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.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Road and the Meals it Inspired #Movies&Munchies #Round-up
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.