie.......

Little Miss M turns 6 (and the Weekly Menu)

Our Little Miss M turned 6 years old yesterday.  She is the sweetest little girl, and we are excited to celebrate her today with a party.