Persian Noodle Soup for Cook the Books and The Temporary Bride

The Temporary Bride: A Memoir of Love and Food in Iran by Jennifer Klinec is the October/November selection for Cook the Books. This is a true story of a Canadian expat searching for new culinary experiences, primarily set during her trek into Iran. . . . → Read More: Persian Noodle Soup for Cook the Books and The Temporary Bride

Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Balsamic Butter

This delicious sandwich was inspired by Maggie’s Ruse, a stop on the TLC Book Tour. . . . → Read More: Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Balsamic Butter

“In My Kitchen” November 2019

More cookbooks…..and a new-to-us (old) kitchen. Welcome to what’s “In My Kitchen” this month. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” November 2019

Frog Eye Salad for Food ‘n Flix

Apropos to the Halloween holiday, the Food ‘n Flix feature film for October is the 1991 The Addams Family. Join me for a creepy and retro recipe that was inspired by the film, Frog Eye Salad. . . . → Read More: Frog Eye Salad for Food ‘n Flix

O Brother: Food ‘n Flix Round Up

Everett, Delmar and Pete are hankering for some good grub. Food ‘n Flix delivered this month. Check out what the members cooked up, inspired by O Brother, Where Art Though. . . . → Read More: O Brother: Food ‘n Flix Round Up

O Brother, Where Art Thou: A menu

Check out this film-inspired menu of T-Bones in the Ashes, “Gratinated” Potatoes and Coleslaw. This month’s feature Food ‘n Flix film is O Brother, Where Art Thou which I am hosting. . . . → Read More: O Brother, Where Art Thou: A menu

Kale-Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Raisins and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

The Food Explorer: The True adventures of the Globe Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats is this round’s selection for Cook the Books Club. Here’s my salad inspired by food we may never have been able to experience without David Fairchild, the “food explorer” of the title. . . . → Read More: Kale-Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Raisins and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

“In My Kitchen” September 2019

I’ve been slacking. I’ve been making meals and not photographing them I’ve been creating recipes but not writing them down. There’s been few posts but I feel like I’m kind of in a slump. For instance, this post originally published without me even realizing it (albeit for only about 45 minutes) with only four sentences.

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? Announcement Post for Food ‘n Flix

The Food ‘n Flix feature film for September is O Brother, Where Art Though?. I’m hosting. 🙂 Watch this classic Coen brothers film, enjoy the music, and whip up something inspired. . . . → Read More: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Announcement Post for Food ‘n Flix

Mocha Portion Bread for Food ‘n Flix—the Star Wars edition

From the Food ‘n Flix Website

For the August edition of Food ‘n Flix, it’s anything Star Wars. Kelly at Simply Inspired Meals is hosting. Read her announcement post here.

Most of the recent films in the Star Wars world premiered during the holidays. This time frame was perfect for us as we . . . → Read More: Mocha Portion Bread for Food ‘n Flix—the Star Wars edition