This month I invited our FoodnFlix Club to join me in watching Words on Bathroom Walls and then create a dish inspired by the movie.
I am very pleased to have been chosen to be an ambassador for L'Ecole wines. Each month they generously send me two bottles of wine. One to open and taste with them during a zoom meeting with staff and winemaker. This meeting is where we learn the background of each wine, how it was made, what they were striving for and how well said wine meets their expectations. It is very interesting and I get to spend an hour with like minded bloggers who have become friends over the years.
I get no monetary compensation as an ambassador. I am just supplied with wines, asked to join the zoom meeting when possible and to taste and pair the wines I have been sent. I then share my thought about this wine with my readers. All opinions are 100% my own and reflect only my thoughts and palate.
This month we are tasting and pairing their Frenchtown Red. This is an early harvest red blend of 6 different grapes.....a preview of the wines to come.
A few years ago I was given fruit trees as a birthday gift. This year, I got my first apples. Only 6 and they were small but, added to the zucchini I had from my neighbor, they made delicious muffins and quick breads.
This wonderful cocktail is not only the perfect after dinner drink, it is also your coffee and dessert. So good. The perfect ending to your next adult dinner party or date night.
The weather is still pretty warm here during the day but the nights are chilly and perfect for bonfires so fall is in the air and now it is in my house as well.
I removed all my summer knick-knacks and decor and brought in the Fall decorations. I will put out the Halloween decorations in a couple of weeks and work them into the landscape and then replace them with the Thanksgiving decor once Halloween ends.
These cookies are super delicious and gluten free made with nutritious, whole grain, chickpea flour. Your kids will never know that you snuck in extra fiber and protein into their lunchbox.
The World Wine Travel group is still traveling around Spain this year. It has been such a fun adventure. This month we are visiting Navarra. I opened a bottle of Bodegas Nekeas El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 2018 that I paired with a casual dinner of Grilled Chicken Thighs that had been marinated in olive oil and Sazon Goya seasoning, steamed rice and fresh buttered corn off the cob.
Light and Lemony this couscous salad is full of zucchini, summer squash, mint and pistachios. A perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken and served at room temperature accommodating those last cookouts of the year.
It took me a long while to read the book The Family by David Laskin. Not because it was a bad book. In fact, it was an interesting look at a Jewish family, some who migrated to other countries and some of whom remained in their home countries during the 20th century.
It is harvest season and the perfect time to enjoy the first winter squash varieties. One of my favorite is acorn squash. This delicious dish makes a hearty main course. Perfect for the first day of our Whole Grains celebration.
Chocolate cupcakes flavored with Kahlua and topped with a Kahlua Buttercream are a perfect little after dinner treat with your coffee.
This Shumai is tender dough wrapped around a shrimp and pork mixture and then steamed in an instant pot. It is wonderful as part of an appetizer platter or as a component to a Chinese meal.
This pesto is made with basil and spinach for a little extra oomph and nutrition. I'm always looking for ways to sneak extra veggies into my family meals and this recipe is perfect for the job. You can use any pasta you like for this recipe. I used a spinach and cheese ravioli that I had bought while at the Farmer's Market.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Pesto recipes today......
This easy and delicious one skillet dinner is started on the stove and then finished in a hot oven. This meals tastes indulgent and fancy but in reality is ready and on the table in less than half an hour.
This fun rootbeer flavored cake, topped with ice cream, is just like eating a root beer float.!!!
I am very pleased to be able to host our French Winophiles group this month as we explore the wines of Cotes du Rhone. Our administrator, Jeff of Food Wine Click, was able to procure some of us samples with help from Teuwen Communications, through the generosity of our sponsor, Cotes du Rhone. All thoughts and opinions written in this article are strictly my own. I received no monetary compensation for this post.
This unique and easy flat bread is baked on the stove top. Perfect for when it is too hot for the oven or if your oven is filled with other goodies. Flavored with Chinese 5 Spice, scallions and sesame seeds this bread is the perfect accompaniment to your meal or as a stand alone snack.
This delicious one skillet dinner starts with ground beef sauteed with onion and garlic, drenched in gravy with vegetables and topped with potato cheese pierogi before being finished off in the oven. Delicious, easy, quick and convenient. A perfect weeknight meal.
A quick, easy and flavorful dinner that is ready to go on the table in half an hour. Perfect now that school is back in session.
This delicious and easy salad goes together in a snap. The bright vinaigrette is perfect with the creaminess of the chickpeas. I served it as a side salad but also enjoyed it for a light lunch one day with a glass of wine.
This easy peasy pasta salad with a peanut butter and ginger dressing is a perfect side dish for serving at a potluck or a wonderful meatless entree.
This wonderful platter of golden and red baby beets is drizzled with citrus that has been caramelized on the grill, olive oil, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
These vegetable fritters are high protein, gluten free, vegan and whole grain. Nutritious, delicious and a great way to use up the zucchini that is going crazy in everyone's gardens right now.
Where does the time go?!! It is already Labor Day weekend, which is officially the end of summer here in Michigan. All public school students return to class on Tuesday. Most schools are opening for in person classrooms this year. Some are offering both in person and virtual and allowing the parents to choose.
Enjoy those sun ripened tomatoes from your garden with this delicious dish that is great as a side dish or can be served up for a vegetarian main course.
This creamy and delicious rice pudding starts with leftover rice and takes less than a half an hour to make.
