Hoppin' John and a Book Review

I had the Blue Plate Special, An Autobiography by Kate Christensen on my bookshelf for quite a few years now.  I'm not positive but I think I got it from my friend Cam of Culinary Adventures with Camilla. 

I pulled it off the shelf one day as I headed out to the pool.......

Asian Rice Salad with Matcha Ginger Dressing #FoodieExtravaganza

Happy 12th Day of Christmas.  This celebration of Epiphany is the final day of the season in our household.  The decorations and tree will be coming down tomorrow and we will start preparing for Chinese New Year.

Speaking of Chinese, I made an amazing Asian Flavored Rice Salad for our Foodie Extravaganza Event this month......