Who Doesn't Love a Bar? #CooktheBooks

Our Cook the Books selection for June/July is Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J Ryan Stradal, chosen by Simona of Briciole.

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake #SummerDessertWeek

This cake is easy, delicious, and impressive.  Tender, tart rhubarb is sweetened and caramelized in a cast iron skillet, covered with a citrus-tinged cake, and finished with a crunchy crumble.

We are sharing Summer Desserts all week long.......

Sour Cream Banana Rhubarb Muffins #MuffinMonday

 It's Rhubarb Season here in Michigan, and I have been having a blast.  Today, I am sharing a recipe for Banana Rhubarb Muffins.  These muffins contain very little processed sugar and are filled with fruit for a healthier treat to start your day.

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

Rhubarb Mint Mojito Mocktail or Cocktail

This delicious, refreshing drink is made by making a simple syrup using rhubarb and mint.  Add some lime juice and fill the glass with soda water for a lovely, light mocktail to start off the New Year.

We celebrated Epiphany yesterday with our final gathering for this Christmas season.  We had a houseful of guests including kids and adults that chose to be alcohol-free.  I like serving up flavorful drinks that still look fancy and festive.

Rhubarb Ice Cream #IceCreamSocial

Still working on getting rid of that rhubarb that is going crazy in your garden?  Look no further.  This creamy, delicious dessert will have you using it all up in no time!!

The Festive Foodies are having an Ice Cream Social.......

Roasted Rhubarb Muffins #MuffinMonday

 Delicious muffins studded with roasted rhubarb and white chocolate chips.

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

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffin Cake #CakeSliceBakers

This quick and easy muffin cake is made in a food processor before being transferred to a pan for baking.  Delicious results with very little mess.  A perfect coffee cake to enjoy for breakfast or dessert.

It's time for our monthly edition of The Cake Slice Bakers.....

Fruit Salad with Rhubarb Syrup, Mint and Basil #SundayFunday

Mixed Berries, Fresh Mint and Basil dressed in a Rhubarb Syrup is delicious as a light dessert on it's own or spooned over pound cake for a more subsantial dessert.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Fresh Garden Harvest Recipes today.......

Banana Rhubarb Muffins #MuffinMonday

I'm not promising that this is my last rhubarb recipe of the season but we are getting near to the end of the harvest.  However, my freezer is full so I may be sharing another one or two but not one or two a week as I have been.

I'm not complaining.  Rhubarb, like any other seasonal vegetable, is very abundant for a short while and then, unless we preserve it, we have to wait a whole year to enjoy it again.  So when the going is good, I make a ton of rhubarb recipes. 

This recipe combines the tart goodness of rhubarb with the creamy sweetness of bananas in a delicious, tasty muffin that is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Welcome back to Muffin Monday......

One Egg Dinner Cake #CakeSliceBakers

This light, fluffy cake is the perfect start to a wonderful dessert.  It takes only minutes to throw together and you only need one egg and items found in every cook's pantry.  You can make this cake your own by deciding how you want to top it.  I decided to make a gingered rhubarb chutney to serve with it.....soooooo good.

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

Wine Wednesday featuring #L'Ecole Granache Rose and Asian Shrimp Tacos with Gingered Rhubarb Sauce

I have been given the opportunity to be an ambassador for L'Ecole Wines.  This means that I receive two bottles of wine each month for a virtual taste testing with the staff of L'Ecole and for the purpose of creating a pairing to share with my readers on this blog.  I receive no monetary compensation and all opinions are 100% truthful and 100% my own.

This month we are sampling the Grenache Rose from Alder Ridge Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. 

Baked Oatmeal with Rhubarb #BakingBloggers

This delicious oatmeal is a great way to sneak veggies into your families diet and to use up all that rhubarb going crazy in your garden.  You will feel like you are having dessert for breakfast.  

The Baking Bloggers are baking with Oats today........

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins #MuffinMonday

 Fresh strawberries and rhubarb in a tender muffin topped with a pecan streusel.  These are perfect for a brunch, to go breakfast or a quick afternoon snack.

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

The Master Bath Progress, Rhubarb Galore and the Weekly Menu

We are overdosing on rhubarb around here!!!  We had to cut it back to make room for my tomato plants and cucumbers and it is coming back stronger than ever.

Sour Cream Rhubarb Muffins with Pecan Streusel #MuffinMonday

Tender, delicious muffins filled with rhubarb and topped with a pecan streusel.

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

Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

Tender cake laced with strawberries and rhubarb makes the perfect summertime treat for your Independence Day celebration.

We are Letting Freedom Ring with the Bundt Bakers this month......

Rhubarb Thumbprints #SummerDessertWeek

Tender sweet cookies filled with a tangy rhubarb filling.  These are sure to be a big hit and they help to use up some of that rhubarb that is overflowing in your garden. Win/Win.

We are still celebrating Summer Dessert Week.......

Strawberry Rhubarb BBQ Sauce #BerryWeek

This wonderful barbecue sauce starts by roasting strawberries, rhubarb and garlic before combining it with other ingredients to make a sauce that is perfect for anything you wish to slather it upon.

This is my final Berry Week recipe........

Rhubarb Rose and Almond Cake #CakeSliceBakers

This amazingly moist and delicious cake made with almond flour is lightly scented with rosewater and contains sweet tart bites of rhubarb.

This was my choice of recipe for The Cake Slice Bakers this month.......

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam #ImprovCookingChallenge

Celebrate Spring by making this small batch Strawberry Rhubarb jam that will be perfect to serve at your Easter or Mother's Day Brunch.

We are sharing Strawberry/Rhubarb recipes today with the crew from Improv Cooking Challenge.