Chilean Crab Dip and a Modern Style Chardonnay #WorldWineTravel

 Join us as we celebrate the Foods and Wines of Chile.  Welcome to a new year of World Wine Travel.  This year we are exploring the wines of South America.  I am happy to start 2023 off with an exploration of Chilean Foods and Wines.

I chose this topic as the foods and wine of Chile are easy for me to source in Michigan.  This is not the case with all countries as our liquor laws in Michigan are quite stringent and often it is hard for me to source the wines needed for our events.

Baked Rice Pudding inspired by Well Behaved Wives

This rice pudding is baked in a water bath creating a custardy texture.  It will transport you back to your childhood and make you feel comforted.  It is great for dessert but I love having it for breakfast.

I was inspired to make this rice pudding after reading Well Behaved Wives......

Holy Cow Chocolate Pie #SundayFunday

This decadent, scrumptious pie is so easy to make and even easier to eat.  I top mine with ice cream and hot fudge sauce.  You are going to love it.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing favorite birthday recipes today.....

Polish Vegetable Soup (Zupa Jarzynowa) #SoupSaturdaySwappers

 This easy and delicious soup is great as a first course for your Polish Feast or a great lunch or light dinner with a piece of crusty bread.

It's time for the Soup Saturday Swappers.......

Apple and Calvados Cake from Normandy #CakeSliceBakers

This delicious cake is more of a coffee cake with chunks of apples in a tender crumb flavored with Calvados covered with a crisp outer layer.

It's time for the first Cake Slice Bakers of 2023.......

Lobster Tacos #FishFridayFoodie

Tender, buttery lobster chunks, shredded cabbage and avocado lime crema enfolded in warmed flour tortillas make for a very special Taco Tuesday or a fun and casual Fish Friday.

The Fish Friday Foodies are sharing Lobster Recipes today........

Relaxing with a Cotes du Rhone and Rummikub #Winophiles

 This Rue de Perle Cotes du Rhone Villages is an inexpensive wine that you can enjoy regularly.  It pairs very well with food as I spoke about in this article from 2015 but it is also nice enough to sip when relaxing with family playing a game or when cuddled up on the couch with a good book.

The Winophiles are exploring the diverse region of Cotes du Rhone this month......