Peppermint Patty Surprise Cookies #SundayFunday

Tender Butter Cookies surround a Peppermint Patty for a wonderful surprise in every bite.

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

Apple Cranberry Pie, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu including Christmas #LitHappens

Apples, Cranberries, and Streusel Topping....This may be the perfect Christmas Pie.

Super Simple Chocolate Cake #CakeSliceBakers

This simple, small-size cake has all the flavor, beauty, and pizzaz of a full size, more highly decorated cake.  It is perfect for smaller, casual gatherings.

This is the final bake by the Cake Slice Bakers group for 2024......

Z is for Zucchini

 Kolokithopites are delicious Zucchini Fritters that make a great appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian main course.

Z is for Zucchini........

Winter White Cosmopolitan #SundayFunday

Start your Holiday gathering with this delicious Winter White Cosmopolitan.  Similar to the original but using White Cranberry Juice and garnished with Candied Cranberries.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are Spreading Christmas Cheer today......

A Tropical Grazing Board and Hawaiian Sparkling Wine; Mele Kalikimaka #WorldWineTravel

I am heading to Maui to kick off the New Year.  I am very excited to return this year and so fortunate to have such good friends who welcome us to their home on the Island.   

I decided to see if Hawaii made sparkling wines.  To my delight, they do.  This made my decision on what to share with this month's wine group very easy.

Molasses Applesauce Cookies, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu

These delicious, old-fashioned cookies are flavored with molasses, honey, and warm spices.  They are not too sweet which made me very happy.

I was inspired to make these cookies while listening to the final book in the Red River Valley Series by Lauraine Snelling.....

Laufabraud (Icelandic Snowflake Bread) #BreadBakers #EattheWorld

Laufabraud is a Christmas Tradition in Iceland.  An easy flatbread cut much like the paper snowflakes we made in grade school and then fried to a crisp golden brown.  

This is what happens when Bread Bakers meets up with Eat the World.....

Garden Vegetable Deviled Eggs #SundayFunday

These deviled eggs, made with garden vegetable cream cheese, are sure to please and surprise your guests this holiday season.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are getting creative with Eggs today.....

Advent; A Time of Preparation

Advent is the time before Christmas when we prepare for the arrival of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  This preparation takes different forms for each of us.  I try to spend a little more time in prayer, be a little more generous with my time and kindness, share goodwill with others, and, of course, clean, cook, shop, wrap, and entertain.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies #ChristmasCookieWeek

 Soft chocolate cookies flavored with almond paste and cherry kirsh, topped with cherries and a chocolate drizzle.  You will be proud to serve and gift these decadent, elegant cookies

Today is the final day for Christmas Cookie Week.....

Gingerbread Cookies and a Book Review #ChristmasCookieWeek

Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect way to start off the Holiday Season.  I had my Angel Face Kitchen Elf help me decorate.  She did a great job!!

We are baking Christmas Cookies this week......

Y is for Yogurt

This delicious Greek condiment, Tzatzki, is so easy to make and so much better freshly homemade that you may never buy store-bought again.

Christmas Monster Cookies #ChristmasCookieWeek

Happy December.  Let the Holiday Baking commence.  These Monster Cookies become seasonal when you add Red and Green Peanut Butter M&M's.  They are best enjoyed with a glass of cold milk, so be sure to leave some out for Santa with these cookies when you head for bed on Christmas Eve.

Today is the first day of our Annual Christmas Cookie Week......

Impossible Lemon Pie and a Book Review #SundayFunday

This lemon custard pie takes only a few ingredients and minutes to make before putting it into the oven.  It is creamy, satisfying and delicious.

Today is National Pie Day and the Sunday Funday Bloggers are baking up a storm.....

Elf-The Roundup #Movies&Munchies

I asked the other Movies & Munchies group members to join me this month to watch the Christmas Classic, Elf.  I love this movie and we watch it each year.  This year, I was excited to attend Elf, The Musical at the gorgeous Fox Theatre in Detroit

 

Our Thanksgiving, The First Thanksgiving and the Weekly Menu starting with Leftovers #LitHappens

We had a very nice Thanksgiving with a large gathering of Family and Friends.  It was a festive, casual affair filled with love and laughter.  And some tears....for those we love who could not share the day with us due to work, distance, or other commitments and for those who are watching down from Heaven whom we miss more during the holidays, it seems.

The holidays are always bittersweet as you reminisce about days of yore and create new memories that will be shared long after you are no longer present except in spirit.  

Cranberry Squash Muffins #MuffinMonday

These savory muffins contain all the flavors of Thanksgiving.  They would be a perfect addition to your table or you could use up leftovers making them for breakfast the following day.

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

Gnocchi Stuffing #SundayFunday

This stuffing is so good that it can be served as a main course or as an alternative for those who are not turkey fans.

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

For These Things I am Grateful and the Weekly Menu including Thanksgiving.

Last night we celebrated Friendsgiving with a casual dinner and game night.  The Angel Face joined in the fun as her Parents were out having a date night.  Friends and Family are always first on my list of things for which I am thankful.

Repurposing Meatloaf Two Ways

Last Saturday, my brother, Dick, joined us for dinner.  We had Mass before he was scheduled to arrive so I decided to make Crockpot Meatloaf so it would be ready when we got home.  I made a batch and a half because Rae had said she would make Meatloaf Sandwiches for dinner on Sunday.

As a kid, Mom sometimes packed me leftover meatloaf sandwiches for lunch.  Cold meatloaf on soft bread with ketchup.  I loved it but had never made it myself.  Rae's Meatloaf Sandwich was nothing like that!!!

Wintery Pavlova with Port Cranberries #CakeSliceBakers

Gorgeous fluffy meringue covered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a savory cranberry compote.  It is not only beautiful but delicious too.

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

X is for Xylocarp

What is a xylocarp?  It is a fruit with a hard woody shell.  The best-known xylocarp is a coconut.  And the best way to enjoy coconut?  In a Pina Colada, of course.

With just 3 ingredients, some ice, and a heavy-duty blender you can enjoy an Xciting Xylocarp Cocktail.....

Banana Cream Pudding Parfait #SundayFunday

Layers of Nilla Wafer Cookies, Fresh Bananas, Banana Pudding and Whipped Cream.  It's like having Banana Cream Pie in a glass.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Parfait today....Hey, I'm a poet.....

Holiday Parties and the Weekly Menu

The holiday season is in full swing on the Farm and our calendar is filling up quickly with outings, gatherings, parties and preparations. I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off....

Image from Google

I'm just kidding.  Those who know me best, know that there is nothing I love more than spending time with my family and friends......

Maple Marinara Sauce #Movies&Munchies

Homemade Marinara sweetened with just a touch of Pure Maple Syrup slow cooked in the crockpot.  I added Meatballs and served it over Spaghetti inspired by the movie Elf.

Cornbread Cupcakes #BreadBakers

These cupcakes contain cornmeal along with the flour.  They are not corn muffins as they are lighter and fluffier than a muffin would be.  They do contain leavening and if you put them into a loaf pan you could call it sweet bread.  

The Bread Bakers are sharing Cornbread recipes today.....

Shirin Chorek #EattheWorld #SundayFunday

This sweet bread from Azerbaijan is traditionally served during their holidays of New Year or Ramadan.  It is slightly sweet and with a deep golden brown exterior and a beautiful yellow interior.  It would be a perfect addition to your Holiday Brunch Buffet.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Yeast Breads today and the Eat the World Group is visiting Azerbaijan.  I doubled the fun by combining these groups and baking up this Sweet Milk Bread.

Shipwreck Casserole, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu

Created in the 1940's this classic hamburger/potato dinner is called Shipwreck Casserole.  There are several different theories as to how it got it's name.

Celebrating an American Thanksgiving with an Italian Antipasti Platter and a Sparkling Wine from Italy that is not Prosecco #ItalianFWT

Start your Thanksgiving Dinner with some Antipasti and a bottle of Capisco Spumante from Northern Italy.

Our Italian Food, Wine, and Travel group are celebrating an American Thanksgiving with Italian Wine......

W is for Whiskey

Salted Caramel Royal Crown Whiskey hooks up with Kahlua, Creme de Banana and Espresso for a different take on an Espresso Martini.

W is for Whiskey.......

Turkey Trot Sandwich Board #SundayFunday

This fun sandwich board is sure to please your guests at your next gathering.  Perfect for watching the game.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Charcuterie today......

Celebrating Diwali as we welcome in November and the Weekly Menu

Thursday was the first day of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.  It is a celebration of good over evil and lasts for 5 days usually between October and November depending on the position of the moon.  

Photo Courtesy of Google Images

Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Pecans

This colorful, delicious salad features seasonal produce.  It is the perfect starter or side for your Holiday Dinner Table.

Today is the final day of the Holiday Side Dish event......

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes

Are you a fan of Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips?  If so, today is a happy day for you because I'm sharing a Roasted Potato Side Dish with all the flavors you love.

Today is the second of the three-day event sharing Holiday Side Dishes......

Pure Indulgence on the Princess Enchanted

We spent last week on the Princess Enchanted enjoying the Fall weather and colors in the New England States of the USA and Nova Scotia, Canada.  

It was an amazing trip and I shared a lot of it with you in my Highlights of Our Fall Color Cruise post.  Today I want to share an event that we attended on board for dinner one evening......

Pumpkin Apple Muffins #MuffinMonday

It's Fall Y'all....that means it is pumpkin season.  It also means it is apple season.  I have combined the two seasonal favorites into one delicious muffin.

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

Quick and Easy Charred String Beans

This quick and easy side dish is perfect to serve with whatever you have on your holiday table.  I used a mixture of green and yellow beans for color but you can use all green beans if you like.  

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week......

Risotto with Chicken and Cranberries #SundayFunday

Creamy Arborio rice seasoned and cooked to a creamy deliciousness, studded with dried cranberries and diced chicken.   Add a side salad and you have a complete meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Risotto today......

And Just Like That, It's Time for the Halloween Week Menu

Is it just me or does time seem to pass so quickly anymore?  It feels like it was only yesterday that I was lounging around in the pool and now I'm getting ready for the Holidays!!!  

V is for Vietnamese

This delicious chicken stirfry is flavored with lemongrass and fish sauce, flavors distinctive to Vietnamese dishes.

V is for Vietnamese.......

Easy Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu #SundayFunday

 Tender chicken cutlets, breaded in buttery crackers, pan-fried to a crisp golden brown before being topped with ham, cheese, and mushrooms, and placed under the broiler before serving.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are featuring Crackers today.....

Highlights of our Fall Color Cruise and the Weekly Menu

We had an amazing cruise along the Eastern Coast of the United States and up into Nova Scotia, Canada.  I'm excited to share some of the highlights with you today.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread

This pumpkin quick bread includes oats for extra texture, fiber, and nutrition.  I baked mine up in a jack-o-lantern pan that I pull out of storage and use each Halloween.

This is my last post for this year's Halloween Treats event......

Biscoff No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Layers of Cream Cheese, Pumpkin, and Whipped Cream in a Biscoff Cookie Crust.  This scrumptious dessert takes very little time and can be made ahead of time making it a perfect dessert for your Halloween Gathering.

We are sharing Halloween Treats this week......

Pumpkin Vegetable Tray

Sneak some vegetables into your little ghosts and goblins before they go out and get all that candy to gorge on with this whimsical pumpkin vegetable tray.

It's Halloween Treats Week........

Avocado Chicken #SundayFunday

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets cooked on the stovetop, covered with slices of Avocado, Shredded Cheese, and Bacon Bits, and placed under the broiler before serving.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Avocado Recipes this week.......

A Fall Celebration of Oregon Food and Wine #WinePW

Beef Brisket is slow braised in red wine until it is fall-apart tender.  While it rests, make a gravy from the braising liquid to serve over the top.  

The Wine Pairing Weekend Group is visiting Oregon this month.....

Belizian Panty Ripper #EattheWorld

One of the most popular cocktails in Belize, the Panty Ripper (Panti Ripa) is a delicious blend of tropical juices with a kick of Rum.

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

U is for Ukraine

While researching Ukrainian Recipes I came across this Cod in Tomato Sauce.  I served it for dinner for Fish Friday and was so pleased that I knew I wanted to share it with you.

U is for Ukraine.  It is also for United and I join our country in supporting Ukraine in this war combatting the Unjust and Unfair takeover of their country.