Autumn Flavored Wild Rice Pilaf #FoodieExtravaganza

This rice pilaf starts with a blend of Texmati, White, Brown, Red and Wild Rice then adds in the perfect fall flavors of apples and pecans for a wonderful, seasonal side dish that your family is sure to enjoy.

Did you know that it is National Georgia Pecan Month?

Aargh Matey, I'm serving up some Pirate Pasta Puttanesca #CooktheBooks

How can you not get lost in a novel that has Pirates, swashbuckling, cooking and adventures on the high seas?  This fun novel, Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown, has it all plus it's all intertwined with a love story.  So much fun!!

And wine....did I mention this novel also has wine? I loved this selection of Cook the Books!!

Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Almonds and Manchego Cheese #HolidaySideDishes

These Brussels Sprouts get a wonderful smoky flavor and crunch from the almonds, some brightness from the vinegar, and decadence from the cheese.  It is the perfect Holiday Side Dish.

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week.......

Enfrijoladas de Pollo #SundayFunday

Happy Halloween!!! 

Have you ever tried Enfrijoladas?  In Mexico, when they have leftover frijoles (beans) and stale corn tortillas they turn them into Enfrijoladas.  They are quick easy and versatile.  You can top them with fried eggs or fill them with other leftovers.  Or you can simply sprinkle them with cheese and dig in. In this case I filled them with leftover chicken.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebratingHalloween Mexican style with Dia de los Muertos.......

Sourdough Potato Bread and The Weekly Menu

Are you like me and loathe to throw away leftovers?  As the Holiday Season approaches, I spend a lot of time figuring out how to repurpose my leftovers.  This bread recipe that I'm sharing today is a perfect way to use up any leftover mashed potatoes that you may have.

This recipe creates 4 loaves of bread that is so soft and tender that you might even make potatoes just so you can bake this bread.......

Wine Wednesday with L'Ecole #Merlotme

I love October. I love when the weather starts to cool and the colors start to change.  I love pulling out the jeans and hoodies and going from gathering around the pool to gathering around the bonfire.  I love that we have lots of birthday celebrations and Halloween to enjoy.  And I love #MerlotMe and the fact that I get to represent L'Ecole Winery with not just one but two posts this month.

As an ambassador for L'Ecole wines I was sent not one, but two, Merlot wines with which to celebrate #MerlotMe.  In return for these wines I agreed to post my tasting and pairing notes during the month of October.  All opinions are strictly my own and I receive no monetary compensation for these writings.

Preparing for the Holidays

Last year the epidemic had our holidays looking very different than they had in the past.  COVID 19 is still affecting how we live our daily lives and it will, again, affect our holidays.  Fortunately, many of us are now vaccinated and able to join together for celebrations again this year.  I am very excited to be planning and hosting gatherings. I"m starting with a dinner for our neighbors to celebrate one of their birthdays on Halloween night.