Celebrating Women in Wine with Delta Airlines #WinePW

 We were traveling to Maui from LA last month.  Our flight was very early and we had been up for a few hours when the food and beverage service began.  I asked for an orange juice and a sparkling wine so I could enjoy a Mimosa with my Biscoff Cookies.

Swedish Meatballs~~Recipe Redo #SundayFunday

Beef and Pork combined with spices to make tender, juicy meatballs in a savory gravy.  I like to serve mine over egg noodles but they are just as delicious over mashed potatoes if that is your preference.

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

Brioche French Toast Casserole, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu

Buttery egg bread soaked in custard, studded with raspberries and almonds, sprinkled with brown sugar, and baked to warm, toasty perfection.

I was inspired to make this delicious dish while after reading The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny......

E is for Escargot

This is not a beautiful dish but it is delicious and much easier than trying to serve the snails in shells.  Serve them with a crusty baguette to soak up all the delicious buttery, herb, sauce.

E is for Escargot.....

Small Batch Sourdough Muffins studded with Chocolate Caramel #MuffinMonday

These tasty little muffins are made with sourdough and chocolate-covered caramels left from Valentine's Day.  Since I was using Valentine's candy I decided to use my heart-shaped silicone muffin pan.

It's Muffin Monday.......

VORP #SundayFunday

What the heck is VORP you ask?  Well, we have all heard of GORP the synonym for Trail Mix, VORP is my version using leftover Valentine's Day Candy as one of the key ingredients.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes to help you use up that Leftover Valentine's Day candy sitting in your pantry.

Supremes De Volaille Aux Champignons, the Weekly Menu and A Book Review

Tender, boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a savory mushroom sauce.  Easy to make and elegant to serve.

I was inspired to make this iconic recipe from Julia Child after reading A Murder Most French.....

Hamburger Hotdish and a Book Review #LitHappens

This quick and easy casserole was a favorite when I was young.  I forgot all about it until I was reading The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride in which this dish was served up for dinner one evening.

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole #SundayFunday

Fresh vegetables, roasted and then layered with corn tortillas, salsa, and cheese for a hearty, meatless casserole that will please even the most stubborn carnivores.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Fresh Ideas Using Vegetables this week....

Shrimp Pad Thai, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review

This quick dinner is perfect for those days when you walk in the door, starving, but have forgotten to take anything out for dinner.  

You will have made and eaten this dish in less time than it would take to phone and have it delivered. 

D is for Dates

This savory dish has a touch of sweetness from the dates tamed down by the tartness of vinegar.  It is not a beautiful dish but it is an amazingly delicious dish that is ready in less than an hour.

It's time for the letter "D" in the 2025 Alphabet Challenge......

Brioche #BreadBakers

Delicious, tender, buttery, egg bread that takes very little hands-on time, with all the kneading done using your stand mixer and dough hook.  Start this bread the day before as it requires a night in the refrigerator.

The Bread Bakers are sharing French bread recipes in honor of Valentine's Day....

Chile Garlic Oil Noodles #EattheWorld

This Meatless Noodle dish from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, reminds me of an Asian version of the more familiar,  Pasta Aglio e Olio.

We are visiting Myanmar this month as we Eat the World.....

Cheesy Crockpot Tater Tots #SundayFunday

 I was going to make cheesy potatoes one night for dinner but when I went into the freezer to grab the frozen hashbrowns I normally use I discovered I was completely out.  However, I did have a huge bag of tater tots and thought potayto, potahto....why not?

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

Preparing for a Multi-Celebratory Family Dinner and the Weekly Menu

Our eldest son, Chuck, is on his way home form Virginia.  It has been 4 years since he has been home and we are celebrating.

Razzles for Breakfast #MoviesandMunchies

This month's pick for our Movies and Munchies group was 13 Going On 30, chosen by Camilla of Culinary Cam.

A Sauvignon Gris from Bordeaux paired with a Chicken Stew from Zambia #Winophiles

When I purchased this bottle of Sauvignon Gris from Bordeaux, I had intended to pair it with the Crispy Salmon and Lentils that I made as our Welcome Home dinner on Friday.

Dark Chocolate Filled Crepes and a Book Review

Tender Crepes filled with store-bought hot fudge sauce, topped with ice cream and drizzled with additional hot fudge.  An easy and impressive dessert.

I was inspired to make these crepes after reading All The Devils Are Here......

Roasted Vegetable Crepes #SundayFunday

Tender Crepes enfold savory roasted vegetables and creamy cheese, topped with a Red Pepper Coulis.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Candlemas today......

A Welcome Home Dinner courtesy of Ina Garten and the Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks

Tender French (green) Lentils sauteed with fragrant vegetables and topped with Crispy, Oven-Roasted Salmon Fillet.  

Maui Part II

 When I last left you with my Vacation Recap, Frank and I were headed to Haleakala National Park.

C is for Cider Glazed Chicken Wings

These Cider Glazed Wings will be a great addition to your appetizer buffet if you are hosting a Super Bowl party, bringing a dish to a potluck, or just enjoying the game by yourself at home.

C is for Chicken and Cider......

Sunbonnet Cherry Banana Pie; A Book Review

My daughter, Amy, gifted me the novel "After OZ" for Christmas.  I brought it with me on my vacation and read it on the plane ride to California.

Cabbage Roll Soup #SundayFunday

This delicious, filling, healthy soup is like enjoying cabbage rolls with half the work.  It is creamy, savory, and satisfying.  Pure comfort food on a cold winter's day.

January is National Soup Month and the Sunday Funday Bloggers are joining in the celebration before the month ends.

First Week of Vacation Recap

Last Sunday we left the frigid temperatures of Michigan behind and flew to LA.  I wasn't sure that we would be able to land in LA because of the fires that have devastated California this month but when I called to change my flight they advised that all restrictions had been lifted.

Roast Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce #SundayFunday

Boneless Pork Loin Roast cooked to a perfect medium and topped with a savory cherry sauce.  A perfect comfort meal for a cold Sunday in January.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Comfort Food Recipes.....

B is for Beans with a Bonus Book Review

This is a simple, delicious salad. A perfect side dish for the cold winter months when fresh produce is not at it's peak.  On the off-chance there are leftovers you can add a can of tuna and enjoy it for lunch the following day.

B is for Beans, Basil and Beautiful......

Banana Oat Pancakes #BreadBakers

These pancakes are made with oats in place of flour.  The batter incorporates banana and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.

The Bread Bakers are using Ancient Grains in their recipes today.......

Arugula Salad with Pork #SundayFunday

Tender baby Arugula dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette that also glazes the Pork Tenderloin with which it is topped.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Main Dish Salads today.............

Avocado and Bacon Bagel, a Book Review, and the Weekly Menu #LitHappens

I was inspired to make this bagel breakfast sandwich after reading Table for Six by Rosemary Willhide. The Bagel was delicious and the best thing that came from my reading this novel.

Village Chicken #EattheWorld

This delicious chicken stew takes only 3 ingredients and some seasonings.  Served over steamed rice it makes a complete one bowl meal.

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

Exploring a Dealcoholized Wine

So as the New Year begins I, as I'm sure many of you, think about taking better care of myself.  I work out several times a week, I walk daily, and I try to eat healthily for the most part.  But I DO like my wine and that wine turns immediately to sugar and belly fat.

I had been seeing and hearing more and more about non-alcohol and dealcoholized wines and decided to do some tasting research on my own.

Happy Epiphany~~Celebrating the 12th Day of Christmas

Today is the 12th Day of Christmas.  The Day we celebrate Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day.  It is the day that Christ was revealed as the Light of the world.  

Fruit and Nut Bars for the 11th Day of Christmas #SundayFunday

These fruit and nut bars are chock full of nutrients, protein, and antioxidants.  They taste like you are eating a piece of candy.  Nutrition never tasted so good.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Nutritious Nibbles today......

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Shells for the 10th Day of Christmas

This delicious and easy casserole is perfect for a large, casual gathering making enough to serve 12 people when accompanied with salad and bread.  

More Repurposed Leftovers and The First Weekly Menu of 2025 for the 9th Day of Christmas

Well, the holidays are nearly over.  Here it is the 9th day of Christmas already.  I'm sharing another recipe using the leftovers from Christmas Day.  This Roasted Shrimp Fried Rice is simple to make and so good that you could serve it to guests without them ever realizing they are helping you use up the leftovers.

Ginger Garlic Chicken Soup and my First Book Review of 2025 for the 8th Day of Christmas

This bowl of soup is not only comforting it is healing.  Chicken soup, well known for it's healing qualities when you're not feeling well, gets an added boost with a healthy dose of ginger and garlic as well as antioxidants from spinach.

A is for Apples as we Ring in 2025 on the 7th Day of Christmas

This delicious, nutritious salad features apples both on the salad and in the dressing.