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.

Orange Cranberry Brioche #BreadBakerss

This delicious brioche is studded with cranberries, flavored with orange extract and zest, and baked up in muffin tins for easy individual servings.

It's time for Bread Bakers........

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs #SundayFunday

These eggs celebrate Halloween in 2 ways.  Not only are they "Deviled" but they include pumpkin in the filling.  A little piece of pickle for the stem helps to make them look little pumpkins.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are helping you prepare for Halloween by sharing some Tricks and Treats......

Enchanted Poison Apple Cocktail for Movies & Munchies and the Weekly Menu

An Enchanted mixture of Spiced Rum and Apple Juice with a touch of grenadine for color.  Rimmed with edible gold glitter and garnished with thin slices of apple.  This fun cocktail is perfect for your adult Halloween gathering.

Cheers!!  It is Friday night and time for Cocktails.  I call the drink I am sharing with you tonight an Enchanted Poison Apple as it was inspired by the Disney movie "Enchanted" our Movies & Munchies film for this Halloween month.

Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup) #CooktheBooks

This Korean Chicken soup is flavored with garlic, onions, and ginger creating a flavorful broth served over freshly steamed rice.

I was inspired to make this soup after listening to the memoir Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Shrimp Cocktail and A Book Review

I decided to start off  Halloween Month by reading a Stephen King novel.  I haven't read King in years but my daughter, Amy, and I were discussing books one day as we hiked and she was surprised I had never read 11/22/63.  She thought I would enjoy it.

Chicken Tinga Tacos #SundayFunday

  Tinga is a smoky sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers.  These tacos are made with chicken baked in this sauce, then shredded and placed into a corn tortilla before being topped with Mexican cheese.

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

Apple Avocado Salsa, a Book Review, and the Weekly Menu

I finished the 11th book of the Gamache Series, The Nature of the Beast. This novel inspired me to create this fun, seasonal salsa featuring apples and avocados.

T is for Tomato

This delicious meatless dinner is as easy as pie.  Cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil and seasonings are combined with two different cheeses before being placed into a pie shell for baking.

T is for Tomatoes and for Tarts.  This one is Terrific, Tempting and Tasty.......

Beef Tips with Gravy in the Slow Cooker #SundayFunday

Tender beef in a savory gravy cooked in the Slow Cooker is a delicious way to reward yourself after a busy day at work or running errands.  This is Comfort Food at it's finest.

The Sunday Funday Gang are sharing Slow Cooker recipes today....

Home Sweet Home and the Weekly Menu

Amy and I returned home early afternoon on Thursday from our Hiking Adventure in Shenandoah National Park.  It was challenging, fun, and satisfying.  The REI guides were amazing.  The trip was planned perfectly.  The food was scrumptious at each place we ate.  The accommodations at our hotel and lodge were perfect.

Cozy Apple Sour Cream Cake #CakeSliceBakers

Spiced Apples are folded into a Delicious Sour Cream Batter, Baked in a Bundt Pan, and Topped with a Wonderful Apple Cider Glaze.

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

Honeycomb Candy inspired by The Secret Life of Bees #SundayFundayBloggers #CooktheBooks #MoviesandMunchies

Crisp, light, and airy this candy takes me right back to my grandmother's kitchen.  This candy is perfect for sending with your child as a welcome-back gift for the teachers.

 

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Candy recipes today.....

S is for Shrimp

Succulent Shrimp Sauteed in butter before being drenched in a Southern Style Sauce.  

S is for Shrimp and also Succulent, Sauteed, Southern and Sauced.......

Roasted Lobster Tails with Curry Dipping Sauce paired with a French Granache Rosé #EattheWorld #Winophiles

Roasted Lobster Tail brushed with olive oil and simply seasoned with salt and pepper, is roasted to perfection and plated with a Curry Dipping sauce instead of drawn butter.  

This is a popular dish on the Island of Kiribati that we are visiting today as we Eat the World.....

Magical Oreo Paratha #BreadBakers

This easy-to-make flatbread speckled with Oreo cookies is perfect for a snack or dessert.  I cheated and enjoyed mine for breakfast.

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

Sloppy Joe Cups #SundayFunday

This easy dinner starts with a crescent sheet from the dairy section of your grocer, placed into a muffin tin, filled with sloppy joe mixture, and topped with cheese.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Main Dish in a Muffin Cup recipes....

The Long Way Home, Blueberry Ginger Crepes, and the Weekly Menu

 The Long Way Home is the 10th novel in the Three Pine Series to which I am, apparently, addicted.  I can't seem to take a break between these novels, anxious as I am to see what lies in store for Chief Inspector Gamache and the residents of Three Pines.

Creamy Garlic Chicken #FallFlavorsWeek

This delicious dish of pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is pure comfort food at it's very best.   It can be served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.  

This is the third and final day of Fall Flavors Week.  I hope you have enjoyed it.....

Pork Marsala #FallFlavorsWeek

Tender pork cutlets and mushrooms cooked in a Marsala Wine Sauce and served over fluffy egg noodles.  Pure comfort food.

Welcome to Day 2 of Fall Flavors Week.......

Refrigerator Pickled String Beans #FallFlavorsWeek

Running out of ideas for all of those String Beans from your garden?  Try making these quick and easy refrigerator pickles that you can enjoy all Fall long.

It's that time of year.  The weather starts to cool, the bounty from your gardens (or in my case, my neighbors' gardens) is coming in droves and canning season has commenced.  Welcome to Fall Flavors Week.....

Mushroom Paprikash with Spaetzle #SundayFunday

Sliced Portabella and Cremini Mushrooms in a Savory Sauce served over Homemade Spaetzle is the perfect Meatless Monday or Vegetarian Meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Mushroom Month.....