Fresh figs are available here in Michigan for just a short while in early fall. I always buy a case (or two) but they have a very short shelf life so you need to use them quickly. This amazing salad is a great start to a fig-centric feast.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Fresh Fig Salad for Mid Autumn Festival and Ma'a El Salama #SundayFunday
Friday, September 22, 2023
Tarte Normande #FallFlavors
Enjoy the Flavors of Fall with this rustic, scrumptious French Apple Tart. Perfect as we welcome in the cooler weather.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Moqueca de Camarao and a Sparkling Wine from Brazil #WorldWineTravel
This creamy, delicious Brazilian Shrimp Stew in Coconut Sauce, is made in only one pan and ready in less than an hour.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Chile Infused Honey Madeleines #CakeSliceBakers
Tender, little, hold-in-your-hand cakes that will wow you with their strong citrus and slight heat. These little darlings require the batter to refrigerate overnight and are best served warm from the oven so plan accordingly.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Hot Honey Caramel Sauce and The Murmur of Bees
Creamy sweet heat that is perfect for pouring onto ice cream, drizzled over brownies, or dunked by a cookie. This easy recipe is ready to use in 10 minutes or can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator to be rewarmed and used later.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Closing out Summer with some Squash Skewers #SundayFunday
Summer is not officially over yet and I know a lot of us still have our grills out so grab the last of that summer squash and enjoy it before your counters are filled with the delicious hard squash that we enjoy all winter long.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Corn Flake Meatloaf and the Weekly Menu #Movies&Munchies
This meatloaf used crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs. It is moist, flavorful and delicious. Served up with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Gravy it makes a perfect fall meal.
I was inspired to make this meatloaf after watching the film The Shape of Water......
Friday, September 15, 2023
Fall is in the Air #Winophiles
Fall is a very busy time of year. Folks are getting back to school and work, sports and after-curricular events are scheduled each night of the week. In this household, we are pulling out the fall decor, closing up the pool, and getting back to choir, as well as preparing to leave in 10 days for our trip to Egypt.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Venison Banh Mi Burgers and a Book Review of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club #LitHappens
I just finished reading our Lit Happens Selection for September. This book did, of course, inspire a recipe but more than that it inspired me to be grateful for the relationship that I had with my mother and left me wishing that I could spend another day with her.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Apple Fritter Bread #BreadBakers
This scrumptious loaf starts with sourdough discard and incorporates apples and cinnamon so you feel as if you are biting into an Apple Fritter without the mess or calories from frying.
Monday, September 11, 2023
Navajo Green Chile Pork and a Book Review
Last month our Sunday Funday blogging group celebrated Navajo Code Talkers Day. I shared a recipe for Marinated Venison Steaks and gave a little background about the Navajo Code Talkers.
Our host for that event, Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures, mentioned that she had read a Memoir written by one of the Code Talkers. I immediately ordered it up at the library.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Loaded Potato Salad #SundayFundayBloggers
Enjoy all the flavors of a Fully Loaded Baked Potato without any fuss or muss at your next tailgate BBQ.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Caring, Canning, and Chow
Friday, September 8, 2023
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Hot Honey Glazed Salmon #FoodieExtravaganza
Marinade and cook your salmon with sweet heat for a special treat that is quick and easy. Perfect for Fish Friday before you head to your local High School for Friday Night Lights.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Bisquick Cookies to enoy South of the Buttonwood Tree
These cookies come together in a snap using Bisquick baking mix as the base. In less than 20 minutes you have enough snacks to add to school lunches or serve as after-school treats for the week.
Monday, September 4, 2023
Lemon Pepper Potato Wedges and A Cookbook Review
The Angel Face gave me a Cookbook for my birthday. She knows me well. She laughs at me because no matter what topic she brings up I turn it into a food conversation.
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette #SundayFunday
We have enjoyed a lot of Main Dish Salad Suppers this summer and a great way to change them up and keep your Weekly Menu exciting is by making new and delicious homemade dressings.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Italian Marinated Steaks with Angoris Schioppettino #ItalianFWT
I opened a bottle of Angoris Schioppettino Friuli Colli Orentali for this month's Italian Food Wine and Travel Club.
Friday, September 1, 2023
Chocolate Fig Clafoutis and the Weekly Menu
Fall has been in the air here in Michigan. It has been cooling down in the evenings, begging us to put on hoodies, light a campfire, and make S'Mores. Daytime temps are still beautiful with tons of sunshine so I am happy for the season to commence.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Road and the Meals it Inspired #Movies&Munchies #Round-up
I think that I won, hands down, the award for finding a film with the most difficult foodie challenge in the history of Movies & Munchies and perhaps even our now-defunct Food n Flix group.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Carrot, Mango and Zucchini Muffins and a Book Series Review #MuffinMonday
These muffins are reminiscent of carrot cake or hummingbird cake without the frosting. Carrots, Zucchini, and Dried Mango combined with Whole Wheat Flour and Flax Seed make these muffins perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Banana Zucchini Cake #SundayFunday
There are sprinkles on this cake because I am celebrating!! Whenever I can use the over-ripe bananas in my freezer AND the zucchini on my counter....it is cause for celebration!
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Farm Life: Green Tomato Jam, Birthday Celebrations, The Weekly Menu
I recently put out a call to my neighbors for some green tomatoes so that I could make some Green Tomato Relish. I was gifted over 15 lbs of green tomatoes. I only needed 7 lbs for the relish so I decided to use some of the rest making this Green Tomato Jam.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Grilled Chile Garlic Shrimp paired with a Torrontes from Uruguay #WorldWineTravel
The World Wine Travel Group is heading back to Uruguay this month. I decided to open a Torrontes from Bodega Pisano.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Green Tomato Relish #SundayFunday
During harvest season, at least here in Michigan, there are loads of tomatoes ripe and juicy for the picking. Farmers and home gardeners find that they have just as many green tomatoes as red. This is a great recipe for using up some of those green tomatoes.
Join us today as the Sunday Funday Bloggers share recipes using Green Tomatoes......
Apple Cake - The Classic #CakeSliceBakers
This delicious loaf is filled with apples and dried cranberries making it a perfect accompaniment with your coffee for breakfast in the morning, dessert after dinner, or a late-night snack.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Wishing I were spending Summer in Provence with a Roche Bellemont Rose #Winophiles
The sweet and spicy flavors of this Huli Huli Chicken paired beautifully with this wonderful bottle of Roche Bellemont Rose from Provence.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Marinated Venison Steaks #SundayFunday
Did you know that tomorrow is National Navajo Code Talkers Day? I didn't either until my friend, Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures, named it as the theme for this week's Sunday Funday.
Navajo Code Talkers Day, celebrated every year on August 14, is a day that holds great importance in the history of the U.S. This is because the day recognizes the contributions of Navajo marines during World War II. Yes, Navajo marines encoded and transmitted messages using a complex Navajo language-based code during a time when secret communication was essential to win a war. And guess what? The code was never broken by Japanese forces in the Pacific and proved to be of great assistance to the U.S. Marines. On this day, celebrate the great American heroes and their service to the nation! (source: National Today)
Friday, August 11, 2023
PBJ and Gewurtz? Say What?!! #WinePW
I normally enjoy my PBJ sandwiches with a large glass of cold milk. It had never occurred to me to have wine with my comforting, casual lunch. But then Robin of Crushed Grape Chronicles invited the members of the Wine Pairing Weekend group to experiment with unusual white wine pairings.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Seychellois Pwason Griye #EattheWorld
From the Island of Seychelles comes a delicious dish, normally made with a whole fish, typically Red Snapper. I adapted the recipe using Mahi Mahi Fillets as that was what I had on hand. They were wonderful and I look forward to finding a whole Red Snapper to make this again with the proper presentation.
Air Fryer Radishes and the Weekly Menu #ImprovCookingChallenge
My neighbor gifted me a huge sack of radishes from their garden. I love radishes but the rest of my family isn't too crazy about them. I decided to toss them in the air fryer and see how they turned out. Oh, my word!! The bite was gone and replaced by a mild sweetness that my family loved.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Joan's Quesadillas #CooktheBooks
Love and Saffron is our latest selection in our Cook the Books Club where members are given 2 months to read the chosen book and post a recipe inspired by such book on their blog or on Instagram should they not be a blogger. You can learn more and how to join in the Guidelines post.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Coconut Banana Zucchini Bread #BreadBakers
I'm still working on using up all of the zucchini on my counter. Today I am sharing a gluten-free recipe using coconut flour, coconut flakes, and zucchini sweetened only with a bit of honey and an over-ripe banana. It is a great Day on the Farm when I can use up both zucchini and over-ripe bananas!!
Monday, August 7, 2023
Beef Stuffed Shell Casserole and A Book Review
This easy make-ahead casserole is perfect for those days you want to head out for a hike or the beach. When you get home all you need to do is slide it into the oven, pour yourself a glass of wine, and relax while dinner bakes.
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Grilled Meatball Sandwich #SundayFunday
Friday, August 4, 2023
2 Treats from Emilia-Romagna; Gnocco Frito and Celita Sangiovese and the Weekly Menu #ItalianFWT
Tender, delicious dumplings of fried bread dough sprinkled with parmesan cheese and served with a side of Marinara Sauce pair wonderfully with this Celita Sangiovese from Emilia-Romagna.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Tinned Meals inspired by The Road #LitHappens #Movies&Munchies
I am hosting our Lit Happens group this month and chose the classic novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy. You are invited to join us. Simply read the book and then, if you wish, join in the discussion as I post questions on our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Black Bean and Zucchini Enchilada Casserole #FoodieExtravaganza
This is a fabulous casserole when having a Meatless Mexican Monday or a Fiesta where you wish to offer a Vegetarian side dish.
Monday, July 31, 2023
Blueberry Basil Jam Muffins #MuffinMonday
This is the final day of National Blueberry Month so I pulled out a jar of Blueberry Basil Jam and made some muffins!!
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Lobster Roll Pasta Salad #SundayFunday
If you love Lobster Rolls and Pasta try this wonderful combination for your next picnic or potluck. Tender chunks of lobster and crisp bits of bacon tossed with pasta and a creamy dressing.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Sharing a Steak, the Weekly Menu and a Walk with Grandma Gatewood
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Blueberry Croissant Pudding #LitHappens
This Blueberry Croissant Pudding is a great way to use leftover croissants that are no longer quite as soft and delicious as when they were fresh. Perfect for dessert or breakfast. Enjoy.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Margarita Tiramisu #SundayFunday
This fun Mexican take on an Italian classic is amazingly delicious. True, it doesn't taste much like a Margarita nor a Tiramisu. It's more like a Lemon Lime Cheesecake with Margarita soaked LadyFingers.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
The Show Girl Inspired Pork Chop and Peach Skillet and the Weekly Menu
Boneless pork loin chops, browned and then nestled in a bed of caramelized peaches to finish cooking through.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Blue Cheese Sauce to put on that Steak you are Grilling Up to Pair with a Malbec Wine #WorldWineTravel
This sauce is sooooo good that I had to stop myself from eating it with a spoon so that there was enough left for guests to enjoy with their steaks. Sweet Vidalia onion caramelized in butter and then combined with Blue Cheese and Cream for a decadent, savory sauce.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Caramelized Pineapple Tropical Cake #CakeSliceBakers
This easy one pan cake is chock full of pineapple and toasted caramel. It is the perfect ending to your Summer Luau.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Avocado and Melon Crudo inspired by The Dinner List and the Weekly Menu
I recently enjoyed reading a book called The Dinner List. It is a different kind of story and I didn't quite understand if Sabrina was having a mystical, magical, surreal dinner or just a dream about the dinner. Either way it was a good, interesting read. Perfect for the beach or lounging in the pool.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Pineapple Rice Salad #SundayFunday
Royal Blend Rice Mixture tossed cooked in water flavored with pineapple juice and then tossed with pineapple tidbits. A perfect Island Style side dish.