“In My Kitchen” August 2023

I tried some new recipes to use up our garden produce. We’ve been lucky with our tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and peaches this year. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2023

Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

Today I review Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen. This is a tale with lots of good food and a resilient family with a sense of humor. . . . → Read More: Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

Today I feature a review of Food Americana by David Page and a retro Avocado Sherbet recipe. . . . → Read More: A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

About the book: The Paris Agent

• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Caramelized Onion-Bourbon Jam for Glass Onion

…and Movies & Munches. Here’s a great “jam” that would work on most anything. Appetizer? Check. Burgers? Check. On a charcuterie board? Check. Or, just eat it out of the jar. . . . → Read More: Caramelized Onion-Bourbon Jam for Glass Onion

“In My Kitchen” July 2023

I hope everyone had a great July Fourth holiday! We celebrated a week early at the lake with family. In an unprecedented move, we both took over a week off and played at the lake all week.

It was relaxing and exhausting at the same time (if that makes sense). It was great to spend . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” July 2023

Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

This recipe is for the June edition of Movies & Munchies for Best in Show. . . . → Read More: Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

Today’s TLC Book Tour Stop features Everything is Fine by Cecilia Rabess. While Jess, the main character, may not be able to partake of this jam, strawberries are a theme to her relationship with her boyfriend. Read on to find out more as Jess navigates her way through early adulthood in a pivotal time of social upheaval. . . . → Read More: Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

“In My Kitchen” June 2023

I was very proud of myself for the yard/garden work done in May. I got all the tomatoes and peppers planted (after we pulled lots of weeds and amended the back two gardens with mushroom compost and manure). I hope by the time this posts that I have everything mulched! I hope to have a . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” June 2023

Apple Cream Tart for Movies & Munchies

May’s Movies & Munchies feature film is Mr. Church. Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is hosting. Keep reading for this recipe which features an olive oil crust along with a creamy apple filling. . . . → Read More: Apple Cream Tart for Movies & Munchies