La Pappardella Croatina served with the Pasta for which it is named #ItalianFWT

When you buy a bottle of wine named Pappardella it is only natural that you should pair it with the pasta for which it was named.  

We are traveling to the Lombardy Region of Italy today......

Come Fly With Me and enjoy this Dijon Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts seared to perfection and served with a delicious Dijon mustard sauce.

I was inspired to make this chicken after reading Fly With Me by Andie Burke.......

Pumpkin, Orange, and Date Muffins, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu #MuffinMonday

These muffins are an explosion of flavor with citrus in the forefront and earthy pumpkin and dates in the background.

It's time for Muffin Monday.......

Seared Chicken with Chestnuts #SundayFunday

Seared Chicken Breasts served on a bed of Celery Root Puree and topped with Chestnuts.  This is a lovely, elegant dinner to grace your Holiday table.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes featuring Chestnuts today.......

Churasco and Carmenere; A Perfect Match #WorldWineTravel

Our World Wine Travel Group has been exploring South America in 2023.  This month we were invited to open a bottle of Carmenere.

Vegetable Lo Mein and a Book Review

 A quick and easy Meatless Monday Dinner.  This colorful, delicious dish is ready in a snap and is a wonderful way to start your week off by Eating a Rainbow.

Mini Almond Rum Cakes #CakeSliceBakers

You can make this easy and delicious cake in a 9" round cake pan for serving up as your holiday dessert or to take to a potluck but I chose to make 12 mini-cakes for inclusion on my dessert buffets and gifting to hosts at holiday parties.

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers.......

Pork and Mandarin Orange Tacos and a Book Review #SundayFunday

Teriyaki pork stuffed inside flour tortillas and topped with an Asian Slaw that includes Mandarin Oranges is a fun, easy change to your Taco Tuesday meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes that feature Mandarin Oranges today......

Easy Peasy Christmas Pear Bundt #ChristmasSweetsWeek

The Holidays are very busy but we still want to serve up an elegant and delicious dessert.  This easy, peasy recipe allows that to happen and takes only a few minutes of hands-on time.

We are finishing up Christmas Sweets Week with a bang......

Roasted Salmon with Beaujolais and Grape Coulis #Winophiles

Tender, flaky salmon fillets, roasted to perfection and topped with a Beaujolais wine and Grape Coulis.  

Enjoy this meal paired with the same wine used to make the coulis for a wonderful, easy meal this Holiday Season......

Cranberry Studded White Chocolate Blondies #ChristmasSweetsWeek

These Blondies are studded with White Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries and topped with Cream Cheese Frosting and Gold Sprinkles.  They make a perfect addition to your Holiday Dessert Buffet.  

It's Day 2 of Christmas Sweets Week......

Sourdough Cloverleaf Rolls #BreadBakers

These tender, delicious, pull-apart, cloverleaf rolls start with sourdough and make a perfect addition to your holiday meal.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Thanksgiving Breads today .......

Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips #ChristmasSweetsWeek

Tender, moist, pumpkin bread studded with chocolate chips.  Perfect for breakfast or dessert.  These little mini-breads make perfect gifts for hosts, teachers, and coworkers.

We are getting ready for Christmas gifting and giving.  Today is the first day of Christmas Sweets Week.

Leftover Pork Ragu #SundayFunday

This warm, comforting bowl of pasta smothered in a hearty ragu started with leftover pork loin roast from a dinner enjoyed earlier in the week.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are cleaning out their refrigerators this week.......

Oatmeal Kiss Cookies #MoviesandMunchies

A fun take on the class peanut blossom cookie, this recipe starts with an oatmeal base to cradle the kiss.  

I was inspired to make these cookies after watching Mall Cop 2 for our Movies and Munchies Group this month.

It's Friday; Time for a Caipirinha Cocktail and the Weekly Menu....Cheers!! #EattheWorld

I have been doing a lot of traveling in the past month. I am leaving again in 10 days.  While researching Brazil for our Eat the World Challenge, I came across a popular cocktail called Caipirinha.  

I thought a cocktail was perfect for this month's challenge.  It is easy to make and relaxing with a cocktail in between trips sounded marvelous to me.

Getting to know Cinnabari from Dracaena #WinePW

My favorite California Winery has a new blend this year that they call Cinnabari.  Dracaena wines specializes in Cab Francs. They also have a Chenin Blanc that is the best I have ever enjoyed and a Rose that is a summertime favorite for me.  When I opened my club selection this time I was excited to see this bottle of Cinnabari included.

Sweet Potato Soup inspired by Other Birds

This delicious soup fragrant with cumin, thyme, and turmeric and garnished with a dollop of marshmallow cream makes a fun, unique first course for your holiday dinner.

Salata Baladi and the Weekly Menu #SundayFunday

While on the All-Star Live Aboard Yacht, diving the Red Sea in Egypt, we enjoyed many gourmet meals and each one included a vast array of salads.  One of my favorite salads was this simple compilation of fresh, crisp veggies in a tasty dressing that can also be served as a refreshing drink alongside the salad.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Egyptian Recipes today......

Wine Braised Pork Loin and a 2019 Travaglini Gattinara #ItalianFWT

We kicked off the Holiday Entertaining Season here on the Farm with the Food and Wine of Piedmont (Piemont), Italy.

The Italian Food, Wine, and Travel group are heading to Piedmont and the Valle d'Aosta this month....

Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette #HolidaySideDishes

Tender baby greens topped with roasted squash and red onions, sprinkled with dried dates and roasted almond slices, and drizzled with a savory tahini dressing.

Today is the final day of this year's Holiday Side Dish Event.......

Spaghetti Carbonara inspired by The Farmer's Wife #LitHappens

This quick and easy, Spaghetti Carbonara, is a wonderful, comforting dish that will warm your soul this fall.

Root Vegetable Gratin #HolidaySideDishes

Russet Potatoes, Carrots, Turnips, and Beets, thinly sliced and drenched in cream, garlic, and herbs, topped with cheese, and baked to perfection.  A perfect side dish for your holiday dinner.

It is Day 2 of our sharing Holiday Side Dishes........